----Source: Tribune-Record-Gleaner (Clark County, Wis.) 07/30/1980

Faber, Emma (1896 - 1980)

Rev. Frank Hinebaugh officiated at the funeral of Mrs. Emma Faber, 83, of Route 1, Granton, Clark County, at 1:30 p.m., Monday, July 28, at the United Methodist Church, Chili.

Mrs. Faber died at 5:30 a.m., Saturday, July 26, at her home.

Mrs. Albert Grimm was the organist at the services and interment was in the Yolo Cemetery, Chili. Serving as pallbearers were Leroy, Marlin, Gary, Tamar, Ronald and Jerry Schmitz. Gilbertson Funeral Home, Granton, was in charge of arrangements.

Emma Schmitz was born on Oct. 22, 1896 in the Town of Lynn to Peter and Mathilda (nee Kampen) Schmitz, and received her education in the Town of Lynn.

She married Ludwig Faber on Dec. 22, 1917. They farmed in the town of Fremont. She also cared for sick and elderly people in the area for many years.

She is survived by one son, Norman of Granton two grandchildren one great-grandchild one brother, George Schmitz of Granton and one sister, Elsie Jurgensen of Marshfield.

Preceding her in death was her husband, Ludwig, On Sept. 21, 1973.