Frances R. Kirst
Frances R. Kirst age 87 of Durand, formerly of Cedarburg, died Saturday March 7, 2015 at The Neighbors of Dunn County in Menomonie.
Frances was born May 12, 1927 in Milwaukee. She was the daughter of Frank and Elsie (Goetzke) Murlasits and grew up in the Milwaukee area and graduated from Rufus King High School. Frances married Kenneth Kirst April 10, 1948 in Milwaukee. After marriage they moved to Cedarburg where they worked and raised their family. Frances worked at Alston’s Dept. Store as a sales clerk in Cedarburg for many years. After retiring, Frances and Ken moved to Montello and after Ken’s death in 2002, Frances moved to Durand to be closer to her family. Frances enjoyed going to Thrift/garage sales, shopping and spending time with family and friends.
Frances is survived by two children, Karen (John) Zacharias of Durand, James Kirst of West Bend, five grandchildren, Christina (Mallie) Reed of Colorado, Jennifer Krueger of West Bend, Michael Kirst of West Bend, Jeremy (Jamie) Kirst of Cedarburg, Robby (Kerrin) Wollner of Colorado; nine great grandchildren, Racheal, Sakima, Dylan, Cameron, Alexis, Brooklyn, Ryan, Kyle and Kenny; a sister, Judy Stankiewicz of Kenosha; a sister-in-law, Judy Murlasits of Menomonee Falls; a son-in-law, Bob Wollner of Colorado, five nieces and several cousins.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Kenneth, a daughter Sandy Wollner, a brother Frank Murlasits and a sister Rosemary Murlasits.
Memorial services will be 11:00 AM Saturday March 14, 2015 at the Center of Hope Church in Durand with Pastor John Zacharias officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday with lunch to follow.
Memorial services will also be held in the Cedarburg area at a later date.