Mark Wilt Flory

1925 - 1945  (19 years)

• Name	Mark Wilt Flory
  Born	10 Aug 1925	Junction City, Geary County, Kansas
  Gender	Male
  Died	27 Jan 1945	Germany
  Person ID	I3683	Rossville
  Last Modified	23 Nov 2019

  
  

  Father	Ebbert Flory
  Mother	Clara Wilt Flory,   b. Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas ,   d. 9 Aug 1982, Denver, Denver County, Colorado
  Married	21 Jun 1924	Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas
  Documents » Slide Show		Bridal Shower- Wilt, Clara 1 Miss Clara Wilt, whose marriage to Mr. Ebbert Flory takes place the latter part of June, was complimented with a luncheon today by Mrs. Horace Adams, Jr. at her home in Maple Hill. Places were laid for: Miss Wilt, Miss Ruby Wilt, Miss Arline Wilt, Miss Mary Adams, Mrs. George Eversole, Mrs. Floyd Flannagan, of Topeka, Mrs. Lance Jamieson, Mrs. Lowell Hook, Mrs. Adams.
  		Bridal Shower- Wilt, Clara 2 Miss Arline Wilt and Miss Gladys Hopkins entertained at a miscellaneous shower at the former's home Wednesday afternoon complimentary to Miss Clara Wilt, whose engagement to Mr. Ebbert Flory, of Topeka, has recently been announced. The invited guests included: Misses Clara Wilt, Ruth VanOrsdol, Clara Hopkins, Ruth Rogers, Nora Stamp, Mildred James, Fern Towles, Winifred McCollough, Sara McCollough; Mesdames Gladys Hook, Mabel Eversole, Clara Counts, Vina McCoid, Ivalue Jamieson and Doris McAdams of Maple Hill.
  		Marriage- Wilt, Clara-Flory, Ebbert WILT-FLORY Mr. Ebbert Flory and Miss Clara Wilt were quietly married at the home of Rev. James Naismith in Lawrence, Saturday, June 21. There were no attendants. Mr. and Mrs. Flory left immediately following the ceremony on a short visit in Kansas City and returned to Dover Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Flory went to housekeeping in a new portable bungalow recently completed for them. The bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I. B. Wilt, of this city. She was born and reared here, completed her education in the city grade and high schools, and is a talented young woman. Mr. Flory is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Flory of Howard, Kansas, owners of the Howard Citizen, the leading newspaper in that city. Mr. Flory holds a response position with the Lutjohnn Construction Co. and has superintended the constitution of several of the fine new concrete bridges built in this county, including the one north of Rossville, one north of Menoken, another in Topeka and at present is working on one at Dover. Both young people have the sincere wishes of their many friends in the community for much joy and happiness.
  Family ID	F1967	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  Born - 10 Aug 1925 - Junction City, Geary County, Kansas  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

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  Obituary- Flory, Mark MARK WILT FLORY KILLED IN ACTION Pvt. Mark Wilt Flory, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ebert Flory was reported killed in action somewhere in Germany, January 27, 1945. He was born Aug. 10, 1925, in Junction City, Kans. He graduated from High school at Howard, Kans., and received two months education at Kansas State college, at Manhattan, before entering the service. His basic training was given in Texas then he was sent to England and entered France on D-Day. On June 14, he was wounded and after receiving treatment was permitted to return to battle. He was wounded again on June 16, this time spending five months in hospitals in England. Sometime during the first of Dec. he returned to action. The last letter addressed by him January 26, was received by his grandmother, Mrs. I. B. Wilt.