Wilhelmina Schmale

Wilhelmina passed away peacefully on Friday, June 25,2021

Predeceased by her first husband Henry Kobus, her second husband Gerrit Schmale and their two sons Gerrit Junior and Duane Schmale.

She is survived by her two daughters, by her first husband, Carolyn (Garry) Jordan and Gwen (Ed) Vanee.  Also survived by Gwen’s children Sheryl, Brian (Brenda), Stephen (Michelle) and Danny (Desiray) and 12 great-grandchildren. Also survived by her son Duane’s (Ava) children, Adam and Lorraine.  Her sister Aleda Emmelkamp and her four daughters also survive her.

Wilhelmina dearly loved her grand and great-grandchildren and especially enjoyed their presence at her birthday gatherings.  She was a talented seamstress, creating outfits for her daughters and herself, as well as for weddings, square dancing and other special occasions.  Wilhelmina was a regular participant at Bible study.

 A private, family celebration of Wilhelmina’s life will be held.

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