Geenen, William

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• 1920 Census: 1920, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1930 Census: 1930, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 25 Nov 1958; Appleton Post Crescent

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1920 Census:
William Geenen28
Rose Geenen25
Kathlenn Geenen2 [2 7/12]
John Geenen1 [1 11/12]
Kathrine Kallin18

1930 Census:
Wm Geenen 39
Rose Geenen 35
Kathleen Geenen 13
John Geenen 12
Marcella Geenen 10
Clement Geenen 8

Obituary:
Geenen - - William E. - 2/14/1891 - 11/24/1958 - Post Crescent - 11/25/1958 - A - 12

William married Kallin, Rose Aft 1909. Rose (daughter of Kallin, UnknownM and Unknown, UnknownF) was born 1 Jun 1894; died 21 Dec 1994, , , Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 21 Dec 1994, St. Edward Catholic Cemetery, Mackville, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Kathleen married Tomsyck, John L. Abt 1945. John was born 21 Jan 1919; died 19 Jul 1966. [Group Sheet]

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• Education - High School: 1936, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 28 Dec 2000; Appleton Post Crescent

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Education - High School:
Appleton High School Class of 1936

Obituary:
John W. Geenen
425 W. Kennedy AvenueKimberlyAge 82, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 20 00 at Colony Oaks Care Center following a brief illness. John was bo rn in Freedom on February 22, 1918, son of the late William and Rose (Caln in) Geenen. On September 27, 1941, John married the former Arline Boss er in Appleton; she survives. During World War II, John served his count ry as a military police officer at an Army base in Florida. Upon relocati ng to the Fox River Valley, John worked as a police officer for both Outag amie County and the City of Appleton. He also worked as a real estate age nt in the area. John is survived by his wife of 59 years, Arline Geenen, K imberly; five daughters: Judith (Jack) Lamers, Centerville, Ohio; Katheri ne (Dale) Mitchell, Darboy; Victoria (Joseph) Van Hout, Little Chute; Ly nn LuMaye, Glenwood Springs, Colorado; Deborah (Steve) Stumpf, Town of Har rison; two sons: James (Janine) Geenen, Quito, Ecuador; John (Shelley) Gee nen, Plymouth, Minnesota; 22 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, two br others: Clem (Renee) Geenen, Sarasota, Florida; Brother William Geenen, CS C, Sarasota, Florida; two sisters: Marcella Campshure, Menasha; Kathleen T omsyck, Greenville, South Carolina. John was preceded in death by his pare nts, sons-in-law: Edwin Florek and John Mader; brothers-in-law: Owen Hurle y, Carlton Campshure and John Tomsyck. The funeral liturgy for John wi ll be 11 a.m. Friday, December 29, 2000 at HOLY NAME CATHOLIC CHURCH, 6 00 E. Kimberly Avenue in Kimberly with Fr. Dennis Bergsbaken officiatin g. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p. m. Thursday at the funeral home and again Friday directly at the church fr om 10 a.m. until the hour of the liturgy. The members of William Verhag en Post No. 60 of the American Legion will provide military honors followi ng the funeral services at the church and there will be a parish prayer a nd scripture service at 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.May the road r ise to meet you;May the wind be alwaysat your back.May the rain fall softu pon your fields;And until we meet again,may God hold youin the palm of H is hand.Jansen Fargo Funeral Home204 E. Kimberly AvenueKimberly 788-6202

John married Bosser, Arline 27 Sep 1941, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Arline (daughter of Bosser, Robert Peter and Lauer, Clara Ann) was born 19 Jan 1920, ?, Unknown Location; died 14 May 2016, , , Ohio, USA; was buried , Holy Name Catholic Cemetery, Kimberly, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Residence: 1990, Menasha, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA

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Residence:
Name: Marcella A Campshure
Birth Date: 15 Jan 1920
Address: 814 Emily St, Menasha, WI, 54952-2222 (1990)

Marcella married Campshure, Carlton 1974. Carlton died 1997. [Group Sheet]

Marcella married Hurley, Owen [Group Sheet]

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• Education - High School: 1939, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Military Service: Bef 1946; WWII, US Army
• Obituary: 1 Apr 2014; Appleton Post Crescent

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Education - High School:
Appleton High School Class of 1939

Obituary:
Clement E. Geenen a Sarasota resident since 1976, passed away peacefully at home at the age of 92. Clem, formerly of Appleton, WI, owned and operated Geenen's Food Market for 30 years. It was there he met and married Laurine Bogan his wife of 63 years. Clem was a WW II Army Veteran and was awarded the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart for his distinguished service and for wounds he received during his service in France. Clem is survived by his sister, Marcella Campshure of Menasha, WI; his wife, Laurine; their six children, Michael, William, Timothy, James, Thomas, Patti Ann; and by seven grandchildren. A visitation will be held from 9:15-10 a.m. at St. Martha Catholic Church on Thursday, April 3rd with a funeral Mass to follow at 10 a.m. Burial will be at Sarasota National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions to Tidewell Hospice in Sarasota. Toale Brothers Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements in Sarasota 941-955-4171. Clem will be remembered and deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on Apr. 1, 2014

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• Religious Vows: 2 Feb 1949; Brothers of the Holy Cross
• Obituary: 18 May 2011; South Bend Tribune

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Obituary:
Br. William J. Geenen CSC, April 28, 1930 - May 14, 2011
NOTRE DAME - Brother William Joseph Geenen, C.S.C., 81, died on May 14, 2011, at Memorial Hospital in Sarasota, FL. He was born in Appleton, WI, the youngest of seven children of William E. and Rose (Catlin) Geenen. He attended St. Joseph Elementary School and Appleton Senior High School. In 1946 he went to Sacred Heart Juniorate in Watertown, WI, where he completed his high school studies and joined the Brothers of Holy Cross. He began his novitiate year at Rolling Prairie, IN, in February 1948, pronouncing his first vows on February 2, 1949. He then started his college studies at St. Edward's University in Austin, TX. In the fall of 1951 he taught at St. Edward High School in Lakewood, OH, for a year and then returned to Austin to both teach at St. Edward's High School and complete university courses, earning a bachelor's degree in 1953. That summer he was assigned to join the faculty at Gilmour Academy, Gates Mills, OH, where he spent the next 20 years as a teacher, counselor and administrator. He taught English writing and literature for three years and then was appointed principal for the next 12 years until 1968. He managed to earn a master's degree by attending summer sessions at Loyola University in Chicago. He then became Gilmour's Director of Admissions for five years and engaged in fundraising until 1973. While on a recruiting trip, an event occurred which markedly changed his mission and ministry for the rest of his life. In early 1973, Br. William was in Florida visiting a man who was in intensive care in a Sarasota hospital. He was dying but was worried about his wife after he died; she had no family. William had to leave to drive to Tampa for a meeting but got in the wrong lane and pulled into a vacant lot to study the map. An elderly man came up to his car and said he lost his wife, was in poor health and was lonely. At the time there wasn't much William could do. He didn't forget these encounters when he returned to Gilmour. After months of reflection, he spoke to his provincial, Brother Charles Krupp, about a plan to move to Sarasota, develop centers and respond to the loneliness and isolation of aging adults. Br. Charles gave him permission to develop this new ministry. Br. William arrived in Sarasota with his vision and recruited his first volunteer. He had a total of $79 in his checkbook. A name was needed for the ministry. Some suggested 'Senior Friendship Center," but Br. William said it must be plural, '"Centers," that could spread to other communities. Weeks later, they opened a little house and borrowed tables and chairs from a church to serve lunch, expecting a few people. More than 400 showed up. Volunteers increased, funds were found, and Senior Friendship Centers was born. "People Helping People" became their motto. Their mission was to correct the isolation and loneliness which Br. William called the "malnutrition of the elderly." He drew inspiration from the example of Brother Andre Bessette who had a strong devotion to St. Joseph and developed a small chapel into a massive Oratory. Br. William prayed to Br. Andre' "to help him do something for others" when he either needed support to get the Friendship Centers started or new projects. He possessed an ability to draw out others' talents. He could see what people needed and find resources. A friend said, "Br. William can present his case in speaking to people who have means, and they open their pocketbooks." The Senior Friendship Centers, Inc.. are a private, non-profit, non-denominational corporation which deliver a wide variety of services. They received national attention when Charles Kuralt did a special feature on his CBS "On the Road" series. Presently there are (at least) Senior Friendship Centers' programs in five Florida counties including 24 dining sites, six neighborhood activities sites, four adult day-care facilities, and five medical clinics that serve more than 15,000 seniors. In 1994 Br. William participated in the Midwest Provincial Chapter where he was elected the new provincial. One said that William was elected because he accomplishes things and inspires people. He took over the responsibilities of overseeing the Brothers and their ministries and turned over his reins as the founder/director of the Centers to Br. Charles Krupp. One idea that he began to pursue was to develop Holy Cross Village at Notre Dame for laypeople and Brothers as a multi-generational community with medical care and retirement opportunities. Villas and apartments were constructed. The project grew. When Br. William's six-year term of provincial leadership ended in 2000, he returned to his beloved Senior Friendship Centers to resume activities. A newspaper article said, "The 'Energized Angel' has returned." He began work on another project, the Center for Healthy Aging, which today is a 13,000 sq.ft. building with more than 300 volunteers who deliver health care and programs for seniors on limited incomes. Three years ago, the Brother William Geenen Founders Fund was established to ensure the future of the Senior Friendship Centers. Br. William had already received more than 20 awards and honors including Brotherhood Award from the Salvation Army, Life Membership with the Knights of Columbus, Outstanding Humanitarian for 2008, Citizen of the Year in 1987, Bicentennial Patriot Award in 1976 ... and in 1994 the street leading to the original Friendship Center was renamed "Brother Geenen Way." One close friend was quoted in an article saying: "Br. William is just a honest, compassionate, good man who has a vision and makes things happen. We sure were fortunate that he came to our community." His wrong turn in trying to find Tampa many years ago became a "right turn" that has made thousands of people's lives healthier and happier, both in Florida and Indiana. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 20th, in St. Joseph's Chapel from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. on the grounds of Holy Cross Village at Notre Dame. The Mass of Resurrection will then follow with interment afterward at St. Joseph's Cemetery of the Village. Kaniewski Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions, in honor of Brother William Geenen, C.S.C., to support the mission and ministries of the Brothers may be sent to Brothers of Holy Cross, Office of Development, P.O. Box 460, Notre Dame, IN 46556.
Published in South Bend Tribune on May 18, 2011

Victoria — VanHout, Joseph. [Group Sheet]

Lynn — Stumpf, Steve. [Group Sheet]

Judith married Lamers, John Gregory (son of Lamers, John Francis and Micke, Germaine Frances) [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 29 Jun 2018; APC

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Obituary:
Appleton - Kathy Mitchell, age 70, passed peacefully, surrounded by her family on Thursday morning, June 28, 2018. She fought a courageous battle with ALS, during which she demonstrated her faith, dignity, and grace. Kathy was born in Appleton on February 22, 1948, daughter of the late John and Arline (Bosser) Geenen. Kathy was a longtime Kimberly resident, and graduated from Kimberly High School in 1965. On February 18, 1987, she married Dale Mitchell at Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Kimberly and the couple relocated to Colorado Springs until 1998, when they returned to Appleton.
The most important things in life were her faith, family and friends. Kathy's heart's desire was first and foremost to serve others. Her interior design work was a ministry to others by creating a warm and inviting environment for her clients. She would use meaningful items already present in the home to personalize their space. Many of her clients became close friends.
She had a wonderful gift of hospitality that was effortless to her. Everyone was always welcome in her home. They always left feeling blessed by her gift of love.
She is survived by her husband: Dale Mitchell of Appleton. Her children are: Jason (Kara) Florek of Tampa, Florida, Corey Florek of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Ryan Florek of Appleton, Joshua (Amber) Mitchell of Colorado Springs, and Anthony Mitchell of Denver. Kathy also has four beloved grandchildren, Kaitlynn White, Katrina Eiler, Trevor Florek, and Cameryn Mitchell.
Kathy is also survived by her brothers and sisters: Judith Lamers of Cleveland, Ohio, James (Janine) Geenen of Ashville, North Carolina, John Geenen of Minneapolis, Victoria (Joseph) Van Hout of Kaukauna, Lynn (Shannon) Orskog of New Castle, Colorado, Deborah (Steven) Stumpf of Menasha, John (Cindy) Strohm of Madison, Wisconsin, and James (Dawn) Strohm of Appleton, as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Arline, her first husband Edwin Florek, and a brother-in-law Jack Lamers.
A service to celebrate Kathy's life will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 30, 2018, at Appleton Alliance Church, 2693 W. Grand Chute Boulevard, with Pastor Dennis Episcopo officiating. Family and friends are welcome to gather at the church on Saturday morning from 9:00 AM until the time of the service at 11:00 AM.
Our hearts are grateful for the amazing hospice team, family, and friends who supported her journey. They were our angels on earth. She will be missed terribly by everyone who knew her, but we will all be together again someday. We love you.
Contributions in Kathy's name may be made to the ALS Association's Wisconsin Chapter, located at 3333 N. Mayfair Road, Suite #104, Wauwatosa, WI 53222.
For more information or to share a memory of our beloved Kathy, please visit www.wichmannfargo.com.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on June 29, 2018

Katherine married Florek, Edwin Frank Aft 1966. Edwin was born 5 Jul 1934; died 12 Sep 1986; was buried , Holy Name Catholic Cemetery, Kimberly, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Katherine married Mitchell, Dale (son of Mitchell, Kenneth and Unknown, Nellie) [Group Sheet]

Christine married Limb, Nick [Group Sheet]

Kelly married Turner, Rick [Group Sheet]

Bryan married Brooks, Cheryl [Group Sheet]

Michael married Lamers, Diane [Group Sheet]

Colleen married Gross, Mark [Group Sheet]