- Lemke, Ethel Mae
Ethel Mae Lemke, age 91, of Kaukauna, died Tuesday, March 31, 2009, at her residence. She was born January 5, 1918, in Oshkosh, WI, daughter of the late Leo and Mayme (Wilson) Noe. Ethel was united in marriage to Edwin Lemke on June 14, 1939, and together they celebrated nearly 70 years of marriage.
She was a longstanding and faithful member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Kaukauna. Ethel loved gardening, shopping for antiques, and the culinary arts.
She is survived by her husband, Edwin; a son, Alan (Joyce) Lemke of Spencer, Iowa; a daughter, Patricia La Belle (Matt) Kaberlein of Schaumburg, IL; five grandchildren: Joey La Belle, Jason La Belle, David Lemke, Lauren La Belle, and Emily Kaberlein; three great-grandchildren: Joy, Tyler, and Kyle La Belle; three brothers: Donald Noe, Leo (Jeanne) Noe, Jr., and Gerald Noe; a sister, Geraldine (Bill) Cervenka; and a sister-in-law, Verna Noe.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Richard Lemke; three brothers and two sisters.
Ethel's Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. on Friday April 3, 2009, at HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 309 Desnoyer St., Kaukauna with Fr. Marty Fox officiating. Friends will be received on Friday directly at Church from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will take place in St. Mary Cemetery, Kaukauna. In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established. The Boettcher Family Funeral Home, Kaukauna is assisting the family. 920-766-2099.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude for the excellent service provided to the family by Affinity Hospice.
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1918 - 2009 (91 years)
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