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Burlington Today
By the People, for the People
Wilma LaVerne Maggio, Longtime East Carbon Resident, Dies at 102
Maggio was a devout Catholic, avid gardener, and beloved grandmother in her Utah community.
Published on Feb. 20, 2026
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Wilma LaVerne Maggio, a longtime resident of East Carbon, Utah, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026, at the age of 102. Born in Kansas in 1923, Maggio moved to Colorado as a teenager and later to Utah, where she and her husband Carl ran a furniture store, coal yard, and one of the first service stations in the area. Maggio was a devout Catholic, avid gardener, and beloved grandmother to not only her own grandchildren but also the neighborhood kids, who knew her as "Grandma Willie".
Why it matters
Maggio's life story reflects the changing landscape of small-town America over the 20th century, from her rural Kansas upbringing to her entrepreneurial ventures in Utah. Her deep community ties and dedication to her Catholic faith also highlight the importance of multigenerational family and religious institutions in shaping local identity.
The details
Wilma LaVerne Maggio was born in 1923 near Burlington, Kansas, to Charles Albert and Daisy Bell Bowen Fry. She excelled in school at a one-room schoolhouse before moving to Colorado at age 16 to work as a personal aide. It was there that she met and married her husband Carl in 1940. The couple later moved to the town of Dragerton, Utah in 1946, where they ran a furniture store, coal yard, and one of the first service stations. Together, they raised five children.
- Wilma LaVerne Maggio was born on February 25, 1923.
- Maggio moved to Colorado at age 16 in 1939.
- Maggio married Carl Maggio on July 29, 1940.
- The couple moved to Dragerton, Utah in 1946.
- Wilma Maggio passed away on February 16, 2026, at the age of 102.
The players
Wilma LaVerne Maggio
A longtime resident of East Carbon, Utah who passed away at the age of 102. She was a devout Catholic, avid gardener, and beloved grandmother in her community.
Carl Maggio
Wilma's husband of 69 years. Together, they ran a furniture store, coal yard, and one of the first service stations in Dragerton, Utah.
Charles Albert and Daisy Bell Bowen Fry
Wilma's parents, who raised her on a small farm near Burlington, Kansas.
What’s next
Wilma Maggio's funeral mass will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church in East Carbon, Utah. A rosary service will also be held the previous evening at 7:00 p.m. at the same church.
The takeaway
Wilma Maggio's life exemplifies the enduring importance of community, faith, and family in small-town America. Despite the changing economic landscape, she and her husband built a legacy of entrepreneurship, Catholic devotion, and multigenerational care that left a lasting impact on their local community.
