"This is Virginia, Betty's Daughter,and I did not know the there was another Virginia in the family untell now ! Proud to share the name with such lovely people !! Sorry I miss everyone this summer! hopefully one day!Thinking of all of you. "
In loving memory of
Letty Zoern Kirsch
October 20, 1918 - October 25, 2012
Letty Zoern Kirsch, of Antigo, died Thursday, October 25, 2012 at Eastview Medical and Rehabilitation Center. She was 94 years old. She was born on October 22, 1918 in Polar, a daughter of Robert and Dora (Patnode) Mikkelson. She married Walter Zoern on August 6, 1935, he preceded her in death on September 15, 1973. She married John Kirsch on July 10, 1976, he preceded her in death on April 19. 1999.
She was a member of St. John Catholic Church in Antigo.
She was a seamstress, making clothing for her children, wedding dresses for her daughters and rag rugs. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed traveling.
She is survived by three daughters, Sharon (Eddie) Adams, Stover, MO, Rhonda (David) Cram, Mosinee and Cheryl (Jeff) Zoern-Marx, Antigo; two sons, Walter (Darlene) Zoern Jr., Antigo and Joseph (Darlene) Zoern, Elcho; a sister, Betty Moore of Aberdeen, WA; four step-daughters, Rose (George) Fleischman, Antigo, Linda (Byron) Haines, IL, Marlene (Marten) Matuszewski, Bryant, Cindy (Rich) Walfoort, MN; five step-sons, Robert (Joann) Kirsch, Bryant, Michael (Adela) Kirsch, AK, Joseph (Susan) Kirsch, Summit Lake, Harry Kirsch, Tomahawk and Gregory (Jeri-Lynn) Kirsch, Antigo. She is also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by four daughters, Dora Voorhees Costner, Virginia, Michelle and Susan Zoern; five sisters, Mary Lee Ruditis, Lucille Fritsch, Luella Kersten, Myrtle Ingalls, Delphos Mikkelson; and a brother, Edwin Mikkelson,
A funeral service will be held on Monday at 11:30 a.m. at Bradley Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Hoffmann officiating. Burial will take place in the Queen of Peace Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 3 - 7 p.m. and Monday from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. at the Bradley Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established.
Tributes
"I am the daughter of Aunt Letty's sister Betty Moore....and we always had so much laughter and fun at their home. We always had someone our age or near it so there was fun all the time. We will miss you Aunt Letty and my mom and I were so glad we got to spend time with her this last summer.....we send our love to all the family. "
"Joe and Darlene, Am thinking about you and my prayers are with you. Take care. "
"I was best friends with her daughter Cheryl since 1st grade at St. Hyacinth's school. Letty let us be kids, paint flowers on the wall in Cheryl's room, giggle late at night about girl talk (even though we should have been sleeping), and for a while, we were "fashion plates" with the latest style..crocheted vests, and purses. A dear lady..she gave me many fond memories in childhood...may she rest in peace. My condolences to Cheryl, Jeff, Rhonda and all of the extended family."
"Aunt Letty was a very kind hearted person who was appreciated by everyone who met her. She genuinely cared for each person she knew. She will be greatly missed."