Widney, W.H.
W. H. Widney
The funeral of W. H. Widney was held at the Methodist church at Yorktown Friday at 1:30 p. m., conducted by Rev. Ernst, of Omaha.
The deceased was born at Spring Run, Franklin county, Penn., April 28, 1837, and passed away Wednesday morning in Omaha, his affliction being neuritis, hastened by grippe.
From Pennsylvania he moved to McHenry county, Ill., and then to Page county, Iowa, in 1879. The old home place of the Widneys was what is now the Yearous farm. When Yorktown. was founded he moved to that villiage and became a stock buyer, in which occupation he engaged until about nine years ago when he and his wife moved to Omaha to be near their daughter, Mrs. Lute Vance, in whose home he passed away. Six children and his second wife are left. The children are: Mrs. Emmet Funston of South Dakota; Will of Shenandoah and Mart of Yorktown; Mrs. Chas. Chaffin of California; Mrs. Sam Pitman of East River; and Mrs. Lute Vance of Omaha. All were present at the funeral except Mrs. Chaffin. Miss Hattie Payton was the first wife and Miss Roxy Walton the second. For Mrs. Hattie Payton Widney the first grave was dug in Summit cemetery forty years ago.
Burial was at Summit cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 4, 1916

Word reaches Clarinda of the death of W. H. Widney, at the home of his son-in-law, Lew Vance at Omaha, where he has been living. The body is being brought to Yorktown for burial, arriving there on the train at 11:30 Friday morning, funeral at M. E. church 1 P. M. Friday. Mr. Widney is one of our pioneer Page county residents, having come to Iowa in 1871, and moved on a farm six miles northwest of Yorktown. The second year after Yorktown was started he moved to town, living there until the last few years when he has lived in Omaha. Six children are living, five by his first wife and one by his wife who is still living. Born in Pennsylvania, he moved to Illinois before coming to Iowa. We expect to publish a fuller obituary next week CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 30, 1915

Widney, W.H.

W. H. Widney died yesterday morning at two o'clock at the family home in Omaha. Such was the sad news received by County Treasurer D. P. Stitt through a telegram. The remains will be brought to Yorktown on the 11:30 a. m. train Friday and services held from the M. E. church at one o'clock p.m. Mr. Widney was about 80 years of age and one of the old setters of this county, having located at Yorktown in 1870, where he followed the stock shipping business many years. Several years ago he removed to Omaha. He was the father of six children. Friends deeply mourn his death. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 30, 1915

The funeral of W. H. Widney was held in the M. E. church Friday, conducted by his pastor from
Omaha. Mr. Widney was long a resident of Yorktown and prominent as a stock buyer in Southwestern Iowa.
He died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Luke Vance, in Omaha. Death was due to grip and complications. Music was furnished by Miss Lois Castle, Mrs. C. C. Parrott, of Essex; Philo Castle and M. E. Smith. Burial took place at Summit cemetery. He leaves to mourn his death, his wife, five children, Wm. Widney of Shenandoah, M. L. Widney of Yorktown, Mrs. Chas. Chaffin of California, Mrs.
Mamie Funston of South Dakota, and Mrs. Luke Vance of Omaha, and Mrs. Sam Pitman of Clarinda. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 6, 1916

W. H. Widney, formerly of Yorktown died in Omaha, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1915, at 2 o'clock a.m. at his home in that place.   He had been failing in health for some time.   He was born at Spring Run, Franklin county, Pa., April 28, 1837, being 78 years 8 months and 1 day old at the time of his death.
He came to Page county, la., in 1879, from Henry county, Ill.   For many years he lived on a farm near Summit.  He moved to Yorktown and went into the live stock business.  Mr. Widney was twice married.   The children of his first marriage, who survive him are Mrs. Emmett Funston of South Dakota; William, of Shenandoah; Mrs. Charles Chaffin of California; Mrs. Sam Pittman of East River township, and M. L. Widney of Yorktown. Their mother, who was Hattie Payton, has been dead forty years last March. His second marriage was with Miss Roxie Walton and by this union he leaves one child, a daughter, Mrs. Lute Vance, of Omaha.   His widow survives him.
The remains arrived Friday over the Keokuk and Western and were taken to    the    Methodist    church where at 1:30 p.m., Dr. Ernest of Omaha, delivered his funeral address to a large crowd of friends.   The floral offerings were many and beautiful.    All the children were present excepting Mrs. Charles Chaffin. The burial was in the Summit cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 6, 1916      

Wiggins, Thomas, Mrs - The funeral of Mrs. Thomas Wiggins was held at the M. E. church here Friday morning. Rev. Rink preached the funeral sermon. Mrs. Wiggins died at her home southeast of town, on Friday morning after a sickness of many years caused by a cancer on her head. There was a large attendance at her funeral as she was an old settler and very highly respected by her many friends, and neighbors. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 23, 1917

Wightman, Bessie Yowell - Mrs. W. B. Wightman died last week in Shenandoah. Her remains were taken to Sidney, her former home, for burial. Her maiden name was Bessie Yowell. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Yowell. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 12, 1921

Mrs. Frances M. Wilcox Dead.
Mrs. Frances M. Wilcox, wife of Irvin Wilcox, died last week in St. Joseph, of scarlet fever. The bereaved husband brought the remains to Clarinda Monday evening, taking the body to Gates Undertaking parlors, from which place the funeral car left this Thursday, with sorrowing relatives, going to North Grove cemetery, there to lay the remains of the mother beside that of her little babe who died last Thanksgiving day in Clarinda. Mrs. Wilcox's maiden name was Frances May Scott, her home formerly being five mile north of Gravity. Her age was 24 years, 3 months and 9 days.. Only two weeks before Mr. and Mrs. Wilcox left Clarinda, going to St. Joseph where Mr. Wilcox had engaged to work in the King Foundry He is an expert moulder, having formerly worked for the Lisle foundry here, and later in the Waubonsie garage, running a hack for a time last year in Clarinda. Mr. Wilcox has the sympathy of many friends, who realize that to lose baby and wife, both within so short a time, is surely more than the ordinary mortal is called on to endure.   They were married in November 1913 at the Methodist parsonage by Rev. A. S. Woodard, the bride having come here to make her home in Clarinda, where   the skies seemed a clear and much happiness in store.   Mr Wilcox expects to engage in running and repairing automobiles for a time, not having the heart now to go back to St. Joe, and if he is not satisfied to stay here expects to enlist in the U. S. Marine service for a time. Mrs Wilcox was a member of the Christian church, the   services at the grave being conducted by Rev. J. M. Asbell. No public funeral on account: of the character of the disease which carried her away. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 6, 1916

Wilcox, Nathan - Nathan Willcox, an old setter of the county, died this morning at his home north of Hawleyville. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 15, 1910

Robert Wilcox, little son of Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Wilcox, died at the family home in Clarinda last Tuesday evening, Nov. 24th, 1915. He was two years and two months of age at time of his death. The funeral was held at North Grove church on Wednesday conducted by Rev. John Meyer Asbell, pastor of the Christian church of this city. Interment was made in the North Grove cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 25, 1915

Abijah Wilder, son of Nelson and Elizabeth Wilder was born in Clay county, Kentucky, Feb. 4, 1844 and departed this life at his  home in Shambaugh,  Iowa,  Sept.   19, 1920 age 76 years 7 months and 15 days. When 8 years of age he moved with his parents to Page county, Iowa, moving to Taylor county in a short time.   In 1865 he enlisted in Company C. Eleventh Missouri Cavalry and served about two years. Was taken prisoner once during the Red River expedition, was then paroled. Was then employed for a time at St. Louis, then rejoined the army for a time at St. Louis and served to the close of the war.   He was married Nov. 18, 1866 to Martha Fine. To this union, was born seven children, four of which died in infancy. In 1878 he was clearly converted to God and soon afterwards joined the Free Methodist church, and it could be truthfully said that he was not only a pillar in the Free Methodist church but in the glorious church without    spot or wrinkle—always kind and yet very firm. Always ready for an advance   step in the work of the Lord, ready with an encouraging word for all—ready for service or sacrifice in the Lord's vineyard.   During his last illness of several weeks, he seemed   to be greatly blessed and many will not forget his last night at the camp meeting.   There was a special burden upon his soul for the entire community and mingled with the burden were the notes of triumph and victory, like a ripe shock of corn he was ready for that mansion where sickness and separation never enter.   Besides his widow he leaves to mourn three daughters, Mrs. Lydia Swaney, Pickering, Mo., Mrs. Alta Cussins of New Market, Iowa, Mrs. Nora Northup of Lincoln, Nebr., and Byron Estes a boy taken when three years of age and given a home.      Seventeen grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and an aged step-mother and one brother, three half sisters and a host of friends, we all feel like saying an affectionate husband and kind and loving father, an honest neighbor and a true friend is gone and his place will truly be missed at home, church and abroad.
Short services were held at the home in Shambaugh at 1:30 Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 21, after which the remains were taken to the Center [Shearer] cemetery near Braddyville, where the funeral was held at 3:30. It was conducted by Rev. H. M. Williamson, assisted by Rev. G. B. Ingraham, district elder of the Free Methodist church of the Shenandoah district and by Rev. G. B. Chase district elder of the Lincoln, Nebr., district. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 30, 1920

Abijah Wilder. The funeral of A. Wilder was held at the family home in Shambaugh, Tuesday afternoon, at 12:30 o'clock, after which the remains were taken to the Center cemetery near Braddyville, where the funeral was held at 3:30 o'clock. It was conducted by Rev. H. M. Williamson, assisted by Rev. G. B. Ingraham, district elder of the Free Methodist church of the Shenandoah district, and by Rev. G. B. Chase, district elder of the Lincoln, Nebr., district. The Journal has received the the following obituary of Mr. Wilder: '"Abijah Wilder, son of Nelson and Elizabeth Wilder, was born in Clay county, Ky., Feb. 4, 1844, and departed this life at his home in Shambaugh, Iowa, Sept. 19, 1920, age 76 years 7 months and 15 days. When 8 years of age he moved with his parents to Page county, Iowa. They moved to Taylor county in a short time. In 1863 he enlisted in Company C. Eleventh Missouri cavalry, and served about two years; was taken prisoner once during the Red River expedition; was then paroled. He was employed for a time at St. Louis, then rejoined the army and served with it until the close of the war. He was married Nov. 18, 1866, to Martha Fine. To this union was born seven children, four of whom died in infancy. In 1878 he was clearly converted to God. He soon afterward joined the Free Methodist church and it could be truthfully said that he was not only a pillar in the Free Methodist church but in the church without spot or wrinkle—always kind and yet very firm; always ready with an encouraging word for all, ready for service or sacrifice in the Lord's vinyard. During his last illness of several weeks he seemed to be unusually blessed, and many will not forget his last night at the camp meeting. There was a special burden upon his soul for the entire community, and mingled with the burden were the notes of triumph and victory. Like a ripe shock of corn he was ready for that mansion where sickness and separation never enter. Much more might be said. Besides his widow he leaves to mourn three daughters, Mrs. Lydia Swaney of Pickering, Mo.; Mrs. Alta Cussins of New Market, Iowa, and Mrs. Nora Northup of Lincoln, Nebr., and Byron Estes, a boy taken when 3 years of age and given a home; seventeen grand­children, nine great-grandchildren, an aged stepmother, one brother, three half sisters, and a host of friends. We all feel like saying an affectionate husband and kind and loving father, an honest neighbor and a true friend is gone, and that he will truly be missed at home, church and abroad." CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 23, 1920

Abijah Wilder.
Short funeral services were held for Abijah Wilder, at his home in Shambaugh Tuesday noon, conducted by H. M. Williamson, assisted by two district elders, the remains being taken to Center cemetery near Braddyville for interment. Mr. Wilder departed this life Sept. 19 th at his home in Shambaugh, at the ripe age of more than 76 years. Full obituary will appear next week. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 23, 1920

Wiles, David Alexander -

Obituary.
David Alexander Wiles was born October 24, 1839, in Canaan, Wayne county, Ohio. He lived with his parents until 21 years of age. In the fall of 1860 he came to Miami county, Indiana, where he worked on a farm for a year. In the fall of 1861 he joined Company B. 40 regiment Indiana Volunteers, and served through the war. Returning to his father's home at the close of the war, he lived there until the year 1867, when he went to Canada, where he met his future wife, Margaret Bastedo, to whom he was married, January 1869   With his wife he came to Page county, Iowa, in 1899,   where he bought a farm and upon which they have ever since resided.  To them were born eight children, four sons and four daughters, all of whom with thelr mother survive him.
Mr. Wiles united with the Presbyterian church about thirty years ago, remaining a member of the same, until his death, after a long and trying illness, December 16,1906, at 8 o'clock a. m. at the age ot 67 years l month and 22 days.
The funeral service was held in the Presbyterian church at Yorktown on Monday forenoon, conducted by Rev. J. N. Maclean, of Clarinda.
Mr Wiles has been a useful and highly respected citizen of the county for many years, and he enjoyed in a remarkable degree the confidance and love of those who knew him, for he was a man of steiling worth, and his life has been a lasting benefit to the community in which he lived.
Cakd of Thanks—The friends desire to express their sincere thanks to their kind friends who so generously assisted in caring for our father and grandmother during their illness We truly sorrow, but not as those who have no hope, for Christ said, "I am the resurrection and the life." This was the faith in which our departed ones lived and in this faith they died, and in this faith alone we who survive them expect to meet them in an unbroken family in our Father's house above.
Mrs. D. A. Wiles and Family. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 17, 1906

Wiles, Margaret Bastedo - Margaret Bastedo Wiles was born in Sangeen, Ontario, Canada, July 5, 1845, and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Chester Jones, Dec. 11, 1919, at Bedford, Iowa. Mrs. Wiles grew to young womanhood in Canada, receiving her education in the schools of her home city. She was the only daughter in a family of three children, her brothers being John and James Bastedo. She was united in marriage to David Alexander Wiles, on January 21, 1869. To this union were born eight children, four sons and four daughters, all of whom survive their parents. David Alexander Wiles died Dec. 16, 1906. Mr. and Mrs. Wiles were pioneers in this section of the state having come to Page county in the spring of 1869. The home farm which still remains in the family was broken up from the prairie sod. Those early days were very trying ones but these pioneers toiled on, undaunted, until they won, being permitted to live to see the county of Page, become one of the most beautiful and prosperous counties of the state. Mrs. Wiles was raised in the Christian faith from childhood having always been a diligent Bible student. In the early days of their pioneer life Mr. and Mrs. Wiles worked in what was called The Union church near Page Center. When the Presbyterian church was organized in Yorktown, they joined there and remained charter members of the same throughout their life time. Mrs. Wiles taught her children the Christian religion by precept and example and shall always be remembered by them as a mother, who lovingly and patiently did her duty, fulfilled he mission and who has now gone to receive her reward. Her daughter, Mrs. Chester Jones, and family with whom she lived, during the last months of her life, rendered a loving devoted service to the comfort and happiness of the mother. The youngest son, Clyde, was one, also, upon whom the mother leaned during her declining years. The funeral services were conducted at the old home Sunday afternoon by Rev. Clarence Moore, of Yorktown, assisted by Rev. Max B. Wiles, of Virginia, Ill. The favorite church hymns were sung by a male quartette, composed of John Gwynn, Ollie Kenagy, Joe Morrison and Leo Bothwick, with Mrs. Ollie Kenagy at the piano. The body was laid to rest in the Summit cemetery beside those of her husband and mother.
Oh! God, we thank thee for the life of Mother, that thou hast seen fit to take home to thyself. A life full of service made perfect in Christ. Help us to so live in Thee, that as we cross over the river one by one, that we may meet in an unbroken family around Thy throne in Heaven. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 18, 1919 and CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 18, 1919

In addition to the above, the PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 18, 1919 has this last paragraph:

The children are Barbara Stitt, Ft. Morgan, Colo.; Rev. Max B. Wiles, Virginia, Ill., John J. Wiles, Lamar, Colo.; Pearl Jones, Bedford, Iowa; Frank Wiles, Garber, Okla.; Grace Meyers, Sterling, Colo.; Clyde Wiles, Yorktown, la.; and Ruth Warden, Ft. Morgan, Colo.
They appreciated all assistance given them during their sorrow and were especially grateful to the singers and those who gave flowers.

Wilfley, Emma - Miss Emma Wilfley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Wilfley, died at her home southeast of town, last Wednesday at 2 a. m. She had been in poor health for years, but a few weeks ago her nervous trouble merged into quick consumption, which caused her death. She was forty years of age. Funeral services will be held at the residence Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 17, 1902

Miss Emma Wilfley died the 15th inat at her home east of the city, at the age of 40 years. For many years she had been suffering with a nervous trouble, but a short time ago quick consumption followed and she soon passed away. The funeral occurred Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 23, 1902

Gertrude Wilfley was born November 23rd, 1880 and died October 24th, 1918 of pulmonary tuberulosis aged 37 years, 11 months, and 1 day.
The greater part of her life was spent on a farm southeast of Clarinda. She has been an invalid for many years. When about sixteen years of age she openly confessed Christ but on account of poor health, was denied many church priveleges. She leaves to mourn her departure, a father, Henry Wilfley, one sister, besides, other relatives and friends.
The funeral was conducted by Rev. M. M. Cable Saturday afternoon and the remains laid to rest in the cemetery at Clarinda. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 31, 1918

Gertrude Wilfley was born Nov. 23, 1879, and died Oct, 24, 1918, from pulmonary tuberculosis, at the age of 38 years, 11 months and 1 day. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wilfley. The funeral was just a service at the grave, and was held Saturday, Oct. 26. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 31, 1918

Wilfley, Robert, Mrs

Henry Wilfley received word Tuesday of the death of his brother's wife, Mrs, Robert Wilfley, at Hopkins, Mo., Monday evening, and he attended the funeral. Mr. and Mrs. Wilfley were residents of Colorado Springs, but she had: been visiting friends here and her parents at Hopkins during the winter. Several weeks ago she was stricken with pneumonia and never recovered. Her husband came soon after her first attack of the fever. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 24, 1904

Wilfley, Martha Anderson - FOUR PIONEER MOTHERS.
Coincidence in Death of Four of Page County's Pioneer Mothers.
Today we record the death of four of Page county's pioneer mothers whose deaths have all occurred since Friday. There is a remarkable coincidence in the fact that their deaths were so nearly simultaneous, their ages were so nearly equal, all were pioneers, and all were mothers of large families. They are as follows:
Mrs. Mary Young Knox, died Feb. 8, aged 79 years, mother of six children.
Mrs. Martha Anderson Wilfley, died Feb. 8, aged 80 years, 6 months and 2 days, mother of nine children.
Mrs.. Hannah E. Chesney McPherrin, died Feb. 9, aged 83 years, 5 months and 9 days, mother of nine children.
Mrs. Catherine McAlpin McLean, died Feb. 10, aged 79 years, 4 months and 2 days, mother of eight children.

Martha A. Wilfley,
Martha Anderson Wilfley, wife of the late David Wilfley, died Saturday morning, February 8th, 1908, at the home of her son Henry, southeast of this city, after an illness of about one week, with la grippe. The deceased was born August 6th, 1827, in Jackson county, Missouri, and lived to be 80 years, 6 months and 2 days old. Mrs. Wilfley's girlhood was spent on the farm owned in Jackson county, from which place her parents moved while she was still a young woman to the Platt Purchase Country, as the territory around the present site of St. Joe was then known. It was at this latter place that she became acquainted with David Wilfley, a young man who came to that vicinity about the same time from eastern Missouri, and they were married near the present site of St. Joe in 1849, and made their home there until 1860, when they moved to Page county, locating on the large farm in which was comprised the farm which is still known as the old Wilfley place, as well as the farm now owned by their son, Henry Wilfley. Thus Mrs. Wilfley has lived on the family farm since 1860, or nearly 50 years. Mr and Mrs. Wilfley were among the pioneers of Page county, and especially of the neighborhood in which the farm is situated, their home being the first in that locality. Mr. Wilfley died January 16, 1899, and he and four children have preceded the mother into the better world.
Two children, a boy and a girl, died in infancy, one daughter, Emma, died in 1902, and a son, John, died at Hopkins, Mo., in 1889. Five sons survive the mother, and were all present at her funeral. They are as follows: Henry, at whose home she passed away; Robert E. and Martin, of Colorado Springs, both of whom arrived here Friday night, just a few hours before their mother's death; Thomas, of this city, and James R. of Roswell, N. M., who arrived here Saturday too late to see his mother alive, but in time to attend the funeral, which was held at the home Sunday afternoon at two o'clock, Rev. J. W. Abel conducting the services. The body was laid to rest in the family lot in the Clarinda cemetery.
Mrs. Wilfley was a member of the old school Baptist church, which she joined in girlhood, and though unable for many years to attend church services, was a faithful student of the Bible throughout her life. She was a kind and loving mother, always ambitious for the welfare and success of her children, for whom she devoted the best years of her life. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 11, 1908

Mrs. David Wilfley died Saturday morning at 5 o'clock at the home of her son, Henry Wilfley, east of the city where she had resided since the death of her husband. She was in the 81st year of her age and had been sick but a week from the grippe. Mrs. Wilfley with her husband came to this county in the early 60's. She was a kind, motherly lady and highly respected by all with whom she associated. Her sons, Robt. and Martin of Colorado Springs, and James of Roswell, New Mexico, were here to attend the funeral which took place Sunday at 2 p. m., and her remains laid to rest beside her husband in the city cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 13, 1908

Martin Wilfley of Lyle, Colo., a small town near Colorado Springs, gave The Democrat a short visit Tuesday, being called to this city by the death of his aged mother. Mart and wife are conducting a health resort on their place for people desiring a quiet rest from the city during summer and away from the crowds of afflicted at larger resorts. They are situated well up a picturesque canon and at an agreeable
altitude. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 13, 1908

Wilfong, James, Mrs
Mrs. Jas. Wilfong of Morton township met with an awful accident last Thursday. She attempted to start a fire with coal oil but took the gasoline can instead and an explosion followed. She was enveloped in flame, but her husband being near soon subdued the fire, although her whole person was badly burned. It is said to be doubtful if she recover, but was doing well at last report, P. S.— She died last Monday. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 18, 1904

Pauline Wilfrey - Spanish Influenza claimed Pauline Wilfley,   aged 18 years,   11 month, and 28 days, for its victim yesterday noon.   She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs J. T. Wilfley, and a student in the local High School.   The funeral will be held this afternoon at 1 o'clock. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 31, 1918

Pauline Wilfley, oldest daughter of Tom Wilfley of this city died Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock of pneumonia consequent to the "Flu," at the age of 18 years, 11 months, and 21 days. Short services will be held at the Clarinda Cemetery this afternoon at 4 o'clock, Rev. M. M. Cable officiating. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 31, 1918

Lulu May Forney was born in Columbus, Ohio, July 1, 1875, and died at her home im Spokane, Wash., March 22, 1911, aged 35 years, 6 months and 21 days.
The deceased was the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Forney. She was married to Emory Wilhelm in 1893. It is about six years since she had been home, but her letters home showed that she nemembered the home folks and longed to be with them, but her health would not permit. She was a great sufferer with tuberculosis for more than two years, and was patient through it all. Mrs. Wilhelm was a good Christian woman and a member of the Christian church.
The deceased leaves a kind husband, a loving son, a mother, two sisters and three brothers, besides a host of friends   to   mourn their loss. The. bereaved ones have the sympathy of this communty in this their time of sorrow. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 30, 1911

Wilkerson, Frank
Frank Wilkerson of Westboro, Mo., died in a hospital at St. Joseph, Mo., Monday night, Aug. 16, 1920. It is understood that his death was caused by a cancer. He is survvied by his family. He was the owner of a large number of acres of land in Washington township, Page county, and near Westboro. He was building a fine residence costing somewhere from $50,000 to $60,000, in Westboro. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 19, 1920

Wilkerson, Jane Lewis

Mrs. B. F. Wilkerson.
Mrs. Jane Lewis Wilkerson, wife of B. P. Wilkerson, died in Essex Thursday, Feb. 13, 1919, at the age of nearly sixty-five years. She was the wife and mother in a colored family. The Essex Independent pays her a high tribute, saying that "This family held the respect of everyone; that she was a splendid woman and was held in the highest esteem of those who knew her."
Her husband died in Essex Oct. 29, 1896, The Independent says, "and since that time she has maintained her home and raised her children, all of whom were small when her husband died." CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 20, 1919

Wilkey, David 1909 - Death of David Wilkey. The Review is called upon to chronicle the death of one of Page county's earliest settlers this week. David Wilkey died at his home southeast of Villisca Sunday evening, November 28, 1909, at half past seven o'clock, following an illness lasting several weeks. The cause of death was a complication of diseases. Mr. Wilkey was 73 years, 9 months and 26 days of age.
He was born at Emerald, Ireland, February 2, 1833, and moved to America with his parents when fifteen years of age, the family settling in Green county, Pennsylvania, later moving to Henry county, Illinois. He was married there in 1866 and moved to Page county, Iowa, in 1870 to the farm five miles southeast of this city, where Mr. and Mrs. Wilkey have since made their home.
Mr. Wilkey is survived by a wife, two sons, a brother, Robert, who is a twin, living here in Villisca, a sister living at Cambridge, Illinois, and three grandchildren at Aurora, Nebr. Three sisters are dead. The sons are James, who lives at the parental home, and Samuel, at Aurora, Nebr. The children were present at the funeral as well as four cousins, Ed. Miller. Mrs Turner, Mrs. Gilmore and Mrs. Finder, of Clarinda.
Mr. Wilkey, as one of Iowa's sturdiest pioneers, enjoyed the respect of the community in which he lived and his demise is keenly regretted. The family has the sympathy of many friends.
Funeral services were held at the M. E. church in Villisca Tuesday afternoon of this week, conducted by. Rev. Enoch Hill, and burial was made in the Villisca cemetery—Villisca Review. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 9, 1909

The funeral services of Uncle David Wilkey were held at the home of his daughter. Mrs. Elmer Young last Saturday. He was probably one of the oldest men if not the oldest in the county being 95. David and Marguerite McDougal, Elmer Dugan and wife, with Miss Emma McDougal at the organ furnished the music. Rev. Johnson conducted the services. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 22, 1917

A familiar figure on the streets of Clarinda for many years has been David Wilkey, who passed away November 15th, at the ripe age of 92 years, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Elmer Young, in Harlan township southwest of Clarinda. The funeral was held Sabbath afternoon, from the home of his daughter, Mrs. Young, burial being in the cemetery adjoining the Reformed Presbyterian church nearby, both services conducted by the pastor, Rev. F. J. Johnson.

Born in county Donnegal, Ireland, David Wilkey came   to the United States when a boy of 19, in 1844. He first lived in Pennsylvania, working in the mines, then came   to Illinois. The gold fever struck him, in 1850, when he joined the "westward ho" travel   of   irnmigrants,   joining a freighter drawn by oxen on its trip across the continent, to the land where gold was glimmering in the streams of California. He worked at mining there, seeming the start for his subsequent fortune. Returning to Illinois, he started farming, and was united in marriage to Miss Mary J. Edgar of Davenport.   In 1870 with their two children, they moved to Page county, la., settling on the farm now owned by J. Ren Brown, near the Pleasant Ridge school, which for many years was the family home.   Five children survive, Mrs. Nannine Young of Sterling, Kans., Mrs. Lizzie Twinan of Olathe, Kans., Mrs. Elmer Young of near Clarinda, and two sons E. S. Wilkey and J. C. Wilkey of near Sterling, Kans. All the children were present at the funeral, except Mrs. Twinan. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 22, 1917