| 1. | DeCoster, Josephine Catharine was born 21 Mar 1922, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 20 Nov 2012; was buried , Community Lutheran Cemetery, Freedom, Wisconsin, USA. Other Events:
- News Mention: 4 Aug 1943; Kaukauna Times
- Obituary: 25 Nov 2012; Appleton Post Crescent
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News Mention:
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Mrs. Robert Moder, nee Josephine DeCoster
Kaukauna Times | Date: 08/04/1943 | Page: 6 | Type: News
Obituary:
Josephine "Jo" Luben, age 90, passed away on November 20, 2012 at her home. She was born in Kaukauna on March 21st, 1922 to the late Nickolas and Katherine (Huss) DeCoster. Jo and her husband Ed owned and operated Luben Jewelry Store for over 50 years. Jo was a very active member of the Elks Club, Christ Child Society, Dance Club, and St. Thomas More Catholic Church. She enjoyed hosting elaborate dinner parties for her friends and family. There was always a lot of fun when Jo, her good friend Bette Milhaupt and the rest of the snoop sisters got together.
She will be sadly missed by her children: John (Betsy) Moder, Luke (Sue) Moder, Lynn Stadler, Ed (Julia) Luben, and Patty Firkus; 12 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; her sister Bette Ives; sisters in law Marcella "Red" DeCoster and Gladys Emons. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews, and good friends.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ed Luben; two daughters: Sharon Moder and Cynthia Luben; daughter in law Janice Moder; 3 sisters: Fran Vils, Marie Driessen, and Helen Schleinz; and a brother, William "Bud" DeCoster.
As per Jo's wishes, a private prayer service was held by her family. Inurnment will take place at Community Lutheran Cemetery, Freedom.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to ThedaCare at Home Hospice and special care givers Ann and Lori. They would also like to thank Father Gerald Falk of St. Thomas More for his compassion and guidance. A special thank you to her daughter Lynn for her dedication and care she provided.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on November 25, 2012
Josephine married Moder, Robert C. 26 Jul 1940. Robert (son of Moder, Peter and Grassl, Anna) was born 6 Jul 1921, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 3 Feb 1998, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Moder, John
- 3. Moder, Lynn
- 4. Moder, Sharon
was born 14 May 1942; died 31 Dec 1969; was buried , St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA.
- 5. Moder, Luke Thomas
was born 4 Aug 1947; died 3 Feb 2015.
- 6. Moder, Linda K.
was born 7 Oct 1950, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 5 Mar 2016.
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Josephine married Luben, Edward Bef 1957. Edward (son of Luben, Edward August and Blessman, Emma) was born 18 Feb 1923, , , Nebraska, USA; died 4 Oct 2007; was buried Aft 4 Oct 2007, Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 7. Luben, Edward
- 8. Luben, Cynthia
was born 31 Dec 1957, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 1 Jan 1958, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA.
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