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March 1960

Funeral services were held Monday in Houston, Texas for Ben Romine, 53, formerly of Kellyville and brother of Mrs. Dorothy Cornelius. 

Additional survivors include the widow, Mrs. Lola Romine of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Carolyn Klotz, Houston; his mother, Mrs. Emma Romine, Houston; four brothers, Gilbert, Charlie and Hershell all of Houston and George of Venezuela, South America; three sisters, Mrs. Lela Crabb, Springfield, Mo; Mrs. Iva Mae Balepka, Houston, Texas and Mrs. Cornelius. 

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cornelius and son Phil and John Romine went to Houston Friday to attend the services. Mr. Romine and Mr. Cornelius returned home Sunday evening. Mrs. Cornelius returned home Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Crabb, who were enroute to... [obit ends]

son of  Joe Henry & Emma Pearl (Patterson) Romine

husband of Lola (Dota) Romine