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Obituary for Ilene Calewarts
Ilene Margaret (White) Calewarts, 87, passed away peacefully at her daughters home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, September 15, 2005. She was born July 3, 1918 to Joseph and Caroline (Seeling) White in the town of Pittsfield. She married Raymond Calewarts on October 30, 1934. Together they farmed in Suamico until moving to Oconto where they operated the County Line Dance Hall for many years. Ilene was know as ?MA? to many people. Mom was very proud of her Irish heritage. She is survived by four daughters; Pat (Cy) Boehm, Green Bay; Judy (Gene) Wallenfang, Green Bay; Pam Hedtke, Oconto Falls; Chris (Terry) Brabant, Oconto; two sons Roger (Karen) Calewarts, Amberg; Dean (Sue) Calewarts, Oconto; 22 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren; 1 great great granddaughter. Also survived by 2 sisters in-law Mae Badtke, Marcella Calewarts, both of Green Bay. She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond in 1984; five sisters Viola Schasta, Loretta Kuxman, Pearl Toby, Sylvia Kuske, Goldie Vandenplas; 2 brothers Edward and Joseph and a great grandchild, Jordan Boehm; one son-in-law John Hedtke; special sister in-law Laura Konarski and several brothers and sisters-in-law. Friends may call at the Gallagher Funeral Home, Oconto from 4 to 8:00 P. M. Sunday, September 18, 2005. Prayer service will be 7:00 P. M. Sunday. Mass of Christian burial will be 10:00 A. M. Monday, September 19, 2005 at Holy Trinity Parish with Rev. Paul Schumacher officiating. Burial will be at Oconto Catholic Cemetery. On line condolences may be expressed at www.gallgherfuneralhome.net. The family would like to thank Unity Hospice, Dr. and Mrs. John Honish, special friends the Richie McFadden family, and Fr. Robert Karuhn.
Visitation: 5:30 PM to 5:30 PM at on September 15, 2005 (map/driving directions) 5:30 PM to 5:30 PM at on September 15, 2005 (map/driving directions)
Service: 5:30 PM at on September 15, 2005 (map/driving directions)
