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Kit Carson County Pioneers:

Wynn S. and Lulu (Geise) Wilkinson, Burlington



LULU'S FAMILY

Ludwik Nelle Lenchen Geise was born 14 Apr 1881, baptised 11 Jun 1882 at the Salem church, Plumer Settlement, Iowa, parents Conrad Geise and Ludwika Horn.

Lulu was in Pottawattamie County in 1900, with Conrad Geise 57, Philip Geise 23, Ludowika Geise 19, Louisa Geise 17, Louisa Geise 20, Charles Sellers 26, Henry Lahden 30, Robert Marques 23, and Edwin Johnson 33.

WYNN'S FAMILY

In 1900 Pottawattamie County, Iowa, Geo. L. Wilkinson is 77, Ida M. Wilkinson 40, Robert L. Wilkinson 23, George Wilkinson 22, Warin S. Wilkinson 17, and Judge E. Wilkinson 10.

Geo Wilkinson, 28, born in Davenport, Iowa amd Grace Mae Johnson married on 28 Feb 1906 in Page County, Iowa.

In 1910 Kit Carson County, George is farming, 54, born in Ohio, Ida 52 in Illinois.

1912 "G. L. Wilkinson returned Tuesday evening from Denver where he was in attendance at the Colorado State Editorial association."

Ida M. Wilkinson, 1856 - 1918, is buried in Fairview Cemetery, Burlington, Kit Carson County, MEMORIAL ID 89512931.

" This community was saddened to learn of the death of Mrs. Ida M. Wilkinson at her home near Ottawa, Kansas, Tuesday morning May 7th. She had been ill for some time, death finally resulting from heart leakage. Mrs. Wilkinson resided here a number of years and by her quiet, unassuming manner, personality and upright character, endeared herself to all. Pursuant to her wish the remains were brought here for interment, services being held at the M. E. church Sunday, May 12th at 2 p.m. Rev. Yersin officiating. The beautiful and impressive ceremony of the Eastern Star, of which the deceased was a member, were held at the cemetery. The pall bearers were: Henry Hoskin, E. C. Baker, A. L. Anderson, W. M. Long, A. S. King, Hugh Baker.
Ida M. Pickard was born at Freeport, Ill., July 11, 1856. United in marriage with Geo. L. Wilkinson at Richland Center, Wis., Sept 19, 1874. From this union four sons were born: Robert L. of Burlington, George W. of Monroe, Wis., W. S. of Waterloo, Iowa and J. E. of Brighton, Colo.
She became a charter member of the Order of the Eastern Star at Neola, Ia. Upon moving to Burlington some twelve years ago she changed her membership in this grand order to Aurora chapter No. 73 of this city. Just as the sun shone its golden sheen through the east window of her home near Ottawa, Kansas, where she lay struggling with the grim Reaper, on Tuesday morning, May 7th, her pure unshrouded soul returned to her Creator."
WYNN AND LULU

W. S. Wilkinson, 26, son of George Lee Wilkinson and Ida Prichard, married Lulu N. Geise on 24 Sep 1906 in Pottawattamie County, Iowa.


Thelma Wilkinson was born January 19, 1908 at Waterloo, Iowa.

In 1910 Waterloo, Iowa, Wynn is a machinist, with Lula, both 29. She said she had one child, still living, but not on the census.


In 1920 Franklin County, Kansas, Wynne S. Wilkinson is farming, 39 Head, Lula N. Wilkinson 39 Wife, and Thelma L. Wilkinson 11 Daughter.


April 1912 " W. S. Wilkinson left last week for Fallon, Montana, where he has accepted a position as superintendent of a ranch operating several gas tractors.
(This might be Wynn S., son of George, or William, son of Charles.)

May 1912 "Mrs. W. S. Wilkinson and little daughter Thelma left Friday morning for Waterloo, Iowa, where they will spend the summer."

In 1930 Franklin County, Kansas, Wynne S. Wilkinson is a carpenter, 49 Head, Lielu Wilkinson 48 Wife, and Thelma M. Wilkinson 22 Daughter.

In 1940 Franklin County, Wynne S. Wilkinson is farming, 58 Head, Lulu M. Wilkinson 58 Wife, and Thelma M. Wilkinson 31, is a nurse.

Wynne Scott Wilkinson registered for WWII in Topeka, Kansas, working at the Santa Fe Freight Car Planing Mill, born May 5, 1881 at Davenport, Ioa.

Council Bluffs, Iowa, August 14, 1955 "Wynn Wilkinson, 74, of Topeka, Kansas, died there Saturday after being ill several weeks. A resident of Neola for many years, he left there several years ago for Topeka. Survivors include widow, Lulu; daughter, Mrs. George Wutherich of Kansas City, Mo: one grandson: and one brother, name not known. The body will arrive at the Cutler Funeral Home Sunday morning for services and burial here."
Thelma Marie Wilkinson Marriage Date: 29 Jul 1948 Marriage Place: Jackson, Missouri, USA Spouse: George Washington Wutherich
Thelma Wilkensen Wutherich BIRTH 19 Jan 1908 DEATH 7 Oct 1966 BURIAL Floral Hills Cemetery Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, USA MEMORIAL ID 116340021.
Thelma Wilkensen was born in Waterloo, Iowa to Wayne and Lulu Geise Wilkensen. She married George W. Wutherich July 4, 1948 in Kansas City, MO. She is survived by her husband, George and her son, George Scott Wutherich of the home.

Thelma and George filed for divorce in Kansas City in March 1957.


"George Scott Wutherich (Little George), 57, of Kansas City, Mo., passed away Thursday, August 24, 2006, with family at his side. Funeral services will be 1 pm Wednesday, August 30, 2006, at Mt. Moriah and Freeman Funeral Home, 10507 Holmes Road, with burial in Floral Hills Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 6-8 pm at the funeral home. George was born on May 22, 1949, in Topeka, Kan. He was a Boy Scout in Troop 120 and was an Eagle Scout. He worked as a carpenter and machinist. George loved life, fishing and skeet shooting. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Thelma Wutherich. He is survived by his son George "Mike" Wutherich and Mike's mother Mary Wutherich, stepson Zach Stafford, stepgrandson, and a host of extended family and friends."

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