- Joyce A. Kersten, 72, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010, at Park View Health Center in Oshkosh. She was born on Jan. 5, 1938, in Neenah, daughter of the late Francis and Martha (DeGroot) Kersten. Joyce worked at Work Adjustments in Neenah for many years.
She was also an avid bowler and was involved with Special Olympics. Joyce liked to follow sports, especially the Roncalli Jets, when her twin brother, Jim, was the coach. She lived in group homes in Menasha and Oshkosh before moving to Park View in 2007.
Joyce will be missed by her loving sisters and brothers, Betty Appleton, Bob (Reene) Kersten, Lyn (Hank) Canterbury, Jim (Marge) Kersten; nieces and nephews, Mark (Diane) Appleton, Keith (LeAnn) Appleton, Ted (Wendy) Kersten, Mary Beth (Dean) Williams, Tom (Virginia) Kersten, Susan (Tim) Vanden Langenberg, Todd (Kristi) Canterbury, Mike (Kris) Kersten, Kathy (Mark) Pabian, David (Shawna) Kersten, Paul (Hope) Kersten; 19 great-nieces and great-nephews; two aunts, Rosanne Pantuso and Pat DeGroot.
Joyce was also preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Bob Appleton; and a niece, Patty Appleton.
A Memorial Service will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 528 Second Street, Menasha, with Fr. Paul Radetski officiating. A Memorial Gathering will be held from 5 p.m. until the hour of service at the church. The entombment of ashes will take place at the Shrine of Heaven Mausoleum, Neenah.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed in Joyce's name to the Special Olympics, 800 W. 4th Avenue, Oshkosh, WI, 54901, or to the Alzheimer's Association, Greater Wisconsin Chapter, 2900 Curry Lane, Suite A, Green Bay, WI, 54311.
Martens-Laemmrich
Funeral Home
Menasha 920-722-8252
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