Schwemmer Wilma Jean Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Schwemmer Wilma Jean (Augusta, Kansas), who passed away on November 24, 2024 at the age of 94. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Schwemmer departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Schwemmer. Though Schwemmer may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ross Arnold and Marguerite Arnold (Hensley); her stepmother Veta; her former husband Eldon Phares; and her daughter Karla.
She is survived by: her husband Gib; her children, Dale Phares (Kathy), Linda Penner (Wes) and Sheryl Hawks (Drew); her son-in-law Greg Eilert; and her brother Dick Arnold (Loy). She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren.
Memorials are suggested to Samaritan's Purse (PO Box 3000 Boone, NC 28607) as she loved packing shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child to be sent around the world spreading the gospel of Christ.