Hillje, Elise F. (Herder)
SUDDEN DEATH OF A POPULAR GREATLY BELOVED LADY
Many friends throughout this community were greatly shocked and hearts saddened Monday afternoon when it was learned that Mrs. Elise Herder Hillje of San Antonio, former popular resident of this city had passed away at the family home in San Antonio. Her death occurring shortly after the noon hour, and was caused, we are told, by acute indigestion. According to information on hand at the present writing, Mrs. Hillje had partaken of dinner and within a very few minutes the attack came upon her suddenly and unexpectedly and her death followed very soon thereafter.

The remains were prepared for burial and brought here for interment on Wednesday afternoon in the Odd Fellows' Cemetery, the funeral taking place from the residence of her nephew, Mr. Geo. Herder, Jr., at 2 o'clock, under direction of Funeral Director Porter Loring of San Antonio. A very large crowd of mourning relatives and friends was present to witness the last sad rites. At the close of the services the mound was covered with some of the most beautiful floral emblems ever seen in this section,which was a fitting testimonial of the high esteem in which this beloved lady had ever been held by our people, as well as those of other sections.

Mrs. Hillje was a lady whom to know was to love and esteem. Kind hearted, a devoted wife and mother, charitable to a fault, with a kind word for every one with whom she came in contact, she was a welcome guest in every gathering. She was a devoted christian lady and her gifts to charity were many and munificent. She was a resident of our city for many years, and our people knew and loved her as but few ladies are loved by their friends and associates. During her long residence in Weimar she ever possessed the friendship and esteem of all. Moving with her little family to San Antonio some years ago, she never lost interest in the old home town or people, but was a frequent visitor here and always enjoyed her visits with old-time friends. The writer has known Mrs. Hillje for a period of nearly forty years, has visited in her home, and never knew a better, kinder hearted woman than she ever proved to be. Her sudden death has caused a wound in the hearts of all that will never be effaced.

She leaves a daughter, Mrs. J. F. Howard, two sons, Emil E. and Geo. Hillje, all of San Antonio; a sister, Mrs. Adolf Richter of this city, and two brothers, George Herder, Sr. of Eagle Lake and W. Herder of Shiner, to whom our heartfelt sympathy is extended. God be with and comfort them as He alone can !

Weimar Mercury, February 12, 1926

father George Herder
mother ------ Walters