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Obituary for Frances E. Bourassa
Frances E. Bourassa, 91, passed to eternal life on Thursday, May 24, 2018. Frances was born in Oconto, WI on July 7, 1926 to the late Louis and Elizabeth “Libby” (Ouellette) Brazeau. She married John “Peasoup” Bourassa on June 9, 1951. He preceded her in death on January 30, 2000. Together they raised 5 children. Frances was a woman of many talents, an incredible seamstress, homemaker and mom.
She is survived by five children, James (Linda) Bourassa, Cathy (Bruce) Zima, Anita (Ron) Pecha, Jeanne (Jesse) Schmit, Patricia (Denis) Roznowski; ten grandchildren, Sara (Roy Dorsett) Bourassa, Amy (Ryan) Glaman, Brad (Samantha) Zima, Ryan Pecha, Ashley (Dan) Brunette, Jaimee (Bob) Telford, Jill Schmit, Jackie (Jimmer) Darr, Alex Roznowski, Emily Roznowski; great grandchildren, Quinn, Blake and Weston Brunette; Jacob, Garrett and Kaylee Telford; Ava and Raelyn Darr, and Baby Glaman, sisters-in-law, LaVonne Brazeau, Jane (Gary) Belongia, Mary Slempkes and Sally White, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother and father-in-law, Ellen and Ernest Bourassa; sister, Bea (Donald) Netzer; brother, Joseph Brazeau; In-laws, Kathryn (Harold) Froelich, Delores Bourassa and Ed Slempkes.
The family will receive relatives and friends at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Oconto, from 2 to 4 PM Thursday, May 31, 2018. A memorial Mass will be celebrated 4 PM Thursday at the church with the Rev. Joel Sember officiating. Burial will be at the Oconto Catholic Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.gallagherfuneralhome.net.
Frances’ family extends a special thank you to the staff of Sun Valley Home and Unity Hospice for their compassionate care.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to St. Judes Hospital in Frances’ name.
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