Wilz, Irene

1913 - 2009  (95 years)    Has 6 ancestors and 9 descendants in this family tree.

• Name	Wilz, Irene
  Born	21 Sep 1913	Harrison, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA
  Gender	Female
  Education - High School	1933	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA   [1]
  Appleton High School Class of 1933
  Education - High School	1934	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA   [2]
  Appleton High School Class of 1934
  Died	16 Jun 2009	Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA
  Obituary	18 Jun 2009
  Appleton Post Crescent
  Irene (Wilz) Kersten, 95, a longtime Green Bay resident was called Home to our Lord on Tuesday, June 16, 2009. She was born Sept. 21, 1913, to Peter and Anna (Alft) Wilz in the Town of Harrison, Calumet County. Following her graduation from high school and business college and on the advice of her teacher, Bertha Berry, Irene took a civil service exam. Under President Roosevelt's initiative, employment offices were opened throughout the country. Irene became the first full-time employee of the Appleton Employment office. On May 24, 1941, she married John J. Kersten in Appleton. He preceded her in death on June 6, 1995. Irene was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Parish and a member of the Altar Rosary Society. Letter writing was her favorite pastime, which she continued until her death. Irene is survived by a son, John "Jack" (Dianna Matzke) Kersten; a daughter, Kayleen (Roger) Menting; seven grandchildren, John (Geralyn) Kersten, Steve (Kim) Kersten, Mitch (Carri) Kersten, Kim (Chris) Holzschuh, Joe Menting, Michelle (Dan) Schmidt, Melinda (Chris) Lemke; 13 great-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; a step-great-great-grandchild; a sister-in-law, Josephine Roder; nieces and nephews; and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters and brothers-in-law: Cecilia and Ben Dugas, Regina and Louis Captain; a brother, Clarence Wilz; her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Norbert and Florence Kersten, Irvin and Coletta Kersten, Peter Kersten, George Roder. Friends may call at St. Joseph Catholic Church, corner of Ninth St. and 12th Ave., Green Bay, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church with the Rev. Donald Everts officiating. Luncheon will follow. Entombment will be in Allouez Chapel Mausoleum. A memorial fund has been established in Irene's name. The family extends a special thank you to the staff of Wayside Parkview Estates who lovingly cared for her during her stay. Thank you also to everyone who helped make Irene's long life happy and comfortable. Blaney Funeral Home is assisting the family. To send online condolences, please go to www.BlaneyFuneral Home.com.
  Person ID	I83674	1FamilyTree | PatrickKempen16182
  Last Modified	26 Jun 2017

  
  

  Father	Wilz, Peter,   b. 29 Oct 1881, Harrison, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 17 Jun 1953, Menasha, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 71 years)
  Mother	Alft, Anna,   b. 1 Apr 1880, Port Washington, Ozaukee, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 21 Oct 1966, , , Wisconsin, USA  (Age 86 years)
  Family ID	F51638	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Kersten, John,   b. 22 Feb 1916, Brillion, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 6 Jun 1995, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 79 years)
  Married	24 May 1941	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Children	+ 1. Kersten, John Jay + 2. Kersten, Kayleen Marie
  Last Modified	1 May 2010
  Family ID	F27056	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map	Load the map	Born - 21 Sep 1913 - Harrison, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA Education - High School - 1933 - Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA Education - High School - 1934 - Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA Married - 24 May 1941 - Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA Died - 16 Jun 2009 - Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA  = Link to Google Earth
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  [S1301] Appleton High School Class of 1933 Clarion Yearbook, (Appleton High School Class of 1933 Clarion Yearbook). 83674 - Appleton High School Class of 1933 [S1300] Appleton High School Class of 1934 Clarion Yearbook, (Appleton High School Class of 1934 Clarion Yearbook). 83674 - Appleton High School Class of 1934