Emma Conrad (1916-2009)

The previous pastor of the Oakfield United Methodist Church, Rev. Nancy Green, described Emma as one of the saints of the church. In my brief time of knowing her, I would definitely. She was a very sweet and caring woman who will surely be missed, but has joined the company of saints in heaven.

I have placed the obituary below:

Emma Marie Conrad, 93, formerly of Oakfield and a resident at All About Life passed away Monday November 30, 2009 at the home surrounded by her family. She was born on March 6, 1916 in Carmi, IL a daughter to Fred and Inez Curtis Deppenmeier. She married Edward Conrad on December 19, 1936 in Albion, IL. Emma worked for Oakfield Enterprise for 25 years retiring in 1984. She was a member of Oakfield United Methodist Church where she was a communion steward for several years. She was also a member of the Oakfield UMC Ladies Fellowship. Emma enjoyed playing scrabble with her sisters and friends, doing word search puzzles, and most of all spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. She is survived by three sons and one daughter: Bill (Sue), Mike (Linda), Larry, Norma (Daniel) Betz all of Fond du Lac; 11 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; three sisters: Beatrice Hurt, Frieda Cutchin, and Wanda Niekamp; also by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Edward, one sister Norma Barber, and 4 brothers-in-law: Boyd Barber, Frank Hurt, Leroy Cutchin, and Robert Niekamp. Visitation will be held Friday December 4, 2009, 10:00 am to 11:15 am at Oakfield United Methodist Church, 220 Main St. in Oakfield. Funeral Services will be held on Friday at 11:30 am at Oakfield United Methodist Church. Rev. Jim Droste will officiate. Burial will be in Avoca Cemetery. The family would like to express a sincere thank you to the staff at All About Life and Agnesian Hospice Hope for the wonderful care and compassion given to Mom. Memorials in her name may be directed to the Oakfield United Methodist Church. Zacherl Funeral Home is serving the family.