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Martens, Wilma Engel (1913-2007)

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(Created page with ""Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2007 Mar p. 30 Birth date: 1913 May 31 text of obituary: <center><h3>WILMA MARTENS</h3></center> Wilma (nee Engel) died Jan. 12 at ag...")
 
 
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died Jan. 12 at age
 
died Jan. 12 at age
 
93. She was born May
 
93. She was born May
31, 1913 . Wilma mar-
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31, 1913. Wilma married Otto Martens Apr. 9, 1944. In 1945, they bought a farm. They
area . Elsie was active ried Otto Martens Apr.
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lived there until 1980 when they relocated to Herbert, Sask. In fall 2003, they moved into
throughout life. She loved to cook and garden, 9, 1944. In 1945, they
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Heritage Manor. Wilma spent time at the Manor and then at the nursing home before she died.
and was a determined person. She farmed with bought a farm. They
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Predeceased by Otto; daughter Marnie Unger;
her husband near Manitou, Man. for 61 years. lived there until 1980
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2 brothers; 1 sister; she is mourned by her son
Elsie had a strong faith in God, and church was when they relocated
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Brian (Sharon); son-in-law Harry Unger; 6 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 1 brother. The
important to her. She was involved in Manitou to Herbert, Sask . In fall 2003, they moved into
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funeral was Jan. 18 at Parkside Memorial Chapel, Herbert, Sask.
MB as a Sunday school teacher, deaconess, Heritage Manor. Wilma spent time at the Manor
 
and friend. She also enjoyed the church family and then at the nursing home before she died.
 
she found later in life at Winkler MB Church. Predeceased by Otto; daughter Marnie Unger;
 
Elsie had a sharp memory and family was very 2 brothers; 1 sister; she is mourned by her son
 
important to her. Predeceased by 4 brothers; Brian (Sharon); son-in-law Harry Unger; 6 grand·
 
6 sisters; and followed in death by her hus- children; 4 great-grandchildren; 1 brother. The
 
band George 6 days later; she is mourned by funeral was Jan . 18 at Parkside Memorial Chapel, Herbert, Sask.
 
   
 
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Latest revision as of 16:40, 6 May 2024

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2007 Mar p. 30

Birth date: 1913 May 31

text of obituary:

WILMA MARTENS

Wilma (nee Engel) died Jan. 12 at age 93. She was born May 31, 1913. Wilma married Otto Martens Apr. 9, 1944. In 1945, they bought a farm. They lived there until 1980 when they relocated to Herbert, Sask. In fall 2003, they moved into Heritage Manor. Wilma spent time at the Manor and then at the nursing home before she died. Predeceased by Otto; daughter Marnie Unger; 2 brothers; 1 sister; she is mourned by her son Brian (Sharon); son-in-law Harry Unger; 6 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 1 brother. The funeral was Jan. 18 at Parkside Memorial Chapel, Herbert, Sask.