Wiley, James Wesley

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• Residence: 1935, Sp
• Residence: 1940, Des Moines, Van Buren, Iowa, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son

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James "Jim" Wiley
December 9, 1938 - September 15, 2018

James “Jim” Wiley, 79, of Keosauqua, Iowa passed away on September 15, 2018 at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. He was born on December 9, 1938 to Ralph and Anna Grimes Wiley in Van Buren County, Iowa. Jim grew up near Cantril, attended Wiley Country School and later graduated from Cantril High School in 1956. On June 8, 1958 Jim married the love of his life, Marilyn Hervey. Jim and Marilyn have both lived their entire life in Van Buren County and together, they raised four children, Randy, Linda, Wesley and Rob on the family farm.

Jim worked for Van Buren County for more than 30 years and retired as a Secondary Roads Foreman. Shortly after retirement he went to work at Randy’s Plumbing where he was able to work alongside his son and grandson. Jim could fix anything and if he didn’t have the proper tool to get the job done, he made the right tool for the job. He was a hard worker who farmed in evenings and spent all of his available time with his wife and children. Jim was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who loved his family deeply and will be missed by those he leaves behind.

He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; three sons, Randy (Melinda) Wiley of Cantril, Wesley (Carrie) Wiley of Silt, Colorado; Rob (Beth) Wiley of Keosauqua; a daughter, Linda (Stan) Whitten of Keosauqua; nine grandchildren, Eric (Jeni) Wiley of Douds, Iowa; Miranda (Mark) Levin of Anchorage, Alaska; Kyla (Ryan) Loucks of Clive, Iowa; Noah and Hallie Whitten of Keosauqua, Iowa; Shannon (Mike) Tucker of Wayland, Iowa; Jacob Wiley of Leadville, Colorado; Colton Wiley of Rifle, Colorado; Hannah Wiley of Colorado Springs, Colorado; nine great-grandchildren; three sisters, Barb Short of Cantril, Helen Hamburg of Cantril, Sue (Edwin) Burchett of Milton; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; infant son, Ricky Lee Wiley; father and mother-in-law, Robert and Helen Hervey; and two brothers-in-law, Dwight Short, Jack Hamburg.

Per Jim’s wishes, his body has been cremated. A memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 21, 2018 at Pedrick Funeral Home - Keosauqua with Larry Shipley officiating. Visitation will open at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 20, 2018 with family present to greet friends from 5 - 7:00 p.m. at Pedrick Funeral Home - Keosauqua. A private burial of cremains will take place at a later date at Center Chapel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Center Chapel Cemetery or to the family to be designated at a later date.


Buried:
Center Chapel Cemetery

Died:
University of Iowa Hospitals

James married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Living
2. Wiley, Ricky Lee was born on 11 Apr 1961 in Keosauqua, Van Buren, Iowa, USA; died on 14 Apr 1961 in Iowa City, Johnson, Iowa, USA.
3. Living
4. Living
5. Living

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• Residence: 1920, Des Moines, Van Buren, Iowa, USA; Age: 8; AbleToSpeakEnglish: Yes; AttendedSchool: Yes; CanRead: Yes; CanWrite: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 110; RelationToHead: Son; MaritalStatus: Single
• Residence: 1 Jan 1925, Van Buren, Iowa
• Residence: 1930, Des Moines, Des Moines, Van Buren, Iowa, USA; Age: 19; AbleToSpeakEnglish: Yes; AttendedSchool: No; CanReadWrite: Yes; ClassofWorker: Working on own account; EnumerationDistrict: 0007; RegistrationDistrict: 7; MaritalStatus: Single; RelationToHead: Son; Occupation: Farmer
• Residence: 1935, Des Moines, Van Buren, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1940, Des Moines, Van Buren, Iowa, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head

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RALPH R. WILEY

Ralph R. Wiley, son of Wesley and Julia Starr Wiley, was born March 21, 1911, near Keosauqua, and departed this life Friday, September 22, 1978, at his home in Cantril at the age of 67.

On February 20, 1933, he was married to Anna Pearl Grimes at Memphis, Missouri. They farmed in Van Buren County until retiring to Cantril in 1974.

Remaining to cherish his memory are his faithful wife, Anna; three daughters, Barbara Short and Helen Hamburg, both of Cantril and Sue Burchett of Milton; one son, Jim Wiley of Keosauqua; 15 grandchildren and a great granddaughter. Also surviving are a sister, Mrs. May Matheson of Keosauqua, a brother, Stan of Cantril, other relatives and many friends.

Ralph will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend, whose primary interests were his home and family.

Funeral services were held Sunday, September 24, 1978 at 2 p.m. at the Cantril United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Edward Kail, pastor, and the Rev. Gerald Caughron officiating. Mrs. Merle McDonald was the organist. Honorary pallbearers were Lloyd Bennett, Fred Burkett, Craig Van Auken, Earl Keller, and Clyde Kerr. Active bearers were Bernard Beggs, William Sullivan, Ronald Robinson, Jerry Smith, Larry Archer, and Roy Roberts. Interment was in Maple Grove Cemetery at Cantril. Pedricks Funeral Home, Keosauqua was in charge of arrangements. A memorial was established.

Birth:
near Keosauqua

Buried:
Maple Grove Cemetary

Died:
at home

Ralph married Grimes, Anna Pearl on 20 Feb 1933 in Memphis, Scotland Co., Missouri, USA. Anna (daughter of Grimes, James W. and Campbell, Myrtle) was born on 25 May 1913 in Libertyville, Iowa; died on 8 Dec 2006 in Mount Pleasant, Henry, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Residence: 1920, Des Moines, Jefferson, Iowa, USA; Relation to Head: Daughter; Residence Marital Status: Single
• Residence: 1930, Vernon, Van Buren, Iowa, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Daughter
• Residence: 1935, Des Moines, Van Buren, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1940, Des Moines, Van Buren, Iowa, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife

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The Fairfield Ledger - Page 8 - Monday, December 11, 2006

Anna Pearl Grimes Wiley, 93, of Cantril, died Friday, Dec. 8, 2006, at Henry County Health Center in Mount Pleasant.

A funeral is scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday at Cantril United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Paul Rekward and the Rev. Jerry Caughron officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery in Cantril.

Open visitation began at 2 p.m. today at Pedrick Funeral Home in Keosauqua, where the family will be present from 6:30-8 p.m.

Memorials to Cantril United Methodist Church may be left at the funeral home or mailed to the family at PO Box 224, Cantril 52542.

Mrs. Wiley was born May 25, 1913, near Libertyville, the daughter of James W. and Myrtle Campbell Grimes. She married Ralph R. Wiley Feb. 20, 1933, in Memphis, Mo. He died Sept. 22, 1978.

Mrs. Wiley moved to Van Buren County at the age of 13. She and her husband farmed in Van Buren County and retired to Cantril in 1973. She was a homemaker and had cooked at Starlite Cafe in Cantril.

Mrs. Wiley was a member of Cantril United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women and Esther Circle Quilters. In her youth, she had been baptized in the Presbyterian church.

Survivors include one son, Jim Wiley and wife Marilyn of rural Keosauqua; three daughters, Barbara Short and husband Dwight of Cantril, Helen Hamburg and husband Jack of rural Cantril and Sue Burchett and husband Edwin of rural Milton; 15 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; one twin brother, William Verle in infancy; two brothers, Cecil and Clive Grimes; two sisters, Cloris Wiley and Intha Mae Grimes; and one grandson.

Posted with the permission of the Fairfield Ledger.

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Ottumwa Courier, Dec 10, 2006

Anna Wiley, 93, Cantril

CANTRIL - Anna Pearl Grimes Wiley, 93, of Cantril departed this life and entered into eternal rest with her Lord Dec. 8, 2006 at Henry County Health Center, Mt. Pleasant.

She was born May 25, 1913 near Libertyville with a twin brother, William Verle, who died in infancy, to James W. and Myrtle Campbell Grimes. She moved with her family to Van Buren County at the age of 13. She married Ralph R. Wiley Feb. 20, 1933 in Memphis, MO. He preceded her in death Sept. 22, 1978. The Wileys farmed in Van Buren County and retired to Cantril in 1973. Anna was a farm homemaker, cooked at Starlite Cafe, Cantril, and was a member of Cantril United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women and Esther Circle Quilters. As a youth, she had been baptized in the Presbyterian Church.

Remaining to cherish her memory are a son, Jim Wiley and wife Marilyn of rural Keosauqua, three daughters: Barbara Short and husband Dwight of Cantril, Helen Hamburg and husband Jack of rural Cantril, and Sue Burchett and husband Edwin of rural Milton, 15 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, six great great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews with whom she was very close, and many friends.

In addition to her husband Ralph and her twin William, she was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Cecil and Clive Grimes, two sisters Cloris Wiley and Intha Mae Grimes in childhood and an infant grandson.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2006, at Cantril United Methodist Church, Revs. Paul Rekward and Jerry Caughron officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Cantril. Visitation will open at 2 p.m. Monday at Pedrick Funeral Home, Keosauqua, with family present 6:30-8 p.m. Memorials to Cantril United Methodist Church may be left at the funeral home or mailed to the family at P.O. Box 224, Cantril, IA, 52542.


Birth:
near Libertyville

Died:
Henry County Health Center

Other Events:

• Residence: 1856, Van Buren, Van Buren, Iowa, USA; Age: 1
• Residence: 1860, Des Moines, Home, Van Buren, Iowa, USA; Age: 5
• Residence: 1870, Van Buren, Pittsburg, Van Buren, Iowa, USA; Age: 16; AttendedSchool: Y; Occupation: Farm Laborer
• Residence: 10 Aug 1870, Van Buren, Van Buren County, Iowa, USA; Occupation: Farm Laborer (Single at home) living with dad Robert, mom Martha, siblings James & William & grandpa James Wiley, next door to aunt Eliza Wiley & her husband Abasolm & son William Keller
• Residence: 1880, Van Buren, Van Buren, Iowa, USA; Age: 25; Occupation: Farmer; EnumerationDistrict: 030; MaritalStatus: Married; RelationToHead: Self
• Residence: 1920, Des Moines, Van Buren, Iowa, USA; Age: 65; Occupation: Farmer; AbleToSpeakEnglish: Yes; CanRead: Yes; CanWrite: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 110; HomeOwnership: Rent; Industry: General Farm; IsEmployed: Employer; RelationToHead: Head; MaritalStatus: Married
• Residence: 1 Jan 1925, Van Buren, Iowa
• Residence: 1930, Des Moines, Des Moines, Van Buren, Iowa, USA; Age: 75; AbleToSpeakEnglish: Yes; AttendedSchool: No; CanReadWrite: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 0007; HomeOwnership: Rented; LiveOnFarm: Yes; OwnedRadio: No; RegistrationDistrict: 7; MaritalStatus: Widowed; RelationToHead: Head; Occupation: Farm Manager
• Residence: 1935, Des Moines, Van Buren, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1940, Des Moines, Des Moines, Van Buren, Iowa, USA; Age: 85; AttendedSchool: No; EmploymentCode: 7; EmploymentDetails: Unable to Work; EmploymentHistory: No; EnumerationDistrict: 89-7; GradeCompleted: Elementary school, 6th grade; Income: 0; IncomeOtherSources: Yes; IsEmployed: No; OwnsFarm: Yes; PublicEmergencyWork: No; SeekingWork: No; MaritalStatus: Widowed; RelationToHead: Father

Notes:

Buried:
Hoskins Cemetery

Died:
House of Ralph and Anna,

Charles married Starr, Julia Etta on 5 Mar 1895 in Keosauqua, Van Buren, Iowa, USA. Julia (daughter of Starr, Robert Hilles and Smith, Mary Catherine) was born on 5 Apr 1868 in Waterloo, Clark County, Missouri, United States of America; died on 25 May 1928 in Fairfield, Jefferson, Iowa, USA; was buried on 28 May 1928 in Cantril, Van Buren, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Residence: 1920, Des Moines, Van Buren, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1920, Des Moines, Van Buren, Iowa, USA; Age: 51; AbleToSpeakEnglish: Yes; CanRead: Yes; CanWrite: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 110; RelationToHead: Wife; MaritalStatus: Married
• Residence: 1 Jan 1925, Van Buren, Iowa

Notes:

Buried:
2pm, Hoskins Cemetery

Other Events:

• Residence: 1920, Des Moines, Jefferson, Iowa, USA; Relation to Head: Head; Residence Marital Status: Married
• Residence: 1930, Vernon, Van Buren, Iowa, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head

James married Campbell, Myrtle. Myrtle was born in 1881 in Iowa, USA; died in 1962; was buried in Libertyville, Jefferson County, Iowa, United States of America. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Residence: 1920, Des Moines, Jefferson, Iowa, USA; Relation to Head: Wife; Residence Marital Status: Married
• Residence: 1930, Vernon, Van Buren, Iowa, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife

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• Residence: 1850, Des Moines, Van Buren, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1 Jul 1863, Van Buren, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1870, Van Buren, Pittsburg, Van Buren, Iowa, USA; Age: 46; MaleCitizenOverTwentyone: Y; PersonalEstateValue: 355; RealEstateValue: 300; Occupation: Farmer
• Residence: 10 Aug 1870, Van Buren, Van Buren County, Iowa, USA; Occupation: Farmer (Married) living with wife Martha, sons Charles, William & James, next door to dad James Wiley & sister Eliza, husband Absolom Keller & son William Keller
• Residence: 10 Jun 1880, Salem Township, Greenwood County, Kansas, USA; Occupation: Farmer (Married) living next door to sister Hannah & husband William Spain
• Residence: 1 Mar 1885, Salem, Greenwood, Kansas, USA; Age: 64; MaritalStatus: Married. living with wife Martha, sons William & James, next to sister Hannah & William Spain & kids Albert & George, Susan & kid Harvey Spain, close to Mary Spain & Andrew Scott & kids, & James & Ruth Spain & John, Mary Wiley & ki

Notes:

Died:
death was after the census taken in March

Robert married Sheetly, Martha on 19 Feb 1851 in Van Buren, Iowa. Martha was born in Mar 1828 in Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Residence: 1860, Des Moines, Van Buren, Iowa, USA; Residence Post Office: Home
• Residence: 1870, Van Buren, Pittsburg, Van Buren, Iowa, USA; Age: 45; Occupation: Keeping House
• Residence: 10 Aug 1870, Van Buren, Van Buren County, Iowa, USA; Occupation: Housewife (Married) living with husband Robert, sons Charles, Williiam & James next door to father in law James Wiley & sister-in-law Eliza & Absolam Keller & son William Keller
• Residence: 1880, Van Buren, Van Buren, Iowa, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Self
• Residence: 1 Mar 1885, Salem Township, Greenwood County, Kansas, USA; Occupation: Housewife (Married) living with husband Robert, sons William & James next door to sister-in-law Hannah & William Spain & Albert & nephew George & Susan & Harvey
• Residence: 1900, Van Buren, Van Buren, Iowa, USA; Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head: Head

Robert married Smith, Mary Catherine. Mary was born on 7 Apr 1847 in Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 9 Mar 1914 in Keokuk, Lee, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]