Jean Castle's Obituary
Mrs. Wm. R. Castle, Sr. Jean Moore Streich Castle, age 95, died in Oshkosh June 2, 2009. She was the daughter of Franklin Moore and Ella Ramsay Moore. She was married to Phillip Alexander Streich of Oshkosh in 1935. Mr. Streich died in Boston in 1972. She returned to her hometown of Oshkosh and married the late William R. Castle, Sr. in 1979. Mr. Castle died in 1987. Among her many accomplishments, Mrs. Castle was the Unit Coordinator of the Thoracic Surgery floor at the Massachusetts General Hospital in her beloved city of Boston. She took great pride in her career at that institution and was greatly celebrated when she retired. Mrs. Castle often spoke admiringly of her many family members that served in the United States Armed Forces. Mrs. Castle is survived by her daughter Sarah Allis Thurber of New Hampshire and two grandsons, William Phelps Allis of Maine and Ramsay Freeman Thurber of New Hampshire. Preceding her in death was a daughter, Alexandra Lydia Streich. She is also survived by 14 nieces and nephews. She was profoundly grateful to her niece, Christine Anania Dempsey of Oshkosh, who provided great comfort and care in her later years. Mrs. Castle is further survived by her step-children, William R. Castle, Jr., Michael J. Castle, Margaret C. Martin all of Oshkosh, Jane C. Casper of Florida, and Ann C. Glenn of Appleton. She felt fortunate to have had a caregiver of 25 years, Vivian Krasavage of Oshkosh. Internment will be a private family service later in June. A memorial for Jean Moore Castle has been established at the Paine Art Center & Gardens in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
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