Esther Byrne

(Nee Lyon) Of New Berlin, passed away Sept. 28, 2010, into God's loving care at the age of 90. Born Sept 30, 1919, and raised on a farm in Clifton, WI, the oldest child of Peter J. and Marie A. (nee Kruppe) Lyon. 1937 graduate of New Lisbon High School and 1938 graduate from a La Crosse Business School. During WWII Esther lived in Washington, D.C. and worked for the National Institute of Health, and volunteered at Walter Reed Hospital. In 1943 she married Everett F. Byrne of Ironton, WI, and they were married for 67 years. She is survived by her husband Everett, sister Winnifred Dahle, children Paul (Mary), Mary (Ron) Carpenter, Peter (Laurie), Patrick (Cathy)and Alice (Jim Olson), 8 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and other relatives and friends. Esther worked 25 years in executive administration for New Berlin Schools. She was a dedicated member of Holy Apostles Parish in New Berlin for over 60 years-it was the center of her life. She was a RCIA leader, Eucharist Minister, and worked on craft projects, fish frys, festival dinners, Ladies Sodality, etc. Esther was also a devoted member of Dominican Laity for 60 years. However she was most at home in her kitchen: baking and cooking for family and friends who were the lucky recipients of her handy work. Esther was devoted to God and her family, and this example had a deep impact on her family and friends. Wife, mom, sister, grandma, great-grandma, friend-you will be missed so much by all of us, but you are now finally home. Visitation Friday, Oct. 1, from 10:30 AM until 12:30 PM, at Holy Apostles Church, 16000 W. National Ave, New Berlin. Mass of Christian Burial at 12:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Holy Apostles School Endowment Fund are appreciated.