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Emma Shide Obituary

Emma R. Shide

Emma R. Shide, 95, formerly of Goodland, Indiana, passed away June 28, 2020 at 7:00 pm in Heritage Health Nursing Home, Hoopeston, Illinois.

She was born to the late James & Maurine Souligne Vogel. She was a graduate of Remington High School, Remington, Indiana. Served in the United States Army as a WAC, and on October 25, 1950 she married the love of her life John J. Shide and he preceded her in death August 16, 2009. Together they had 2 daughters,Kathleen A. Eriksen, (husband, Jeff), Portland, OR, and Rose M. Shide, Fowler, IN. and 4 sons, Joseph L. Shide, (wife, Cathy), Milford, IL,Steven J. Shide, Brook, IN, Peter L. Shide, (wife, Patricia) Sheldon, IL and John W. Shide, Goodland, IN.

Grandmother of 5 and Great-Grandmother of 4, preceded in death by 2 Sisters. She was a member of the Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Goodland, IN and the Altar Rosary Society.

Visitation will be on Thursday, July 2, 2020 from 10:00 - 11:00 am (CDT) at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Goodland, IN. Funeral mass will be at 11:00 am (CDT) with Rev. Robert Bernotas, officiating.

Burial will following at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Goodland, IN.

Memorials may be given to the charity of donors choice. Gerts Funeral Home, Goodland, IN in charge of local arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Journal & Courier from Jun. 30 to Jul. 1, 2020.

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Mary Ann (Walter) Stockberger

July 1, 2020

Its been a very long time since you were our neighbors across the field, south east of Rensselaer. My brothers and I have fond memories of the friendship between our families. Our sympathy to you all.

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Karen Garing

July 1, 2020

So sorry for your loss Rose. My deepest sympathy.
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