Theresa Witzke

Theresa Helm Witzke, 86, of New Britain, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009. She was the widow of Edmund Witzke, who died Nov. 19, 2003. Born in Remscheid, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Albert Helm and Emily Heise Helm. Theresa was a former Plainville resident, moving to New Britain in 1969. She was formerly employed at General Electric in Plainville for many years before retiring. Theresa loved her Lord Jesus. She was a devoted member of Bethany Covenant Church and participated faithfully in the activities of the church. She was an evangelist in her neighborhood and supported many Christian interests. She was greatly blessed by her Lord and gave thanks in every situation. Theresa was a loving mother and grandmother. She is survived by five daughters, Irmgard Berger of Kensington, Elfrieda Buettemeyer of Plainville, Hannelore Clarke of Boynton Beach, FL, Annelisa Chalko-Miller of East Granby, and Mary Helen Jobs of Southington. Also surviving are eleven grandchildren, Debra Lynn Wezdenko, David Berger, Karen Diane Dunham, Lonnie Buettemeyer, Wendy Sanders, Cynthia Gould, Daniel Clark, Andrew Chalko, Christa Theresa Wallace, Melaina Diane Jobs, and Katie Emily Jobs; eleven great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Herta Witt and Ella Helm.; two special family members, Nancy Lopez and Brenda Rodriguez; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her granddaughter Rebecca Buettemeyer. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 10:00 AM at Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St., Berlin. Burial will be in West Cemetery, Plainville. Calling hours are Wednesday from 5-8 PM at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 411 So. Main St., New Britain. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Fellowship Deaconry Inc., P.O. Box 204, 3575 Valley Rd., Liberty Corner, NJ 07938.