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Ruth Hartstern Obituary
Ruth Marie Hartstern, 87, Menasha, formerly of Green Bay, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 8, 2015. She was born on October 31, 1927, in Green Bay the daughter of the late Clarence and Helen (Smits) Maes. Ruth married Kurt Hartstern on May 10, 1947, at St. Mary's of the Angels Church and he preceded her in death on September 10, 1987. She loved traveling and after her husband's passing was a member of the Rainbow Club.
Ruth is survived by her daughters, Carla (Lindy) Euclide of Hilbert, and Lori (Tim) Moy of Menasha; sons, Steven Hartstern (Michelle Burt) of Green Bay, and Jonathon Hartstern of Menasha; daughter-in-law, Joan Hartstern of Kenosha; grandchildren, Amy Hartstern, Katelyn Hartstern, Katherine Hartstern, Anthony Hartstern, Brenda (Craig) Weitermann, Becky (Jim) Scully, Beth (Andrew) Detienne, Todd (Christy) Euclide, Jason (Traci) Meulemans, Justin Meulemans, Benjamin Moy, and Michaela Moy; great grandchildren, Alec, Nicolas, Julia, Jacob, Katelyn, Emily, Ella, Jordyn, and Raelyn; 3 brothers, Richard (Anne) Maes, James (Sharon) Maes, and Thomas (Bonnie) Maes; 3 sisters, Doris Diny, Betty (Lee) Olson, and Mary Deprey; sister-in-law, Pat Maes; special friend, Jim Stein.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 40 years, Kurt; daughter, Julianne; son, Daniel; and infant son, Jeffrey; 3 brothers, John (Jean) Maes, Francis Maes, and Larry (Sharon) Maes; 2 sisters, Phyllis (James) Doyen, Jean (Jerry) Fameree; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Kenneth Paral, Larry Diny, Daniel Deprey, and Gail Maes.
Visitation at Malcore (East) Funeral Home, 701 N. Baird Street, Sunday from 4:00-8:00 PM. Parish wake service 7:30 PM. Monday's visitation will continue at St. Mary's of the Angels Church, 645 S. Irwin Ave., Green Bay, from 12:30 PM until the time of the Funeral Mass at 1:30 PM with the Rev. Tony Cirignani, OFM officiating. Burial at Allouez Catholic Cemetery. Visit www.malcorefuneralhome.com to send a condolence to the family. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in Ruth's name and should be directed to SOAR Fox Cities.
Ruth's family would like to thank the staff of the Gardens of Fountain Way, as well as, Dr. Charles McKee, and his nurse, Julie, for their compassionate care and support.
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Judy / Bill & family Ludvigsen
October 10, 2015
Lori and family, sorry to of your moms passing, you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
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Tracy Schommer Wydeven
October 10, 2015
I am so sorry about your mom. You are in my prayers.
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