Memorial services for Thelma Irene Binger, 82, of Villa Pines Living Center, formerly of Adams, Wisconsin, will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. at the Roseberrys Funeral Home and Crematory, Friendship, Wisconsin, on August 12, 2007. Friends may call at Roseberrys beginning at 1:00 p.m. until the time of service on Sunday.
She died peacefully at the University Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin on August 7, 2007 from various infirmities. Thelma was born on October 16, 1924 in Belvidere, Illinois, the daughter of William Warren Jordan and Violet Hannah (Wilson) Jordan. She graduated from Adams Friendship High School with the class of 1942. She married Omar Lee Robinson of Sutton, West Virginia on June 20, 1942. Omer passed away on April 28, 1953. She then married Albert Henry Haskins of Big Flats, Wisconsin on September 8, 1954. They were divorced in 1965 and Albert passed away on October 24, 1980 while living in Oregon. She then married Cecil Bernard Binger of Adams, Wisconsin on December 2, 1967. Cecil passed away on September 22, 1977. While raising seven children and after working as a waitress in various restaurants in the Adams-Friendship and Berlin, Wisconsin area and as a seamstress for Sand Knitting Mill in Berlin, she took her training for her dream job and worked for 17 years as a nurses aide at Adams County Memorial Hospital until her retirement.
She is survived by two daughters, Mary Lee Irene (Gordon K.) Klaus, Grand Marsh, Wisconsin and Geraldine May (Keith E.) Lanphear, White Creek, Wisconsin; five sons, Dennis Eugene (Nancy) Robinson, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, Samuel Lee (Irene) Robinson, Aurora, Illinois, Edward George (Linda) Robinson, Florida, Charles Alan (Kay Premo) Robinson, Adams, Wisconsin and Randall Aaron Haskins, Friendship, Wisconsin; 24 grandchildren, many great grandchildren, one great grandchild, and a sister-in-law, Myrtle Jordan, Goodlettsville, Tennessee.
In addition to her three husbands, she was predeceased by her parents and her brother, Raymond Arthur Jordan, two half sisters, Mable Stevens (Mrs. Adolph Bernard) and Eva Mae Stevens (Mrs. Marion James Ramsey), and three half brothers, Elmer (Ethel) Stevens, Freeman F. (Hazel) Stevens, and Samuel (Dorothy) Stevens.
Thelma enjoyed Family get-togethers and Christmas celebrations, Bingo, reading, watching the Brewers, game shows, salad luncheons, jigsaw puzzles, crossword puzzles, macramé, and "watching the world go by". She was an active member of Royal Neighbors, Adams Congregational Church Circle, the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, and the Adams County Historical Society for many years. Thelmas remains will be cremated and interned at the Mount Repose Cemetery, Friendship, Wisconsin at a later date.
I am sorry for your lose! She will be deeply missed I had the pleasure to get to know her while I was workiong with her she was such a nice lady!! Always had a smile on her face!!
I am sorry for your loss.My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
So sorry for your loss.
Mary Lee and Jeri. We share our love and prayers with you.
To the family of Thelma, I only knew Thelma for a short time, but she left a lifetime in my heart. Thelma always made time to visit and listen to me when I needed to talk or just sit with her and watch the tele-tubbies. May you find comfort in knowing how
With deepest Sympathy. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
GOD BLESS YOU AT THIS TIME
I enjoyed working with Thelma at the hospital. She was a good worker, really cared for her patients, and was a joy to visit with.
God bless her memory.
Thelma was such an asset to the community. She worked tirelessly at various historical society events. She will be missed by many. My sympathy to you all.
May God comfort you during this time. Remember all the good times and share your memeories with each other.