OBITUARY FOR WILLIAM M. WILEY AND ACCOMPANYING NOTICES  

from an unknown newspaper of Cass County, Nebraska.
Submitted November, 1997 by Judy J. Arnold (jjarnold@intcomm.net)

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May 3, 1912; a Plattsmouth newspaper 

                   AN OLD PIONEER IS LAID TO FINAL REST
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Pioneer Citizen Laid Away Last Sunday in the Young Cemetery South of 
Plattsmouth.
    William Michael Wiley was born near Springfield, Virginia, September 
7, 1829. He removed to Missouri in 1848.  From there he removed to near
Glenwood, Iowa. From there he came to Nebraska May 16, 1854, and settled
near Rock Bluffs, where he had resided ever since.
    He was married to Mary E. Miller December 26, 1854.  to this union 
five children were born, two of whom are still living, Algeran P. T. of 
Bern, Kansas and Mrs. George Wiles of Cedar Creek, Nebraska.  His wife 
died April 16, 1862.
    On January 27, 1863, he was married to Mary L. Craig.  To this union 
fourteen children were born, of whom thirteen and his wife survive him, 
as follows:  Mrs. A. W. Dills of Riverton, Iowa; Marion, of Alaska; Mrs. 
Josephine Timblin of Alvo, Neb; Mrs. Lizzie L. Jenkins of O'Neill, Neb.;
Mrs. Sarah F. Smith of Cozad, Neb.; William G. of Fayette, Idaho; Mrs. 
Rose N. Hesser of Los Angeles, California; Charley E. of Bickleton, 
Washington; Mrs. Addie E. Park of Plattsmouth, Neb.; Mrs. Anett M. 
Ellington of Marlbank, Neb.; Warren M. of Plainview, Neb.; James E. of
Rex, Washington; Elsie A. Read, who died May 16, 1911; George of 
Murray, Neb.
    He died May 18,1912, at the age of 82 years, 7 months and 11 days.  
The funeral was held at the home Sunday afternoon, May 19, at 2 o'clock,
Re. Ross Williams of Murray officiating.  The funeral was largely 
attended by friends and neighbors.  The body was laid to rest in the 
William Young cemetery.  The pall-bearers were:  Charles Creamer, E. M. 
Godwin, H. C. Creamer, Peter Campbell, M. A. Hall and Philip Kiel.  
The choir consisted of Mrs. B. F. Brendel, Mrs. Meek Davis, Mrs. Charles 
Carroll, Lloyd Lewis and B. A. Root.  The songs were:  "Nearer My God 
to Thee," "They Are Gathering Home," "There's a Land That Is Fairer 
Than Day" and "Rock of Ages."
    Relatives from a distance attending the funeral were:  Algeran 
Wiley of Bern, Kansas; Mrs. George Wiles and family of Cedar Creek, 
Neb.; Mrs. R. V. Wiles of Riverton, Iowa; Mrs. W. C. Timblin of Alvo, 
Neb.; Mrs. A. J. Smith of Cozad, Neb.; Mrs. G. H. Park and family of 
Plattsmouth, Neb.
    The friends attending from a distance were:  Mrs. E. B. Perry, Mrs. 
Albert Finke, Mrs. S. S. Gooding, Jesse Perry, Mrs. and Mrs. J. M. Young 
and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sitzman and family of Plattsmouth, and Mrs. Roy 
Ronare of Weeping Water.

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There is no night so dark and dreary,
But the morning sun shall rise.
No storm so wild, but past the tempest
Hope's bright rainbow spans the skies.

There is no life so full of sorrow,
But may be filled with peace and love,
If we but listen to the promise
Sent to us from God above.

There is no broken-hearted mourner
That's forgotten by our Lord.
There is no prayer that's rightly uttered
But touches a responsive chord.

Seek past this darkened cloud the rainbow;
Watch for the 'morrow's promised light.
Trust your dear loved one to his Maker,
And pray to feel God's way is right.
                         ----Grace Wiles Hall
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Card of Thanks
    We desire to express our sincere thanks to the friends and neighbors
who so kindly assisted us during the sickness and death of our beloved 
husband and father; also for the beautiful floral offerings from the 
Plattsmouth friends.
                             Mrs. Mary L. Wiley
                                 and Family