In Memory Of
Mary Catherine Birsen
1951
2021
Mary Catherine Birsen
July 28, 1951 — November 10, 2021
Mary Catherine Birsen, 70, passed away peacefully at Hospice of Northwest Ohio on November 10, 2021. Known as Cathy to family and friends, she spent her entire life in the Toledo area and was an avid member of Saint Clement Catholic Parish.
A graduate of Notre Dame Academy in 1969, she obtained a Bachelor's Degree from Mary Manse college of Toledo Ohio. After graduation, Cathy went on to teach chemistry and science at Central Catholic High School and Science at Fremont St. Joes, while working at Lasalle's department store in Toledo. She then worked as a microbiology tech at Mercy Hospital for several years. Cathy later obtained a Master's Degree in Human Resource Management from Siena Heights University of Adrian, MI. and spent several years in Human Resource Management at Reed Vision of Monroe MI.
Cathy was a skilled seamstress and created costumes for many of the spring musicals with Toledo Council of Catholic Young Adults (TCCYA). She also enjoyed ballroom dancing for several years, winning awards and creating all of her own dance costumes as well as for other dancers. Cathy was an avid and voracious reader, enjoyed movies, spending time each year with friends at the family cottage and loved all things family.
Cathy is survived by sister Susan Birsen of St. Joseph, MI, and brothers Michael (Kim) Birsen of Charlotte, MI and Thomas Birsen of Toledo Ohio; and brother-in-law, Lonnie Homan.
She was preceded in death by her parents Rosemary A. and Raymond L. and brother Mark R., all of Toledo.
Special thanks to all at Hospice of Northwest Ohio for their wonderful care during a most difficult time.
Family and friends may gather at the Newcomer Funeral Home, 4150 W. Laskey Road, Toledo, Ohio 43623, on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 18, 2021, at 10:00 am, at the funeral home.
Covid-19 guidelines regarding wearing of masks and social distancing will be observed.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio.
A special memory or online condolence may be shared to the family by visiting www.NewcomerToledo.com.
A graduate of Notre Dame Academy in 1969, she obtained a Bachelor's Degree from Mary Manse college of Toledo Ohio. After graduation, Cathy went on to teach chemistry and science at Central Catholic High School and Science at Fremont St. Joes, while working at Lasalle's department store in Toledo. She then worked as a microbiology tech at Mercy Hospital for several years. Cathy later obtained a Master's Degree in Human Resource Management from Siena Heights University of Adrian, MI. and spent several years in Human Resource Management at Reed Vision of Monroe MI.
Cathy was a skilled seamstress and created costumes for many of the spring musicals with Toledo Council of Catholic Young Adults (TCCYA). She also enjoyed ballroom dancing for several years, winning awards and creating all of her own dance costumes as well as for other dancers. Cathy was an avid and voracious reader, enjoyed movies, spending time each year with friends at the family cottage and loved all things family.
Cathy is survived by sister Susan Birsen of St. Joseph, MI, and brothers Michael (Kim) Birsen of Charlotte, MI and Thomas Birsen of Toledo Ohio; and brother-in-law, Lonnie Homan.
She was preceded in death by her parents Rosemary A. and Raymond L. and brother Mark R., all of Toledo.
Special thanks to all at Hospice of Northwest Ohio for their wonderful care during a most difficult time.
Family and friends may gather at the Newcomer Funeral Home, 4150 W. Laskey Road, Toledo, Ohio 43623, on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 18, 2021, at 10:00 am, at the funeral home.
Covid-19 guidelines regarding wearing of masks and social distancing will be observed.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio.
A special memory or online condolence may be shared to the family by visiting www.NewcomerToledo.com.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Mary Catherine Birsen, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
4:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)
Newcomer - NW Toledo Chapel
Service
Thursday, November 18, 2021
Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)
Newcomer - NW Toledo Chapel
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