Ethel E. Kirsch, 78, of Fremont, OH passed away surrounded by her family on March 3, 2016 at Pristine Senior Living of Fremont. She was born on August 30, 1937 in Green Creek Twp, the daughter of Russel and Augusta “Helen” (Warenment) Homler.
Ethel married Clair Kirsch, Jr. on November 14, 1959 at St. Michael’s Church in Gibsonburg and he preceded her in death on September 23, 1988. Ethel was a Homemaker and enjoyed playing cards, babysitting for her family and neighbors, cooking, going to garage sales and spending time with her family.
Ethel is survived by her children, Clair “Butch” (Julie) Kirsch, III, Temperance, MI, Brenda Teeters of Virginia, Teresa (Joe) Kozak, Fremont, OH, Lisa (Joe) Burkin, Clyde, OH, Scott (Jackie) Kirsch of Tennessee; sisters, Donna Weiker and Barbara Estep both of Fremont, OH, Beverly Fox, Jackson, OH; grandchildren, Zach, Kristen and Benjamin Kirsch, Sara Johnson, Tabatha and Ryan Zilles, Josh Smith, Adam Kozak, Courtney McGrath, Shawnelle Turner, Michael Burkin, Kassy Miller and eleven great grandchildren with one on the way.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clair Kirsch, Jr.; siblings, Lloyd “Baldy” Homler, Mildred Krassow, Beulah “Boots” Turner, Bernice Swenty, Lamar “Skip” Homler, Jim Homler, Betty Cherry, Norma Frey, two infant sisters and one infant brother.
Visitation: Sunday from 5 – 8 pm at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St., Fremont, OH.
Service: Monday, March 7, 2016, 11:00 am at the funeral home with one hour of visitation prior to the service.
Burial: St. Lawrence Cemetery, Gibsonburg, OH.
In Lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to ProMedica Memorial Hospice or to the family.
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Don & Sara Archambeau
Clair and Julie,
We are very sorry for the loss of your Mom. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Our thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
Jon and Barb Mathias
So sorry to here of your moms passing. Sending our deepest sympathy to your family. May she rest peacefully in heaven.
LAMAR & YVONNE BURKIN
sorry for the loss of ethel to the kirsch family and to my daughter in law lisa and her family
chery (Homler) Kearney
will be keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. May God heal the pain that your feeling and keep you wrapped in his arms.
Geraland and Carolann Fritz
Our thoughts and prayers are for comfort at this time for you and your family.
ROBERT VOUGHT
TO SCOTT AND FAMILY, WE ARE SO SORRY OF HEARING OF YOUR MOM’S PASSING! YOU AND THE WHOLE FAMILY ARE IN OUR PRAYERS. WE PRAY THAT GOD WILL GIVE COMFORT, STRENGTH, AND PEACE AT THIS TIME OF NEED! WE ARE SO SORRY. SINCERELY, ROBERT & DONNA VOUGHT!
Carolyn Shreffler
I am so sorry to hear of your moms passing. You have my sympathy, love and prayers. I am away at this time and will be unable to attend the services.
Patti Homler
It’s been years since I’ve seen you Aunt Ethel. May you rest in Gods arms. My thoughts and prayers to family. 🙁
Krissy Homler
To the Kirsch Family
Sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. Praying and thinking of your family, at this time.
Grace Lucas
Dear Teresa and family,
I am very sorry for your loss. I will forever remember her beautiful smile and how very special she made me feel. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God bless.
Hugs and all my love,
Grace Lucas
Bev holmes
So sorry to hear of your mom’s/grandmas’ passing may she rest in peace
Rick & Amy Eberly
We want to send your family our prayers and condolences for your mom. She was such a sweet woman. There is an emptiness in your hearts now, but she will always be with you with Your memories. God Bless.
Rick, Amy, Noah, Emma Eberly
Carl Armstrong
May God keep you and family in His heart giving you all strength to make it through such a painful time as this. Remember she’s just gone to a better place. We all must travel the same road one day. Know that God wanted her to with Him now. Stay in His grace and mercy, for that’s where your strength lies. God Bless you all.
ALBERTA KIRSCH
To All the Kirsch children and your families,
I was so sad to see that your mother had passed away. Please except my condolences and know that my prayers are with you all at this time.
Alberta Kirsch
Margaret Fairbanks
To all the Kirsch Kids (my cousins) so sorry to hear about Aunt Ethel’s death,she sure was a sweetie.Sorry I was sick and couldn’t make it,I love and miss you all.Real nice video,Margaret Ann