Wilma L. Brittin
d. May 7, 2018
Wilma Louise Brittin, 93, of Springfield, was welcomed into the loving arms of her Savior on Monday, May 7, 2018 at Concordia Village.
She was born on June 29, 1924, the daughter of William and Ida (Edith Schmidt) Oschwald. She married John Brittin in 1964 and he preceded her in death in 1994. Wilma was a graduate of Williamsville High School and was employed by Sangamo Electric. Following her marriage, she was a full-time homemaker. She enjoyed teaching Sunday school, baking and decorating cakes, and attending the Illinois State Fair, her most beloved pastime.
She is survived by one sister, Anna May Fawns of Williamsville; two sisters-in-law Phyllis Oschwald and Lois Oschwald; many nieces, and nephews. Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, William Oschwald and James Oschwald; two sisters, Mary Tarr and Margaret (DeLong) Lindstrom.
Visitation, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Sherman. Funeral immediately following at 12:00 p.m. Burial at Brittin Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Christ Care Fund at Concordia Village in Springfield, to honor Aunt Wilma’s loving caregivers.
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Posted May 7th, 2018 at 10:51 pm
I am so sorry for your loss. Wilma was a good friend of my mom and dad, Ann And Dean Mitts. They too have passed. Sometimes I would join them all for lunch. She was a very sweet and kind lady.
Posted May 8th, 2018 at 6:00 am
My parents, Jim and Betty Dalbey, went to church with John and Wilma at Trinity United Methodist. They became good friends as time went by. My condolences to Wilma’s family. May God be with you all and comfort you at this time.
Posted May 9th, 2018 at 6:55 pm
We got to know Wilma and John at Trinity UMC and enjoyed their warm hospitality several times. Wilma made our beautiful wedding cake and we always coveted her detailed marzipan cookies. She also made the best tomato jam that I’m still trying to duplicate. Lovely woman!
Dixie & Tom Seaton
Posted May 9th, 2018 at 6:57 pm
We got to know Wilma and John at Trinity UMC and enjoyed their warm hospitality several times. Wilma made our beautiful wedding cake and we always coveted her detailed marzipan cookies. She also made the best tomato jam that I’m still trying to duplicate. Lovely woman, I know she’ll be missed. Condolences to the family.
Dixie & Tom Seaton
Posted May 20th, 2018 at 9:39 pm
I was so sorry to learn of Wilma’s passing. She was the nicest lady. I got to know her when my Mother was living at Concordia. My sincerest sympathy to all of her family.