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Else was born on March 16, 1925, in Frankfurt, Germany to George and Margaret (Noss) Kirwagen.
Else was retired having previously worked as a beautician and later as a secretary in an insurance office. She was a member of SI Rock Club. She enjoyed collecting and making trinkets out of shells that she would sell. Else also enjoyed dancing and was always the life of the party.
She is survived by her children, Fred Stein on Moscow, ID, Harold Stein of Lake of Egypt, and Linda Hewlett of Thompsonville; three grandchildren, Jason Stein of Thompsonville, Gerald Stein of Marion, and Sabine (Brady) Russell of Marion; four great-grandchildren, Sheyenne (Chris) Clutts, Caleb Thornton, Logan Stein, and Averie Stein.
She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Lillie Kirwagen and brother, Fritz Kirwagen.
A private family celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Pyle Funeral Home in Johnston City is entrusted with the arrangements.
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Fred Stein
February 4, 2025
Mom was a strong woman who believed family was very important. The holidays and family gatherings was something she always looked forward to. She was outgoing and had many friends. She loved to dance and won a prize for the "chicken dance" when she was in her 80`s. She was always active and made "Else`s Shell Crafts", clocks and decorative holiday sweatshirts and loved tending her beautiful flowers. Mom lived through interesting times and her generation is an example in life we would all benefit in following. We will certainly miss her and her love and devotion to family.
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