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Virginia Berrens Obituary
Virginia Berrens, Oshkosh, died Saturday, April 20, 2013. She was born on October 1, 1930, in Menasha, WI. Virginia was united in marriage to Donald Albert Berrens in October of 1949, at St. John's Church, Menasha. He preceded her in death on January 15, 1990. After raising her daughters, she worked at Banta Publishing Company, moving on to Sears in Oshkosh and Grand Chute retiring in 1990. Mrs. Be was a very active member of Peace Lutheran Church in Neenah, and a former member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Menasha. She taught Sunday school preschool classes, mentored confirmation students, and actively participated in Lutheran Women's Missionary League (LWML).
Mrs. Be is survived by her daughters: Barbara (Fred) Kaun, Neenah; and Donna (James) Hoelzel, Neenah; grandchildren: Robert (Laurie) Gaines, Mesa, AZ; Jennifer Hoelzel-Bouhram, Neenah; Korry (Dan) Brenner, Gilbert, AZ; and Daniel (Julia) Hoelzel, Neenah; great grandchildren: Alexandrea, Leif, Youssef, Abigail, Isaac, Paige, Jack, Claire, Alaina, and Alex; sisters-in-law: Carol Jean Colby and Peggy (Robert) Kunz; brother-in-law: Gary Kirchhoff; and numerous nieces and nephews, as well as her family of faith at Peace Lutheran Church.
Virginia was preceded in death by a sister: Patricia Kirchhoff; brother: Ronald Smith; and beloved mother: Hattie Smith Williams.
Memorial services will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, April 26, 2013, at Peace Lutheran Church, 1228 S. Park Avenue, Neenah, with Rev. Ricky P. Schroeder officiating. Inurnment will follow. Visitation will be held Friday at the church from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions would be appreciated to the LWML-SWD, or to the Peace Lutheran Church Stained Glass Window Fund.
The family would like to thank the ICU staff at St. Elizabeth Hospital for the care given to Virginia in her last week with them.
"Charm is deceptive, and beauty fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised." Proverbs 31:30
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Janelle Bonson
April 26, 2013
I have only known Virginia a short time, but it is easy to acknowledge that she was a wonderful person. I observed her faithfully attending to the needs of those little ones whom she loved dearly, baking and always being faithful. I am sure she made lasting, positive memories in those little hearts. She is now free from pain and with Jesus...
Steve and Jessica Thomaschefsky
April 26, 2013
Mrs. Be was a special lady. She will be missed by many, especially all the children whose lives she touched. Our thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones at this difficult time.
Marguerite Munsche
April 25, 2013
When visiting Neenah to see my folks, I remember seeing Virgie so often in church. My prayers are with you.
April 25, 2013
My heart goes out to you for the deep loss you must be feeling for your beloved Virginia. How sad to lose someone so loved and so needed. May you find comfort in prayer and one another. Jer. 29:12,13.
Jan Dedering
April 24, 2013
to Barb and Donna, your mother was a wonderful lady. She has touched the lives of so many people. I remember all the good times when we were growing up at Trinity, and will cherish her memories. Especially camping out in your yard with the girl scouts. My thoughts and prayers are with your families.
April 24, 2013
Mrs Be was a special lady.Enjoyed her company on our trip to Oregon. She was a lot of fun. Blessings to her family,
Karen Gerhartz Stockbridge
Susan Vernon
April 24, 2013
I have fond memories of working with Virgina at Sears in Appleton. My sympathy to the family.
Carrie Heyn
April 24, 2013
Mrs Be planted that little seed and I had the pleasure of teaching nursery-preschool for 15 years. She will remain in my heart.
Carrie Heyn
April 24, 2013
Mrs Be planted that little seed and I had the pleasure of teaching with her in nursery-preschool for 15 years.She will remainn in my heart.
Lori Kleinschmidt
April 23, 2013
For Virginia, my mentor and friend.
Mike, Lori, & Melissa Kleinschmidt
April 23, 2013
Dedicated, devoted, and diligent are not enough adjectives to describe this wonderful woman! Our prayers and sympathy go out to her family here in Neenah and beyond. We will miss her.
Scott and Jill Manteufel
April 23, 2013
Mrs. Be touched many lives, and had such a warm heart and smile. We will miss her hugs, cooking but most of all her!
April 23, 2013
Our hearts go out to you at this time...Blessings from Tom,Patti,Al and Pam Henschel
Don & Erin Johnson
April 23, 2013
Mrs B, you will be forever in our hearts. Thank you for teaching our boys and being a wonderful friend and a role model for our boys to look up to..you will be forever missed and remembered
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