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GILLEN, Frank P. - Illinoian Star, Mar. 30,1932
   Frank P. Gillen, Head of Dock Dredge Construction Company, Dies Here Today
   Frank P., president of the Edward Gillen Dock Dredge and Construction Company, one of the largest marine contracting firms on the Illinois river, died at 2 o'clock this morning, at his late home, 1216 State Street. Mr. Gillen had suffered from ill health for the past two years, but although his illness had drawn heavily upon his resources of energy and vitality, his unconquerable spirit and indominable will kept him in active charge of his business affairs until the last two days of his life. He was born August 1, 1866, at Racine Wis., being 65 years, 7 months, and 28 days of age, at his death. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gillen and spent his early life in his native city of Racine, where he graduated from the high school and then later attended the University of Wisconsin at Madison. From boyhood he was interested in marine construction and he became associated with his father in that line of endeavor. Among the larger accomplishments for his firm were several large breakwater contracts, the Milwaukee Harbor and various piers and lighthouses on the Great Lakes. He resided at Racine and Oskosh Wis., before coming to Beardstown seventeen years ago to devote his attention to the building of levees along the Illinois River. He was united in marriage 43 years ago to Miss Anna L. Egan of Racine, and to this union were born six children, Mrs. J.W. Doyle and Francis H. Gillen of Beardstown, Clifford of Havana, Ill., Mrs. Wm. Walsh of Highland Park, Ill., and Thomas A.Gillen of Springfield, Ill., one child, Aurel, died at the age of 4 years. Besides the sorrowing widow, and the children, there are also seven grandchildren, Jack, Jim, and Mary Doyle, Eddie Lee Gillen, of Beardstown and Tommy and Billy Walsh of Chicago and Marianne Gillen of Havana. Mr. Gillen was a man of many exceptional characteristics, always of a sunny, jovial disposition he radiated cheerfulness among his associates and won many true and lasting friendships. Beloved and honored in his own family, as a wonderful husband and father, he was equally respected and admired as a worthy citizen, and friend. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 o'clock Thursday morning from the St. Alexius Catholic church, with Rev. Father Ahern officiating. Following the service here the body, escorted by family and friends will be taken to Oskosh, Wis., where interment will be made in the family plot at the cemetery there.

GILPIN, Donald Eugene - Gazette Times, Virginia, Illinois, May 24, 1979 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Donald Gilpin
   Funeral services for Donald Eugene Gilpin, 58, who made his home with a daughter in rural Glasford were conducted at 1 p.m. May 14 in Murphy Sedgewick Memorial Home at Canton. Rev. Harriett Gilterman officiated and burial was in Norris Cemetery.
   Donald was born at Virginia December 2, 1924, a son of john and Sylvia Williams Gilpin. The family moved to Chandlerville where he attended Chandlerville Schools. He married Lorraine Wheeler on May 12, 1949 at Lewistown. She passed away Nov. 20, 1966.
   Donald died at his residence at 2:50 a.m. May 11. He was a farmer and a U.S. Army Veteran.
   Suviving are his mother and step-father Charles W. and Sylvia Scott of Norris; a daughter Mrs. Gary (Rose) Pippen of Glasford; a son Cifford Stammer of Peoria and five grandchildren. Also surviving are five brothers, David of rural Canton, Wyane of Lemon, South Dakota, John of Esmond, Oklahoma and twins Sherwin and Sherwood, both of Canton; a sister Mrs. Robertine McGee of Table Grove.

GINDER, Mrs. Beulah M. - newspaper unknown - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Mrs. Beulah M. Ginder
   Beulah M. Ginder, 72, of rural Arenzville died Wednesday morning, February 20, 2002 at Passavant Area Hospital. She was born September 10, 1929 in Morgan County the daughter of Arthur J.W. and Gladys Hamilton Wohlers. She married Lloyd Ginder on August 21, 1955 at Salem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville and he survives.
   She is also survived by two sons, Carl (wife, Janet) Ginder and Rex Ginder both of Jacksonville; one daughter, Lisa (husband, Tim) Hammond of Peoria; 2 step-grandchildren; three brothers, Melvin (wife, Naomi) Wohlers of Jacksonville, Ralph (wife, Thelma) Wohlers of Franklin and Gerald (wife, Cheryl) Wohlers of Geneva; six sisters, Mary (husband, Paul) Dufelmeier of Arenzville, Lenora (husband, Howard) Lovekamp of Lockport, Roberta Wohlers of Jacksonville, Norma (husband, Gerald) Michael of Jacksonville, Betty (husband, Robert) Essex of Phoenix, Arizona and Thelma (husband, Jerry) Barrington of Springfield. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Owen Wohlers and Leonard Wohlers and one sister, Ruth Wohlers.
   Mrs. Ginder graduated from Jacksonville High School and Hardin-Brown Business College. She had been a secretary at Lukeman's and Jacksonville School District #117. She was also a homemaker who helped extensively on the family farm.
   She was a member of Salem Lutheran Church and a life member of Alpha Ioata Sorority and had served on the election board and Arcadia Cemetery Board.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 23, 2002 at Williamson Funeral Home with burial at Arcadia Cemetery. Friends may call after 12 noon on Friday with the family to meet friends from 5-8 p.m. Memorials are suggested to Salem Lutheran Church.

GINDER, Clyde D. - Journal Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, October 1, 2007 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Clyde D. Ginder, 1916-2007
   Clyde D. Ginder, 91, of Arenzville, died Sunday morning, Sept. 30, 2007, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
   He was born May 17, 1916, near Arenzville, the son of John C. and Clara Goodpasture Ginder. He married Helen Petefish on Dec. 31, 1944 in Concord and she preceded him in death May 31, 1990.
   He is survived by two sons, Roger (wife, Rochelle) of Ames, Iowa, and Gordon (wife, Georgianne) of Midlothian, Va.; one daughter Joyce (husband, Terry) Schupp of Washington; six grandchildren, Derek (fiancee, Leslie Hanft) Ginder, Nathaniel Ginder, Paul Ginder, Anne Ginder, Natalie (husband, Landon) Carr and Nicole Schupp; two brothers, Alvin of rural Jacksonville and Dale (wife, Linda) of Literberry and three sisters, Helen (husband, Leo) Finn of Chandlerville, Mildred Lewis of Murrayville and Marie (husband, Richard) Hembrough of Winchester. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Ralph, Paul, Wayne and Lloyd; and two sisters, Blanche Henderson and Ruth Reichert.
   Mr. Ginder was a grain and livestock farmer in the Arenzville area his entire life. He was a decorated war veteran having served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He was a member of the Arenzville United Methodist Church and the Arenzville American Legion. He served on the Triopia PTA and Band Boosters and took leadership roles with the Arenzille Burgoo Committee for many years.
   Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Williamson Funeral Home in Jacksonville, with burial at Arcadia Cemetery. Friends may call after 1 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home with the family to meet friends from 4-7 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the Arenzville United Methodist Church. Condolences may be left at www.airsman-hires.com.

GINDER, Lloyd "Jiggs" - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, August 28, 2006 - submitted by Marcia Cox
Lloyd 'Jiggs' Ginder 1924-2006 - Arenzville
   Lloyd "Jiggs" Ginder, 81, of Arenzville, died Saturday morning, Aug. 26, 2006, at his residence.
   He was born Oct. 10, 1924, near Arenzville, the son of John C. and Clara Goodpasture Ginder. He married Beulah Wohlers on Aug. 21, 1955, in Jacksonville, and she preceded him in death Feb. 20, 2002.
   He is survived by two sons, Carl (Janet) and Rex (Julie Stremlau), both of Jacksonville; one daughter Lisa (Tim) Hammond of Peoria; five stepgrandchildren; three brothers, Alvin of Jacksonville, Clyde of Arenzville and Dale (Linda) of Literberry; four sisters, Blanche Henderson of Jacksonville, Helen (Leo) Finn of Chandlerville, Marie (Richard) Hembrough of Winchester and Mildred Lewis of Murrayville; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Ralph, Paul and Wayne; and one sister, Ruth Reichert.
   Mr. Ginder was a grain and livestock farmer in the Arenzville area his entire life. He was a member of the Cass/Morgan Farm Bureau and a past member of the Rural Youth Group. He served terms on the Triopia School Board.
   Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at Williamson Funeral Home in Jacksonville, with burial at Arcadia Cemetery. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with the family to meet friends from 5-8 p.m. Memorials are suggested to Liter Baptist Church or Hospice Care of Illinois. Condolences may be left at www.airsman-hires.com.

GISH, Vela RUPPEL - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, June 14, 2003 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Velma Ruppel Gish - 1913-2003 Beardstown
   Velma Ruppel Gish, 87, of Beardstown, died Monday evening, June 16, 2003, at Heritage Manor South in Beardstown.
   She was born July 30, 1915, in Beardstown, the daughter of Edward and Bessie Lee Davis Hiles. She married Russell Ruppel Jan. 2, 1935, in Kankakee, and he preceded her in death July 29, 1962. She was presently married to Donald E. Gish for 35 years and he survives in Beardstown.
   She is also survived by one son, Ray, (wife, Trinidad) Ruppel of Hazelwood, Mo.; one daughter, Rosanne Saletta of Mount Shasta, Calif.; one stepson, Byron "Barney" (wife, Nancy) Gish of Beardstown; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and three brothers Edward Hiles and Robert Hiles, both of Peoria, and Byron (wife, Mary) Hiles of Galesburg. She was preceded in death by one sister, Marie Volkmar; and two brothers, Clarence Hiles and Elmer Hiles.
   Mrs. Gish graduated from Beardstown High School in the class of 1933. She was a faithful and devoted member of the First United Methodist Church in Beardstown where she previously taught Sunday school for 47 years, sang in the church choir, and managed the choir music and robes. She was a member of United Methodist Women and Circle 6 within the church. She was quite artistic and talented in many ways. She loved to paint and she formerly taught painting lessons in the basement of her home. She greatly enjoyed music, especially playing the organ and writing her own songs. As an accomplished seamstress, she made all the robes many years ago for the Live Nativity that is presented annually at the church. She also expressed herself through writing. Mrs. Gish wrote several poems and for numerous years wrote "Typewriter Trivia" for the Beardstown newspaper --The Illinoian Star. In 1979, she was selected as the First Lady of Beardstown during the Beardstown Sesquicentennial. She truly loved her family and she will be greatly missed.
   Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Friday at the First United Methodist Church in Beardstown, with burial at Beardstown City Cemetery. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Thursday at the Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown with the family meeting friends from 5-7 p.m. Her remains will be taken to the church one hour prior to the funeral service on Friday. Memorials have been suggested to the Cass/Schuyler Area Hospice. Condolences may be sent to the family online at sagerfh@casscomm.com.

GLOVER, Frank - Illinoian Star, Jan. 27,1953
   Frank Glover, employed by the Shell Refinery at Wood River, died suddenly yesterday morning in Wood River. Mr. Glover was a former resident of Beardstown where he was employed by the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy railroad. He left here about 30 years ago. Surviving him are his wife, formerly Marie Sullens, one son, Richard, who is in service with the United States Navy, two daughters, Mrs. Virginia Panyic and Mrs. Mary Margaret Panyic, both of Wood River, one grandson, Richard Lee Panyic, and one sister, Mrs. Perseus Glover McDonald of Detroit. Although residing in Wood River, Mr. Glover visited in Beardstown several times each year. Funeral services will be held at 1 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at Wood Rive. Interment will be in Beardstown and graveside services will be held at 4 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the Oak Grove cemetery here. Graveside services here will be in charge of Simpson Funeral Home.

GLOVER, Patricia R. 'Pat' - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, February 15, 2007 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Patricia R. 'Pat' Glover, 1934-2007, Arenzville
   Patricia R. "Pat" Glover, 72, of Arenzville, died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007, at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville.
She was born April 28, 1934, in Rushville, the daughter of George Henry and Mary Maxine Fry Crow. She married Robert Glover, and he preceded her in death.
   She is survived by one son, Merle L. (wife, Sandy) Hance of Alliance, Neb.; two daughters, Kathy Harland of Omaha, Neb. and Dr. Georgia Reger (husband, Steve) Wilson of Maryville; eight grandchildren, Christopher Hance of Lincoln, Neb., Stephanie Hance, who is stationed in Iraq, Brad, Brian and Brandon Dilly, all of Omaha, Neb., Lisa (husband, Raul) Angon of Springfield and Trevor and Kelsey Reger, both of Maryville; two brothers, Jerry Crow of Rushville and Harold Crow; and one sister, Sally Ruyle of Meredosia.
   Mrs. Glover was a graduate of Rushville High School. She was a homemaker. She was a very active member of Meredosia Church of Christ, and a member of Home Extension. She enjoyed handicrafts and games.
   Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Schafer-Cody Funeral Home in Meredosia. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, where the family will meet friends from 6-8 p.m. Memorials are suggested to Meredosia Church of Christ. Condolences may be left at www.codyfuneralhome.com.

GOBEN, Norma - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, January 27, 2007 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Norma Goben, 1947-2007, Beardstown
   Norma "Jeannie" Goben, 60, of Beardstown, died Thursday morning, Jan. 25, 2007, at her residence.
   She was born Jan. 19, 1947, in Beardstown, the daughter of William and Norma Ater Schwalb. She married Raymond C. Goben on Aug. 15, 1985, at the First Southern Baptist Church in Beardstown, and he survives.
   She is also survived by five children, Anna Coats, James P. Coats, Marty Coats, Brandi (husband, Jimmy) Hymes and Dusty (wife, Megan) Coats, all of Beardstown; four stepchildren, Michelle Goben of Bath, Shannon (husband, Horacio) Nunez of Rushville, and Julie Gomez and Adam Goben, both of Beardstown; five grandchildren; 11 stepgrandchildren; one sister, Sharon (husband, Larry) Gabbert of Beardstown; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents.
   Mrs. Goben graduated from Beardstown High School in 1965 and from Jacksonville School of Practical Nursing in 1991 as a licensed practical nurse. She was a member of First Southern Baptist Church in Beardstown. She recently retired from St. John's Hospital in Springfield after 15 years of service and from Western Illinois Correctional Center in Mount Sterling after seven years. She previously worked for Oscar Mayer in Beardstown for 13 years, Heritage Manor in Beardstown and Walker Nursing Home in Virginia. She enjoyed her flower garden, her dogs and the First Friday Breakfast Club. Her family and friends, especially her grandchildren, were her truest treasures.
   Memorial services will be held 7 p.m. Monday at First Southern Baptist Church in Beardstown. The family will meet with friends from 4 p.m. until the time of services Monday at the church. Memorials are suggested to "Norma Goben Grandchildren Educational Fund." Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent to sagerfh@casscomm.com.

GODWIN, James O. - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, August 20, 2003 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
James O. Godwin - 1943-2003 Ashland
   James O. "Jim" Godwin, 59, of Ashland, died Monday evening, Aug. 18, 2003 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
   He was born Dec. 26, 1943 in Springfield, the son of Winnona Boner Godwin. He married Nancy A. Nicloy on Aug. 7, 1971 in Quincy, and she survives.
   He is also survived by two daughters, Susan M. Godwin of Salt Lake City, and Sara C. Godwin of Urbana; one uncle and one aunt. He was preceded in death by his mother.
   Mr. Godwin was a graduate of Feitshans High School in Springfield and attended Olivet Nazarene College in Kankakee. He served with the US Navy during the Vietnam War aboard the USS Braine. He was a self employed computer consultant. An avid cyclist, he enjoyed bicycle racing and once qualified for the Mexico City Olympics. He was a life member of VFW Post 755 in Springfield. He was an accomplished artist and photographer and enjoyed woodworking, computer surfing, and sharing coffee and stories with his friends.
   Graveside military rites will be conducted at noon Thursday at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield. Friends may call from 10-11 a.m. Thursday at the Massie-Buchanan Funeral Home in Ashland. Memorial gifts are suggested to the Central Prairie Chapter of American Red Cross, 700 N. Prairie St., Jacksonville, IL 62650. Messages of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.buchananfuneralhomes.com.

GOFF, Robert L. - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, October 15, 2003 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Robert L. Goff, 1928-2003
   Robert L. Goff, 75, of Beardstown, died Monday evening, Oct. 13, 2003, at Heritage Manor South in Beardstown.
He was born April 16, 1928, in Beardstown, the son of Ernest and Opal Goff. He married Shirley Kessling on March 8, 1955, in Virginia, and she survives in Beardstown.
   He is also survived by one son, Mike Goff of Hannibal, Mo.; one daughter, Lisa Goff of Belleville; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Thelma, Clara, and Lucille; and one brother, Don.
   Mr. Goff attended Beardstown High School. He served in the U.S. Navy in Italy during the Korean War on the destroyer U.S.S. Compton. He was employed with a barge company on the Illinois River for over 20 years and then worked as a labor foreman for R.D. Lawrence Construction Company in Springfield until his retirement in 1989. Mr. Goff was an avid small game hunter and gun, knife and arrowhead collector.
   Private graveside funeral services will be held. There will be no formal visitation with the family, but friends may call from 4-6 p.m. Thursday at the Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown. Burial will be at Beardstown City Cemetery. In lieu of food and flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Cass/Schuyler Area Hospice. Condolences may be sent to the family at sagerfh@casscomm.com.

GOFF, Shirley A. - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, March 26, 2007 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Shirley A. Goff, 1931-2007, Beardstown
   Shirley A. Goff, 75, of O'Fallon, and formerly of Beardstown, died Friday afternoon, March 23, 2007, at her residence.
   She was born May 28, 1931, in Beardstown, the daughter of Ralph and Alma O'Hara Kessling. She married Robert Lee Goff on March 8, 1955, in Virginia, and he preceded her in death Oct. 13, 2003.
   She is survived by one son, Robert Michael of O'Fallon; and one daughter, Lisa Goff of O'Fallon. She was preceded in death by one sister, Nadyne Mann.
   Mrs. Goff graduated from Sts. Peter and Paul High School in Nauvoo in 1949. She was a member of St. Alexius Catholic Church in Beardstown and she also served on the Beardstown Fall Fun Festival Committee for a number of years. Many years ago she was employed as a legal secretary for R.L. Northcutt Law Firm and then Reed Wooley Law Firm, both in Beardstown. She was also formerly employed by the Illinois Secretary of State in Springfield and later Bley Cable in Beardstown until her retirement. She was a lifelong Democrat, loved politics, and served as a Beardstown alderwoman for several years.
   Graveside funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday at Beardstown City Cemetery. The family will meet with friends from 5-7 p.m. today at Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown. Memorials are suggested to TIP Hospice. Condolences may be sent to sagerfh@casscomm.com.

GOLDMAN, Hazel M. - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, November 5, 2007 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Hazel M. Goldman, 1914-2007, Beardstown
   Hazel M. Goldman, 93, of Beardstown, and formerly of Milton, died Friday, Nov. 2, 2007, at Passavant Hospital in Jacksonville.
   She was born Sept. 2, 1914, in Milton, the daughter of William and Minnie Long Bristow. She married Arnold O. Hardwick in 1933 and he preceded her in death Sept. 2, 1955. She later married Carl W. Goldman on Nov. 17, 1956, and he preceded her in death May 9, 2001.
   She is survived by her daughter-in-law/caregiver, JoAnn Hardwick of Beardstown; two greanddaughters, Patty (husband, Tom) Rohn of Beardstown and Amy (husband, Richard) Kight of Jerseyville; one grandson, Donald (wife, Dawn) Hardwick of Milan; two stepdaughters, Carolyn (husband, Dwight) Bollman of Milton and Virginia (husband, Charles) Baker of Dalhart, Texas; two stepgrandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one stepgreat-grandchild; eight geat-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Beradine Allen of White Hall. She was preceded in death by one son, Deneen Hardwick; and four brothers, Sydney in infancy, and Edgar, Cecil and Wayne Bristow.
   Mrs. Goldman worked at East Pike School cafeteria and also baked her famous donuts for restaurants in the area. She graduated from East Pike High School in 1933 and was valedictorian of her class. She was very active and a member of the Milton Christian Church, the Ladies Aid Society, Montezuma Club, United Commercial Travelers and was honorary parade marshall of the Milton Corn Carnival. She volunteered at the Golden Age Center in Beardstown. She enjoyed crocheting and cooking. She was a correspondent for Milton news for the Pike Press. She was an avid fan club member of Daniel O'Donnell. She lived for and loved the family reunions where she would make her famous dishes. She was known locally as the "Donut Lady," food was her passion and she lived to help others.
   Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Milton Christian Church, with burial at Beardstown City Cemetery. A lunch will follow services at the church annex. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. today at Niebr Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Memorials are suggested to Milton Christian Church or Beardstown Christian Academy. Condolences may be sent to infor@nieburfh.com.

GORMAN, Rita Jean - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, January 17, 2007 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Rita Jean Gorman, 1930-2007, Ashland
   Rita Jean Gorman, 76, of Springfield, IL and formerly of Ashland, died Monday evening, January 15, 2007 at Oak Terrace Health Care Center in Springfield.
   She was born May 17, 1930, in Ashland, the daughter of John P. and Mabel Newell Leahy. She married Richard Joseph Gorman on Feb. 14, 1953, at St. Augustine Church in Ashland, and he preceded in death on July 29, 1959.
   She is survived by two daughters, Vicki (husband, William) Showtis and Michelle (husband, John) Grimsley, both of Springfield; one son, Michael Patrick (wife, Beth) of Chesterfield, Mo.; five grandchildren, Joey Showtis and Kristin Grimsley, both of Springfield and Ali, Cole and Bryn Gorman, all of Chesterfield, Mo.; one sister, Janet (husband, Anthony) Crocker of Ft. Myers, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one sister, Marjorie Vost; and two brothers, John "Jack" Leahy and Kenneth Leahy.
   Mrs. Gorman was a graduate of Ashland High School and attended Millikin University. She was employed as a bookkeeper for Dr. Mauro’s Medical Office, Fiat-Allis, Hobbs, and the State of Illinois. She was a member of St. Agnes Parish in Springfield and was a former member of St. Augustine Parish in Ashland.
   Funeral Mass will be held 10 a.m. Friday, January 19, 2007 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Ashland, with burial at St. Augustine Cemetery, west of Ashland. Friends may call at the church from 9:30 a.m. Friday until the time of services. Memorials are suggested to Hospice Care of Illinois. Massie-Buchanan Funeral Home of Ashland is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.buchananfuneralhomes.com.

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