Dorothy M. Wilkinson Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Dorothy M. Wilkinson (Independence, Iowa), who passed away on August 14, 2022, at the age of 99, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her former husband Frank F. Boody; her parents, Bernard Deke and Hattie Deke; her siblings, Eleanor Bender, Marilyn Hamilton, Betty Jean, Bernard C. and Terry W. Deke; her children, James A. Wilkinson and Pamela Sue Carlson; her son-in-law Stuart Carlson; and her great grandchild Emelyn Marie Cooksley.

She is survived by: her sister Sharon Naylor; her sister-in-law Marjorie Deke; and her children, Judith Rozeboom (GA), Steven Boody (IN), Marilyn Bellendier (James), Patricia Scott (Fairbank), Linda Kress (Bruce Neeley), Wanda Duggan (Independence), Amy Mundth (Grundy Center), Sheila Chapman (Manchester) and Raymond Wilkinson (Independence). She is also survived by 24 grandchildren, 47 great grandchildren, 13 great-great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations in honor of Dorothy M. Wilkinson, may be made to any of the following organizations: Immanuel Lutheran Church, 512 5th Street, NE, Independence, IA 50644 VFW Auxiliary Post #2440, 128 3rd Avenue NE, Independence, IA 50644.