Kersten, Miriam Helen

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• Obituary: Aft 8 Jul 2003; Green Bay Press Gazette

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Obituary:
Paape, Miriam Helen Miriam Helen Paape, 90, Green Bay, died Tuesday, July 8, 2003. She was bo rn Jan. 2, 1913, in De Pere, Wis., to the late John and Anna (Peters) Kers ten. Prior to marrying George June 19, 1937, at St. Boniface Catholic Chur ch in De Pere, Helen worked as a telephone operator. She and George own ed and operated a Red Owl grocery store in Reedsville from 1945 to 1954. G eorge preceded her in death Aug. 17, 1986. She was a member of St. Jose ph Catholic Church for nearly 50 years. For 24 years, she was a volunte er organist at Western Village, Woodside Lutheran Home, San Luis Medical a nd Rehab Center and the Salvation Army and helped with other activities. H elen loved her family, music, golfing and playing cards. She was a devot ed mother, a woman of great faith and an example for us of service to othe rs.Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Marilyn and John Gottscha lk, Madison; and Rose Ann and Bill Buttke, Green Bay; one son and daughter -in-law, John and Betty Paape, Minneapolis, Minn.; nine grandchildre n; 15 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Florence Willemsen, Walworth, W is.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a dau ghter-in-law, Cheryl Paape; one great-granddaughter, Katelyn Ryan; one bro ther, Norbert Kersten; and one sister, Leona Brozyna.Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Lyndahl Funeral Home, Lombar di Ave. and Ridge Rd., where a Parish Wake Service will be held at 7:30 p. m. Valet parking will be available. Visitation will continue after 10 a. m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church where the Mass of Christian Buri al will take place at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Michael Ingold officiatin g. Entombment will be at the Shrine of the Good Shepherd Mausoleum.In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a memorial fund has been establi shed for Unity Hospice.The family would like to thank the wonderful staff of Unity Hospice for t he special care given and the genuine concern shown

Miriam married Paape, George 19 Jun 1937, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA. George was born 11 Sep 1912; died 17 Aug 1986. [Group Sheet]