Donald Franklin Wilson Obituary
We are sad to announce that on December 22, 2023, at the age of 88, Donald Franklin Wilson of Manito, Illinois passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John F. Wilson and Hazel L. Wilson (Zimmerman); his siblings, John Allen Wilson, Marvin O. Wilson and Joyce A. Dierker; his grandchildren, Michelle Woiwode and Robert C. Ragland; and his stepsons, Greg and Jeff White.
He is survived by: his wife Patricia A. White (Reynolds) of Manito; his children, Valerie Breedlove of Manito, Jean Hottell of Manito, Mary Beth Meyer (Jim) of Naples, John Wilson (Ann) of Manito and Renee Pherigo (Danny) of Topeka, Illinois; his grandchildren, Mandi Warner (Scott), Brooke Sledge (Torey), Nora Beth Winkler (Brent), Clifford Wayne Meyer (Jeni), Ryann Farlin (Jeremy), Christa Smith (Justin), Brad Wilson (Jaclyn), Kevin Kolvis (Heidi), Levi Kolvis (Jessie), Ben Kolvis (Malori), Danny Joe Pherigo (Sammi), Courtney Pherigo, Blake Pherigo (Kristin), Nina Cox Smith and Stacy Beckner (Spud); his great grandchildren, Ava, Mia Warner, Preston, Ashton, Breighton, Khloe, Quinton, Kingston Sledge, Alyssa Beth Meyer, Chloe, Kelton, Liam Farlin, Rhiana Farlin, Celia, Morgan, Grace Smith, Nash Wilson, Jayden, Forrest Kolvis, Alli, Dayna, Dessa Kolvis, Avery, Reese Kolvis, Brooklyn and Wes Pherigo; his grandchildren, Jeff, Veronic, Eric Smith, Cullen and Finley Beckner; and his great great grandchild Kerinan Smith.
Memorial contributions may be made to Gentiva Hospice.
