Helen Amelia Altenbernd1
F, #99, b. 20 August 1910, d. 28 September 1992
- Relationship
- 1st cousin 1 time removed of Sheila Sue Altenbernd
| Father* | Carl Conrad Altenbernd2 b. 6 Sep 1883, d. 27 Sep 1963 |
| Mother* | Martha Lydia Sophia Gerstenberger3,2 b. 14 Apr 1885, d. 12 Dec 1967 |
Photo of front: Herb Altenbernd and Irene Schaake
Middle: Hugo Hoelszel, Frieda Schaake, and Helen Altenbernd
Back: Frances and Hildegarde Hoelzel. Original photo in the possession of Sue Myers (#130).
Helen was born in Douglas County, Kansas, USA, on 20 Aug 1910.1,4,3,2 She was the daughter of Carl Conrad Altenbernd and Martha Lydia Sophia Gerstenberger.2,3
The following information is from the records of John Altenbernd.
Helen married Albert Wichman (brother of Edward Wichman whom my father raised) -- eloping in defiance of her mother's strong objections to Al, whom, she said, was "a broomstick who had nothing." Helen and Al lived in Topeka for a while where Al had a job. Bad feelings over it all gave way after a time, and Uncle Carl bought them a small farm east of his own.
End of information from John Altenbernd.
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In 1991, Helen had a mild heart attack.
Helen and Al Wichman celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this year (1992).
As of September 1992, Helen weighs only 97 lbs. and has shrunk 3 inches.
Helen is wearing a Nitro patch. She has had a hysterectomy in recent years.
Helen had to make several trips to the hospital in 1992. Her heart was in such a weakened condition that it would not pump the fluid buildup from her lungs. She was required to make periodic visits to the hospital to clear her lungs.
On September 28, 1992 Helen died. Funeral services were held at 10:00 am on Thursday October 1 at St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Eudora, Kansas. Rev. Paul Witmer had the memorial service. Winifred Gallup was the organist. Casket bearers were Trig Oleson, Kenneth Whaley, Larry Schaake, Bob McCabria, Dennis Thome, and Clifford Neis. She was laid to rest at Eudora Cemetery in Eudora, Kansas.
Photo.
Helen worked. She worked as Housewife. She was principal at Lawrence Business College, Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, when an unknown person was a student. School: an unknown place .2
Helen's social security number is 511-32-0003. She applied for it in Kansas, USA.1
Albert D. Wichman married Helen Amelia Altenbernd, daughter of Carl Conrad Altenbernd and Martha Lydia Sophia Gerstenberger, in Topeka, Kansas, USA, on 20 Aug 1932.2
She resided in Kansas, USA, b 28 Sep 1992.1
Helen died on 28 Sep 1992 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, at age 82.1,5,4,3,2
The following item appeared at Lawrence Journal World, Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, on 29 Sep 1992
Her funeral was on 1 Oct 1992 at St Paul's United Church of Christ, Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, The service was at 10:30 am.2 She was buried on 1 Oct 1992 in the Eudora City Cemetery located in Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, USA.5,4,2
Her Ancestral File Number is AFN:20NP-141.3
Middle: Hugo Hoelszel, Frieda Schaake, and Helen Altenbernd
Back: Frances and Hildegarde Hoelzel. Original photo in the possession of Sue Myers (#130).
Helen was born in Douglas County, Kansas, USA, on 20 Aug 1910.1,4,3,2 She was the daughter of Carl Conrad Altenbernd and Martha Lydia Sophia Gerstenberger.2,3
The following information is from the records of John Altenbernd.
Helen married Albert Wichman (brother of Edward Wichman whom my father raised) -- eloping in defiance of her mother's strong objections to Al, whom, she said, was "a broomstick who had nothing." Helen and Al lived in Topeka for a while where Al had a job. Bad feelings over it all gave way after a time, and Uncle Carl bought them a small farm east of his own.
End of information from John Altenbernd.
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In 1991, Helen had a mild heart attack.
Helen and Al Wichman celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this year (1992).
As of September 1992, Helen weighs only 97 lbs. and has shrunk 3 inches.
Helen is wearing a Nitro patch. She has had a hysterectomy in recent years.
Helen had to make several trips to the hospital in 1992. Her heart was in such a weakened condition that it would not pump the fluid buildup from her lungs. She was required to make periodic visits to the hospital to clear her lungs.
On September 28, 1992 Helen died. Funeral services were held at 10:00 am on Thursday October 1 at St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Eudora, Kansas. Rev. Paul Witmer had the memorial service. Winifred Gallup was the organist. Casket bearers were Trig Oleson, Kenneth Whaley, Larry Schaake, Bob McCabria, Dennis Thome, and Clifford Neis. She was laid to rest at Eudora Cemetery in Eudora, Kansas.
Photo.
Helen worked. She worked as Housewife. She was principal at Lawrence Business College, Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, when an unknown person was a student. School: an unknown place .2
Helen's social security number is 511-32-0003. She applied for it in Kansas, USA.1
Albert D. Wichman married Helen Amelia Altenbernd, daughter of Carl Conrad Altenbernd and Martha Lydia Sophia Gerstenberger, in Topeka, Kansas, USA, on 20 Aug 1932.2
She resided in Kansas, USA, b 28 Sep 1992.1
Helen died on 28 Sep 1992 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, at age 82.1,5,4,3,2
The following item appeared at Lawrence Journal World, Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, on 29 Sep 1992
WICHMAN SERVICES
Tuesday, September 29, 1992
Services for Helen Amelia Wichman, 82, Eudora, will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Eudora, with the Rev. Paul Winter officiating. Burial will be in Eudora Cemetery.
Mrs. Wichman died Monday, Sept. 28, 1992, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. She was born Aug. 20, 1910, in Douglas County, the daughter of Carl and Martha Gerstenberger Altenbernd. She had been a resident of Eudora all of her life. Mrs. Wichman attended public schools in Eudora and was a graduate of Lawrence Business College. She was an active member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, charter member of the Keota Club, a member of the 1900 NOW Club, all of Eudora, and the Knife and Fork Club, Lawrence. She enjoyed knitting, sewing, quilting and handwork.
She married Albert D. Wichman on Aug. 20, 1932, in Topeka. He survives of the home. Other survivors include two daughters, Dona Mae Wichman of the home and Norma Schmille, Lawrence; two brothers, Herb Altenbernd and Homer Altenbernd, both of Lawrence; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Warren-McElwain Mortuary, which is handling arrangements. The family suggests memorials to St. Paul's United Church of Christ or the American Heart Fund. Memorials may be sent in care of the mortuary.2
Tuesday, September 29, 1992
Services for Helen Amelia Wichman, 82, Eudora, will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Eudora, with the Rev. Paul Winter officiating. Burial will be in Eudora Cemetery.
Mrs. Wichman died Monday, Sept. 28, 1992, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. She was born Aug. 20, 1910, in Douglas County, the daughter of Carl and Martha Gerstenberger Altenbernd. She had been a resident of Eudora all of her life. Mrs. Wichman attended public schools in Eudora and was a graduate of Lawrence Business College. She was an active member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, charter member of the Keota Club, a member of the 1900 NOW Club, all of Eudora, and the Knife and Fork Club, Lawrence. She enjoyed knitting, sewing, quilting and handwork.
She married Albert D. Wichman on Aug. 20, 1932, in Topeka. He survives of the home. Other survivors include two daughters, Dona Mae Wichman of the home and Norma Schmille, Lawrence; two brothers, Herb Altenbernd and Homer Altenbernd, both of Lawrence; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Warren-McElwain Mortuary, which is handling arrangements. The family suggests memorials to St. Paul's United Church of Christ or the American Heart Fund. Memorials may be sent in care of the mortuary.2
Her Ancestral File Number is AFN:20NP-141.3
Last Edited=3 Jun 2011
Child of Helen Amelia Altenbernd and Albert D. Wichman
- Dona Mae Wichman6 b. 15 Aug 1933, d. 1 Feb 2011
Citations
- [S7] SSDI, unknown file number, Social Security Death Index: United States 1937 - 1993, unknown series (n.p.: Broderbund, 1995) . Hereinafter cited as Social Security Death Index (SSDI).
- [S399] Wichman Service, Lawrence Journal World, Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, USA, September 29, 1992,http://mobile.ljworld.com/news/1992/sep/29/wichman_services/…. Hereinafter cited as Lawrence Journal World.
- [S362] Family Search - Ancestral File, online www.familysearch.org, Elizabeth Haynes (4952 Sea Wolf Drive, Santa Rosa, CA USA 95409), downloaded May 30, 1999.
- [S165] Helen Altenbernd (#99) unknown record type; unknown repository, unknown repository address.
- [S194] Norma Wichman unknown date.
- [S477] Dona Mae Wichman Obituary, Lawrence Journal World, Lawrence, Kansas, February 2, 2011, www.ljworld.com on June 2, 2011 . Hereinafter cited as Lawrence Journal World.
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