Mary Emma (Yoder) Wilhelm (1868 - 1948)

Born 11 Nov 1868 in Spruce Hill Township, Juniata, Pennsylvania, United States

Wife of Lincoln Wilhelm — married 15 Jan 1891 in Garden City, Cass, Missouri, United States

Descendants

Died 31 Dec 1948 at age 80 in Rome Township, Crawford, Pennsylvania, United States

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Biography

Wilhelm. -- Emma Yoder was born in Juniata Co., Pa., Nov. 11, 1868; died at the home of her daughter (Mrs. Amasa Miller) near Centerville, Pa., Dec. 31, 1948; aged 80 y. 1 m. 20 d. Her last illness was a little less than a week in duration; during this time she suffered intense pain and repeatedly expressed a desire to depart. Death was caused by heart trouble. In 1869 her family moved from Pennsylvania to Johnson Co., Mo., and in 1871 to Cass Co. When young in years, she united with the Sycamore Grove Mennonite Church, near Garden City, Mo., continuing in this faith until death. On Jan. 15, 1891, she was united in marriage to Lincoln Wilhelm, who passed away March 4, 1937. In 1913 the family moved to Streetzboro, where she spent the remainder of her life, except for the last nine weeks. Surviving are 3 children (Ernie, Centerville, Pa.; Elsie - Mrs. John Scheffel, Kent, Ohio; Lela - Mrs. Amasa Miller, Centerville), 9 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Amanda Plank, Kent, Ohio; and Lizzie Yoder, Garden City, Mo.), and 2 brothers (Harley Yoder, La Junta, Colo.; and Harvey, Baldwin, Mo.). One sister and 3 brothers preceded her in death. Her friendliness had won for her many friends; her life of faith and trust was an inspiration to many. Funeral services were held at the Plain View Mennonite Church, near Aurora, Ohio, on Jan. 4, in charge of Elmer Stoltzfus. Gospel Herald - Volume XLII, Number 4 - January 25, 1949 - pages 94, 95

Sources

• https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/sources/KZNY-PYW

• https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/94975956/emma-mary-wilhelm

• https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2015/102/94975956_1428969355.jpg (Death Certificate)

• http://mcusa-archives.org/mennobits/49/jan1949.html