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Kathryn Wilhelmy Obituary
September 4, 1933 - May 22, 2022
Longtime Yuma resident Kathryn Jane Boul Wilhelmy passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at the age of 88. Jane was born in Sedalia, Missouri on September 4, 1933, to Claude and Kathryn (Kuckelman) Boul.
Jane attended Sacred Heart High School in Sedalia, Missouri. She studied music at the College of St Teresa in Winona, MN and Webster College in Webster Groves, MO.
While living in St Louis, she met her future husband John Wilhelmy, then a student at St Louis University. They married in April 1955. Upon John's graduation from dental school they moved to California while John served as a dentist in the U.S. Navy at Camp Pendleton. In 1958 she and John settled in Yuma, Arizona.
Jane was an accomplished pianist and vocalist and had a lifelong love of music and the arts. From the time of her youth she enjoyed performing in many piano and vocal recitals, at Church events, and in Musical Theater.
Jane's greatest love was her home and family. She was happiest when surrounded by her loved ones and many friends. The Wilhelmy home was always open for friends to stop by for a visit and was also a place of many large memorable gatherings. Friends often joined Jane around the piano while she led them in spirited renditions of the classics. She was passionate about reading, rose gardening, and loved baking special desserts and birthday cakes for her family.
Jane was a devout Catholic and a woman of great faith. She was a tireless advocate for the sanctity of human life. She always will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and faithful friend.
Jane is survived by her children Christopher (Julie) Wilhelmy, Julia Wilhelmy, Melissa (William)Gallo, Anne (David) Boers, Patricia (Minaz) Bhayani, Mary (Patrick) Rabun, Andrew Wilhelmy, Matthew Wilhelmy, Margaret (Christopher) Tuttle; and 20 grandchildren.
Also surviving Jane are her siblings, Claude (Rita) Boul, Regina Moellenbeck, Firmin Boul, John Boul and Harry (Geraldine) Boul; and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband Dr John R. Wilhelmy.
Visitation at Johnson Mortuary 6:00-8:00 pm. Rosary at 7:00 pm on Thursday, June 2nd, 2022.
Mass of Christian Burial at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church on Friday June 3rd at 9:00 am.
Donations for the YumaCats Scholarship Program can be mailed to the following address:
UA Foundation, c/o Ricky Hernandez-, Financial Services, PO Box 210109, Tucson, AZ 85721
Checks should be made payable to YumaCats Alumni Chapter, donor can list John and Jane Wilhelmy on the memo line.
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Kathy Badgley McBride
June 1, 2022
Fondly remembering Miss Jane and Dr John, what great times the Badgley and Wilhelmy families had! Much love to all of you. The Badgley Family
Maria Douglas
May 31, 2022
My dearest friend Jane, I will miss hearing your voice and celebrating our birthdays together. We had made a pact since we could not celebrate because of Covid for a couple of years, this year we were going to celebrate our birthdays no matter what!!! Thank you for all I learned about our beautiful Catholic Church, and so much about pro-life. I am sure many babies will be waiting for you at heavens gate. Thank you for sharing your life with me, and listening to me and my worries. I always felt at peace after talking to you. I admire the love you had for all your children, grandchildren, and family. I admire your constant prayers for them because your most important desire for them was to go to heaven when God called them home. I will miss you very much. Rest In Peace my dear friend and whisper in Jesus and Our Momma Mary´s ear to always hold us in the palm of His hand. May God bless your Children and grandchildren His peace and love during this time.
john stewart
May 31, 2022
Had the pleasure of Jane playing music when we lived in Hettema. A warm and caring person. A life well lived. RIP
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