Wilma Genevieve "Jenny" (Osborn) Earles (1926-1966)

OSBORN, EARLES, BEAM, KLINGER, SMITH

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 1/6/2021 at 17:55:48

From Nevada Evening Journal July 26, 1966 (page 5)

DEATHS

Wilma Genevieve Earles, daughter of Curtis Osborn and Mary Beam Osborn, was born April 7, 1926 in Wayne County, Iowa. She passed away July 11, 1966 at the Story County Hospital at the age of 40 years and 3 months.

On April 21, 1946 at Unionville, Missouri, she united in marriage to Wood Earles. To this union 3 sons and 2 daughters were born.

She was a member of the Methodist Church.

"Jenny" entered the hospital at Iowa City on May 17th. She was there 5 weeks for treatment. Upon her release to go home, Jenny set out enjoying life. She spent the last few weeks visiting her many friends and neighbors. She loved to go car riding and especially enjoyed her 4th of July weekend when she came to Corydon where she got the chance to visit with many relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her mother, one sister, and one son.

She leaves to mourn her passing her father, Curtis Osborn of Sewal, Iowa, one sister, Eva Klinger of Corydon, Iowa, two sons, Curtis Edward and Robert Francis both of Collins, two daughters, Connie Lee Smith of Corydon and Carol Marie of Collins, and her husband, Wood Earles. Also 3 grandchildren, Debra Ann Smith, Jimmy Allen Smith, and Robin Ranay Earles.