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Janet, a Town of Brookfield resident, has lived in the Elmbrook area for nearly 40 years and is an avid gardener and volunteer. Her blog focuses on the city and town of Brookfield – past, present and future.

Min Kanavas

By Janet Wintersberger
Thursday, Jun 12 2008, 05:36 PM

Min Kanavas was known to many in the Brookfield and Elm Grove areas.  Min and her husband made Brookfield their home in the 1950s – about the time it became a city.  Her four boys grew up there.  One became (and is) a state Senator.

 

Min was devoted to her family and the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church.  She tremendously enjoyed contributing her time and skills to many activities.  She had boundless energy and was an enthusiastic volunteer for the Elmbrook Historical Society.  If you don’t remember Min for her community activities, you may have known her as the floral designer at Reinder’s (Elm Grove).

 

On Friday. June 13, a crabapple tree is being dedicated to Min’s memory at the Dousman Stagecoach Inn, 1075 Pilgrim Parkway in Brookfield.  Min’s family and friends will be present at this event.  Phone 262 782 4057 for more information.

Comments

Cindy   

"Boundless energy" is an understatement! I'm so glad there will be a tree for her at the Dousman. A crabapple is a perfect choice. When it blooms, it will come close to being as vibrant as Min.

June 13, 2008 6:44 AM

My Two Cents   

I'm glad I had the opportunity to meet Min at the Elmbrook Historical Society. When I think of her, I think of flowers.  The flowering crabapple tree is a perfect remembrance of her.

June 13, 2008 8:06 AM

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