Dora A. (Thomas) WILDE

THOMAS, WILDE

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 7/21/2012 at 23:56:19

May 11, 1859 --- October 20, 1942

DORA WILDE

Dora A. Thomas, daughter of James and Wilhelmina Thomas, was born in Noble County, Ind., on the 11th day of May, 1859. At an early age she moved westward with her parents, first to Illinois, near Galva, later to Iowa, settling on a farm near Gowrie. Here she grew to womanhood. She was united in marriage on December 12, 1880, with John F. Wilde at Gowrie. To this union was born one son, Clarence F. Wilde, who preceded his parents in death during the terrible flu epidemic in the fall of 1918. Mrs. Wilde and her husband lived for a number of years in Lake City, and moved from there to Eagle Grove in 1897. She continued to reside here until June, 1930. Then on account of failing health she went to live at the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Home in Mason City, where she resided continuously until she passed away. Here husband passed away in November, 1924. In 1907, Mrs. Wilde became a member of the local Congregational church. She was a member of the Junietta Rebekah Lodge of Eagle Grove, and also of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. She was a great lover of birds and flowers, and she spent much of her time raising both of them until her strength failed her. She loved her family and her friends, and was keenly interested in all the happenings of the community.

Mrs. Wilde was the last of a family of five children, having passed away on the 20th day of October, 1942, at the age of 83 years, 5 months and 9 days. She is survived by one grandson, Cecil F. Wilde of Eagle Grove, two great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews, besides a host of friends, who mourn her passing.

Eagle Grove Eagle - Iowa
October 29, 1942

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Mrs. Dora Wilde, 83, Succumbs at I. O. O. F. Home; Rites Thursday

Mrs. Dora A. Wilde, 83, died at the I. O. O. F. hospital about 11:55 o’clock Tuesday night following an illness of 10 days. She was formerly a resident of Eagle Grove. Mrs. Wilde was born May 11, 1859, in Indiana. She had been a resident of the local home for the past 12 years, having been admitted June 23, 1930. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Emily Wilde, Eagle Grove. Mrs. Wilde was member of the Junietta Rebekah lodge No. 185 of Eagle Grove, the Ladies Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and the Women’s Relief Corps.

Funeral services will be held at 10 o’clock Thursday morning in the chapel of the I. O. O. F. home, with the Rev. G. H. Bamford, pastor of Grace Evangelical church, in charge. A service will be held at Eagle Grove Friday and burial will be at the Eagle Grove cemetery. The McAuley and Son funeral home in charge

The Mason City Globe-Gazette -- Mason City, Iowa
October 21, 1942

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Funeral Rites Held for Dora A. Wilde

Funeral services for Dora A. Wilde, 83, who died at the I. O. O. F. hospital Tuesday following an illness, were held at the chapel of the I. O. O. F. home Thursday morning, with the Rev. G. H. Bamford, pastor of the Grace Evangelical church in charge. Mrs. Glen Wallace sang “Under His Wing.” She was accompanied by Mrs. Waterman. The body was taken to Eagle Grove for services and burial there Friday. The McAuley and Son funeral home in charge.

The Mason City Globe-Gazette -- Mason City, Iowa
October 22, 1942

Source - Paul Wilde