Kersten, Florence

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• Obituary: 2 Feb 2009; Janesville Gazette

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Florence G. Willemsen, 97, of Walworth, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at her home on January 30, 2009. She was born on March 19, 1911, in West De Pere, WI, the daughter of John and Ann (Peters) Kersten. She married Henry A. Willemsen on January 2, 1935, in West De Pere, WI; he preceded her in death on November 4, 1985. Florence was a member of Saint Benedict Catholic Church in Fontana, WI. She is survived by two daughters, Jeannine (Al) Reynolds of Lewisville, TX, and Joyce (Jim) Bethke of Walworth; two sons, Peter (Kathy) Willemsen and Roger (Donna) Willemsen, both of Delavan; 19 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Leona Brozyna and Helen Paape; and two brothers, Raphael and Norbert.(published in the Janesville Wisconsin Gazette Monday Feb. 2, 2009

Name of Deceased:Florence G. Willemsen
[Florence G. Sanders]
Gender:F (Female)
Age at Death:97
Death Date:30 Jan 2009
Obituary Date:2 Feb 2009
Newspaper Title:Janesville Gazette
Newspaper Location:Janesville, WI, USA
Birth Date:19 Mar 1911
Residence (at time of death):Walworth, WI
Spouse's Name:Henry A. Willemsen
Parents' Names:John and Ann (Peters) Kersten
Father's name:Daniel Sanders
Childrens' Names:Jeannine (AL) Reynolds of Lewisville, TX, and Joyce (Jim) Bethke of Walworth; Peter (Kathy) Willemsen and Roger (Donna) Willemsen
Siblings' Names:Leona Brozyna and Helen Paape; Raphael and Norbert
Marriage Date:2 Jan 1935
Marriage Location:De Pere
Number of Grandchildren:19
Number of Great-grandchildren:32

Florence married Williamsen, Henry Aloysius 2 Jan 1935, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA. Henry (son of Williamsen, Peter and Kilsdonk, Anna Henriette) was born 18 Sep 1910, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 4 Nov 1985, Lake Geneva, Walworth, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 1 Mar 2011; Janesville Gazette

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He was born on November 12, 1943 in Green Bay WI. Roger attended Reek School and graduated from Walworth High School. After serving with the Wisconsin National Guard, he was employed and later became owner and president of A.O. Bauer Glass in Delavan until his retirement in 2006. Roger married Betty Bauer on December 28, 1979, and after a long battle with cancer, she preceded him in death on December 2, 1991. He lived and worked in the Delavan community, and in 1993 he married Donna Hulls. He was the love of her life, as she was of his. Roger was one of the founders of Community Bank of Delavan and served on the Board of Directors from the onset. He took great pride in the growth of the bank and was one of its biggest supporters. He passed away February 25, 2011, at Scottsdale Healthcare, Scottsdale AZ. He is survived by his wife of almost 18 years, Donna; five stepchildren: Steven (Linda) Bauer of Delavan, Allan (Jennifer) Bauer of Delavan, Christopher (Jennifer) Hulls of Deerfield, IL, Tim Hulls of Wauconda, IL, and Jay (Katie) Hulls of Wauconda, IL; eight grandchildren: Brad, Nathan and Kaylin Bauer; Adam, Emily and Ben Bauer; Anna and Charles Hulls; two sisters, Jeannine (Albert) Reynolds of Lewisville TX, and Joyce (James) Bethke of Walworth; one brother, Peter (Kathy) of Delavan; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Florence; wife, Betty Bauer; and one niece, Pam Hawkins. Janesville Gazette March 1, 2011.