Koehnke, Barbara Jean

1944 - 2007  (62 years)    Has 2 ancestors and 3 descendants in this family tree.

• Name	Koehnke, Barbara Jean
  Born	27 Sep 1944	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Gender	Female
  Died	26 May 2007	Combined Locks, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Obituary	27 May 2007
  Appleton Post Crescent
  Barbara Jean (Koehnke) (Barb) Kons, Combined Locks, died at her home with her family at her side on Saturday, May 26, 2007. She was 62 years young when she passed away due to lung and liver cancer. Barb was born in Appleton, Wis., on Sept. 27, 1944, to the late Robert and Esther (Schwarz) Koehnke. On June 27, 1962, at St. John's Church in Little Chute, Barbara married the love of her life, Ronald Kons. No matter what obstacles laid in their path, love prevailed. During their 45 years of marriage, they've defined the definition of love: "It's when the joy of giving and receiving becomes so habit-forming, you no longer realize the difference." In their own way, the family knows if love alone could have saved her, Barb would be here today. Sometimes their outward signs of affection were observed by others who would say, "why don't you guys get a room?" Some would even say Ron and Barb were more like lovers than husband and wife. They always believed they were one in the same. Among other things Barbara taught Ron how to shoot pool and play cribbage. And he has done quite well playing against others. Then one day he decided to challenge her to a game. That's when he found out she taught him everything he knows, but, not everything she knows! Barb is survived by her husband, Ron; daughter, Jackie (Todd) Gradl, Kimberly; son, Scott (Julie) Kons, Oshkosh; and a special needs son, Greg Kons Wilkinson, Madison; eight grandchildren, Brandon, Eric and Sarah Houle, Oshkosh; Heather (D.J.) Squair, Appleton; Wendy Janssen, Appleton and Alyssa Janssen, Kimberly; Travis and Maranda Gradl, South Carolina; three great-great-grandchildren, Trenton Janssen, Appleton; Amari and Tayshon Squair, Appleton. She is also survived by her husband's sisters, Angie Van Groll, Kimberly and Carol Hart, Arizona and nieces and nephews, plus many friends. Barb was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Tina Lyne; her parents, Robert and Esther Koehnke; a sister, Judy Van De Voort ; and her brother, Jim Koehnke; her husband's parents, Arthur and Harriet Kons; his brothers, Art (Bernadette) Kons, Jr., and Red Kons and a special sister-in-law, Tess Cochran. The memorial service for Barb will be held at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 29, 2007, at JANSEN FARGO FUNERAL HOME with Pastor Tom Fritz officiating. Interment will take place at St. Paul Cemetery, Combined Locks. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 2 to 5 p.m. A memorial fund has been established. Barb and her family thank everyone at the Martha Siekman Cancer Center, who were always there to welcome us with a smile and the ThedaCare at Home Hospice for their love, care giving and affection during her time of need. A special thanks to the Breakfast Club. Also, thanks to the many who had shown their love and concern through deeds and prayer. We truly were blessed. Mom, When I can get a direct line up to heaven, I'll be calling you. Thank you for being my mom. Love Always, Jackie Mom, Your traits, I despised as a youth, are now a part of my character for which I thank you. If it weren't for you I wouldn't be the strong, stubborn and caring person that I am today. THANKS! Love Always, Scott JANSEN FARGO FUNERAL HOME 204 E. Kimberly Ave. Kimberly 920-788-6202
  Buried	Aft 26 May 2007	St. Paul Catholic Cemetery, Combined Locks, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  	Kons, Barbara (Maiden Name: Koehnke) St. Paul Catholic Cemetery, Combined Locks, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Person ID	I116911	1FamilyTree | MollySchreiber206719
  Last Modified	12 Oct 2015

  
  

  Father	Koehnke, Robert,   b. 14 Apr 1922,   d. 18 Feb 1993  (Age 70 years)
  Mother	Schwartz, Esther,   b. 29 Nov 1921, , , Idaho, USA ,   d. 12 Dec 1986  (Age 65 years)
  Family ID	F57641	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Kons, Ronald
  Children	1. Kons, Jackie   2. Kons, Scott   3. Kons, Greg,   b. 24 Jul 1970, Combined Locks, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 4 Mar 2012, Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 41 years)
  Last Modified	1 May 2010
  Family ID	F45794	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map	Load the map	Born - 27 Sep 1944 - Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA Died - 26 May 2007 - Combined Locks, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA Buried - Aft 26 May 2007 - St. Paul Catholic Cemetery, Combined Locks, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  = Link to Google Earth
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