Pauline M. Kyburz

Date of Death: April 12, 2010

Pauline Marie Klinker Kyburz, 86, formerly of Lafayette, died Monday, April 12, 2010, at the University of Wisconsin Hospital. Born March 21, 1924, in Lafayette, she was the daughter of Ray and Eva Klinker. She graduated from St. Francis High School in 1942 and received a certificate of merit from the American National Red Cross for her hospital work during World War II, from 1941 to 1945. On April 8, 1947, she married Urban Kyburz, and he preceded her in death in 2005.

Mrs. Kyburz graduated from Rockford College in May 1971, and for 24 years taught for the Catholic Diocese of Rockford, Ill., at Holy Family School and at St. James in Belvidere, Ill. She especially loved teaching middle school science. She was an enthusiastic Girl Scout leader and mentor for the Catholic Marian Award, as well as a volunteer for Provena St. Ann?s Center in Rockford. Pauline and her husband loved road trips and were proud of visiting all 50 states. She enjoyed corresponding with friends and family, never missing birthdays and maintained international friendships by letters for decades.

Surviving are her children, Kathleen Kyburz Abbey (husband: Kirk) of Garner, N.C., Karol French (husband: Jerry) of Cross Plains, Wis., and Timothy Kyburz of Inverness, Fla.; a sister, Patricia Titus; and two brothers, Gene Klinker (wife: Ginny) and Norm Klinker (wife: Willa). Also surviving are special friends, Ron and Lynn Mahtociqala, Katie, Lxs; 8 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and numerous relatives. A Mass of Christian Burial is planned for 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 16, 2010, at St. Boniface Church, Lafayette, with visitation from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Interment at St. Mary?s Cemetery. Memorials may be made in Pauline?s name to St. Joseph?s Indian School, 1301 N. Main St., Chamberlain, SD 57326.

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Hello All,

What a beautiful and bright energetic happy personality. I love my Aunt Pauline.

Really enjoyed talking and being with you all and I hope and pray for happiness for all. I Love You.

Sincere Regards,

Andy

We are so sorry for your loss (and ours). We will continue to pray for Pauline and the entire family. We will always have and enjoy very fond memories. Please let us know if we can do anything or if you need to talk. We love and miss you all. Our thoughts are always with you.
Love, Lynn, Ron, Katie & Lxs

""""The Lord bless you and keep you.
The Lord let his face shine upon you and be gracious to you.
The Lord look upon you kindly and give you peace.""""
(Numbers 6:24-26)
The Franciscan Blessing.

Thinking of all of you. Aunt Pauline did not know that I was professed SFO (3rd Order Franciscan) on February 20. Since she was my Godmother, I think she&d have liked that. I wish she could have been there.
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Karol & Jerry, and your children and grandchildren:

Please know that our family is keeping your family in our evening prayer. We rejoice in the new life that Pauline is now enjoying. May God hold her tenderly as she enters new life with our Creator.

Karol, I miss you at school and so does Andrew. We pray for your safe return to the classroom when you are ready to come back.

We offer this loving condolence to you all.

With Sympathy,

Barb Gorman, Jeff and Andrew Spreen

Pauline & I met, while teaching at St.James School, Belvidere,IL, back in 1980. We have enjoyed lunch, or breakfast visits during the years since that time. I remember Pauline as a very dedicated teacher, a good mother, grandma, and a faithful Catholic. Please accept my thoughts of sympathy.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Our deepest sympathy to all on the loss of Pauline. She was a wonderful, kind -hearted , beautiful person! She loved and cared about all of you so much. She will be happy with Urb now and no more suffering for her.

Take Care, Ken and Betty Palmer.

Dear Karol and family,
We are so sorry to her of the passing of your beloved mother. May you gain strength through your many memories and the love of family and friends.
In prayer and with sympathy,
Bill and DonnaJean

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.