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1925
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2025
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Wilma Kasten Obituary
Wilma was born October 27, 1925 to William and Opal (Sollman) Kasten in Lum, Michigan the oldest of three children.
She received her Associate Degree from Spring Arbor Junior College and her Bachelor's Degree from Greenville College. Following graduation, she taught school at the Oakdale Christian Academy in Kentucky for 10 years. To prepare for her life's work as a missionary, she attended Kentucky Mountain Bible School for three years.
Her foreign missionary work took her to Taiwan, where she taught courses in both Mandarin and English for 30 years at the Holy Light Theological Seminary.
A memorial service will take place at Midland Free Methodist Church beginning 11 a.m. Friends may wish to gather at the church one hour prior to the start of the service.
Arrangements are being handled by Smith Miner Funeral Home.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Wilma Kasten
Troy Peterson
October 27, 2025
Our family was privileged to know Wilma and work with her as co-laborers in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. God has given her rest from her labor.
Mary Cockroft
October 24, 2025
What a long, beautiful life she had! Wilma was such an inspiration to me. Her mission work touched the lives of so many!
Chais
October 4, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person and a faithful servant of the Lord! Wilma, you were a blessing for my family and many more in your life. You were indeed extraordinary in the ordinary! We will love you and miss you always.
Xiaobei Bai & Jian Zhang
October 3, 2025
Praise the Lord for having Wilma with us for 12 years in Midland! You will be deeply missed!
Holy Light Theological Seminary
October 2, 2025
She was a spiritual mother whose profound influence will forever shape the lives of her students. We hold deep gratitude for her dedicated service. May she enter into God's eternal peace, and may her extraordinary legacy continue to motivate us.
September 28, 2025
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Peggy Heinz
September 27, 2025
I had the privilege of knowing this remarkable woman as she was a very good friend of my mother`s (Muriel Henry). She lived such a full and interesting life!
September 27, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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