Edges, Jean

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• Obituary: 18 Nov 2007; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Ebben, Jean "Ma" B.
Jean "Ma" B. Ebben, 73, De Pere, was called home early Saturday morning Nov. 17, 2007, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born June 4,1934. Jean married Richard "Dick" Ebben; he preceded her in death in 1985. Ma was a very loving and caring person who loved her family very much. She would go out of her way to help anyone in anyway that is how she was known around town as Ma Ebben. She loved to go camping at Bear Lake with her family and friends. It was 7 a.m. and you could hear the polka music and the eggs and bacon frying in the pan. It was always till after the Nascar or Packer game did we leave the campground to come home, she didn't want to leave.Ma was also known as an expert booyah cooker and always invited half the town it seemed like. She also liked to be around the car club, preparing for the big show at the fairgrounds. You could catch ma going for a ride on one of her sons' motorcycles or a ride in the hot rod. Ma had a great love for Elvis, and one of her highlights was visiting Graceland. She also enjoyed traveling to Mexico but above all spending time with her family and friends.
She is survived by her children, Rich and Mary Ebben, Daniel Ebben, Kim and Vicki Ebben, Debra and Jt Van Boxel, Whitey and Holly Ebben, Gary Ebben and partner, Thomas Murphy; eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren. Her parents, Earl and Margaret "Gegare" Edges; siblings, Pete and Carol Edges, Earl Edges Jr., Lee and Jean Edges.
She was preceded by her husband, Richard and her brother, Jerry and her beloved dog, Peppy.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Tuesday at the RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 305 N. Tenth Street De Pere, until the celebration of Jean's life at 7 p.m. with Fr. Tim Shillcox O. Praem officiating. Burial will take place at Mt. Calvary cemetery. Please go to www.ryanfh.com to express online condolences to the family.
The family would like to thank Dr. Saphner and staff at St. Mary's Oncology, Unity Hospice and Ribbon of Hope. The family requests in LIEU of flowers a memorial fund will be established.
We grieve not
for those who
have gone before us,
but for those of us
who are left behind.

Jean married Ebben, Richard Aft 1952. Richard (son of Ebben, Peter and Vercauteren, Florence) was born 16 Jun 1933; died 12 Sep 1985. [Group Sheet]

Amy married Miller, Brandon (son of Miller, Jeff and Unknown, Lori) [Group Sheet]

Gary married Murphy, Thomas [Group Sheet]

Kim married Zuehls, Victoria J. [Group Sheet]