Mina Katz Obituary (1918 - 2010)

Mrs. Mina (Theeboom) Katz, 92, died peacefully and surrounded by loved ones June 28, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Moses and Sara Theeboom; beloved husband, Leonhard Katz, and sisters Judith Theeboom and Rika Schuit. She is survived by daughter, Fanny (Sheldon R.) Schulte; son, Richard (Jorinda) Katz; daughter Sally (Martin) Daner; nine grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Born 1918 in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Mrs. Katz emigrated to the United States in 1949 and settled in New Jersey where she raised her family, as well as worked in the family bakery and in retail for many, many years. In 2000, she relocated to central Ohio to be closer to her family. She was an avid reader and a talented knitter and crocheter. She was a long-time member of Congregation Ohav Emeth in Highland Park, New Jersey. Her warm smile, wry sense of humor and special soup will be missed. A funeral service is scheduled for 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 29, at The Epstein Memorial Chapel, 3232 E. Main Street, with Rabbi Howard Apothaker officiating. Burial will take place at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 1, at the Elmwood Cemetery in New Brunswick, New Jersey.