FRANK BEVERLY WILKINSON

Frank Beverly Wilkinson gravestone
(Photo by Vernon B. Paddock)

B. April 29, 1891 in Maple Park, Kane County, IL
M. WW I Veteran, Army (September 5, 1918 – February 11, 1919)
D. December 12, 1975 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, WI
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  • Father: Frank Burns Wilkinson born August 9, 1855 in Kane County, IL, son of Samuel Wilkinson and Sarah (Smith) Wilkinson; Frank died April 27, 1917 in Burtons Bridge, McHenry County, IL; buried in Grayslake Cemetery, Grayslake, Lake County, IL
  • Mother: Clara “Carrie” B. (Beverly) Wilkinson born March 4, 1857 in Kane County, IL, daughter of Edwin G. Haldeman and Annie (Rheorst) Haldeman; Clara died January 7, 1933 in Chemung, McHenry County, IL; buried in Grayslake Cemetery, Grayslake, Lake County, IL
  • Wife: Luella Haldeman born May 9, 1896 in Richmond, McHenry County, IL, daughter of Edwin Grant Haldeman (1866-1951) and Annie Kate (Rehorst) Haldeman (1871-1929); married February 27, 1918 in Belvidere, Boone County, IL; Luella died April 21, 1931 in Waukegan, Lake County, IL (See section pertaining to Luella (Haldeman) Wilkinson buried in the Fort Hill Cemetery)
  • Children:
  1. 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).”

2. 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, Illinios [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”

3. 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.”

4. Charles Edwin Wilkinson born October 28, 1924 in Grayslake, Lake County, IL; Charles died November 27, 1926 in Chicago, Cook County, IL (See section pertaining to Charles Edwin Wilkinson buried in the Fort Hill Cemetery)

5. Calvin Daniel Wilkinson born June 26, 1927 in Grayslake, Lake County, IL; Calvin died July 25, 1927 in Waukegan, Lake County, IL (See section pertaining to Calvin Daniel Wilkinson buried in the Fort Hill Cemetery)

6. 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.”

7. 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”

  • Siblings:
    • Albert Samuel “Bert” Wilkinson born January 27, 1878 in Maple Park, Kane County, IL; married Ada B. Caine (1875-1959) on February 15, 1911 in Indiana; Albert died October 23, 1957 in Ingleside, Lake County, IL; Albert and Ada are buried in Home Oaks Cemetery, Lake Villa, Lake County, IL

According to the Chicago Tribune (Chicago IL) Friday, October 25, 1957, page 28:

“WILKINSON – Albert S. Wilkinson of Ingleside, beloved husband of Ada R., nee Caine; dear father of Morris R., Allen J., and Lois M.  Services Friday, 2 p. m., at Strang funeral home, Antioch, Ill.  Friends amy (sic) call after 5 p. m. Thursday.  Interment Monaville cemetery, fox Lake, Ill.  Information, Antioch 12.

    • Walter Burt “Budd” Wilkinson born June 1879 in Illinois; Walter died August 14, 1901; buried in Grayslake Cemetery, Grayslake, Lake County, IL

According to the Waukegan News-Sun (Waukegan IL) Monday, August 19, 1901, page 2:

   “Budd, the third son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilkinson, passed peacefully away after a very brief illness last week Wednesday and was laid to rest in Grayslake cemetery on Friday, Rev. Stevens officiating.  The sympathy of the entire community is with the afflicted family.  Mr. and Mrs. Beverly, the parents of Mrs. Wilkinson and Messrs. Beverly, her three brothers, all of Maple Park, Kankakee (sic) County, were here to attend the funeral of their grandchild and nephew.”

    • Clarence “Clare” Wilkinson born March 28, 1881 in Illinois; married Frances E. “Emelyn” or “Emma” Christian (1881-1965), daughter of John Christian (1851-1912) and Frances E. (Bradway) Christian (1847-1911); Clarence died in November 11, 1921 in Erin, Chemung County, NY (NOTE: Emelyn was married to Charles Neish and in 1930 was living in Erin, Chemung County, NY with several of the Wilkinson children)

According to the U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918:

“Name: Clarence Wilkinson; Permanent Home Address: R.F.D. 3, Harvard, McHenry County, Illinois; Age in Years: 37; Date of Birth: March 28th, 1881; Race: White: Native Born: Yes; Present Occupation: Farmer: Employer’s Name: Self.; Nearest Relative: Emelyn Wilkinson, R.F.D. 3, Harvard, Illinois. Wife; Height: Tall; Build: Stout; Color of Eyes: Blue; Color of Hair: Brown; Signed: Sep 12 1918”

According to the Star-Gazette (Elmira NY) Thursday, November 17, 1921, page 16:

   “The funeral services of the late Clarence Wilkinson was held from the M. E. Church Tuesday, the Rev. K. W. Cook officiating.  The floral offerings were beautiful.  Burial in Scotchtown cemetery.
   Frank Wilkinson of Chemung, Ill., was called to Erin by the death of his brother.”

    • Charles Ross “Charlie” Wilkinson born November 21, 1883 in Kaneville, Kane County, IL; married Elizabeth Huber (1878-1960) in June 1908; Charles died October 30, 1977 in Alameda County, CA; Charles and Elizabeth are buried in Oak Hill Memorial Park, Escondido, San Diego County, CA

According to the U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918:

“Name: Charlie Ross Wilkinson; Permanent Home Address: Escondido, Sand Diego County, Cal; Age in Years: 34; Date of Birth: Nov. 21, 1883; Race: White; U.S. Citizen: Native Born; Present Occupation: Fractor Engineer; Employer’s Name: John Corn; Place of Employment: Irvine, Calif; Nearest Relative: Elizabeth Wilkinson; Address: Escondido, San Diego County; Height: Medium; Build: Slender; Color of Eyes: Blue; Color of Hair: Signed: Sept 12 1918”

According to the U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942:

“Name: Name: Charlie Ross Wilkinson; Place of Residence: Oak Hill Dr & San Pasqual Rd, San Diego County, Calif.; Mailing Address: Rt 1 Box 31, Escondido, Calif.; Telephone: 393M Escondido; Age in Years: 58; Date of Birth: Nov 21 1883; Place of Birth: Kaneville, Ill; Name and Address of Person Who Will Always Know Your Address: M. K. Wilkinson, 11th & Pine, Escondido; Employer’s Name: Escondido Mutual Water Company; Place of Employment: 227 E Grand, Escondido, San Diego County, Calif; Race: White; Height: 5-9; Weight: 170; Eyes” Blue; Hair: Brown; Complexion: Light; Other obvious physical characteristics that will aid in identification: Scar on inside of left hand; Signed: April 25 – 1942″

According to the Times-Advocate (Escondido CA) Tuesday, November 1, 1977, page 24:

“Charlie Wilkinson

   ESCONDIDO – Charlie Ross Wilkinson, 93, of 1105 Thomas Way died Oct. 30 at the Masonic Home in Union City.
   He was born Nov. 21, 1883, in Illinois and had lived in California for 69 years.  He moved from Escondido to Alameda County eight years ago.  He was a stock clerk for the Escondido Mutual Water Co. for 10 years before his retirement.
   Mr. Wilkinson was a past master and 50-year member of Escondido’s Consuelo Lodge 325, F&AM.
   Surviving are one son, Melville Wilkinson of Escondido; three grandchildren, including Kenneth Wilkinson of this city; and two great-grandchildren.
   A graveside service is planned for 10 a.m. Nov. 3 at Oak Hill Memorial Park.  Officers of Consuelo Lodge 325, F&AM, will officiate.  The Alhiser-Wilson Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.  The family has suggested that those who care to do so in lieu of flowers, make donations in his memory to the Masonic Home, Union City, Calif. 94587.”

    • Sarah Maud Wilkinson born June 1886 in Illinois; married Jay Smith Kendall (1882-1977); Sarah died March 3, 1957 in Troy, Rennselaer County, NY; Jay and Maude are buried in Sand Lake, Rensselaer County, NY

According to the Troy Record (Troy NY) Monday, March 4, 1957, page 16:

“Mrs. Jay Kendall.

   Mrs. Jay Kendall, a resident of Averill Park for the past few years and formerly of the Chicago, Ill., area, died yesterday in Samaritan Hospital.  She was the former Sarah Maude Wilkinson.  Besides her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Raymond Bushell of Averill Park; a son, Lorin of Houston, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Fred Smith of Vista, Calif, and Mrs. Mrytle Carothers of Lynn, Mas.; four brothers, Charles R. of Escondido, Calif., Loun of Chicago, Ill, Bert S. of Ingleside, Ill., and George Wilkinson of Harvard, Ill., and two grandchildren.  The funeral will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. from the Perry Funeral Chapel at Glass Lake.  Rev. Richard Vetter, pastor of Averill Park Methodist church, will officiate.  Interment will be in Sand Lake Cemetery.”

    • Myrtle Bell (Wilkinson) (Wait) Carothers born July 19, 1888 in Illinois; married (1) Charles Eathon Wait b. 1887 (1891-1959) on May 13, 1908 in Dixon, Lee County, IL, son of Douglas Van Rensellear Wait (1862-1949) and Fanny Marietta (Richardson) Wait (1862-1953); divorced by the 1920 U.S. Census living with her children in the home of her mother, Mrs. F. B. Wilkinson; married (2) Fred Carothers (1876-?) before 1930 and living in Chicago, Cook County, IL; Myrtle was living in Round Lake Beach, Lake County, IL with her daughter-in-law in 1950; Myrtle died in 1957 in Lakeville, Plymouth County, MA; buried in Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn, Essex County, MA

According to the Lake County Independent (Libertyville IL) Friday, May 22, 1908, page 3:

“Married.

   On Wednesday, May 13, at 4 o’clock p.m., occurred the marriage of Charles Wait, of Fort Hill, and Miss Myrtle Wilkinson, of Chemung, at the home of Will Richardson an uncle of the groom at Dixon, Ill.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. F. Rutherford, of Dixon, Ill.
   The bride is one of our popular young ladies being the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilkinson, having resided near Round Lake for eight years where she has many friends who wish her the best of life.  Mr. Wait, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. D. V. Wait, is one of the prominent young men of this place where he is held in high esteem.
   They are at home at the bride’s parents at Chemung where Mr. Wait has employment in the condensing factory.  We extend them our most hearty congratulations for a long and happy life.”

According to the Massachusetts, U.S., Death Index, 1901-1980:

“Name: Carothers, Myrtle B (Wilkinson): Town: Lakeville; Year: 1957; Vol. 57; Page: 394”

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

“Name: Myrtle B Carothers; Birth Date: 10 Jul 1888; Claim Date: 3 Jul 1957; SSN: 567204655; Notes: 02 Feb 1979: Name listed as MYRTLE B CAROTHERS”

    • Emma Hazel (Wilkinson) (Cochran) Smith born November 9, 1894 in Maple Park, Kane County, IL; married (1) William Herbert Cochran (1896-1952) in 1915 in McHenry County, IL, son of Samuel Alexander Cochran (1874-1941) and Augusta (Fitch) Cochran (1878-1952); married (2) Fred Wayne Smith (1876-1966) before 1930; Emma died August 2, 1970 in Encinitas, San Diego County, CA; Emma and Fred are buried in San Marcos Cemetery, San Marcos, San Diego County, CA

According to the Belvidere Daily Republican (Belvidere IL) Friday, May 28, 1915, page 2:

   “Herbert Cochran and Miss Emma Wilkinson of Chemung were married Wednesday at the home of the bride by Rev. C. W. Sprouse.  Their many friends and extending best wishes.
   Mr. and Mrs. Cochran came Thursday for a visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Cochran, north of town.”

According to the Times-Advocate (Esconditas CA) Monday, August 3, 1970, page 6:

“Emma H. Smith

   VISTA – Emma Hazel Smith, 75, of 343 Lado de Loma Drive, Vista, died Sunday at an Encinitas Hospital.
   Mrs. Smith was born Nov. 9, 1894 at Maple Park, Ill.  She had lived here for 28 years, coming from Chemung, Ill.
   She was a member of Vista Community Church and of Star of Vista Chapter 556, Order of Eastern Star.
   Mrs. Smith is survived by a son, Francis W. Smith of Vista; a dauter (sic), Evelyn Noe of Harvard, Ill.; two brothers, Charles R. Wilkinson of San Francisco and Frank Wilkinson of Illinois; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
   Private family services will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Allen Brothers Mortuary Chapel, followed by interment in San Marcos Cemetery.”

    • George Minium Wilkinson born December 2, 1896 in Elburn, Virgil Township, Kane County, IL; married Viola Grace Haldeman (1899-1967) September 30, 1922 in McHenry County, IL, daughter of Edwin Grant Heldeman (1866-1951) and Annie K. (Rehorst) Haldeman (1871-1929) (Viola and Luella, Frank’s wife, were sisters; George died August 24, 1967 in Chemung, McHenry County, IL; George and Viola are buried in Dunham-Chemung Cemetery, Chemung, McHenry County, IL

According to the U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942:

“Name: George Minium Wilkinson; Place of Residence: Harvard, McHenry County, Ill; Mailing Address: Same; Telphone: 2075; Age in Years: 45; Date of Birth: Dec 2, 1896; Place of Birth: Elburn, Ill.; Name and Address of Person Who Will Always Know Your Address: Mrs. Viola Wilkinson – Same; Employer’s Name and Address: C & N.W. Ry.; Place of Employment: Kinzie & Keeler, Chicago, Cook County, Ill.; Race: White; Height: 5′ 6 1/2″; Weight: 148; Eyes: Blue; Hair: Brown; Complexion: Light; Signed: 4/27/42”

According to the Daily Sentinel (Woodstock IL) Thursday, August 24, 1967, page 11:

“GEORGE M. WILKINSON
   George M. Wilkinson, 70, Chemung, died in his home this morning.
   He was born Dec. 2, 1896 the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. Wilkinson.
   He married Viola Haldeman in Woodstock Sept. 30, 1922.  She preceded him in death, Jan. 13, 1967.
   Mr. Wilkinson was a Navy veteran of World War I, a member of the Chemung Methodist Church Men’s Club, Chicago American Legion and World War I Barracks of Harvard.
   He is survived by a son, George Jr., Woodstock; a daughter, Mrs. Alvin Kasten, Chemunt; three grandchildren; two brothers, Charles, Escondido, Calif., Frank, Burlington, Wis., and a sister, Mrs. Emma Smith, Vista, Calif.
   Funeral services will be in the Schutt, McFarlin and Saunders funeral home, Harvard, at 1:30 p.m. Saturday with burial in Dunham-Chemung cemetery.
   Friends may call in the funeral home after 7 p.m. Friday.”

    • Laun Miles Wilkinson born January 15, 1900 in Round Lake, Lake County, IL; Laun died in 1959; buried in Dunham-Chemung Cemetery, Chemung, McHenry County, IL

According to the U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947:

“Name: Laun Miles Wilkinson; Place of Residence: 6019 N Winthrop, Chicago, Cook County, Ill; Mailing Address: Same; Telephone: Longbeach 2840; Age in Years: 42; Date of Birth: Jan. 15, 1900; Place of Birth: Round Lake, Illinois; Name and Address of Person Who Will Always Know Your Address: Mrs. J. S. Kendall – Route #3 Harvard, Ill.; Employer’s Name and Address: Windale Hotel – 6019 Winthrop; Place of Employment: Same as above; Race: White; Height: 5′ 5; Weight: 138; Eyes: Blue; Hair: Brown; Complexion: Light; Signed: Feb. 16, 1942”

(NOTE: Laun was living in the Belair Hotel in Chicago, Cook County, IL according to the 1950 U.S. Census.  He was the clerk of the hotel and never married.)

Additional Information:

According to notes from Genealogy.com re: Haldeman letter dated 10/24/1812 by Larry Kasten on March 23, 2002:

“Frank underwent training at Camp Grant in Rockford, ILL, and after training was assigned to the 15th Company, 161st Depot Brigade.  His company commander was Lt. C.D. Overfelt.  Frank was discharged in 1918 in the grade of private.  He was awarded the WWI Victory Medal for his service.  Frank was a member of the American Legion and D.A.V.  Until his retirement in 1957, he was an electrician.  After his retirement he resided in Burling, WI.  Frank died at the VA Hospital in Wood (Milwaukee), WI.  He was buried next to his wife on Fort Hill Cemetery, Grant Twp. (sic Avon Twp), Lake Co., ILL.  Luella died at the hospital in Waukegan of lombar pneumonia on Tuesday morning 4/21/31.”

According to the 1900 U.S. Census for Avon Township, Lake County, IL the household members were:

“Frank Wilkinson, head, born August 1855, age 44, married 25 years, born in Illinois, parents born in Pennsylvania, occupation: farmer; Carrie Wilkinson, wife, born March 1857, age 43, married 25 years, 10 children born, 10 children living, born in Illinois, father born in New York, mother born in New Hampshire; Albert S. Wilkinson, son, born January 1878, age 22, single, born in Illinois, occupation: agent – machine company; Walter B. Wilkinson, son, born June 1879, age 20, single, born in Illinois, occupation: farm laborer; Ross C. Wilkinson, son, born November 1883, age 16, single, born in Illinois; Maude S. Wilkinson, daughter, born June 1887, age 13, single, born in Illinois; Myrtle Wilkinson, daughter, born July 1888, age 9, single, born in Illinois; Francis Wilkinson, son, born April 1891, age 9, single, born in Illinois; Emma Wilkinson, daughter, born November 1894, age 5, single, born in Illinois; George Wilkinson, son, born December 1896, age 3, single, born in Illinois; Lann Wilkinson, son, born January 1900, age 4/12, single, born in Illinois”

According to the 1910 U.S. Census for Chemung Township, McHenry County, IL the household members were:

“Frank B. Wilkinson, head, age 55, married once for 34 years, born in Illinois, parents born in Pennsylvania, occupation: farm – dairy man; Carrie Wilkinson, wife, age 53, married once for 34 years, 10 children born, 9 children living, born in Illinois, father born in New York, mother born in Vermont; Burt Wilkinson, son, age 32, single, born in Illinois, occupation: farm laborer – home farm; Frank Wilkinson, son, age 19, single, born in Illinois, occupation: farm laborer – house farm; Emma Wilkinson, daughter, age 15, single, born in Illinois; George Wilkinson, son, age 13, single, born in Illinois; Lann Wilkinson, son, age 10, single, born in Illinois; John Engel, hired man, age 22, single, born in Illinois, parents born in Germany, occupation: farm laborer – general farm work; Tony Miller, hired man, age 23, single, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, occupation: farm laborer – general farm work; John McGee, hired man, single, born in Canada, father born in Ireland, mother born in Scotland, occupation: farm laborer – general farm work; William Blazer, hired man, age 22, single, born in Illinois, parents born in Germany, occupation: farm laborer – general farm work”

According to the U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918:

“Name in full: Frank B Wilkinson; Home Address: Spring Grove, Illinois; Date of birth: April 29 1891; Where were you born? Maple Park, Ill U.S.A.; What is your present trade?: Farm Hand; By whom employed?: Mother; Where employed?: Burton township; Have you a father, mother, wife, child under 12, or a sister or brother under 12, solely depended on you for support?: no; Married or single?: Single; Race: White; What military service have you had?: none; Tall, medium, or short?: Tall; Slender, medium, or stout?: Slender; Color of eyes?: Blue; Color of hair: Brown; Bald?: No; Signed: June 5th 1917”

According to the 1920 U.S. Census for Grays Lake Village, Avon Township, Lake County, IL the household members were:

“Frank Wilkinson, head, age 28, married, born in Illinois, parents born in Illinois, occupation: truck driver – milk company; Luella Wilkinson, wife, age 23, married, born in Illinois, parents born in Illinois; Luella O. Wilkinson, daughter, age 1 3/12, single, born in Illinois”

According to the 1930 U.S. Census for the Township of Avon the household members were:

“Frank B. Wilkinson, head, age 37, married at age 28, born in Illinois, parents born in New York, occupation: mechanic – garage; Luella O. Wilkinson, wife, age 34, married at age 22, born in Illinois, parents born in Illinois; Opal Wilkinson, daughter, age 11, single, born in Illinois; June Wilkinson, daughter, age 9, single, born in Illinois; Frank Wilkinson Jr., son, age 7, single, born in Illinois; Harold Wilkinson, son, age 11/12, single, born in Illinois”

According to the 1940 U.S. Census for Grayslake, Avon Township, Lake County, IL the household members residing on Lincoln Ave. were:

“Frank Wilkinson, head, age 48, married; highest grade completed: 8, born in Illinois, residence in 1935: same; June Wilkinson, daughter, age 19, single, highest grade completed: H4, born in Illinois, residence in 1935: same; Frank J. Wilkinson, son, age 17, single, highest grade completed: H2, born in Illinois, residence in 1935: same; Harold Wilkinson, son, age 10, single, highest grade completed: 4, born in Illinois, residence in 1935: same; Edwin C. Groves, grandson, age 2, single, born in Illinois”

According to the U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942:

“Name: Frank Beverly Wilkinson; Place of Residence: Grayslake, Lake County, IL; Mailing Address: Grayslake, Ill; Telephone: (blank); Age in Years: 50; Date of Birth: April 29 1891; Place of Birth: Maple Park, Illinois; Name and Address of Person Who Will always Know Your Address: Opal Groves, Grayslake, Ill; Employer’s Name and Address: unemployed; Race: White; Height: 6′ 1″; Weight: 175; Eyes: Blue; Hair: Gray; Complexion: Light; Signed: 4/27/42”

According to the 1950 U.S. Census for Avon Township, Lake County, IL living on Lincoln Ave, the household members were:

“Frank B Wilkinson, head, age 59, widowed, born in Illinois; Opal Gross (sic), daughter, age 31, divorced, born in Illinois, Occupation: Housework – Private home, Was he living in this same house a year ago?: Yes, What country were his father and mother born in?: United States, What is the highest grade of school that he has attended?: S8, Did he finish this grade?: Yes, Last year in how many weeks did this person do any work at all?: 49, Last year (1949) how much money did he earn working as an employee for wages or salary?: $295; Edward C Gross, grandson, age 12, never married, born in Illinois; Robert L. Gross, grandson, age 8, never married, born in Illinois; Harold O Wilkinson, son, age 21, never married, born in Illinois, Occupation: Night Watchman – Garage”

According to the Daily Sentinel (Woodstock IL) Monday, December 15, 1975, page 8:

“FRANK B. WILKINSON
   GRAYSLAKE – Frank B. Wilkinson, 84, former 36-year resident of Grayslake, moving to Burlington, Wis., in 1957, died Friday, Dec. 12, in Wood Veterans Hospital, Wood, Wis.
   He was born April 29, 1891, in Maple Park.
   A World War I U.S. army veteran, he was a member of the American Legion and DAV.  He was a retired electrician.  
   His wife, Louella, died in April 1931, and he was also preceded in death by two infant sons, Charles and Calvin.
   Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. George (Opal) Johnson and Mrs. Chester (June) Bute, Round Lake, and Mrs. Alvin (Audrey) Kasten, Harvard; two sons, Frank Jr., McHenry, and Harold, Wildwood; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; and a brother, Charles Wilkinson, Escondido, Calif.
   Services were held at 1:30 p.m. today in the Strang funeral chapel, Grayslake, with burial in Fort Hill cemetery, Round Lake.
   Memorials may be made to Wood Veterans Hospital, Wood, Wis.”