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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