CHARLES EDWIN WILKINSON

Charles Edwin Wilkinson gravestone
(Photo by Vernon B. Paddock)

B. October 28, 1924 in Grayslake, Lake County, IL
D. November 27, 1926 in Chicago, Cook County, IL
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  • Father: Frank Beverly Wilkinson born April 29, 1891 in Maple Park, Kane County, IL, son of Frank Burns Wilkinson (1855-1917) and Clara B. “Carrie” (Beverly) Wilkinson (1857-1933); married Luella Haldeman on February 27, 1918 in Belvidere, Boone County, IL; Frank died December 12, 1975 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, WI (See section pertaining to Frank Beverly Wilkinson buried in the Fort Hill Cemetery)
  • Mother: Luella (Haldeman) Wilkinson born May 9, 1896 in Richmond, McHenry County, IL, daughter of Edwin Grant Haldeman (1866-1951) and Annie Kate (Rehorst) Haldeman (1871-1929); Luella died April 21, 1931 in Waukegan, Lake County, IL (See section pertaining to Luella (Haldeman) Wilkinson buried in the Fort Hill Cemetery)
  • Siblings:
    • Luella Opal “Opal” “Susie” (Wilkinson) Johnson born October 11, 1918 in Richmond, McHenry County, IL; married (1) unknown Groves; married (2) unknown Clark; Luella died December 20, 2006 in Fairhope, Baldwin County, AL; buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Norman, Cleveland County, OK

According to the U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007:

“Name: Opal Wilkinson Groves [Opal Wil Clark] [Opal Johnson] [Opal Clark] {Opal Wilkinson Wilkinson]; Gender: Female; Race: White; Birth Date: 11 Oct 1918; Birth Place: Richmond McH, Illinois [Richmond, Illinois]; Death Date: 20 Dec 2006; Father: Frank Beverly Wilkinson; Mother: Luella Haldeman; SSN: 339129812; Notes: Jul 1940: Name listed as OPAL WILKINSON GROVES; Jul 1968: Name listed as OPAL WIL CLARK; May 1970: Name list as OPAL JOHNSON; Name listed as OPAL GROVES CLARK; 25 Nov 2005: Name listed as OPAL W. JOHNSON”

According to the U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current:

“Name: Opal Johnson [Opal Wilkinson]; Gender: Female; Death Age: 88; Birth Date: 11 Oct 1918; Birth Place: Richmond Township, Ill.; Residence Place: Norman, Lillian, Ala.; Death Date: 20 Dec 2006; Death Place: Fairhope, Ala; Obituary Date: 22 Dec 2006; Obituary Place: Lillian, Baldwin, Alabama, USA; Father: Frank B. Wilkinson; Mother: Luella Wilkinson”

According to the Find a Grave website (findagrave.com) Memorial ID 17620547 for Opal “Susie” Wilkinson Johnson, created by Donna and Phil Whitaker:

“(Oklahoma Statewide Deaths Published December 25, 2006 in The Oklahoman) * JOHNSON, Opal “Susie,” 88, retired certified dietary technician, died Dec. 20. Graveside services 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sunset Memorial Park (Primrose, Norman).”

    • June Beverly (Wilkinson) Bute born June 13, 1920 in Richmond, McHenry County, IL; married Chester Charles Bute (1910-1996) on September 6, 1941, son of Robert Henry Bute (1884-1940) and Olive May Phelps (1883-1946); June died July 5, 1994 in McHenry, McHenry County, IL

According to the U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007:

“Name: June Bute [June Beverly Wilkinson]; Gender: Female; Race: White; Birth Date: 13 Jun 1920; Birth Place: Richmond, Illinois [Richmond Mch??, Illinois]; Death Date: 5 Jul 1994; Father: Frank B Wilkinson; Mother: Luella Haldeman; SSN: 326148095; Notes: May 1953: Name listed as JUNE BUTE; : Name listed as JUNE BEVERLY WILKINSON”

    • Francis “Frank” Beverly Wilkinson, Jr. born December 8, 1922 in Grayslake, Lake County, IL; a World War II Army veteran; married (1) Marion Wright; married (2) Violet Johnson; Frank died January 22, 1998 in McHenry, McHenry County, IL

“According to the Chicago Tribune (Chicago IL) Thursday, January 29, 1998, page 205:

“Frank B. Wilkinson
   Frank B. Wilkinson Jr., 75, of McHenry died Thursday in his home.  He was a World War II Army veteran and former owner of Frank’s TV in McHenry.  He is survived by two sons, James Wright and “Buddy” Johnson; a daughter, Valerie Johns; two sisters; a brother; 14 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.  Visitation will be from 1 until the 3 p.m. service Sunday in Peter M. Justen Colonial Funeral Home, 3807 W. Elm St., McHenry.”

According to the Northwest Herald (Woodstock IL) Tuesday, January 27, 1998, page 28:

“Frank B. Wilkinson
   McHENRY – Frank B. Wilkinson, 75, of McHenry, died Thursday, Jan. 22, 1998, at his home.
   He was born Dec. 8, 1922, in Grayslake, to Frank B. and Luella (Haldeman) Wilkinson.
   He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
   Mr. Wilkinson was the former owner of Frank’s T.V. in McHenry.
   Survivors include his children, James Wright of Las Vegas, “Buddy” Johnson of California and Valerie Johns of Woodstock; two sisters, Luella Opal Johns of Norman, Okla., and Audrey (Alvin) Kasten of Harvard; a brother, Harold (Arlene) Wilkinson; a daughter-in-law, Addie Wright of Elkhorn, Wis.; 14 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews; and his friend, “Char.”
   He was preceded in death by his first wife, Marion Wright; his second wife, Violet Johnson; a sister, June Kute (sic); and two brothers, Charles and Calvin.
   The visitation will be from 1 p.m. until the memorial service at 3 p.m. at the Peter M. Justen Colonial Funeral Home in McHenry.  Interment will be private.”
   Memorial donations may be made to the Veteran Assistance Bus fund, 2200 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock, Ill. 60098.”

    • Charles Edwin Wilkinson born October 28, 1924 in Grayslake, Lake County, IL; Charles died November 29, 1927 in Grayslake, Lake County, IL (See section pertaining to Charles Edwin Wilkinson buried in the Fort Hill Cemetery)
    • Harold Owen Wilkinson born May 3, 1929 in Grayslake, Lake County, IL; married Arlene (1931-2020) about 1963; Harold died January 1, 2017; Harold and Arlene are buried in Highland Memorial Park, Libertyville, Lake County, IL

According to the U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current:

“Name: Harold Owen Wilkinson; Gender: Male; Death Age: 87; Birth Date: 3 May 1929; Residence Place: Johnson City; Death Date: 1 Jan 2017; Obituary Date: 7 Jan 2020; Spouse: Arlene A. Wilkinson; Child: [No Name], William Markus, James Markus”

According to the Johnson City Press website (johnsoncitypress.com):

   “Harold Owen Wilkinson, born May 3, 1929, passed away January 1, 2017, at the age of 87.  Moved to Johnson City in April of 1993.  He served our country in the Army for two years, worked as an auto mechanic for 45 years, and loved to work with wood and out in the yard.
   He was a loving husband to his wife, Arlene A. Wilkinson with whom they were married for 57 years.  He is survived by his daughter, Julie Wilkinson Pixley and her husband, Gary Pixley; step-daughter, JoAnne Karroll; and two sons, William and James Markus, and grandchildren, great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by his stepson, Gary Oborny.
   In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Covenant Presbyterian Church, 603 Sunset Drive, Johnson City, TN, 37604.  Memorial services will be held at Covenant Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at 11:00 am, followed by a luncheon in the Fellowship Hall.
   Mountain Empire Cremation & Burial Services, 125 E. Jackson Blvd., #3, Jonesborough, TN, 37659 (423) 547-0379, www.mtnempirecbs.com is serving the Wilkinson family.”

    • Audrey Dawn (Wilkinson) Kasten, born February 1931 in Grayslake, Lake County, IL; married Alvin Otto Kasten (1927-2009) on May 21, 1948 in Chemung Township, McHenry County, IL; Audrey died January 10, 2010 in Shakopee, Scott County, MN; Audrey and Alvin are buried in Concord Hill Cemetery, Spring Lake Township, Scott County, MN

According to the Northwest Herald (Woodstock IL) Wednesday, January 13, 2010, page 18:

“AUDREY DAWN KASTEN
Born: Feb. 17, 1931; in Grayslake
Died: Jan. 10, 2010; Shakopee, Minn.
   SHAKOPEE, Minn. – Audrey Dawn Kasten, 78, passed away peacefully Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010, at St. Gertrude’s Health Care Center in Shakopee.
   She was born Feb. 17, 1931, in Grayslake, to Frank B. and Luella (Haldeman) Wilkinson and was raised by Frank’s brother George and Viola (Haldeman) Wilkinson.  She married Alvin Otto Kasten on May 21, 1948, at the Methodist Church in Chemung.
   She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who loved, protected and enjoyed spending time with her family.
   She will be loved and missed by her daughter, Audrey Ann Sharp of Duluth; a son, Larry (Vicky) Kasten of Lydia, Minn.; her granddaughters, Heather Campbell and Rachel (Andrew) Olson; her grandsons, Jeremiah (Stacy) Kasten and Josiah Kasten; her great-grandchildren, Connor Campbell, Benjamin Simonitsch, Ezra Olson, Gabriel Kasten and Abigail Kasten; her brothers, Harold (Arlene) Wilkinson of Johnson City, Tenn., and George M Wilkinson Jr. of Ruskin, Fla.; a special cousin, Lois Prendergast of Lake Villa; many nieces, nephews and cousins; and a special church friend, Bradley Greenwald.
   She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin in August 2009; a granddaughter, Peggy Ann Taylor; her parents; her sisters, Luella Johnson and June Butte (sic); and her brothers, Frank Wilkinson Jr., Charles Edwin Wilkinson and Calvin Daniel Wilkinson.
   The visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the Celebration of Life service at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, at Zion United Methodist Church, Lydia.  The Rev. Jon Marburger will officiate.  Inurnment will be at Concord Hill Cemetery, Lydia.
   For information, call Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Jordan Chapel, at 952-492-2818 or visit www.ballardsunderfuneral.com.
   Sign the guest book at www.NWHerald.com/obits”

Additional Information:

According to the Illinois Statewide Death Index, 1916-1950:

“Charles Edvin (sic Edwin) Wilkinson; Age: unknown; Cert No.”: 6035623; Death Date: 1926-11-27; County: Cook; City: Chicago; Date Filed: 27-01-06″

According to the Lake County Illinois Genealogical Society. “Strang Funeral Home – Grayslake, Illinois – 1908-1964”. Mundelein IL. 2015:

“Surname: WILKINSON; Name: Charles; Birth Date/Place: (blank); Death Date/Place: 27 Nov 1926, Chicago; Cause of Death: Convulsions; Age: 2 yrs, single; Minister – Funeral Home: Rev. JESSE, Congregational Church, Grayslake; Burial Place – Next of Kin: Fort Hill Cem, s/Frank WILKINSON”