MRS. MARIE WEHLAGE, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Sunday, September 8, 2013 at the age of 98 years.
She is the loving mother of Cecile (Bernard) Poelzer of Milk River, grandchildren; Marie (Chad) Ormston of Lethbridge, Kathleen (James) Carlin of Calgary and great grandson Anthony Carlin of Calgary.
She is also survived by brother-in-law Elmer (Marjorie) Wehlage.
Marie was predeceased by her husband Arthur Wehlage, son Mark Wehlage, Parents Ferdinand and Angela Stelten, siblings; Olive (Albert), Ed (Lillian), Clarence, Martin, Ted, brothers-in-law; Albert (Olive), Ben, Ed (Yvonne), sisters-in-law Louise and Hilda (Francis).
She was born on June 7, 1915 on the family farm located in the Allerston, Alberta region. Marie weighed 3 pounds, was put in her dad's shoe box on the oven door to keep warm and fed with an eye dropper. Miraculously she lived for another amazing 98 years.
Marie attended the Melfort School and completed her education at St. Mary's in Calgary. After completing her teaching certificate, she taught at Watt School and at Melfort School.
In 1940 she married Arthur Wehlage, Cecile and Mark were born soon after completing their family. In 1947 the family moved to the Masinasin district to farm. Marie substitute taught at the Masinasin school for years. Marie enjoyed living on the farm, gardening, crafts, decorating wedding and other cakes. She was a very helpful lady looking after many people in the community.
In 1982, Arthur and Marie moved to Milk River where she resided until she moved to the View in 2007.
Marie will be greatly missed by her family and friends
A Prayer Vigil will be held at ST. PETER'S CATHOLIC CHURCH - 321 Main Street, Milk River, AB on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at 7:00 P.M.
A Funeral Mass will be Celebrated at ST. PETER'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Milk River, AB on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Dominic Nguyen celebrant.
Interment to follow the reception at the Allerston Cemetery
Honoured to serve the family, CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1. Telephone (403) 381-7777. E-mail: care@cornerstonefh.ca
