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Helen Agnes Schmidt Brodecker

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Birth	:	13 Jan 1909 Catharine, Ellis County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	28 Aug 2009 Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Mission Hills Memorial Gardens, Niles, Cass County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.9096100, -86.1989200
Description	:	Helen A. Brodecker, 100, passed away Friday, August 28, 2009 at Aldersgate Village. She was born Jan. 13, 1909 in the farming community of Catherine, KS. The community was founded in the 1870's by her great grandfather, Jacob Schmidt and a small group of Volga Germans who emigrated from Russia. She married Melvin L. Brodecker in Topeka on April 15, 1929. He preceded her in death on January 27, 1952. Helen worked as a sales person for Crosby Dept. Store for 15 years, later she was a house mother for the Zeta Alpha Sorority at Washburn University and worked at... Read More	Helen A. Brodecker, 100, passed away Friday, August 28, 2009 at Aldersgate Village. She was born Jan. 13, 1909 in the farming community of Catherine, KS. The community was founded in the 1870's by her great grandfather, Jacob Schmidt and a small group of Volga Germans who emigrated from Russia. She married Melvin L. Brodecker in Topeka on April 15, 1929. He preceded her in death on January 27, 1952. Helen worked as a sales person for Crosby Dept. Store for 15 years, later she was a house mother for the Zeta Alpha Sorority at Washburn University and worked at the Washburn Catholic Center. She was a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church. She loved flowers, feeding the birds and anything having to do with Baby Jesus. She looked forward to achieving the age 100, at which she succeeded. She is survived by her daughter, Carol (Jim) Hagen, Topeka; son, Allen "Buss" (Sue) Brodecker, Osage Beach, MO; brothers, James Schmidt and Harold Schmidt; sisters, Anita Stang and Dora Lee Robertson; seven grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and 4 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sons, Melvin Brodecker and Larry Brodecker; four sisters and a brother. Visitation will be held Tuesday, Sept 1, 2009 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Rd, Topeka, KS 66614. Rosary will be prayed at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice or Alzheimer's Assoc. sent in care of the funeral home.

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Helen Agnes Schmidt Brodecker's memorial is located at: Mission Hills Memorial Gardens, Niles, Cass County, USA.
When did Helen Agnes Schmidt Brodecker death?
Helen Agnes Schmidt Brodecker death on 28 Aug 2009 in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA
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Latitude: 41.9096100
Longitude: -86.1989200

Family Members:

Parent

Jacob A. Schmidt

(1884 - 1972)

Elizabeth Staab Schmidt

(1885 - 1962)

Spouse

Melvin Lloyd Brodecker

(1905 - 1952)

Siblings

Alois J. “Al” Schmidt

(1905 - 1979)

Leopoltina M. “Tina” Schmidt Mathes

(1906 - 1996)

Frieda Josephine Schmidt Boies

(1916 - 2004)

James Francis Schmidt

(1922 - 2020)

Dorothy Lee “Dora” Schmidt Robertson

(1925 - 2010)

Children

Melvin James Brodecker

(1936 - 1996)

Larry K. Brodecker

(1941 - 2008)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Mission Hills Memorial Gardens
Niles, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9096100, -86.1989200

2. Sumnerville Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9120483, -86.2047272

3. Rodgers Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9169365, -86.2149947

4. Evergreen Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9122170, -86.1658550

5. Paul Pokagon Burial Site
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Coordinate: 41.9431140, -86.2043500

6. Morris Chapel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9063880, -86.2463880

7. Salisbury Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8913880, -86.1244440

8. Union Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9299431, -86.2727356

9. Dick Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8511009, -86.2089005

10. Barron Lake Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8480988, -86.1931000

11. Franklin Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9711110, -86.2236110

12. Dewey Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9471054, -86.1202774

13. Johnson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8594440, -86.2691660

14. Coulter Cemetery
Howard Township, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8552780, -86.1277780

15. Dailey Cemetery
La Grange, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8977890, -86.0881805

16. Long Lake Cemetery
Berrien Springs, Berrien County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9185982, -86.3125000

17. Hamilton Cemetery
Dowagiac, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9775000, -86.1255560

18. Berrien County Poor Farm Cemetery
Berrien Springs, Berrien County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9539700, -86.3028900

19. Gilbert Cemetery
Dowagiac, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9993090, -86.2031190

20. Maple Grove Cemetery
Eau Claire, Berrien County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9719009, -86.2872009

21. Silverbrook Cemetery
Niles, Berrien County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8208427, -86.2427444

22. Indian Lake Cemetery
Dowagiac, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0061110, -86.1941670

23. Caldwell Cemetery
Eau Claire, Berrien County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9860992, -86.2861023

24. Calvary Cemetery
Niles, Berrien County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8218994, -86.2686005