Wilma J. Hendrickson, 78, passed away unexpectedly with her loving husband by her side on Monday afternoon March 23, 2015 in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth Campus.
Born in West Virginia on September 8, 1936, Wilma Jean was the daughter of William M. and Agnes (Sheets) Yates.
Wilma was a caring, loving wife to her husband of 57 years, Joseph E. Hendrickson, whom she wed on January 11, 1958 in Welch, West Virginia. To this union five children were born: Michael, Christina, Joseph, William and Peggy.
Joe and Wilma were members of the Plymouth Baptist Church and most recently of the Plymouth Wesleyan Church.
She is survived by her husband, Joe of Culver, and her children: Michael Hendrickson of Hobart, IN, Christina Ludwisiak of Chicago, IL, Joseph Hendrickson of Plainfield, IL, William Hendrickson of Genoa City, WI, and Peggy Clark of Chicago, IL. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren and her siblings.
Wilma was preceded in death by her parents, and siblings: Shirley Bain, William Yates, Larry Yates and Freddy Yates.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. EST on Friday, March 27, 2015 in the Plymouth Wesleyan Church, 11203 Michigan Road, Plymouth, IN.