Posted on: Des Moines Co. Ia Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/DesMoinesObits/69 Surname: Meeker, Havens, Horchem ------------------------- This was published in the February 8, 2001 issue of The Wapello Republican. I am not related to Mrs. Meeker and have no further information. Wilma Louise Meeker, 84, a resident of the Burlington Care Facility and formerly of Mediapolis, died Tuesday evening, January 30, 2001, at the Great River Medical Center at West Burlington. The daughter of Laurence and Viora Havens Horchem, she was born March 14, 1916, at Topeka, Illinois. She married Earl J. Meeker on November 18, 1937 at Hamilton, Illinois. He preceded her in death on December 21, 1985. Wilma was a homemaker and very active in farming. She enjoyed gardening and traveling. She was of the Methodist faith. Survivors include a son, Lyle Lee Meeker of Hope Haven in Burlington; a sister, Doris Meeker of Oakville; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Earl, a son Larry Dean, four sisters and two brothers. A private family funeral ceremony for Wilma Meeker was held at 2 pm Thursday, February 1, 2001, at the Hagele and Honts Funeral Home in Mediapolis with the Rev. John Gaulke officiating. Burial followed at the Kossuth Cemetery. The casket bearers included Douglas Meeker, Ryan Meeker, Dustin Meeker, Tim Weaver, Andrew Weaver, Robert Graham and Kurt Graham. According to her request there was no visitation.