United States High School Yearbooks by County
WILGUS
Aaron H. Wilgus
WILGUS - In this city, April 6, 1909, Aaron H. Wilgus, husband of the late Esther Wilgus, father of J.H. Wilgus, Mrs. J.B. RUGGLES, and Mrs. Carrie PACKARD, a native of New Jersey, aged 87 years, 3 months and 10 days. Funeral notice hereafter.
WILKENDORF
Margaret Velma Wilkendorf
Margaret Velma Wilkendorf of Woodland died Wednesday, March 1, 2006 at age 94.
Mrs. Wilkendorf was born Nov. 9, 1911 in Bishop. She had been a Yolo County resident for 76 years. She was a 1930 graduate of Woodland High School and was a homemaker and secretary. She was a member of Woodland United Methodist Church, Eastern Star and the Native Daughters of the Golden West.
Survivors include Mrs. Wilkendorf's daughter, Phyllis Holmes of Sheep Ranch; her son, Richard Wilkendorf of El Dorado Hills; his grandchildren, Stephen and Jeffery Wilkendorf and Scott and Eric Davis; eight great-grandchildren; her sisters, Helen Buck and Mildred Judson both of Woodland and her brother, Harold Thomson. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Meryl Wilkendorf.
The family requests memorials in Mrs. Wilkendorf's name be directed to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, 95617 or to the charity of the donor's choice.
Services: A memorial service is scheduled for 3 p.m. Saturday, March 4 at United Methodist Church, 212 Second St., Woodland. McNary's Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.
WILKENDORF
Meryl Arling "Wilkie" Wilkendorf
Meryl Arling "Wilkie" Wilkendorf of Woodland died Sunday, Feb. 19, 2006 at age 96.
Mr. Wilkendorf was born Feb. 24, 1909 in Woodland. He was a life-long Woodland resident. He graduated from Woodland High School in 1930 and was a farmer and worked for Spreckels Sugar, Coca-Cola and the city of Woodland. He was a member of Woodland United Methodist Church, a 75-year Mason, volunteer for Community Care Car and a Senior Gleaners.
Survivors include Mr. Wilkendorf's wife of 70 years, Margaret Wilkendorf of Woodland; his daughter, Phyllis Holmes of Sheep Ranch; his son, Richard Wilkendorf of El Dorado Hills; his grandchildren, Stephen and Jeffery Wilkendorf and Scott and Eric Davis; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and two brothers.
The family requests memorials in Mr. Wilkendorf's name be directed to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, 95617.
Services: Visitation is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 at McNary's Chapel, 458 College St., Woodland. A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 24 at United Methodist Church, 212 Second St., Woodland with Pastor John Sublett officiating. McNary's Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.
WILKENDORF
Ronald William Wilkendorf
Ronald William Wilkendorf died at his home Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2005 in Bruce Township near Long Prairie, Minn. at the age of 62.
Mr. Wilkendorf was born June 9, 1943 to Glenn and Dolores (Weider) Wilkendorf. He was a native resident and graduated from Woodland High School. In his youth he was active in the Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts having become an Explorer Scout and held office in the Woodland DeMolay's.
Ronald married Charla Minder of El Monte and they had three sons.
Later he married Davola Webster and they raised two sons and a daughter.
Before retiring, Mr. Wilkendorf worked for 20 years as a correctional officer for the State of California. He was a member of CCPOA and the Lions Club.
He was very proud of his heritage and a loving father and grandfather and so enjoyed times when members of his family could be together. He looked forward to the annual Wilkendorf family reunion and planned to have one in Minnesota.
He loved to tinker and restore things and had set up several lovely gardens. He was generous with his time to help others. Ron also enjoyed the habitat of wildlife and spent time near and around his home watching the wild animals and fowl on a natural pond nearby. Fishing with his son, Brenden, on nearby lakes was always a joy to him. Another favorite time was to have a barbecue and a big bonfire where friends gathered. One last bonfire was lit in a meadow by his home on the eve of his funeral where some family members and friends gathered in his memory.
Services were held for Mr. Wilkendorf on Friday, Aug. 5, 2005 at the Stein-Dingmann Funeral Home in Long Prairie with Rev. Arnold Rochell officiating.
Respecting the wishes of Ron, his ashes were scattered in the woods, on the natural pond and surroundings of his home.
He will be greatly missed by his family and friends both here and in Minnesota.
Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Davola (Webster) Wilkendorf of Woodland, his sons, Aaron Webster and his wife Lisa of Rocklin, Lenny Wilkendorf and his wife Kelli of Oregon, Troy Wilkendorf and his wife Lisa of Oregon, Neil Wilkendorf and his wife Tara of Vacaville and Brenden Wilkendorf and his fiancee Sara of St. Louis Park, Minn.; his daughter, Leann Webster of Sacramento; 10 grandchildren; his mother, Dolores Walter of Woodland; his brothers, Thom Rose and his wife Sandra of West Sacramento, Michael Wayne Walter of Idaho, Jeffrey Walter of Oregon, Timothy Walter of Woodland, Roddy Wilkendorf of Sacramento and Daryl Wilkendorf and his wife Penny; his sisters, Darla Young and Lizzie Dickinson both of Woodland. Also surviving in Woodland are his uncle and aunt, Meryl and Margaret Wilkendorf, his aunt Lura Wilkendorf of Plainfield and his former wife Charla (Wilkendorf) Kelly of Tillamook, Ore.
He was preceded in death by his father, Glenn Wilkendorf; his stepmother, Martha Wilkendorf, his brother, Bruce Wilkendorf and his stepfather, Wayne Walter; also his paternal grandparents, Otto and Ora Wilkendorf and his maternal grandparents Will and Hazelle Weider, all life-long residents of the Woodland area.
Memorials in Mr. Wilkendorf's name may be directed to the charity of the donor's choice.
A time for remembrance will be scheduled at a later date.
WILKERSON
Carl Wilkerson
Carl Wilkerson died in Arcata Saturday, Dec. 21, 2002, at age 84.
Born Nov. 19, 1918, in Atoka, Okla., Mr. Wilkerson lived and worked in Oklahoma until 1945 when he moved with his family to Humboldt County, after his discharge from the Navy in 1944. He served at Camp Peary, Williamsburg, Va. He began working at Bud Peter's Dairy in Crannell in 1945. Later he worked for years in the local lumbering industry including Hammond Lumber in Crannell, Arcata Redwood, Arcata Plywood and Fortuna Plywood. He and his wife Vivian, moved to Yolo County in 1961 where he worked for Kimsey Welding until he opened his own business, Carl's Welding during 1970. He retired in 1984. Mr. Wilkerson and his wife returned to Arcata area in 1989. According to his family members, "he will always be remembered for his stories and great one-liners. He could always keep you laughing."
Mr. Wilkerson is survived by his daughters, Pat Vanderklis and husband Art of Arcata, Carlene Deniston and husband Jack of Federal Way, Wash., and Ginger Svihovec and husband Maury of Esparto; grandchildren, Kara McKay, Kim Vanderklis Sundberg, Carl Vanderklis, Miranda Vanderklis, Mark Deniston, Tony Deniston, Tracy Deniston Estes and Andy Deniston; numerous great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and half-sisters, Billy Jean Smith and Janetta Smith.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Vivian Jewell Wilkerson, in 1995; son, Carl Ray Wilkerson, in 1949; sister, Peggy Moller; one half-brother; and five half-sisters.
The family requests memorials be directed to Hospice of Humboldt, 2010 Myrtle Ave., Eureka, 95501.
WILKERSON
Donald Gene Wilkerson (1st of 2)
Donald Gene Wilkerson died in Woodland Saturday, Aug. 28, 2004 the age 75.
Mr. Wilkerson was born Nov. 13, 1928 in Roswell, N.M. to Earnest Harvey and Martha Jane Wilkerson. He graduated from Harding Christian College with degree in theology and had preached for 50 years in the Church of Christ. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy after four years of service.
Survivors include Mr. Wilkerson's daughters, Martha and her husband Bill Avila of Odessa, Texas; Laura and her husband Osvaldo Valdez of Buenos Aries, Argentina; Jeanna and her husband Kevin Hinds of Woodland; Deanna and her husband Eddie Malone of Borger, Texas and Rachel and her husband Wayne Reeves of Newman and his son, Jonathan and his wife Rachel Wilkerson of Woodland. He is also survived by nine grandchildren: Francesca, Katrina, Melanie, Megan, Jessica, Kristopher, Rebecca, Marisa, Maria Laura, Tyce and three great-grandchildren, Haley, Tanner and Lucas.
Mr. Wilkerson is preceded in death by his wife Nancye Sue and twin brother Ronald Dean.
The family requests memorial donations in Mr. Wilkerson's name be directed to Woodland Church of Christ, 130 W. Court St., Woodland, 95695.
Services: Visitation is scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1 at the Woodland Church of Christ, 130 W. Court St., Suite 5, Woodland. A funeral service will follow at noon. Burial will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, at South Park Cemetery, Roswell, N.M. Evergreen Funeral Services of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.
Donald Gene Wilkerson (2nd of 2 obits)
Mr. Donald Gene Wilkerson, a native of Roswell, N.M. died Saturday, Aug. 28, 2004 in Woodland, where he lived with for the past four years with his son, a daughter and their families. He succumbed to cancer at the age of 75.
Donald was born Nov. 13, 1928 in Roswell, N.M. to Earnest Harvey and Martha Jane Wilkerson. His mother's father, Tice Elkins, was a noted preacher of the Gospel in the Church of Christ, from whom Donald was influenced to preach himself in various places for most of 50 years. Donald's family consisted of 10 brothers and three sisters, of which only three brothers remain. Donald was preceded in death by his faithful wife, Nancye Sue, and, more recently, by his twin brother Ronald Wilkerson.
Donald is survived by his five daughters, Martha and her husband Bill Avila of Odessa, Texas, Laura and her husband Osvaldo Valdez of Buenos Aries, Argentina, Jeanna and her husband Kevin Hinds of Woodland, Deanna and her husband Eddie Malone of Borger, Texas, Rachel and her husband Wayne Reeves of Newman, and his son, Jonathan and his wife Rachel Wilkerson of Woodland. He is also survived by nine grandchildren: Francesca, Katrina, Melanie, Megan, Jessica, Kristopher, Rebecca, Marisa, Maria Laura, Tyce and three great-grandchildren, Haley, Tanner and Lucas.
Donald, shortly after high school, went into the U.S. Navy for a four year tour, from which he was honorably discharged. Following that, Donald attended Harding Christian College, where he did much of his preparation to preach the Gospel of Christ and well as came to know Nancye, the love of his life, who he has now gone to join in the Paradise of God.
The family requests memorial donations in Mr. Wilkerson's name be directed to Woodland Church of Christ, 130 W. Court St., Woodland, 95695.
Services: Visitation is scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1 at the Woodland Church of Christ, 130 W. Court St., Suite 5, Woodland. A funeral service will follow at noon. Burial will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, at South Park Cemetery, Roswell, N.M. Evergreen Funeral Services of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.
WETZEL
Mary Agatha Wetzel
Mary Agatha Wetzel died on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2002 in Woodland. She was born in Woodland on Nov. 26, 1905 to the late Joseph and Lavinia (Beck) Wetzel.
A graduate of Holy Rosary Academy in 1925, she attended Sacramento City College and did post graduate course work in business at St. Charles School in San Francisco. Ms. Wetzel worked at the Piggly Wiggly in Oakland in 1927, progressed through many mergers, retiring from the corporate offices of Safeway after 42 years of service.
Ms. Wetzel enjoyed traveling, sewing and crocheting. She returned to Woodland in 1988. She was an active member of Laurentian Young Ladies Institute (formerly Gleason YLI) and former member of Oakland's Young Ladies Sodality St. Elizabeth Church, Catholic Ladies Aid, St. Albert's Guild and the Legion of Mary.
Ms. Wetzel is survived by sisters Esther Wetzel and Geraldine Bridges of Woodland; nephew Michael Bridges and his wife Janet; nieces, Marsha Pierce, Kathi Ramsey and her husband David, Marilee Hazen and her husband James, Lisa Bridges, and Julie Howley and her husband Mark.
She is also survived by great nieces and nephews, Matthew and Tara Bridges, Aaron Pierce, Heather, Heidi, Holly and Hillary Ramsey; Jessica, Kelsey Alexandra and Mackenzie Hazen; Chad and Michelle Rairie and Clare Howley. Other survivors include great-great nephews, Elijah and Jonah Pierce; and cousin Elizabeth Stone.
She was preceded in death by Guy Pierce, the husband of niece Marsha Pierce.
A vigil prayer service is scheduled for 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2002, at the Kraft Bros. Chapel, 175 Second St. A mass of Christian burial will be recited on Wednesday, Aug. 14, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 301 Walnut St., Woodland.
Private burial is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 15, at the Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in Hayward.
Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors is assisting the family with arrangements.
