Donald Edward "Don" Cain was born December 13, 1935, in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN, and died March 7, 2007, in Shelton, Mason Co., WA, at age 71.  He is the son of Charles Patrick Cain of Tara Twp., Swift Co., MN, and Gladys Emilia Freeberg of Duluth, St. Louis Co., MN.

Mary June "Mernie" Morrison was born 1937 in Unknown. She is the daughter of Unknown.

Donald Edward Cain and Mary June "Mernie" Morrison were married December 14, 1962, in Anchorage, Anchorage Co., AK.

Donald Edward Cain and Mary June "Mernie" (Morrison) Cain had six children:

1. Eric Cain: Born Unknown.

2. Galen Cain: Born Unknown.

3. Garm Cain: Born Unknown.

4. Damien Cain: Born Unknown.

5. Heidi Cain: Born Unknown. Married to Unknown Redfield.

6. Beth Cain: Born Unknown.

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The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 21, 1920, shows Charles H. Cain (age 27) born in Minnesota to Irish-born parents is an unmarried Boiler Maker Helper at the Silvis Shop and is Rooming in the Claude R. Hizer household, 136 Thirteenth Street, Village of Silvis, Hampton Twp., Rock Island Co., IL.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 19, 1920, shows Swan L. Freeberg (age 58) born in Sweden to Swedish-born parents and emigrating in 1874? and Naturalized in 1891 is a Laborer at the Railroad living at 402 S. Center Avenue, 3rd Ward, Miles City, Custer Co., MT. Living with him are his wife Hilda Freeberg (age 56) born in Sweden to Swedish-born parents and emigrating in 1886 and Naturalized in 1891, along with his children Gladys E. Freeberg (age 19) born in Minnesota, a stenographer at the railroad, and Alvin Freeberg (age 16) born in Montana.

Charles and Gladys were married about 1925.

Charles Patrick Cain and son, Vincent Cain, on Vincent's 1st birthday, about 1927. Courtesy of Steven H. Cain.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 18, 1930, shows Charles Cain (age 37) born in Minnesota to Ireland and New York-born parents and first married at age 32 is a Drugs Salesman renting his home for $6 per month and living in Luxemburg Twp., Stearns Co., MN. Living with him is his wife, Gladys Cain (age 29) born in Minnesota to Swedish-born parents, who was first married at age 24. Also living there is his son, Vincent Cain (age 3) born in Minnesota to Minnesota-born parents.

Gladys Emilia (Freeberg) Cain on her doorstep. Courtesy of Steven H. Cain.

Charles Patrick Cain died May 24, 1958, in Fresno, Fresno Co., CA, at age 65.

The Fresno Bee, Fresno, CA, Monday, May 26, 1958

Obituaries

Charles P. Cain

Funeral services will be conducted in the Sawtelle Veterans Administration Cemetery in Los Angeles for Charles Patrick Cain, 65, of 2268 Lewis Avenue. Cain died Saturday in a local hospital where he had been under treatment since February. For 40 years he was employed as a sheet metal worker and boilermaker by the Southern Pacific Company. He was born in Minnesota and lived in Fresno for four years. Cain was a veteran of World War I. He is survived by a son, Charles R., of Orange; a sister, Mrs. George Bennett of Grand Forks, ND, and two grandchildren. His body was sent to Los Angeles by Stephens & Bean.

Gladys Emelia (Freeberg) Cain died February 17, 1979, in Seattle, King Co., WA, at age 78.

The Kitsap Sun, Bremerton, Kitsap Co., WA, Friday, March 9, 2007

Charles R. Cain, 1600 W. Struck Ave., Orange, Orange Co., CA; Born March 13, 1921 in Indiana; Died November 29, 1976, in California.

Viola Lucille Cain, Born October 17, 1917, in South Dakota; Died November 21, 1996, in Orange, Orange Co., CA.

The Woodinville Weekly, Woodinville, WA, March 12, 2007

Donald Edward Cain

Donald Cain was born Dec. 13, 1935, in Minneapolis, Minn., and passed on March 7, 2007, in Shelton Wash., surrounded by his wife of 45 years, Mernie, their children, and his brother. Don grew up in Madison Wis., and moved to Seattle in 1948, where he graduated from O’Dea High School in 1953 and from Seattle University in 1957. He served as a captain in the Army National Guard. He and Mernie were married in Anchorage, Alaska, Dec. 14, 1962. They returned to Seattle in 1967 and settled in Bothell. Don taught school in the Northshore School District for over 20 years and retired from teaching at Woodinville High School in 1994. He is survived by his wife; his children, Eric, Heidi, Galen, Beth, Garm, and Damien; his brother, Vincent Cain of Mt. Vernon, Ill., and 17 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Glady Cain. A memorial was held at the Horton Community Center in Grapeview, Wash., on March 11.

The Mt. Vernon Register-News, Mt. Vernon, IL, August 29, 2008

Ann H. Cain

Ann H. Cain, 82, Mt. Vernon, passed away at 1:15 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008, at the Residential Living Center in Mt. Vernon. She was born in Allensville, Ky., on March 1, 1926, a daughter of Edgar B. and Ida Belle (Dorris) Hollins. She married Vincent C. Cain in Nashville, Tenn., on April 6, 1963. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Belmont Cemetery in Allensville, Ky. Interment will follow. There will be no public visitation. Ann is survived by her husband, Vincent C. Cain of Mt. Vernon; son, Steven Cain and wife Beth of Havelock, N. C.; daughter, Judith Hinds and husband Thomas of Highlands Ranch, Colo.; four grandchildren, Brittany Cain of Havelock, N. C., Emelia, Alexandria, and Franklin Hinds of Highlands Ranch, Color; sister, Dorothy Sue Wade of Clarksville, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews. Her parents and sister; Lucille Ball preceded her in death. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Centralia. For those who wish, memorials in lieu of flowers may be given to the Lipscomb University Edgar and Ida Belle Hollins Memorial Scholarship Fund and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Hughey Funeral Home where you may call 242-3348 or visit www.hugheyfuneralhome1969.com for further information and to send condolences.