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Mrs. Joellen "Susie" Louise Desens

Beaver Dam, WI

September 8, 1933 - June 16, 2023

Sep 8, 1933 - Jun 16, 2023

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What were Joellen's favorite foods?

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Coffee, Coffee and More Coffee! All Sweets! Anything Chocolate! She most enjoyed Fannie Mae Trinidads and... Read more Coffee, Coffee and More Coffee! All Sweets! Anything Chocolate! She most enjoyed Fannie Mae Trinidads and Reese's mini peanut ... Read more Coffee, Coffee and More Coffee! All Sweets! Anything... Read more

What were Joellen's favorite drinks?

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Hands Down- PEPSI Cola and Coffee, Coffee and More Coffee! Hands Down- PEPSI Cola and Coffee, Coffee and More Coffee! Hands Down- PEPSI Cola and Coffee, Coffee and More ... Read more

What were Joellen's favorite books?

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The Bible first and foremost. Beyond that, Joellen was an insatiable reader almost all of her life. She ... Read more The Bible first and foremost. Beyond that, Joellen was an insatiable reader almost all of her life. She most enjoyed suspenseful... Read more The Bible first and foremost. Beyond that, Joellen ... Read more

What were Joellen's favorite songs or musical artists?

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Frank Sinatra was without a doubt, Joellen's absolute favorite musician. She most enjoyed the old crooners... Read more Frank Sinatra was without a doubt, Joellen's absolute favorite musician. She most enjoyed the old crooners and singers from the... Read more Frank Sinatra was without a doubt, Joellen's absolute... Read more

What were Joellen's favorite tv shows?

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Joellen and TV were besties most all of her life. Back in the day- Sonny & Cher, Carol Burnett and later,... Read more Joellen and TV were besties most all of her life. Back in the day- Sonny & Cher, Carol Burnett and later, Miami Vice. Soap operas... Read more Joellen and TV were besties most all of her life. Back... Read more

What were Joellen's favorite movies?

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Joellen was passionate about the movies and Hollywood all of her life. The Academy Awards were like Christmas... Read more Joellen was passionate about the movies and Hollywood all of her life. The Academy Awards were like Christmas Day. Gone With the... Read more Joellen was passionate about the movies and Hollywood... Read more

What were Joellen's favorite artists or styles of art?

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Joellen loved oil paintings- seascapes and nature. She was fascinated, passionate about Japanese culture... Read more Joellen loved oil paintings- seascapes and nature. She was fascinated, passionate about Japanese culture and adored anything... Read more Joellen loved oil paintings- seascapes and nature. ... Read more

What were Joellen's favorite sports teams?

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THE CHICAGO CUBS THE CHICAGO CUBS THE CHICAGO CUBS

What were Joellen's favorite games to play?

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Joellen loved crossword puzzles as recreational amusement more than anything. That said, she made certain... Read more Joellen loved crossword puzzles as recreational amusement more than anything. That said, she made certain her children had access... Read more Joellen loved crossword puzzles as recreational amusement... Read more

What were Joellen's favorite performances to watch?

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The Academy Awards The Academy Awards The Academy Awards

What were Joellen's favorite ways to spend free time?

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Joellen was not afforded much "free time" in her life; first helping to raise her younger brothers & sisters... Read more Joellen was not afforded much "free time" in her life; first helping to raise her younger brothers & sisters and then raising ... Read more Joellen was not afforded much "free time" in her life;... Read more

What were Joellen's favorite ways to exercise?

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There was no shortage of the latest fad exercise book, equipment or later- videos. Joellen had the inspired... Read more There was no shortage of the latest fad exercise book, equipment or later- videos. Joellen had the inspired desire, but there... Read more There was no shortage of the latest fad exercise book,... Read more

What were Joellen's favorite vacation spots?

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Vacations were often more dreamed than realized and most of those that were enjoyed were centered around ... Read more Vacations were often more dreamed than realized and most of those that were enjoyed were centered around the kids fun and shorter... Read more Vacations were often more dreamed than realized and... Read more

What were Joellen's favorite local spots?

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In Watertown, her favorite spot was a trip to bookstore on Main Street followed by a belly up to the bar ... Read more In Watertown, her favorite spot was a trip to bookstore on Main Street followed by a belly up to the bar at The Bismarck for a... Read more In Watertown, her favorite spot was a trip to bookstore... Read more

What causes did Joellen care about most?

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As a faithful Christian, Joellen's biggest worries about humanity were related to the concern for a decline... Read more As a faithful Christian, Joellen's biggest worries about humanity were related to the concern for a decline in faith, morals, ... Read more As a faithful Christian, Joellen's biggest worries ... Read more