even took an eventful road trip on their motorcycle. Gwen belonged to the Lucas County Genealogical Society. She devoted much time, research, and road trips with her Vancestors as they researched family histories. She was also a key person in starting the Pioneer Cemetery Association in Lucas County. In addition to her family time and other activities she worked at the Hy-Vee Headquarters ion Chariton for 19 years. Gwen passed away Thursday, April 26th in Chariton. She is survived by her husband Bob; her children: Steve (Linda) Sims of West Des Moines, Toni (Jerry) Vogler of Wichita, KS, and Mike (Vicki) Sims of Russell; 5 grandchildren: Jane, Matt, & Lindsey Vogler, and Michelle Swainey and Bobby Stanford; sisters: Geraldine Ethell of Milo, and Arlene Wilson of Lovilla, sisters-in-law Barbara Bauman and Mary Lou Bingaman, and her Vansisters.