Wiebe, Margaret Epp (1895-1953)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1953 Apr 9 p. 6

Birth date: 1895 May 6

text of obituary:

— Funeral services were conducted at the Emmaus church near Whitewater Monday afternoon for Mrs. Margaret Wiebe, 57, who died at the Bethel Deaconess hospital Thursday, April 2. Rev. Walter Dyck officiated, assisted by Rev. Ted Roth. Mrs. Wiebe was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Epp, pioneer Butler county residents, and had lived on the same farm near Whitewater since her marriage to Emil H. Wiebe Oct. 30, 1919. Surviving are her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Olga Busenitz of Newton; two sons, Donald R. Wiebe of Newton and Elvin R. Wiebe of the home; six sisters and two brothers.

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1953 Apr 23 p. 9

text of obituary:

MRS. EMIL WIEBE

Mrs. Margaret Wiebe was born to John and Anna Regier Epp on May 6, 1895, near Whitewater, Kansas. She received her elementary schooling in Brainerd. She attended the parochial school near the Emmaus Church for several winters, also Bethel College one year.

At 12 years of age she lost her mother in death.

On May 27, 1912, she confessed her Saviour in baptism and joined the Emmaus Mennonite church, of which she remained a faithful member throughout life. After the marriage of her older sister she helped her father assume responsibility in the household with her two brothers and five sisters. For many years she also devoted herself to the teaching of children's classes in the Sunday School, which she enjoyed very much.

On October 30, 1919, she was married to Emil Wiebe. After 25 years they were privileged to express their gratefulness to God in a silver wedding celebration. She continued to enjoy fairly good health even after her operation to 1946. Last fall she especially enjoyed a trip to the East Coast with members of her family, seemingly returning in improved health. she was unable to be present at Communion service in the church on February 22, and at her request a service was held in the home.

She was taken to the Bethel Deaconess Hospital on March 5. During these four weeks before her death she continued to remember the missionaries, (for the support of mission work was much on her heart) also the husband, children, and grandchildren in her prayers. The Lord gave her ability to bear her pain patiently and cheerfully, not fearing the prospect of passing from this life through the valley of the shadow of death.

Her faith was calm and steadfast. She appreciated the helpfulness of the doctors, nurses and Sisters, especially that of her own sister, Sister Helen Ruth who stood faithfully at her side to the end of this life.

At about 10:02, Thursday evening, April 2, with the pastor, Sister Helen Ruth and members of the immediate family present, she quietly departed this life to be with her Lord.

Her loved ones surviving are her husband; three children, Olga and her husband Gerhard Busenitz of Route 5, Newton, Kansas; Donald and his wife Lois of 1416 West 7th Street, Newton; and Elvin of the home; four grandchildren; two brothers and six sisters, and many other relatives and friends.

Often she has ministered and cared for her family in our sickness. Not a step was too much to improve our comfort.

Although we would like to have had her with us much longer, we know she has it better now to be with her Lord. — The Family.