Raymon James Wilson (1944-2010) Raymon James Wilson, age 65, of Albia, died Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010, at the Monroe County Hospital in Albia.
Ray was born on Sept. 19, 1944, in Red Oak, to Edwin and Louise (Hughes) Wilson. Ray was a graduate of Albia High School and received his degree in auto mechanics and hotel and restaurant management. Ray worked hard all his life. He was a mechanic, managed restaurants, drove trucks, and was very talented in construction.
Ray is survived by his wife, Kathy Wilson of Albia; eight children, John Wilson of Marshall, Minn., Audrey and Rob Alt of Cedar Rapids, Jodi Wiklund of Des Moines, Paul and Amy Carter of Cedar Rapids, Joe Wilson of Missouri, Ray Wilson of Albia, Jim Wilson and Cyndi Kendall of Albia, and George and Kim Wilson of Albia; and 14 grandchildren. Ray is also survived by one brother, Dale Penry of North Bend, Wash.; and one sister, Debra Bakalar of Albia.
Ray is preceded in death by his parents and one sister.
Ray’s wishes were cremation with no services planned at this time. In lieu of flowers a memorial and condolences may be sent to the family.
Condolences may be sent to www.winfieldfh.com.
Hal Miller (1948-2010) Hal Miller, age 61, of Lovilia, died Tuesday morning, Feb. 2, 2010, in his home in Lovilia.
Hal was born Aug. 7, 1948, in Des Moines, to Francis “Fritz” and Lavona (Born) Miller. Hal grew up, attended, and graduated high school in Bradgate. He attended Iowa State University “GO CYCLONES!” Then he moved to Lovilia in 1970. Hal married Wilma Darden in Missouri on Aug. 8, 1980. Hal was a farmer all of his life and worked at the Martin Marietta Durham Rock Quarry as an end loader operator.
Hal enjoyed farming, gardening, being outdoors, camping, and reading. Hal also loved to laugh and spending time with family and friends. He loved animals especially his dog Daisy.
Hal is survived by his wife, Wilma of Lovilia; parents, Francis and Lavona of Woodward; three daughters, Shawn Sisler and her husband Scott of Albia, Theresa Anderson and her husband Bill of Albia, and Bonnie Rankin and her husband Steve of Bussey; nine grandchildren, Cade, Casey, and Chandler Sisler, Mason and Tristin Long, Hanna, and Lilly Anderson, Gaige, and Carson Rankin. Hal is also survived by one sister Liz Cramer and her husband Jim of Iowa City.
Hal is preceded in death by his grandparents.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Friday, Feb. 5, 2010, at the Winfield Funeral Home in Albia, with burial at Osborn Cemetery.
Visitation began at 10 a.m., and will conclude at 8 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 4, at the Winfield Funeral Home in Albia, with family present from 6 to 8 p.m.
A memorial has been established to the Albia Public Library.
Condolences may be sent to www.winfieldfh.com.
