Josephine Curotte Therien

contributor: Mary

Oconto [WI] County Reporter 
5 Jan 1928

MRS. JOSEPH THERIEN,
EARLY PIONEER,
DIES HERE AT AGE OF 92

Mrs. Joseph Therien, 92, one of Oconto's early pioneers, and who lived to see five generations of descendants, died at her home, 107 Pecor street, Wednesday morning, January 4, of ailments incident to old age. Three months ago the aged lady sustained a fall, which hastened her death.

Josephine Curotte was born in Montreal, Canada, March 18, 1835. She was married to Joseph Therien in Montreal about 69 years ago. They came to Oconto in 1863, and she has made her home here since. Mr. Therien preceded his wife in death twenty two years ago.

Mrs. Therien was a devout Christian lady, and was active in church work throughout her life. In the early days when Oconto was a mission station, she taught the children of her neighborhood religion, and reading and writing in the French language. She conducted classes in her home in which she has lived since coming to Oconto.

She is survived by two sons, Oliver Therien of Chicago, and the Rev. Joseph A. Therien, pastor of St. John's Catholic Church, Green Bay; three daughters, Mrs. Thomas Montpas of Oconto; Mrs. William White of Iron Mountain, Mich.; Mrs. Louis LeFave of Menasha, and a number of grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.

The body was prepared for burial at the N.J. Gagnon Mortuary and was taken to her late home Wednesday afternoon. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at nine o'clock in St. Peter's Catholic Church. Rev. J. J. Looze will officiate, assisted by a number of clergymen, friends of the deceased and her family. Internment will be made in the Catholic cemetery.


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