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Marie Theresa (Kern) Jesberger

Posted 2018-04-08 by Judy Wight Branson
The Arizona Republic, Phoenix, Arizona
November 4, 2008


Marie Kern Jesberger entered into heaven on Friday, October 31st,
2008. She passed after a lengthy battle of cancer.

Marie was born in Patagonia, AZ on August 21st, 1932 to Michael and
Catherine Kern. She graduated from Tombstone High in 1950. After
high school she moved to St. Mary's, PA.

There she met her husband, Fred Jesberger, whom she married May 5th,
1956. They returned to Phoenix in 1959 and raised 4 children. Marie
was always there for her children and grandchildren. Her love was
her family, but she was also an amazing cook, made incredible
quilts, as well as enjoying all crafts, and reading. Marie worked
for First Interstate Bank for 23 years. She then had 18 wonderful
years of retirement with her husband to enjoy family and friends.

Her son, Andrew Jesberger and 2 sisters, Annette Kern Tyler, and
Katherine Kern Malone, precede her in death.

She leaves behind her loving husband, Fred, her sons Gregory and
Michael and a daughter, Julie Jesberger Cherry. In addition, she has
8 grandchildren, Michael and Katie Cherry, Joshua, Hannah, Zachary,
Emily, Eric, and Jeremy Jesberger.

G-ma we are glad you are in Heaven but there will be a huge
emptiness in our lives without you.

Visitation will be held Thursday, November 6th from 6:00pm until
7:00pm with a Rosary to follow at Queen of Heaven Mortuary Chapel,
1562 E. Baseline Road, Mesa, AZ. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated
at St. Anne's Catholic Church, Friday, November 7th at 10:00 am, 440
E. Elliot, Gilbert, AZ. Private disposition will take place.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Hospice of the
Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014 or have Masses said in
honor of Marie Jesberger.

Arrangements entrusted to Queen of Heaven Mortuary.




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