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- (Research):Gospel Herald, May 6, 1937 - Vol. XXX, No.6 - page 127Schaaf.-Wilhelminia Stockfisch, wife of Andrew Schaaf, was born Sept. 19, 1860, in Waterloo, Out.; died at her home near Imlay City, Mich., April 16, 1937; aged 76 y. 6 m. 27 d. At the age of 20 she became a member of the Mennonite Church and continued a faithful member throughout her long and peaceful life. On March 21, 1880, she was united in marriage to Andrew Schaaf, with whom she shared .the joys and sorrows of life for 57 years and who remains to mourn his loss. To this union were born 10 children. Three died in infancy, those surviving are: Mrs. Oliver Wilson of Snover, Mrs. Clarence Walton, Mrs. M. G. Ropp and Ephraim of Imlay City, Allen and Edward of Flint, and Norman of Pigeon. Besides these, 36 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Simon, George and John of Ontario), and a host of relatives and friends mourn her departure. She spent her days actively engaged in her home duties and retired on the evening of April 15 in apparently good health. A stroke caused her sudden death. Funeral services were held April 18 at the funeral home at Imlay City, conducted by Bro. Peter Ropp. Text (her favorite choice), Psa. 18:6.
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