Schmidt, Margaret (1896-1949)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1949 Dec 15 p. 5

Birth date: 1896 Jul 13

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— Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the First Mennonite church for Mrs. Margaret Schmidt, wife of Herman F. Schmidt, who passed away last Saturday evening at the home on Southeast Tenth street. Rev. D. J. Unruh and Rev. J. E. Entz conducted the services. Mrs. Schmidt, who was 53 years of age, had been ill for a number of months. She is survived by her husband; two children. Mrs. Wilma Voth of Newton and Paul Schmidt of Kansas City, Mo.; two grandchildren; two sisters and three brothers.

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1949 Dec 22 p. 3

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MRS. MARGARET SCHMIDT

Margaret Schmidt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Schmidt, was born on July 13, 1896, near Goessel, Kansas. She departed this life on Dec. 10, 1949, at 11:30 p. m. at the age of 53 years, four months, and 27 days. Her death occurred the day following the 32nd wedding anniversary.

Her early childhood was spent on the farm near Goessel and in Marion, Kansas where her father served in various county offices. She was baptized at the Alexanderwohl Mennonite church on June 8, 1913, by Rev. Heinrich Bauman. She remained steadfast in the faith through all adversity until her death.

On Dec. 9, she was united in marriage to Herman F. Schmidt and they resided on a farm in the Goessel community. There the two children were born. However, during the stay on the farm she experienced illness which resulted in moving to Newton, Kansas. She devoted her life to maintaining a Christian home for her husband and children in spite of frequent periods of pain and suffering.

An Important event in her life was the celebration of their silver wedding anniversary on Dec. 18, 1942, when she saw many of her friends and relatives. In addition to providing loving care for her children, she was known as “Mom” Schmidt to many others in the community. She was active in the First Mennonite church as her health permitted.

Her interest in her family was expanded after the marriage of her two children and she was particularly interested in her granddaughter who lived with her for a time. She had hoped to see her new grandson born several weeks before her death.

Her illness was diagnosed as cancer which spread rapidly. Her last weeks were free of pain. She was always uncomplaining and cheerful. Until shortly before her death, her general improvement was very encouraging. She was able to sit on her chair for several hours a day. She then suffered a light stroke which caused her to be bedfast, requiring the constant care and vigilance of her husband and daughter, whom she called her “home-made” nurses. She preferred to spend all her days in her new home for which she had many plans.

Many times she expressed the desire to thank all the many close friends who remembered her in visitations, service, and prayers. As she lost strength she remained brave and trusted in the Lord to determine her future. Her faith was an inspiration to all around her. Her passing was peaceful and confident.

She leaves her husband; two children and families, Mr. and Mrs. Carl R. Voth and daughter Karla Susan and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Schmidt and son Grant; four brothers and sisters, P. J. Schmidt, D. J. Schmidt, Mary Voth, and Louise Warkentine; and many other friends and relatives.