Kersten, Peter

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• Other Info or Events: 23 Jan 1839; son of Johannes (Jan) Kersten and Catherine Jacobs
• Immigration: 1 Apr 1881, New York, New York, New York, USA; on the ship Belgenland from Antwerp (no. 282)
• 1900 Census: 1900, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA
• 1910 Census: 1910, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA

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Family History Researcher:
Info from Birgette;
I. Pieter (Peter) Kersten, son of Johannes (Jan) Kersten and Catherine Jacobs, born at Sevenum on 23 01 1839, bapt. at Sevenum on 23 01 1839, died at De Pere, Brown co, wi on 24 08 1911, married at Horst (akte 24) on 02 09 1864 with Anna Katharina (Anna) Schouten, daughter of Hendrik Schouten and Maria Catharina Spreeuwenbergh, born at Horst on 26 02 1841, died at De Pere, Brown co, wi on 26 09 1930.
From this marriage 11 children:
1. Maria Katharina (Mary), born at Horst (akte 110) on 28 11 1864.
2. Maria Hendrika, born at Horst (akte 88) on 24 09 1867.
3. Pieter Jan (John), born at Horst on 27 02 1870, follows IIa.
4. Henri Lowie, born at Vlodrop (akte 17) on 12 06 1874, died at Vlodrop (akte 5, naam: Lodewikus Andreas) on 09 03 1877.
5. Anna Maria, born at Vlodrop on 01 04 1877, follows IIb.
6. Andreas Lodewijk (Louis), born at Vlodrop (akte 3) on 11 03 1880, died at Vlodrop (akte 4) on 04 03 1881.
7. Anne, born at De Pere, Brown co, wi on 01 06 1882, follows IIc.
8. Mary Rose (Rose), born at De Pere, Brown co, wi on 28 10 1884.
9. Josephine, born at De Pere, Brown co, wi in 07 1885.
10. Clare, born at De Pere, Brown co, wi on 15 07 1888, follows IId.
11. Louise, born in 1881.

Generation II
IIa. Pieter Jan (John) Kersten, son of Pieter (Peter) Kersten (I) and Anna Katharina (Anna) Schouten, born at Horst (akte 36) on 27 02 1870, Partner at Well Drilling Co, in 1940, died at De Pere, Brown co, wi on 17 10 1943, relation with Anna Elizabeth (Anna) Peters, daughter of Jan Michael Peters, born at De Pere, Brown co, wi on 07 07 1884, died at De Pere, Brown co, wi on 26 01 1973.
From this relation 4 children:
1. Norbert Peter, born at De Pere, Brown co, wi on 09 08 1908, follows IIIa.
2. Leona R, born at De Pere, Brown co, wi on 03 12 1909, follows IIIb.
3. Florence J. (Florence), born on 19 03 1911, follows IIIc.
4. Miriam Helen (Helen), born on 02 01 1913, follows IIId.



IIb. Anna Maria Kersten, daughter of Pieter (Peter) Kersten (I) and Anna Katharina (Anna) Schouten, born at Vlodrop (akte 8) on 01 04 1877,
one son:
1. Arthur Aerts, born at De Pere, Brown co, wi in 1904.


IIc. Anne Kersten, daughter of Pieter (Peter) Kersten (I) and Anna Katharina (Anna) Schouten, born at De Pere, Brown co, wi on 01 06 1882, died at De Pere, Brown co, wi on 19 01 1959, married at De Pere, Brown co, wi on 28 06 1906 with Henry A. Janssen, son of Peter Herman Janssen and Johanna Hammen, born at Little Chute, Outagamie co, wi on 08 12 1879, died at De Pere, Brown co, wi on 10 12 1919.
From this marriage 2 children:
1. Geneva, born at De Pere, Brown co, wi in 1909.
2. Elmer, born at De Pere, Brown co, wi.

IId. Clare Kersten, daughter of Pieter (Peter) Kersten (I) and Anna Katharina (Anna) Schouten, born at De Pere, Brown co, wi on 15 07 1888, died on 28 05 1956, relation with Urban Bernard (Barney) Peters, son of Jan Michael Peters, born at De Pere, Brown co, wi on 19 05 1892, Carpenter at Building Contractor at Detroit, Wayne co, mi in 1940, died at Detroit, Wayne co, mi on 01 06 1956, buried at De Pere, Brown co, wi.
From this relation 4 children:
1. Margaret Ann Catherine (Sr. Mary Grace), born at West de Pere, Brown, wi on 08 04 1922, died on 21 07 2012.
2. Norbert M, born at De Pere, Brown co, wi on 21 06 1924, died at Green Bay, Brown, wi on 29 01 1991, relation with Helen.
3. Robert J, born at De Pere, Brown co, wi on 21 06 1924, follows IIIe.
4. John (Jack), born at De Pere, Brown co, wi on 29 10 1927, died at West de Pere, Brown, wi on 02 04 2011, married at De Pere, Brown co, wi on 28 12 1955 with Yvonne (Bonnie) Ambrose.

Generation III
IIIa. Norbert Peter (Norbert P.) Kersten, son of Pieter Jan (John) Kersten (IIa) and Anna Elizabeth (Anna) Peters, born at De Pere, Brown co, wi on 09 08 1908, Partner at Well Drilling Co, in 1940, died at De Pere, Brown co, wi on 21 07 1989, relation with Martha Francis (Martha) Aerts, daughter of Henry Christian (Henry) Aerts and Mary, born at De Pere, Brown co, wi on 19 10 1909, died at De Pere, Brown co, wi on 02 11 1988.
From this relation 6 children:
1. John, born at De Pere, Brown co, wi in 1938, relation with Carol.
2. Carol Jean, born on 31 10 1941, died on 09 11 2010, married on 25 06 1950 with Ronald (Ron) Gossens.
3. James Henry (Jim), born at De Pere, Brown co, wi on 10 10 1943, died at Beaver, Marinette co, wi on 18 02 2008, relation with Anita W. Dorn, born on 30 03 1943.
4. Michael G. (Michael), relation with Bonnie.
5. Mary, relation with Steve Maes.
6. Paul, relation with Kathleen.

IIIb. Leona R. Kersten, daughter of Pieter Jan (John) Kersten (IIa) and Anna Elizabeth (Anna) Peters, born at De Pere, Brown co, wi on 03 12 1909, died on 10 08 1995, married at De Pere, Brown co, wi on 25 08 1937 with Theodore (Ted) Brozyna, born on 02 04 1912, Constractor at a Building Co. in 1940, died at Green Bay, Brown, wi on 12 01 2003.
From this marriage one daughter:
1. Nola Jane, born at De Pere, Brown co, wi in 1940.

IIIc. Florence J. (Florence) Kersten, daughter of Pieter Jan (John) Kersten (IIa) and Anna Elizabeth (Anna) Peters, born on 19 03 1911, died on 30 01 2009, married at De Pere, Brown co, wi on 02 01 1935 with Henry Aloysius Williamsen, born at Little Chute, Outagamie co, wi on 18 09 1910, died at Lake Geneva, Walworth co, wi.
From this marriage one son:
1. Roger John, born on 12 11 1943, died at Scottsdale, Maricopa co, az on 25 02 2011.

IIId. Miriam Helen (Helen) Kersten, daughter of Pieter Jan (John) Kersten (IIa) and Anna Elizabeth (Anna) Peters, born on 02 01 1913, died at Green Bay, Brown, wi on 08 07 2003, married on 19 06 1937 with George Paape, born wi on 11 09 1912, Machine Operator at Paper Mill in 1940, Owner of Red Owl Grocery Store at Reedsville from 1945 to 1954, died on 17 08 1986.
From this marriage 3 children:
1. Marilyn, born at De Pere, Brown co, wi in 1939, relation with John Gottschalk.
2. Rose Ann, relation with Bill Buttke.
3. John, relation (1) with Cheryl Huggett, born on 16 04 1947, died on 19 05 1998, relation (2) with Betty.

IIIe. Robert J. Peters, son of Urban Bernard (Barney) Peters and Clare Kersten (IId), born at De Pere, Brown co, wi on 21 06 1924, died at De Pere, Brown co, wi on 30 11 2008, married at De Pere, Brown co, wi on 31 08 1946 with Vera Mae Smits, born on 22 08 1928, died on 22 09 2005, buried at De Pere, Brown co, wi.
From this marriage 7 children:
1. Mary, born on 05 02 1958, died on 06 02 1958.
2. Joseph, born on 05 02 1958, died on 06 02 1958.
3. James, born on 20 11 1961, died on 23 11 1961.
4. Mark, relation with Rosie Carter.
5. Marcia, relation with Dan Tyler.
6. Brenda, relation with Butch Thompson.
7. Kurt, relation with Connie.

Immigration:
Name: Peter Kersten
Arrival Date: 1 Apr 1881
Birth Date: abt 1840
Age: 41
Gender: Male
Ethnicity/ Nationality: Dutch
Place of Origin: Holland, Netherlands
Port of Departure: Antwerp, Belgium
Destination: United States of America
Port of Arrival: New York, New York
Ship Name: Belgenland

1900 Census:
Peter Kersten61
Cathrine Kersten59
John Kersten28
Anne Kersten18
Jose Kersten14
Clare Kersten11

1910 Census:
Peter 71 Catherine 68

Peter married Schouten, Anna Catherine 2 Sep 1864, Horst, , Limburg, Netherlands. Anna was born 26 Feb 1841, Horst, , Limburg, Netherlands; died 26 Sep 1930, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Immigration:
Unknown

John married Peters, Anna Elizabeth Bef 1908. Anna (daughter of Peters, Michael and Peters, Theodora) was born 7 Jul 1884, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 26 Jan 1973, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Death Record - Civil: 19 Jan 1959; Wisconsin Death Index 1959-1997, Certificate #

Anna married Janssen, Henry A. 28 Jun 1906, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA. Henry (son of Janssen, Peter Herman and Hammen, Johanna Annie) was born 8 Dec 1879, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 10 Dec 1913, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Birth - Church Record: 15 Jul 1888

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Birth - Church Record:
Name:Clara Kersten
Birth Date:15 Jul 1888
Birth Place:De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin
Gender:Female
Race:White
Father's Name:Peter Kersten
Father's Birth Place:Holland, Europe
Mother's Name:Catherine Souten
Mother's Birth Place:Holland, Europe
FHL Film Number:1306426

Clara married Peters, Urban Bernard "Barney" Abt 1920. Urban (son of Peters, Michael and Peters, Theodora) was born 10 May 1892, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 1 Jun 1956, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet]

Norbert married Aerts, Martha Bef 1938. Martha (daughter of Aerts, Henry Christian and Cleven, Mary) was born 19 Oct 1909; died 2 Nov 1988. [Group Sheet]

Leona married Brozyna, Theodore 25 Aug 1937. Theodore was born 2 Apr 1912; died 12 Jan 2003. [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 2 Feb 2009; Janesville Gazette

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Obituary:
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: 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]

Elmer married Powers, Laverne D. Bef 1946. Laverne (daughter of Powers, John F. and Speck, Helen D.) was born 14 Jul 1924, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 19 May 1981, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Nicolet Memorial Gardens, Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Religious Vows: Abt Aug 1943; St. Francis of the Holy Cross
• Obituary: 23 Jul 2012; Green Bay Press gazette

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Religious Vows:
Sister Mary Grace

Obituary:
Sister Mary Grace Peters, age 90, a Sister of St. Francis of the Holy Cross, died peacefully at Woodside Nursing Home on July 21, 2012. Sister Mary Grace (Margaret Ann) was born April 8, 1922 in W. De Pere to Urban and Clara (Kersten) Peters. She attended St. Boniface Grade School and graduated from St. Joseph Academy. Later she received a BA in English from St. Norbert College and an MA in History from Marquette University. Sr. Mary Grace entered the Sisters of St. Francis of the Holy Cross in 1940. She was professed in August 1943 and made final profession in August 1949. She celebrated her Diamond Jubilee in August 2001.
Sister Mary Grace spent many years of dedicated service as a teacher and principal. She loved teaching and taught in schools in the Green Bay Diocese; St. John, Howard, St. Joseph, Marinette, St. Mary, Bear Creek, Holy Cross, Bay Settlement. She served her Community as Director of Postulants, Community Secretary, General Councilor, receptionist/secretary and Development Office Secretary (1992-2003). Sr. Mary Grace retired at the Motherhouse in 2003. Sister Mary Grace is remembered for her love of prayer, beautiful smile, reading, playing cards and visiting the sick.
She is survived by her sister-in-law Bonnie Peters, nieces and nephews, and by the members and Associates of her Community, the Sisters of St. Francis of the Holy Cross.
Sister Mary Grace was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers Norbert, Robert, and John and sisters-in-law Veramae and Helen Peters.
Friends may call at St. Francis Convent, 3110 Nicolet Drive, Green Bay on Monday, July 23 at 4:00 p.m. for the reception of the body and visitation. The Vigil Service will be at 7:00 p.m. Visitation for Sr. Mary Grace will continue on Tuesday, July 24 at St. Bernard Church, 2040 Hillside Ln., Green Bay from 9:00 a.m. until the Mass of Christian burial at 10:30 a.m. with Monsignor James Dillenburg officiating. Burial will be in the Sisters of St. Francis Cemetery following the dinner.
The Sisters of St. Francis and the family of Sister Mary Grace wish to express their gratitude to the nursing staff at St. Francis Convent and Woodside Nursing Home for their loving care and support.
Blaney Funeral Home, 1521 Shawano Ave., Green Bay is in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Published in Green Bay Press-Gazette on July 23, 2012

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• Social Security Applications and Claims Index: Abt Jun 1941
• Military Service: From 1 Mar 1943 to 21 Dec 1945; WWII, US Army
• Death Record - Civil: 29 Jan 1991

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Social Security Applications and Claims Index:
Name:Norbert Martin Peters
[Norbert M Peters]
SSN:395164384
Gender:Male
Race:White
Birth Date:21 Jun 1924
Birth Place:West Depere, Wisconsin
Father Name:Barney Peters
Mother Name:Clara Kersten
Death Date:29 Jan 1991
Type of Claim:Original SSN.
Notes:Jun 1941: Name listed as NORBERT MARTIN PETERS; 04 Jun 1993: Name listed as NORBERT M PETERS

Military Service:
Name:Norbert Peters
Birth Date:21 Jun 1924
Death Date:30 Jan 1991
SSN:395164384
Branch 1:ARMY
Enlistment Date 1:1 Mar 1943
Release Date 1:21 Dec 1945

Death Record - Civil:
Name: Norbert M. Peters SSN: 395-16-4384Born: 21 Jun 1924 Died: 29 Jan 1991 State (Year) SSN issued: Wisconsin (Be fore 1951 )

Norbert married Bacon, Helen 21 Jun 1947. Helen (daughter of Bacon, Benjamin and Strenn, Ella Aloysia) was born 23 Feb 1926, Lawrence, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 22 Nov 2011; was buried , Holy Family (formerly St. Mary's) Catholic Cemetery, Brillion, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet]

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Other Info or Events:
lso Children;
1. Mary, born on 05 02 1958, died on 06 02 1958.
2. Joseph, born on 05 02 1958, died on 06 02 1958.
3. James, born on 20 11 1961, died on 23 11 1961.

Robert married Smits, Veramae 31 Aug 1946, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA. Veramae (daughter of Smits, Harold E. and Gauthier, Mabel) was born 22 Aug 1928, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 22 Sep 2005, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Military Service: Aft 1945; Korea
• Obituary: Aft 2 Apr 2011

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Obituary:
John "Jack" Peters 83, of West De Pere passed away Saturday evening April 2, 2011. He was born October 29, 1927 to the late Barney and Clara (Kersten) Peters. On December 28, 1955 he married Yvonne "Bonnie" Ambrose. Jack lived in De Pere is entire life. He is a veteran of the United States Army having served in Korea from 1946 to 1948. Jack had worked at De Pere Liquor, as well as Leicht Trucking, Spector Freight and Ande's Systems as a truck driver. He also drove stock cars for 17 years, then took over the De Pere track from Bob Marquis., which he ran from 1970 to 1976. Jack then ran Luxemburg racing before giving it up.
He is survived by his wife Yvonne "Bonnie" Peters, his sister; Sister Mary Grace Peters, and his sister in law Helen Peters, as well as Bonnie's family.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Norbert, and Robert (Vera), as well as members of Bonnie's family.
Friends may call at the RYAN FUNERAL HOME 305 N. Tenth Street De Pere from 3 - 7pm Wednesday April 6, 2011. A prayer service for Jack will be held at 6pm, with full military rites to follow. Please go to www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the family. In Lieu of flowers a memorial fund will be established.

John married Ambrose, Yvonne "Bonnie" (daughter of Ambrose, Royal Davenport "Jack" and Meyers, Josephine) [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: Aft 9 Nov 2010; Ryan Funeral Home

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Obituary:
Carol Jean (Kersten) Gossen The world was left a better place because Carol was in it. Carol (Kersten) Gossen passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Tuesday, November 9, 2010.
Family was the most important thing in Carol's life. She was the glue that kept the family together. Carol had a way of always making you feel special, important and valued. Just knowing her made you a better person. She was not only a mother to her children but to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well. Above all Carol was compassionate and forgiving. As many would attest to, she was an angel living among us.
Carol was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, sister, friend and neighbor. Carol was born October 31, 1941 to the late Norbert and Martha (Aerts) Kersten. On June 25, 1960 she married Ronald William James Antonio Ruschek Jr. Gossen. That was her first mistake. J Just this past summer they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
The most important puzzle piece in our family is now missing. She is sadly missed by her loving husband Ron, children; Carrie (Arleigh Porter) Gossen, Amy (special friend Tony Kitson) Kakwitch, Tricia (Erik) Paul and Michael (Barbi) Gossen. She is futher missed and survived by her grandchildren; Kayla (Daniel Doyen) Gossen, Blake (Amy) Titus, Jeremy (April) Gossen, Luke Titus, Brent Kakwitch, Mico (Paige Kachichian) Kakwitch, Bryce and Mason Paul; great- grandchildren, Colton and Aubrey Doyen. Further survived by her sibilings John (Carol) Kersten, Paul (Kathleen) Kersten, Michael (Bonnie) Kersten and Mary (Steve) Kersten-Maes. Her sister-in-law Anita Kersten, Ron's family as well as numerous family and friends.
Our angel has now left to join her son, Todd and her brother Jim Kersten.
Friends may call at the Ryan Funeral Home 305 North 10th Street, DePere after 4pm Friday, November 12, 2010 until 6:30pm when a celebration of Carol's life will be held. A committal service will be held at 10am Saturday at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Please go to www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the family. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund will be established in Carol's name.

Carol married Gossens, Ronald Jr. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 1 Mar 2011; Janesville Gazette

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Obituary:
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.

Carol married Groven, Alton [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 7 Jan 2011; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Dennis "Pete" Peters, age 61, of Brillion, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 5, 2011, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton. Pete was born on May 9, 1949, in Green Bay, son of Helen (Bacon) Peters and the late Norbert Peters. He married Cindy Aplin on May 16, 1998, in Potter, WI. Pete enlisted in the United States Army and served our country from 1967 - 1970. Upon his return from the service, he worked at the Brillion Iron Works. He was then self-employed as an owner-operator of a trucking business. Pete also worked for D & D equipment in Chilton, WI.
Survivors include his wife: Cindy; his mother: Helen; his children from a previous marriage, a son: Scott Peters (Pamela); a daughter: Stacy Peters; one grandson: Cash Peters; brothers and sisters: Tom (Therese) Peters, Joy (Gary) Gilbertson, and Jill Peters (Dave "Sporty" Fesing), all of Brillion; many other nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.
Funeral Service will be held at 12 p.m. (NOON) on Saturday, January 8, 2011, at Peace Evangelical and Reformed Church, Potter. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Marc Axelrod. Burial to follow the luncheon at Brillion Community Cemetery. Military rites will be accorded by the Becker-Bloedorn-Jensen Post 126 of Brillion. Friends and family may call at the church on Saturday morning from 9 a.m. until the time of the service at noon. The Wieting Funeral Home in Brillion is assisting the Peters family with funeral arrangements. On-line condolences may be made at www.wieting- funeralhome.com
Read more: http://www.postcrescent.com/article/20110107/APC010301/101070477/Peters-Dennis-Pete-#ixzz1APgI0npV

Dennis married Unknown, UnknownF [Group Sheet]

Dennis married Aplin, Cindy (daughter of Aplin, Jerome and Beilke, Nancy) [Group Sheet]

Marsha married Tyler, Dan [Group Sheet]

Brenda married Thompson, Butch [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 9 Jun 2018; GBPG

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Obituary:
Florence - Mark J. Peters, age 70, of Florence, Wis., passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, Iron Mountain, Mich.
He was born July 31, 1947, in Green Bay, Wis., son of the late Robert and Veramae (Smits) Peters. After high school, he attended Carroll College until he enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he served four years including one year in Bien Hoa, Vietnam. Mark was united in marriage to Rosemary Carter on October 14, 1967, in St. Mary's Church, De Pere, Wis. He joined the De Pere Police Department shortly after his service, where he rose to the rank of Captain. Mark introduced and helped develop the Domestic Violence Pro-Mandatory Arrest Law for Brown County. He was proud of his Catholic faith and was a member of St. Mary's Church, De Pere, where he served as a Eucharistic Minister, chair of the church council and chair of the finance committee. Mark also served on the church council at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Florence, Wis.
Mark discovered snowmobiling late in life but became a big fan and served as Blue Ox Trail Rider Club President for six years before his health caused him to step down. He retired to Florence in 2002 where he and the love of his life, Rosie, enjoyed many good years. Rosie was not only his partner and wife but his best friend. Mark was fortunate to have many good friends and relatives; he treasured each of them. The visits from his high school buddies whether at the hospital or home were always cherished and the calls from his high school basketball coach, Rod Kowalczyk, every week, were always looked forward to. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, ATVing, boating, snowmobiling and traveling.
Mark cherished his friends up north who were always there for him, the many great nurses and doctors he had through the VA who became friends. His sisters and brother-in-law who moved north and were there for him and Rosie, including the donation of bone marrow stem cells from his sister Marcia, who was a match. Mark loved his children and their spouses and his grandchildren, they were the pride of his life, and he wished he could have spent more time with.
Survivors include his loving wife, Rosie; three sons, Brett (Sarah) Peters, Appleton, Wis., Brock (Janelle) Peters, Tolland, Conn., and Blake (Sara) Peters, La Crosse, Wis.; daughter, Amanda (Shawn) Boerst, Pulaski, Wis.; eight grandchildren, Grace, Lily, Dalton, Brynn, Aubrey, Evan, Nadia and Lara; two sisters, Marcia (Dan) Tyler, Florence, Wis., and Brenda Thompson, Iron River, Mich.; two sisters-in-law, Janet (John) Franken, De Pere, Wis., and Doris (Terry) Keehan, De Pere, Wis.; one brother-in-law, Patrick (Sue) Rukamp, Barron, Wis.; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 12, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Florence, Wis. A Memorial Mass will take place at 12:00 noon at the Church. Rev. Matt Settle will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Florence, Wis.
You may light a candle in remembrance of Mark or leave a condolence for his family online at www.JacobsFuneralHomes.com.
The family has chosen the Jacobs-Lundholm Funeral Home, Florence, to honor Mark's legacy of life.
Published in Green Bay Press-Gazette on June 9, 2018

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