Wedel, Helena (1888-1955)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1955 Jul 21 p. 8

Birth date: 1888 May 5

text of obituary:

HELENA WEDEL

Our beloved sister, Helena Wedel, was born to our parents, John and Anna (Ratzlaff) Wedel, in McPherson county, Kan., on May 5, 1888. Here she spent her early childhood and attended school in the Sparta School District.

When she was but six years of age, mother passed on to be with the Lord, leaving the responsibilities of the household duties to the older children of the family. In 1904 father and the children moved to Harvey county, where Helena lived the remaining part of her life.

At the age of 21, Helena acknowledged the need of salvation in Christ, and accepted Him as her personal Saviour. On confession of her faith in Christ, she was baptized on Nov. 7, 1910, and received into the fellowship of the Mennonite church.

Throughout her life, Helena’s health was good. During the last few years, however, her health began to fail. On Monday, July 4, 1955, she suffered a severe stroke of apoplexy, which affected. her vision and left her completely helpless. She recognized her loved ones and relatives until Friday morning, when her condition grew worse. On Friday, July 8, 1955, at 5:15 p. m. Helena reparted [sic] peacefully to be at rest in the arms of Jesus. She attained the age of 67 years, two months and three days. Her favorite song and testimony of her faith in Christ was: “Keiner wird zu Schanden, welcher Gottes harret.”

Our sister was preceded in death by her father and mother; three brothers, Benjamin, John, and Henry; and two sisters, Anna and Elizabeth. She leaves to mourn her departure three brothers: Peter, Jacob and Cornelius; two sisters, Susie and Katherine, all of Buhler, Kansas; Mrs. J. R. Wedel, Buhler, Kansas, and Mrs. H. A. Wedel, Liberal, Kansas; four nieces and four nephews; and 24 great-grand nieces and nephews, and many relatives and friends.

We will deeply miss the presence of our sister. Nevertheless we do not sorrow as those who have no hope, for we are confident that in glory we shall all be reunited with exceeding joy. — The Bereaved Brothers and Sisters.