The Wilhelm and Stidham family have just endured the tragic loss of Heather Wilhelm at a very unexpected time and as part of the community surrounding this family I believe it is our duty to help in any way that we can.
I knew Heather as Austin's mother and Roger's wife. Austin, Kylie and Roger have always been kind to me. Austin reaches out constantly to help others and make them feel welcome in his company. Kylie just like Austin has a great outgoing personality and has always brought a smile to everyone in the room. Roger is a good hardworking man, who is a pleasure to be around. I did not know Milly but I am sure she is an angel. It is this great group of people that I am reaching out to help in their time of need.
For all of you who have been blessed with knowing any of the Wilhelm or Stidham family I ask that you give anything you can to help with funeral arrangements. As this was so unexpected and tragic the family was completely unprepared financially and emotionally. As many may already know this process is not cheap.
All I ask is that each person give what they can. This might be $5 or $10. If you can give more please find it in your heart to do so.
Just think of all the good times you have had with this family and all of the kind things they have done for you and find the courage to give that little bit of money you were saving.
Also, if you can pass this along to anyone who you know that might have known Heather that would help as there are so many who may not have heard the news yet.
R.I.P. Heather:
Heather Wilhelm, 43, of Urbana, passed away on May 5, 2015. She was born on December 13, 1971 in Urbana, OH, the daughter of James E. and Anna (Castle) Stidham, Jr.
Heather was a 1992 graduate of Urbana High School. She loved photography, baking cakes and spending time with her grandkids.
Survivors include her mother, Anna (Castle) Stidham of Urbana; her husband Roger Wilhelm, Jr., who she married on February 3, 1996; a son, Austin (Kylie) Stidham of Urbana; a daughter, Milly Stidham of Urbana; grandmother, Irene Castle; grandchildren, Baylee Rae Stidham and Hennessy Swayze’Kaye Sacher; sister-in-law, Becky Wilhelm (Brian Short) of Springfield; nieces, Kailey Short and Courtney Short; inlaws, Roger and Linda Wilhelm, Sr. of Springfield; “honorary daughter” Nicole Lockard and her 2 sons, Aiyden Moxley and Abrym Bumpy; numerous cousins; and many special friends from Kil-Kare Raceway.
Heather was preceded in death by her father, James E. Stidham, Jr.; a brother, Duke E. Stidham; and grandfather, Clinton Castle.
The family will receive friends from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2015 in the WALTER & SMITH FUNERAL HOME, Urbana, where a service will be held at 4 p.m. with Pastor Kenny Cordell officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family or to Walter & Smith Funeral Home, 642 S. Main St., Urbana, OH 43078 to help with funeral expenses.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.walterfunerals.com.
I knew Heather as Austin's mother and Roger's wife. Austin, Kylie and Roger have always been kind to me. Austin reaches out constantly to help others and make them feel welcome in his company. Kylie just like Austin has a great outgoing personality and has always brought a smile to everyone in the room. Roger is a good hardworking man, who is a pleasure to be around. I did not know Milly but I am sure she is an angel. It is this great group of people that I am reaching out to help in their time of need.
For all of you who have been blessed with knowing any of the Wilhelm or Stidham family I ask that you give anything you can to help with funeral arrangements. As this was so unexpected and tragic the family was completely unprepared financially and emotionally. As many may already know this process is not cheap.
All I ask is that each person give what they can. This might be $5 or $10. If you can give more please find it in your heart to do so.
Just think of all the good times you have had with this family and all of the kind things they have done for you and find the courage to give that little bit of money you were saving.
Also, if you can pass this along to anyone who you know that might have known Heather that would help as there are so many who may not have heard the news yet.
R.I.P. Heather:
Heather Wilhelm, 43, of Urbana, passed away on May 5, 2015. She was born on December 13, 1971 in Urbana, OH, the daughter of James E. and Anna (Castle) Stidham, Jr.
Heather was a 1992 graduate of Urbana High School. She loved photography, baking cakes and spending time with her grandkids.
Survivors include her mother, Anna (Castle) Stidham of Urbana; her husband Roger Wilhelm, Jr., who she married on February 3, 1996; a son, Austin (Kylie) Stidham of Urbana; a daughter, Milly Stidham of Urbana; grandmother, Irene Castle; grandchildren, Baylee Rae Stidham and Hennessy Swayze’Kaye Sacher; sister-in-law, Becky Wilhelm (Brian Short) of Springfield; nieces, Kailey Short and Courtney Short; inlaws, Roger and Linda Wilhelm, Sr. of Springfield; “honorary daughter” Nicole Lockard and her 2 sons, Aiyden Moxley and Abrym Bumpy; numerous cousins; and many special friends from Kil-Kare Raceway.
Heather was preceded in death by her father, James E. Stidham, Jr.; a brother, Duke E. Stidham; and grandfather, Clinton Castle.
The family will receive friends from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2015 in the WALTER & SMITH FUNERAL HOME, Urbana, where a service will be held at 4 p.m. with Pastor Kenny Cordell officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family or to Walter & Smith Funeral Home, 642 S. Main St., Urbana, OH 43078 to help with funeral expenses.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.walterfunerals.com.
Organizer and beneficiary
Brad Bundy
Organizer
Urbana, OH
Austin Stidham
Beneficiary