Eileen A. Kirsh, age 91, died on Friday, December 28, 2012 at Hillside Manor.
The visitation will be at St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church in Beaver Dam on Monday, December 31, 2012 from 10:00 AM until 10:50 AM. The Mass of Christian Burial will follow at the church on Monday at 11:00 AM with Fr. Mike Erwin officiating. Burial will be at St. Patrick”s Cemetery in Beaver Dam.
The former Eileen Ann Kolb was born on March 26, 1921 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin to Alois and Rose (Heitl) Kolb. On April 22, 1946 she was united in marriage with Hugh L. Kirsh at St. Patrick”s Catholic Church in Beaver Dam. Eileen was one of the founding members of the Beaver Dam Humane Society. She was a long-time member of St. Patrick”s Catholic Church, now St. Katharine Drexel Parish, where she was active in the Christian Women”s Society and the Daughters of Isabella.
Eileen is survived by her daughters, Leslie Kirsh of Glendale, and Michelle Kirsh of Beaver Dam; grandchildren, James “Jay” Murray, Chanda Brinsko, Rob Schmidt, and Kevin (Chrissy) Schmidt; great grandchildren, Maddy and Cooper Schmidt; sister-in-law, Rosalie Kolb; nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Hugh “Trip” Kirsh; brother, Karl Kolb; and sister, Marjory Kolb.
The family would like to thank the staff at the Charleston House, Hillside Manor, and Dr. Sharon Haase for their care and compassion that was given to Eileen.
If desired, memorials may be made in Eileen A. Kirsh”s name to the Dodge County Humane Society, N6839 State Road 26, Juneau, WI 53039.
The Murray Funeral Home, 131 East Maple Avenue in Beaver Dam, is caring for the family. To leave condolences, for directions, or for other information, please visit our website at www.MurrayFH.com.
Visitation Details
Monday, December 31st, 2012, 10:00am – 11:00am, St. Katharine Drexel Spring St. Church-Beaver Dam
Service Details
Monday, December 31st, 2012, 11:00am, St. Katharine Drexel Spring St. Church-Beaver Dam
Interment Details
St. Patrick’s Cemetery-Beaver Dam