Wedge, Estella Mae
Passed: 1970-05-18
Age: 80
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Death Notice: 1970-05-18
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Information: Estella Mae Wedge, daughter of the late Frank and Mary Sayre, was born at Evans in Jackson County, on December 12, 1889 and passed away on May 18, 1970 at the age of 80 years, 5 months and 6 days. On February 2, 1912, she was united in marriage to Dorsel E. Wedge and to this union was born three daughters and three sons; Mrs. Freda Batten of Ripley, Mrs. Mary Rosa Keefer and Mrs. Blanche Bletner, both of Leon, Rt. 1; Charles Wedge of Leon, Rt. 1; and sons, Cecil and Carl Wedge, together with her husband, preceded her in death. Survivors in addition to the children named above include a sister, Mrs. Ethel Click of Ravenswood and a brother, Eph Sayre, of Belleville; 13 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Wedge was converted early in life and was a member of the Creston United Methodist Church for many years. She was also a charter member of the Creston Ladies Aid and a member of the Otterbein Ladies Aid. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother, neighbor and friend. She will be sadly missed in the church and by all who knew her. Her devout Christian life will long remain in our memories and we can truly say: ""The one for whom we cared With deep abiding love, Has found the shining path Up to that home above. Where loved ones for her wait And God with outstretched hand, Gives her the crown she's won In that blest heavenly land."