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1935
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2011
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Bertha Wubker Obituary
She was born Sept. 28, 1935, in Rushville, Ind., the daughter of Frank and Mary Rose Farley. She married John Edward Wubker on March 19, 1954 in Rushville, Ind., and he preceded her in death Nov. 19, 2008.
Surviving are four children, John Franklin (wife, Shelley) Wubker of Beardstown, Shelia (husband, Gary) McElfresh of Quincy, Stephan Edward (wife, Lou Ann) Wubker of Beardstown and Melinda Kay (husband, Michael) Varley of Bath; five grandchildren, Lucas McElfresh of Valparaiso, Ind., Kristin (husband, Mark) Cook, Anna Wubker and Abby Wubker, all of Beardstown and Michael Varley of Bath; two great-grandchildren, Kyndel Painter and Owen Cook, both of Beardstown; two brothers, Bob and Bill Farley, both of Rushville, Ind.; and two sisters, Ada Farley of Rushville, Ind., and Emmaline James of Connersville, Ind.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her grandson, Matthew McElfresh on May 21, 2009; two brothers; and one sister.
Bertha was a devoted member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Beardstown and assisted the Pastor at Bible Study at Heritage Manor South. She was formerly employed as a Certified Nurses Assistant at Myers Nursing Home and then St. Luke's Healthcare Center, both in Beardstown. She enjoyed flower gardening and she genuinely cherished and adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. John's Lutheran Church in Beardstown. Burial will be at Beardstown City Cemetery. The family will meet with friends from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown. Memorials have been suggested to "Matthew McElfresh Scholarship Fund." Condolences may be left for the family at airsman-hires.com.
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Teresa(TERRI) Rogers
June 10, 2011
I worked with her at St Lukes in Beardstown very sad to hear she is no longer here, very happy there is another bright wonderful angel in heaven, very dear wonderful person.
Jean Landes
June 6, 2011
Bertha , was my best and dearest friend.She was a mother to me in so many ways.I will miss our time together.I may have lost my friend in body but I have gained another Angel to keep an eye on me. I love and miss you .
Tom Fair
June 6, 2011
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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