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Edward Carlyle “Ed” Wilkins

Birth	:	10 Jun 1929 Cherry County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	1 Sep 2014 Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Aurora Cemetery, Aurora, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.8843994, -97.9997025
Description	:	AURORA — Ed Wilkins, 85, of Aurora passed away Monday, Sept. 1, 2014, at CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, at the Aurora United Methodist Church. Refreshments will be served at the church immediately following the service. Private family interment will be in the Aurora Cemetery. Higby-McQuiston Mortuary in Aurora is in charge of the arrangements. Edward Carlyle Wilkins, the son of Lyal and Helen M. (Macek) Wilkins, was born on the family ranch in Cherry County on June 10, 1929. Those who remain to cherish his memory are his wife, Naomi... Read More	AURORA — Ed Wilkins, 85, of Aurora passed away Monday, Sept. 1, 2014, at CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, at the Aurora United Methodist Church. Refreshments will be served at the church immediately following the service. Private family interment will be in the Aurora Cemetery. Higby-McQuiston Mortuary in Aurora is in charge of the arrangements. Edward Carlyle Wilkins, the son of Lyal and Helen M. (Macek) Wilkins, was born on the family ranch in Cherry County on June 10, 1929. Those who remain to cherish his memory are his wife, Naomi of Aurora; a daughter and son-in-law, Kate and Len Wilhelm of Beatrice; and a son and daughter-in-law, Edward Scott and Rita Wilkins of Lincolnshire, Ill. He is also survived by several grandchildren, a great-grandson and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Edna; and a sister, Eileen Shields. Ed grew up on the family ranch near Nenzel. He graduated from Valentine High School in 1947. Ed attended diesel mechanic classes at a trade school in Milford and served in the U.S. Army for two years in Germany during the Korean War. Ed was united in marriage to Edna Zwiebel on Nov. 27, 1957, at Papillion. After their marriage they lived on the family ranch near Nenzel, Waterloo and Elm Creek, prior to moving to Aurora, where they eventually opened EW Auto Supply. Ed and Edna were married 42 years. After Edna’s death in 2000, Ed met Naomi (Mick) Brandt and they were married July 2, 2004, in Aurora. Ed and Naomi shared 10 years of marriage.

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Where is Edward Carlyle “Ed” Wilkins's memorial?
Edward Carlyle “Ed” Wilkins's memorial is located at: Aurora Cemetery, Aurora, Hamilton County, USA.
When did Edward Carlyle “Ed” Wilkins death?
Edward Carlyle “Ed” Wilkins death on 1 Sep 2014 in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.8843994
Longitude: -97.9997025

Family Members:

Parent

Lyal H. Wilkins

(1898 - 1973)

Helen M. Macek Wilkins

(1903 - 1987)

Spouse

Edna Mae Zwiebel Wilkins

(1927 - 2000)

Siblings

Eileen Wilkins Shields

(1934 - 1981)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Aurora, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8843994, -97.9997025

2. Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8844000, -97.9997000

3. Salem Evangelical Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9300003, -97.9828033

4. Lincoln Valley Cemetery
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7. Richland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9668999, -98.0175018

8. Pleasant View Mennonite Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8286018, -98.0838013

9. Salem Cemetery
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10. Prairie Gem Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9300003, -97.8827972

13. Monroe Evangelical Free Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9449000, -98.1125000

14. George Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8149050, -97.8940420

15. Beaver Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8563440, -97.8570700

16. Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9154910, -97.8477940

17. Saint Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9995000, -97.9393610

18. George Western Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0181900, -97.9888900

19. Seaton Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7569008, -98.0871964

20. Mennonite Brethren Cemetery
Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8139000, -97.8274994

21. Franklin Cemetery
Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7416992, -98.0642014

22. Saint Josephs Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7710991, -98.1391983

23. Giltner Cemetery
Giltner, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7717018, -98.1408005

24. Plainfield Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8856010, -97.7925034