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Ethel Mae Beers

May 23, 1924 - June 21, 2008

Ethel M. Beers, 84, of Beaver Dam, died Saturday, June 21, 2008 at Beaver Dam Community Hospital.

A memorial gathering for Ethel will be Thursday, June 26, 2008 at the Murray Funeral Home from 9:00 AM until ll:00 AM. The memorial service will follow at 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Inurnment will take place at Fort Howard Cemetery, in Green Bay, at a later date.

Ethel Wagner was born May 23, 1924 in St. Wendel, Wisconsin, to Joseph & Charlotte (Miley) Wagner. She married Donald L. Bark on July 7, 1942, in Manitowoc, and later married Edward “Butch” Beers on October 3, 1987 at St. Peter”s Church, in Beaver Dam. Ethel moved to Beaver Dam following Donald”s death, not knowing a soul. She quickly remedied that, and began managing the Brittany Apartments, which she did for 15 years. Before health issues intervened, she was an active member of what is now St. Katherine Drexel parish.

She is survived by her husband, Edward “Butch” Beers, Beaver Dam, her children, Sandra Janquart, Plymouth, Victoria (Gary) Lessuise, Detroit, MI, Jennifer (Dale) Menne, Green Bay, and Nancy (Jeff) Yaeager, Wausau, Step-son, Jeff (Sheila) Beers, Madison, grandchildren, David (Kelly), Brent (fiancAC.e Jill), Angela (Gabe), Jason (Mary), Eric (special friend Kattie), Adam (Amanda), and Ellen (Pete), step-grandchildren, Roxanne and Rachel, great grandchildren, Cooper, Tanner, Ben, Jack, Hudson, Mason, Decker, Chase, Brett, Riley, Haley, and Avery. She is also survived by her sisters, Eileen (Bob) Schilawski, Decatur, IL, and Dolly Rank, CA, sisters-in-law, Jean Wagner, MI, Helen Kronenburg, Marie Nast, Jean Pirk, all of Beaver Dam, and Marjorie (Jerry) Butzler, North Fond du Lac. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Ethel was preceded in death by her parents, first husband, Don, grandson, Daniel Janquart, her brother, Clem Wagner, her sisters, Betty (Harold) Darelius, and Joan (Gordy) Scheurell, and brother-in-law, Wayne Rank.

A special thank you to the Beaver Dam Hospital emergency unit and staff for their efforts. Ethel”s daughters would especially like to thank Butch for all his love and care for their mother.

The Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam is caring for the family. Online condolences may be made on our website at www.MurrayFH.com.

Service Details

Thursday, June 26th, 2008, 11:00am

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Ethel M. Beers, 84, of Beaver Dam, died Saturday, June 21, 2008 at Beaver Dam Community Hospital. A memorial gathering for Ethel will be Thursday, June 26, 2008 at the Murray Funeral Home from 9:00 AM until ll:00 AM. The memorial service will follow at 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Inurnment will take placeContinue Reading

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Al & Jan Krause left a message on November 19, 2010:
We were privileged to get to know Ken through an advanced class that is being offered by the Master Gardeners. The class has only 12 students so we interact on a very personal basis. We can attest that Ken had a true love of gardening by our conversations. He will be missed.

Very Sincerely,

Jan & Al Krause
Al & Jan Krause left a message on November 19, 2010:
We were privileged to get to know Ken through an advanced class that is being offered by the Master Gardeners. The class has only 12 students so we interact on a very personal basis. We can attest that Ken had a true love of gardening by our conversations. He will be missed.

Very Sincerely,

Jan & Al Krause
Chris Horner-King left a message on November 19, 2010:
Sandy,
My heart goes out too you & yours.
Sincerely,
Chris Horner-King
Deborah Sozzani left a message on July 2, 2008:
To Uncle Butch, my cousins Sandy, Vicki, Jenny, Nancy and their families, Please know that you remain in my thoughts and prayers as you adjust to life without your beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She was a very special woman. I was blessed to have such a wonderful aunt and to be a member of such a wonderful family. Love, Deborah
Deborah Sozzani left a message on July 2, 2008:
To Uncle Butch, my cousins Sandy, Vicki, Jenny, Nancy and their families, Please know that you remain in my thoughts and prayers as you adjust to life without your beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She was a very special woman. I was blessed to have such a wonderful aunt and to be a member of such a wonderful family. Love, Deborah
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Mary & Sparky Lyle left a message on June 30, 2008:
Dear Vicky, Gary, Brent & Angie We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother, Grandmother & friend. You are in our thoughts & prayers at this time of your sorrow & always as good friends. I was in Mazatlan, Mexico on vacation & Sparky is on a road trip with the ball team. Thank you Angie for notifying us during this sad time. Love to you all, Mary & Sparky Lyle
Mary & Sparky Lyle left a message on June 30, 2008:
Dear Vicky, Gary, Brent & Angie We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother, Grandmother & friend. You are in our thoughts & prayers at this time of your sorrow & always as good friends. I was in Mazatlan, Mexico on vacation & Sparky is on a road trip with the ball team. Thank you Angie for notifying us during this sad time. Love to you all, Mary & Sparky Lyle
Gabriel and Cristina Tsuboyama left a message on June 26, 2008:
Dear Butch, Sandra, Vicky, Jennifer and Nancy, We would like to express our condolences to you and your families for the loss of Ethel. We are glad that we had the privilege of meeting her at Angie and Gabe''s wedding, where we enjoyed her company and her vibrant personality. May you find comfort in knowing that she is now at peace resting in heaven. Love, Gabriel, Cristina, Melissa and Lauren Tsuboyama
Gabriel and Cristina Tsuboyama left a message on June 26, 2008:
Dear Butch, Sandra, Vicky, Jennifer and Nancy, We would like to express our condolences to you and your families for the loss of Ethel. We are glad that we had the privilege of meeting her at Angie and Gabe''s wedding, where we enjoyed her company and her vibrant personality. May you find comfort in knowing that she is now at peace resting in heaven. Love, Gabriel, Cristina, Melissa and Lauren Tsuboyama
Nancy, Kaye, Vicki, and Shannon left a message on June 25, 2008:
Dearest Vicky and family, Our heartfelt sympathy are with you and your family at this sad time. We were so fortunate to have met your lovely Mom at Angie and Gabe''s wedding. Her smile, her spirit, and her goodness will remain alive in the hearts of everyone who knew her. We only wish there were more we could do to help heal your sorrow. Sending lots of love and hugs, Nancy, Kaye, Vicki, and Shannon
Barb & Mark Flanders left a message on June 25, 2008:
Our thoughts and prayers are with Ethel''s family at this time. What a wonderful woman, I remember her lovely smile, and sweet little laugh. She will be missed. Although we are not in Wisconsin we are with you in spirit. Hugs to all the "Bark" Ladies...your Mom was a sweet heart. Butch, you were a wonderful husband, and took such good care of Ethel. Love to all Barb & Mark
paul and esther left a message on June 25, 2008:
dear vickie and family...we are so sorry for your loss. we send our heartfelt sympathy and we are with you in spirit. talk to you soon. love, paul and esther
Johnny & Eleanor Adams left a message on June 25, 2008:
Dear Butch: Eleanor and I were so sorry to read in today''s (6/25) Daily Citizen website of Ethel''s passing. Please know that our prayers and sympathy are with you and your family. It is our hope that all the good memories will help sustain you in the difficult days ahead. Most sincerely, Johnny & Eleanor Adams
Pamela Kelley left a message on June 25, 2008:
Our love and sympathy are with you and your family at this difficult time. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers as always, but in particular these next few weeks as you adjust to the absence of your much loved mother. Call on us for whatever you need, even to talk or for a smile,hug or booster. Your friends are here for you. Love, Pamela, Charlie, Dick and Shirley VanEmburg
Nancy, Kaye, Vicki, and Shannon left a message on June 25, 2008:
Dearest Vicky and family, Our heartfelt sympathy are with you and your family at this sad time. We were so fortunate to have met your lovely Mom at Angie and Gabe''s wedding. Her smile, her spirit, and her goodness will remain alive in the hearts of everyone who knew her. We only wish there were more we could do to help heal your sorrow. Sending lots of love and hugs, Nancy, Kaye, Vicki, and Shannon
Barb & Mark Flanders left a message on June 25, 2008:
Our thoughts and prayers are with Ethel''s family at this time. What a wonderful woman, I remember her lovely smile, and sweet little laugh. She will be missed. Although we are not in Wisconsin we are with you in spirit. Hugs to all the "Bark" Ladies...your Mom was a sweet heart. Butch, you were a wonderful husband, and took such good care of Ethel. Love to all Barb & Mark
paul and esther left a message on June 25, 2008:
dear vickie and family...we are so sorry for your loss. we send our heartfelt sympathy and we are with you in spirit. talk to you soon. love, paul and esther
Johnny & Eleanor Adams left a message on June 25, 2008:
Dear Butch: Eleanor and I were so sorry to read in today''s (6/25) Daily Citizen website of Ethel''s passing. Please know that our prayers and sympathy are with you and your family. It is our hope that all the good memories will help sustain you in the difficult days ahead. Most sincerely, Johnny & Eleanor Adams
Pamela Kelley left a message on June 25, 2008:
Our love and sympathy are with you and your family at this difficult time. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers as always, but in particular these next few weeks as you adjust to the absence of your much loved mother. Call on us for whatever you need, even to talk or for a smile,hug or booster. Your friends are here for you. Love, Pamela, Charlie, Dick and Shirley VanEmburg
John & Sharon Schilawski left a message on June 24, 2008:
On behalf of the entire Schilawski family our thoughts & prayers are with you all as we celebrate the blessed life of our dearly beloved Ethel. As we''ve had the privilege of reminiscing with Eileen (her older sister) we remember how special of a lady she was. We are looking forward to seeing everyone as we''ll be there to give our condolences in person along with our son Max. Peace be with you all!
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
John & Sharon Schilawski left a message on June 24, 2008:
On behalf of the entire Schilawski family our thoughts & prayers are with you all as we celebrate the blessed life of our dearly beloved Ethel. As we''ve had the privilege of reminiscing with Eileen (her older sister) we remember how special of a lady she was. We are looking forward to seeing everyone as we''ll be there to give our condolences in person along with our son Max. Peace be with you all!
Tom and Sue Loka left a message on June 23, 2008:
You are not alone during this difficult time. Surround yourself with family and friends and pay tribute to the beautiful spirit and love of life that Ethel had. Our thoughts and prayers are always with you as you start the healing process of knowing that Ethel is at peace but will not be with you every day.
Tom and Sue Loka left a message on June 23, 2008:
You are not alone during this difficult time. Surround yourself with family and friends and pay tribute to the beautiful spirit and love of life that Ethel had. Our thoughts and prayers are always with you as you start the healing process of knowing that Ethel is at peace but will not be with you every day.
Koepsell Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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