Martha Marie Oelschlager

b. 23 May 1890, d. 6 November 1906
  • Martha Marie Oelschlager was born on 23 May 1890 in Berlin, Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada.
  • William Oelschlager and Catherine Schmidt appeared in the 6 April 1891 census of Canada in Berlin, Waterloo North, Ontario, Canada. Other members of the household included Martha Marie Oelschlager, Alfred Oelschlager and Lillie Duck.
  • Alfred Oelschlager and Lillie Duck appeared in the 31 March 1901 census of Canada in Berlin, Ontario, Canada, enumerated next to Alfred's mother and sister Louise.. Other members of the household included Martha Marie Oelschlager, Catharine Louise Oelschlager.
  • She was interred at Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
  • Martha Marie Oelschlager died on 6 November 1906 at age 16 in Kitchener, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
  • The following appeared on 6 November 1906 in The Daily Telegraph: The many friends and acquaintances of Miss Martha Oelschlager, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alf. Oelschlager, Duke street, were greatly shocked this morning when the sad intelligence of her death was received.
         The deceased suffered from an attack of typhoid fever, and was removed to the B. & W. Hospital last week. Her illness was of a severe nature, but it was confidently expected that she would recover on account of her unusually robust constitution. On Monday, however, her condition became more critical and at an early hour this morning she passed away.
         The deceased was in her 17th year, and was a general favorite amongst a large circle of friends. During the last few months she has been employed at Miss Lowes' millinary store. Her untimely demise will be an irreparable loss to her bereaved parents, and the sympathy of the community will be extended to them, especially to Mrs. Oelschlager, who is at present lying at the Hospital also suffering from a severe attack of typhoid fever.
         Funeral announcement will appear in to-morrow's Telegraph.
  • The following appeared on 9 November 1906 in The Daily Telegraph: The funeral of the late Miss Martha Marie Oelschlager took place on Thursday afternoon from the residence of her parents, Francis street, to St. Peter's Lutheran Church, which was filled to its utmost capacity with sorrowing friends and acquaintances.
         The services were conducted by Rev. F. W. Oberlander, who preached in both english and German, and referred in touching terms to the beautiful character borne by the deceased and gave words of sympathy and encouragement to the bereaved family. The deceased was a member of the 1904 confirmation class and a regular attendant at church services.
         The combined boys' and girls' choir of which the deceased was a former member, sang four beautiful selections, amongst which was "Jesus, Saviour, Pilot Me."
         The esteem in which the deceased was held was evidenced by the many emblems--29 in number--of beautiful designs, consisting of anchors, hearts, wreaths, gates ajar, etc., which were sent by relatives and friends who had learned to love and esteem deceased during her short lifetime.
         The pall bearers were Masters L. Wuest, H. Wuest, J. Waldschmidt, J. Huether, J. Bluhm and J. Gerbig.
         Interment took place at Mount Hope cemetery.
         The friends of Mrs. Alf. Oelschlager, mother of the deceased, will be pleased to learn that she is recovering nicely and has borne the sad death of her daughter with true Christian fortitude.
         During the funeral services the millinery parlors at Miss Lowes' were closed. The window was draped in deep mourning for one of the staff who was loved by all.
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