[Picture included] Last Rites Held For John D. Wilson Tuesday Afternoon—Funeral services were held for John David Wilson, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Wilson, Tuesday, March 23, 1948, 1:30 p.m. at the residence and 2:00 p.m. at the Methodist church. Rev. Clyde Ehret of North Loup was in charge of the services. Burial was in the Aurora Cemetery, Aurora Nebraska. A very large crowd attended the last rites of the local youngster who was a friend to everyone that he knew. John "Jack" Wilson was loved by everyone, which was evident by the large attendance at the services to pay their last respects.

John David Wilson, son of John C. and Bertie Wilson, was born August 2, 1932 at Aurora, Nebraska and passed away March 20, 1948 at the Aurora Hospital at the age of 15 years 7 months and 18 days. John, better known to his friends as Jack, lived all his life in Wolbach. He was baptized in the Methodist Church in infancy and joined the Church Palm Sunday in 1946 and had been a very faithful attendant at Sunday School and Church. Jack was a Sophomore in high school and was an honor student. He was active in Athletics being on the football and basketball teams and was looking forward to receiving his letter this spring. He was keenly interested in the development of the new school auditorium and was looking forward to the time when he with the other boys and girls could enjoy the pleasures and privileges of such a project. He was especially devoted to his mother and father and was happiest when he was doing things to help his "mom" or being with his "dad" on various trips to the country, working on the car or at the bank. He often teased Kitty by referring to her as his "little sister" just because he was the older. He will be sadly missed by his school mates and the regard in which he was held was manifested when his school mates so generously offered blood which was needed so badly.

He leaves to mourn his loss, his parents and his twin sister, Kathleen. One sister, Claudia, preceded him in death on November 18, 1942. He also leaves a number of relatives and a host of friends. Jack's friends are numbered by his acquaintances. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to his family in this sad hour. Completing his work here on earth, Jack went out in the early morning to gather roses in God's Garden. God's finger touched him and he passed away from earth's dark shadow to a brighter day. Hymns, "Safe in the Arms of Jesus" and "Sometime We'll Understand" were sung by Zola Grossart and Bonnie Bengtson. Pallbearers were: Charles Oakley, Harold Perry, Bob Klein, Ray Scheibe, Anton Oeltjen, Kenneth McCray, Neal Marco, Melvin Weiser. Honorary Pallbearers were: Dean Ludington, Melvin Brandt, Harvey Hood, Don Winfrey, Lyle Bergantzel, Don Noonan, Robert Nealon and Fredrick Rother. Flower girls were: Karen Nielsen, Roberta Haney, Lois Haney, Joan Wohlers, Carmen Smith, Eline Scheibe, Carole Marco, Peggy Prokesh, Frances Allen, Phyllis Wagner and Lois Johnson.

Out of town relatives attending the services were: Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Wilson and Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Freeman of Lincoln; Blanche Wilson, Mrs. Kathryn Shannyfelt and Millie Moberg of Aurora; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Seiver and Mrs. Elmer Schmidt and Steven of Scottsbluff; Mr. Guy Seiver of Broken Bow; Mr. Tom Seiver and Donna of Marquette and Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Seiver of Central City. Others from out of town attending the services were: Mrs. Geo. Smith of Denver, Colorado; Mrs. Max Stepp, Mr. Ernie Ondracek, Mr. Patrick McNelis and Mr. Geo. Brannon of Greeley and Don Spaay of Ravenna.
Wolbach Messenger, Wolbach, Nebraska, Thursday, March 25, 1948