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Thelma Bernice Wilkinson Cushing

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Birth	:	29 Jun 1918 McDonald, Rawlins County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	27 Apr 2004 Max, Dundy County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Rose Hill Cemetery, Stratton, Hitchcock County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.1623000, -101.2393000
Inscription	:	Married June 13, 1936
Description	:	Article from Hitchcock County Historical Society: THELMA B. CUSHING Thelma B. Cushing, 85, died Tuesday, April 27, 2004 at Dundy County Hosptial in Benkelman. She was born June 29, 1918 in Rawlins County, Kansas to Roy and Margaret (Zrubek) Wilkinson and attended school near her home. At an early age, Thelma moved with her family to Colorado, where her family helped work on a farm near Vona. On Jun 13, 1936 Thelma was untied in marriage to George Wayne Cushing and they moved to their farm north of Stratton, Nebraska where they raised... Read More	Article from Hitchcock County Historical Society: THELMA B. CUSHING Thelma B. Cushing, 85, died Tuesday, April 27, 2004 at Dundy County Hosptial in Benkelman. She was born June 29, 1918 in Rawlins County, Kansas to Roy and Margaret (Zrubek) Wilkinson and attended school near her home. At an early age, Thelma moved with her family to Colorado, where her family helped work on a farm near Vona. On Jun 13, 1936 Thelma was untied in marriage to George Wayne Cushing and they moved to their farm north of Stratton, Nebraska where they raised their two sons. Gary and Roy. They retired from farming in 1979 and moved to their home in Max, Nebraska. After Wayne’s passing in 1991, Thelma remained in her home until failing health forced her to move to Benkelman. She resided at Rainbow Fountain Park for a short time before moving to Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home in the spring of 1999. When Thelma wasn’t heling out on the farm or working with the animals, she could often be found tending to the flowers and vegetables tha ths grew in her garden. She also liked to crochet and was an avid quilter. Thelma loved to go fishing and was a great cook. She enjoyed children and spending time with her family. She was an active member of the Busy Bee Club and looked forward to visitng with friends and neighbors. She was a loyal friend and was always quick to lend a helping hand to those around her. Preceding her in death are her parents, Roy and Margaret Wilkinson; her loving husband, George Wayne Cushing; on brother, Lloyd Wilkinson; and one great-grandson, Lincoln Claiborne. Survivors include her sons, Gary Cushing and wife Merlena of Manistee, MIchigan, and Roy Cushing of Imperial, Nebraska; sister, Arlene, Wilma, and Helen; brothers Earl and Loren; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation will be Friday, April 30, 2004 from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Forch Funeral Chapel in Stratton. The family will be present to receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 that evening. Funeral services were Saturday, May 1, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. at the Christian Union Church in Stratton with Rev. Steven Kellett officiating. Interment followed services at Rose Hill Cemetery in Stratton. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be given in Thelma’s name to the Dundy County Hosptial Foundation, P.O. Box 85, Benkelman, NE 69021. Arrangements are under the direction of Forch Funeral Chapel in Stratton.

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Thelma Bernice Wilkinson Cushing's memorial is located at: Rose Hill Cemetery, Stratton, Hitchcock County, USA.
When did Thelma Bernice Wilkinson Cushing death?
Thelma Bernice Wilkinson Cushing death on 27 Apr 2004 in Max, Dundy County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.1623000
Longitude: -101.2393000

Family Members:

Parent

Roy A. Wilkinson

(1894 - 1968)

Margaret Frances Zrubek Wilkinson

(1896 - 1981)

Spouse

George Wayne Cushing

(1913 - 1991)

Siblings

Wilma Delphine Wilkinson Woller

(1928 - 2012)

Children

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Rose Hill Cemetery
Stratton, Hitchcock County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1623000, -101.2393000

2. West Union Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.0600014, -101.2830963

3. Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.2717018, -101.2305984

4. Boston Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.0886600, -101.3512900

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Coordinate: 40.1300011, -101.0971985

6. Ash Grove Cemetery
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7. McCabe Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.0243000, -101.1735000

8. Rising Sun Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.2774000, -101.1170000

9. Max Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.0966500, -101.4184300

10. Highland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.2056007, -101.4357986

11. Road 706 Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.0610318, -101.0786894

12. German Cemetery
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13. Eden Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.3222237, -101.3147202

14. Trenton Cemetery
Trenton, Hitchcock County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1903000, -101.0017014

15. Saint James Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.1903000, -101.0017000

16. Old Palisade Cemetery
Palisade, Hitchcock County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3367004, -101.0971985

17. Mount Zion Cemetery
Benkelman, Dundy County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3143997, -101.4366989

18. Palisade Cemetery
Palisade, Hitchcock County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3442001, -101.0892029

19. Meadow Lawn Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.3936005, -101.2363968

20. Saint Cyril Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.9432983, -101.1097031

21. Benkelman Cemetery
Benkelman, Dundy County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0699997, -101.5318985

22. Saint Johns Cemetery
Atwood, Rawlins County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9199982, -101.2052994

23. Enterprise Cemetery
Blakeman, Rawlins County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9149600, -101.1587400

24. Cornell Cemetery
Trenton, Hitchcock County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0031013, -100.9642029