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| Daughter | Margaret Ann Plumlee (b. 27 June 1944, d. 16 February 1991) |
Newspaper announcement -- The Daily Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Thursday, 21 FEB 2002, p.33 (Newspapers.com):
PLUMLEE, Betty R., 84, died Tuesday. Graveside services 10 a.m. Friday, Chapel Hill Cemetery (Hahn-Cook/Street & Draper, Oklahoma City).
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| Father | Edger Lewis Plumlee (b. 21 September 1914, d. 29 June 1987) |
| Mother | Betty R. (b. 15 June 1917, d. 19 February 2002) |
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Newspaper announcement -- The Daily Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Saturday, 23 FEB 1991, p.8 (Newspapers.com):
WILLIAMS, Margaret Ann, 46, nurse, died Tuesday. Graveside services 10 a.m. Monday, Chapel Hill Cemetery. (Hahn-Cook, Street & Draper).
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| Father | John Edmund Mullinex (b. 9 March 1859, d. 8 April 1926) |
| Mother | Caroline Koehl (b. October 1867, d. 1943) |
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| Daughter | Caroline Bernice Wilt+ (b. 11 March 1920, d. 9 January 1984) |
| Son | Clare Wesley Wilt (b. 13 October 1922, d. December 1941) |
| Daughter | Florence Charlene Wilt+ (b. 12 June 1927, d. 6 September 2010) |
| Son | Rev. Marvin Duane Wilt+ (b. 5 April 1935, d. 2 November 2020) |
Death notice -- The Courier (Waterloo, Iowa); Tuesday, 14 February 1995; Page 6; (Newspapers.com):
INDEPENDENCE -- Anita M. Wilt, 97, of Independence, died Monday, Feb. 13, at People's Memorial Hospital, Independence, of natural causes; services pending with White Funeral Home, Independence (319) 224-2595.
Obituary - The Courier (Waterloo, Iowa); Wednesday, 15 February 1995; Page 6; (Ancestry.com):
INDEPENDENCE -- Anita M. Wilt, 97, of Independence, died Monday, Feb. 13, at People's Memorial Hospital, Independence, of natural causes; survivors include a daughter, Charlene Wilson of Independence; a son, the Rev. Duane Wilt of Quinlan, Texas; and 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl, in 1987; a daughter, Bernice Lieb; a son Clare; and a grandson; services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at Oak Grove Christian Church, rural Shellsburg, with burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Shellsburg; friends may call after 7 today or anytime Thursday at White Funeral Home, Independence.
Obituary - The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa); Wednesday, 15 February 1995; Page 10; (Ancestry.com):
INDEPENDENCE
Anita M. Wilt, 97, died Monday, Feb. 13, 1995, in People's Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Services: 1:30 p.m. Friday, Oak Grove Christian Church, rural Shellsburg. Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Shellsburg. Friends may call after 7 tonight or anytime Thursday at White Funeral Home, Independence.
Survivors include a daughter, Charlene Wilson of Independence; and a son, Duane of Quinlan, Texas.
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| Daughter | Anita Marie Mullinex+ (b. 25 February 1897, d. 13 February 1995) |
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
Ed, Mullinex Dies; Funeral Next Sunday
Shellsburg, April 8 Following a long illness from complications resulting from a paralytic stroke eight years, ago Ed Mullinex 67 years old died at 9:25 a.m. today at his home here. Funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock from the Baptist church, the Rev. H. A. Esset presiding. Interment Oakwood cemetery.
Ed Mullinex was born in New York state March 9 1859. When six years old he came to Illinois with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Mullinex. Fourteen years later he came to Benton County. He was married July 26, 1888 to Caroline Kale, who survives him. Eight years ago Mr. and Mrs. Mullinex retired to town from their farm in the vicinity. There is one son Glenn, a daughter Mrs. Anita Wilt both of Shellsburg and six grandchildren.
Other relatives living include five sisters and five brothers. A brother William lives at Walker and Dick and Dewitt Mullinex brothers reside here.
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| Daughter | Anita Marie Mullinex+ (b. 25 February 1897, d. 13 February 1995) |
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| Father | Carl Wesley Wilt (b. 8 July 1896, d. 11 January 1987) |
| Mother | Anita Marie Mullinex (b. 25 February 1897, d. 13 February 1995) |
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| Daughter | Carola Jo Lieb |
| Daughter | Pamela Ann Lieb |
| Son | Randal Kent Lieb |
The Cedar Rapids Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Sunday, December 28, 1941; (Cedar Rapids Public Library digital archives):
Caroline Bernice Wilt
SHELLSBURG -- The betrothal of Miss Caroline Bernice Wilt and John J. Lieb is being announced by Miss Wilt's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wilt of Shellsburg. Mr. Lieb, who is in the army air corps at Douglas, Ga., is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Lieb of Atkins.
Miss Wilt is a graduate of the Shellsburg high school and Mr. Lieb was graduated from high school in Atkins. He received his B.S. degree in civil engineering from Iowa State college.
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After Carolyn's death in 1984, John remarried to Letha Hare in 1985 at Enid, OK.
Obituary -- The Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Wednesday, 11 JAN 1984, p.16 (Newspapers.com):
Caroline Bernice Lieb, 63, of Enid, Okla., formerly of Cedar Rapids, died Sunday in Oklahoma following a long illness.
Born March 11, 1920, at Shellsburg, she married John Lieb on July 3, 1942, in Georgia. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Enid.
Surviving in addition to her husband are two daughters, Mrs. Gary Gray of Fulton, Miss., and Pamela Lieb of Minneapolis, Minn.; a son, Randall of Tallahassee, Fla.; a sister, Charlene Wilson of Independence; a brother, Duane Wilt of Quinlan, Texas; and her parents, Carl and Anita Wilt of Independence.
Graveside services: 1 p.m. Thursday in Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may register at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home after 10 a.m. Thursday. The family requests no flowers. Friends may donate to the American Cancer Society, 603 10th St. SE, Cedar Rapids 52403.[:CR:.
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| Father | Carl Wesley Wilt (b. 8 July 1896, d. 11 January 1987) |
| Mother | Anita Marie Mullinex (b. 25 February 1897, d. 13 February 1995) |
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Newspaper article -- The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa); Friday, 06 Jun 1930; Page 19; (Newspapers.com):
SHELLSBURG -- Forty-nine boys ands girls enrolled in the Shellsburg consolidated school were neither absent nor tardy during the year n1929030. Following is a list of the honor roll pupils: .......
[ included second grade student, Clare Wilt.].
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| Father | Carl Wesley Wilt (b. 8 July 1896, d. 11 January 1987) |
| Mother | Anita Marie Mullinex (b. 25 February 1897, d. 13 February 1995) |
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| Son | Gary L. Gustafson |
| Son | David Ray Gustafson |
| Son | Alan Dale Gustafson+ |
| Son | Kevin Wayne Wilson (b. 20 February 1966, d. 14 December 2015) |
The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa); Sunday, 06 October 1946; Page 27; (Newspapers.com):
SHELLSBURG -- The Old Grove Christian Church will be the setting for the marriage of Miss Charlene Wilt and Alfred Gustafson on Oct. 12. The announcement is being made by Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wilt, parents of the bride-elect. Mr. Gustafson is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Gustafson of Vinton.
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| Father | Emil Leander Gustafson (b. 7 October 1889, d. 1982) |
| Mother | Eva Blood (b. July 1891, d. 1977) |
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| Son | Gary L. Gustafson |
| Son | David Ray Gustafson |
| Son | Alan Dale Gustafson+ |
The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa); Sunday, 06 October 1946; Page 27; (Newspapers.com):
SHELLSBURG -- The Old Grove Christian Church will be the setting for the marriage of Miss Charlene Wilt and Alfred Gustafson on Oct. 12. The announcement is being made by Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wilt, parents of the bride-elect. Mr. Gustafson is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Gustafson of Vinton.
Obituary -- (Van Steenhuyse-Russell Funeral Home, Vinton, Iowa):
Vinton—Alfred C. Gustafson, age 93, died peacefully Sunday, July 17, 2011, at the Keystone Nursing Care Center.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 20, 2011, at Van Steenhuyse-Russell Funeral Home with Pastor Larry Daubs officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until service time on Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Vinton.
Alfred Carl Gustafson was born December 14, 1917 near Anamosa, IA, to Emil and Eva (Blood) Gustafson. He graduated from Mt. Vernon High School. In 1942, Alfred enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps.
In 1947 Alfred married Charlene Wilt in Shellsburg, IA. They later divorced. Alfred farmed between Urbana and Shellsburg for a time before moving to Vinton. Alfred owned a Coast to Coast Hardware store in Waterloo, WI and later in Watertown, WI before moving back to Vinton to retire. He was active in the Chamber of Commerce and the Baptist Church. He was an avid reader and stamp collector and enjoyed riding bicycles until well into his eighties.
Alfred is survived by his sons, Gary (Barbara), Vinton, IA, David, Kuna ID, and Alan (Leane) Gustafson, Lakefield, MN, eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Paul, and sisters, Dorothy Jean and Mary.
A memorial fund has been established.
Van Steenhuyse-Russell Funeral Home is caring for Alfred and his family. Online condolences may be left at www.vsrfh.com.
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| Son | Alfred Carl Gustafson+ (b. 14 December 1917, d. 17 July 2011) |
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| Son | Alfred Carl Gustafson+ (b. 14 December 1917, d. 17 July 2011) |
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| Son | Kevin Wayne Wilson (b. 20 February 1966, d. 14 December 2015) |
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
Wayne B. Wilson, 92 of Independence died May 11 at Buchanan County Health Center.
He was born Feb 15, 1925 near Garrison, son of William B. and Matilda (Hanson) Wilson. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Vinton in 1942. In 1945, he was drafted into the U.S. Army and served two years primarily in the Philippines and Korea. On Aug 17, 1964 he married Charlene Wilt Gustafson in Valentine, NE. She died Sept 6, 2010. He married Betty Jean Greenwood on Oct 15, 2011.
In 1972, he purchased a farm east of Independence and farmed until he retired in 1991. He was a member of the First United Church of Independence.
Survivors: his wife, seven stepsons, Gary (Barbara) Gustafson of Vinton, Davis Gustafson of Kuna, IN (sic), Alan (Leane Gustafson of Lakefield, MN, Steven (Pamela) Greenwood of Viroqua, WI, David (Sherrie) Greenwood of Rowley, and Eric (Tonya) Greenwood of Rowley, four stepdaughters, Rebecca (Richard) Kimmerle of Chino Valley, AZ, Barbara (John) Fishels of Independence, Melissa (thomas) Franck of Rio Hondo, TX and Jennifer (Phillip) AmAtee of Jesup and many grandchildren and a sister Lois Stueck of Grimes.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Marvel Fett, a brother Warren, a son Kevin and a stepdaughter Susan (Greenwood) Stelter.
Services May 16 at First United Methodist Church in Independence with burial in Mt Hope Cemetery where a military service bagins at 7 p.m.
NOTE: The Gustafson brothers were Kevin's half-brothers, not step-brothers.
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| Father | Wayne Burton Wilson (b. 15 February 1925, d. 11 May 2017) |
| Mother | Florence Charlene Wilt (b. 12 June 1927, d. 6 September 2010) |
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Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
He was born on Feb. 20, 1966, in Vinton, Iowa, the son of Wayne Burton and Florence Charlene (Wilt) Wilson. Mr. Wilson was a graduate of River Hills School in Cedar Falls. He was employed as a greeter at Wal-Mart and he also performed janitorial services at Long John Silvers in Waterloo. He liked to watch sports on TV (especially the Iowa Hawkeyes) and he was a country music fan. He especially enjoyed vacationing in Branson, Mo. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Independence where enjoyed attending worship and helping the ushers.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Charlene Wilson.
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| Father | Herman Ervin Mussman (b. 8 April 1882, d. November 1977) |
| Mother | Henrietta Thiessen (b. February 1882, d. 1958) |
| Pedigree Link |
| Daughter | Dolores Virginia Wilt+ |
| Daughter | Joanne Marlene Wilt+ (b. 29 March 1933, d. 9 December 2020) |
| Daughter | Donetta Jane Wilt+ (b. 17 March 1935, d. 21 May 1995) |
| Daughter | Janet S. Wilt+ |
| Son | Gary W. Wilt+ |
Globe-Gazette (Mason City, Iowa); Thursday, 04 Sep 1930; Page 6; (Newspapers.com):
WILT-MUSSMAN
NASHUA, Sept. 4. -- Earl Wilt, Shellsburg, and Miss Mildred Mussman, Vinton, were married Wednesday noon at the Little Brown church by the Rev. William Kent, pastor. The only witnesses were the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Mussman of Vinton. The bride wore a gown of blue flat crepe with accessories to match. Mr. and Mrs. Wilt will make their home upon a farm near Shellsburg after a short wedding trip.
The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa); Sunday, 07 Sep 1930; Page 26; (Newspapers.com):
Miss Mildred Mussman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Mussman of South of Vinton, and Earl Wilt, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Wilt of north of Shellsburg, were married Wednesday at the Little Brown church at Nashua. They were accompanied by the bride's parents. The couple have not announced their plans for the future. Mr. Wilt has been farming one mile west of Shellsburg.
Obituary -- The Courier, Waterloo, Iowa, Wednesday, 23 JUL 1997, p.18 (Newspapers.com):
LA PORTE CITY -- Mildred M. Wilt, 88, of 9727 E. Main St., died at home Monday, July 21, of natural causes.
She was born Jan. 24, 1909, in Elberon, daughter of Herman and Henrietta Thiesen Mussman. She married Earl W. Wilt on Sept. 3, 1930, in Nashua. He died June 26, 1969.
Survived by: a son, Gary W. of La Porte City; three daughters, Dolores Loane of Scroggins, Texas, and Joanne Craft and Janet Magnuson, both of La Porte City; 15 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; a brother, Dallas Mussman of Sun Valley, Calif.; and three sisters, Nadine Fry of Van Horne, Maxine Loehr of Waterloo and Esther Larson of Albuquerque, N.M.
Preceded in death by: a daughter, Donetta Wilson; four brothers, Elmer, Glen, Kenneth and Loren Mussman; and two sisters, Velma Hendricks and Gladys Reis.
Services: 1:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Paul United Methodist Church, with burial in West View Cemetery, both in La Porte City. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today and 9 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Huisman Funeral Home, La Porte City, and for an hour before services at the church.
Memorials: may be directed to the family.
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| Daughter | Mildred Margaret Mussman+ (b. 24 June 1909, d. 21 July 1997) |
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| Daughter | Mildred Margaret Mussman+ (b. 24 June 1909, d. 21 July 1997) |
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| Father | Earl Warren Wilt (b. 29 August 1898, d. June 1969) |
| Mother | Mildred Margaret Mussman (b. 24 June 1909, d. 21 July 1997) |
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| Son | Steve Wilson+ |
| Son | Mark Wilson |
| Son | Craig Wilson |
Obituary -- The Courier, Waterloo, Iowa, Tuesday, 23 MAY 1995, p.6 (Newspapers.com):
EVANSDALE -- Donetta Jane Wilson, 60, of 482 Grand Blvd., died Sunday, May 21, at Covenant Medical Center, Waterloo, of natural causes.
She was born March 17, 1935 in Atkins, daughter of Earl and Mildred Mussman Wilt. She married Robert William Wilson on Dec. 6, 1958, in Omaha, Neb.
Mrs. Wilson worked for Sears Roebuck Co., for 17 years in the shipping department, retiring in 1993.
Survived by: her husband; three sons, Steve of La Porte City, Mark of San Diego and Craig of Victorville, Calif.; four grandchildren; her mother of La Porte city; a brother, Gary Wilt of La Porte City; and three sisters, Delores Loane of Scroggins, Texas, and JoAnn Craft and Janet Magnuson, both of La Porte City.
Preceded in death by: her father
Services: 1:30 p.m Wedensday at Parrott & Wood Funeral Home, with burial i Garden of Memories Cemetery, both in Waterloo. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m today at the funeral home, with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. Visitation also from 9 a.m. until services Wednesday.
Memorials: may be directed to the family.
Newspaper Article -- The Courier, Waterloo, Iowa, Sunday, 31 JAN 1993, p.31 (Newspapers.com):
Robert Wilson,
Donetta Wilson
Robert W. Wilson and Donetta J. Wilson retired Jan. 29.
Mr. Wilson retired after 34 years at the John Deere foundry, and Mrs. Wilson retired after 14 years of employment at Sears.
A surprise retirement party took place in their honor at the Waterloo AMVETS, hosted by their children.
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| Father | Fred Bazell Wilson (b. 8 December 1893, d. 17 March 1968) |
| Mother | Agnes Janet Sauer (b. 25 November 1904, d. 21 August 1954) |
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| Son | Mark Wilson |
| Son | Craig Wilson |
Obituary -- The Courier, Waterloo, Iowa, Tuesday, 28 APR 2015 (online at https://wcfcourier.com/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/robert-w-bob-wilson/article_4f02454a-7ab1-5171-9ee8-0584b83ecf82.html ):
Robert W. "Bob" Wilson (1937 - 2015)
EVANSDALE -- Robert W. “Bob” Wilson, 77, of Evansdale, died Saturday, April 25, at Covenant Medical Center, Waterloo, of natural causes.
He was born Nov. 6, 1937, in Waterloo, son of Fred and Agnes Sauer Wilson. He married Donnetta Wilt on Dec. 6, 1958, in Waterloo; she died in 1995. He then married Arlene Laughead on Jan. 28, 2001, in Florida.
A graduate of Rogue River High School, Rogue River, Ore., Bob was employed by John Deere Waterloo Tractor Works for 34 years, retiring in 1993.
Survived by: his wife; three sons, Steve (Debbie) of La Porte City, Mark (Pam) of El Cajon, Calif., and Craig of San Diego; three stepsons, Rick (Ranae) Dolleslager of La Porte City, Steve Dolleslager (Kevin Schmitz) of Davenport and Kirk Dolleslager of Wellsburg; four grandchildren, Chris, David, Josh and Will Wilson; five stepgrandchildren, Devin Dolleslager, McKaila (Nick) Hanna, Austin Dolleslager, Alex Blomme and Alison Arwine; six stepgrandchildren; two brothers, Charlie of Tampa, Fla., and Ben (Polly) of Shell Rock; and three sisters, Blanche Haberstitch and Myrt Leyen, both of Waterloo, and Anna Vincent of Waverly.
Preceded in death by: four brothers, Ray, Fred Jr., Ed and Guy; and a sister, Jenny Carpenter.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Kearns Funeral Service Kimball Chapel, Waterloo. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and an hour before services Thursday at the chapel.
Memorials: may be directed to Evansdale AMVETS Post 31.
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