Garvey, William

Other Events:

• Immigration: Bef 1852
• 1860 Census: 1860, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1870 Census: 1870, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; Page
• 1880 Census: 1880, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Death Record - Civil: 22 Dec 1891; Outagamie Vol. 02, page 103

Notes:

1860 Census:
William 34, Mary 28, Bridget 8, John 7, Mary a 5, Anna 2, Catharine 9/12

1870 Census:
Freedom William 45, Mary 40, Bridget 16, John 14, Mary 12, An na 10, Catharine 8, James 7, Marcell 4, Ellen 2.

1880 Census:
William GARVEY Self M Male W 58 IRE Farm er IRE IRE
Mary GARVEY Wife M Female W 45 IRE Keeps House IRE I RE
John GARVEY Son S Male W 25 WI Farm Laborer IRE I
Ann GARVEY Dau S Female W 20 WI At Home IRE IRE
James GARVEY Son S Male W 18 WI Farm Laborer IRE I
Marcela GARVEY Dau S Female W 14 WI At School IRE I
Ellen GARVEY Dau S Female W 11 WI At School IRE IRE
Source Information: Census Place Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin Family History Library Film 1255440 NA Film Number T9-1440 Pa ge Number 198C

Death Record - Civil:
William Garvey 22 Dec 1891 Outagamie 02 103
Name:William Garvey
Death Date:22 Dec 1891
County:Outagamie
Volume:02
Page #:0010
Reel:103
Image:1880
ImageNum:101631
Sequence #:118491
Level Info:Wisconsin Vital Records Death Index.

William married Lennon, Mary Bef 1852, New York, New York, New York, USA. Mary was born Abt 1834, , , , Ireland; died 9 Aug 1888, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1900 Census: 1900, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1910 Census: 1910, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1920 Census: 1920, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

1900 Census:
Listed living with wife and children.

1910 Census:
John H Garvey 56
Ellen Garvey 51
James Garvey 25
Ollie Garvey 23
John E Garvey 21
Anna Garvey 18
Nellie Garvey 15

1920 Census:
John W Garney 67
Ellen Garney 62
James Garney 33
Ollie Garney 31
John E Garney 29
Kate Garney 26
Ann Garney 24
Nellie Garney 22

John married Quinn, Ellen 6 Aug 1882. Ellen (daughter of Quinn, James and Halligan, Bridget) was born Abt Jun 1855, New York, New York, New York, USA; died 2 Jun 1930, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 31 Jul 1940; Kaukauna Times

Notes:

Obituary:
Dies at Home of Her Sister Mary Harrison, nee Garvey Kaukauna Times 7/31/1940 1 Obituary

Mary — Harrison, Richard. Richard (son of Harrison, Samuel and Brighton, Susan) was born 6 Feb 1849; died 2 Jun 1926; was buried , Greenwood Cemetery, De Pere, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1860 Census: 1860, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Religious Vows: Aft 1874

Notes:

Other Info or Events:
Rootsweb Little Chute file only has one sister Marcella Garvey daughter of William

Other Events:

• Obituary: 29 Mar 1926; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Mrs. John Geenen. 66. Freedom, died Saturday noon after an illness of about two years. She is survived by her widower and five children. Mrs. Steven McCormick, Miss Maymie Geenen. Henry and John Oecnen, all of Freedom, and William Geenen of Appleton; two sisters, Mrs. G. Vanden- Berg of Freedom and Mrs. Richard Harrison of Appleton: two brothers, John and James Garvey of Applcton. Sixteen grandchildren also survive. The funeral will be held at 10 o'clock Tuesday, morning at St.Nicholas church at Freedom. Interment will be in St. Nicholas cemetery.
Appleton Post-Crescent | Appleton, Wisconsin | Monday, March 29, 1926 | Page 15

Anna married Geenen, John 30 Oct 1888, , Outagamie County, Wisconsin, USA. John (son of Geenen, Henry and Loef, Johanna) was born 12 Aug 1858, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 5 Jan 1928, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Freedom, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Ellen married Vandenberg, Gerard or Garret 8 May 1906, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Gerard (son of Vandenberg, John William and Sas, Anna Mary) was born 28 Dec 1872, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 27 Oct 1936, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 27 Oct 1936, St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Freedom, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1900 Census: 1900, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1910 Census: 1910, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1930 Census: 1930, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1940 Census: 1940, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 14 Nov 1941; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

1900 Census:
James W Garvey37
Bridget Garvey34

1910 Census:
James W Garvey47
Bridget Garvey48

1930 Census:
James Garvey68
Bridget Garvey68

1940 Census:
James W Garvey76
Bridget Garvey76

Obituary:
GarveyJames4/26/186211/13/1941Post Crescent11/14/19411

James married Heenan, Bridget Abt 1895. Bridget (daughter of Heenan, John Stephen and Conway, Mary) was born Abt 1862; died Aft 1940. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Religious Vows: Bef 7 Mar 1967; School Sisters of Notre Dame

Notes:

Religious Vows:
Notre Dame Sister Bridget (Sister Mary Ignace) Garvey

Mary married McCann, John A. 20 Jun 1905. John (son of McCann, Hugh and Doyle, Anna) was born 16 Jul 1875, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 10 Jul 1952; was buried Aft 10 Jul 1952, St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Freedom, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1930 Census: 1930, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 2 Feb 1965; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

1930 Census:
John E Garvey 40
Margaret Garvey 26
Ella M Garvey 4
James W Garvey 45
Hugh F Mccann 16

Obituary:
Section B, Page 8

Other Events:

• Religious Vows: Bef 15 Jul 1969
• Obituary: 16 Jul 1969; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Religious Vows:
Sister Maronius O.S.F.

Obituary:
Name:Sister M. Maronius (Garvey )
Death Date:1969
Burial Place:Manitowoc, WI
Cemetery:Holy Family
Publication Date:16 Jul 1969
Publication Place:Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
Publication Title:Post-Crescent
Notes:Maiden Name: Garvey

Other Events:

• 1910 Census: 1910, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1930 Census: 1930, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 26 Dec 1973; APC

Notes:

Need to verify that John E is son of William as stated in Freedom Histo ry Book. Was listed as child of Michael H Garvey (1853)

1910 Census:
John H Garvey 56
Ellen Garvey 51
James Garvey 25
Ollie Garvey 23
John E Garvey 21
Anna Garvey 18
Nellie Garvey 15

1930 Census:
John E Garvey40
Margaret Garvey26
Ella M Garvey4
James W Garvey45
Hugh F Mccann16

Obituary:
John E. Garvey 9/19/1888 12/24/1973
Post-Crescent 12/26/1973 D 12

John married Nies, Margaret Abt 1925, , , Wisconsin, USA. Margaret (daughter of Nies, Bernard and Roeckel, Mary Magdalena) was born 17 Jan 1904, Morrison, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 26 Dec 1983; was buried , St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 26 Feb 1963; Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Other Events:

• Biography: 1911; History of Outagamie County, Wisconsin Page 0653

Notes:

Biography:
Dina, Minnie And Anna GEENEN. One of the most successful business establishments operated and owned by women in the United States is that of the Misses D. M. and A. Geenen, who are conducting a large retail dry goods business in Appleton, Wisconsin. This business was established in 1896 by the Misses Geenan, in company with Mr. Koch and William Smith, both of whose interests have been purchased by the ladies, who now carry on the business by themselves. The business first started in the old Morey building, but as the venture proved successful and steadily grew, more space was needed, and the operations now cover three store buildings, each 22x135 feet. A complete line of dry goods is carried, and the proprietresses have proved that they are not only capable in a business way, but that they can introduce new features into their business, learning the public's wishes and cultivating its tastes for new innovations. The Misses Geenen are the daughters of John Geenen, who came to the United States in 1856. He resided in the State of Illinois for about two years and then located with his brother-in-law, Mr. Evert Sanders, on the Fox River, at the present site of South Kaukauna, where they took up wild land and brought it under cultivation. John Geenen had a family of eight children, of whom three are deceased, the survivors being: Mrs. Wm. Brill, living on a farm in Buchanan township; William, a florist at Kimberly; and Dina, Minnie and Anna, of Appleton. Evert Sanders was born in Holland in 1819, and died in October, 1903. He came to the United States in 1858 and located with John Geenen on the Fox River. He married Henrietta Geenen, a sister of John Geenen, and they had no children. He was a prominent figure in politics during his day, being town clerk and justice of the peace for many years.

Mary married VanDyke, Oscar Aft 1918. Oscar (son of VanDyke, Matthew and Vandenberg, Adelia Ida "Delia") was born 14 Jul 1900, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 21 Jan 1964, , Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 21 Jan 1964, St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Freedom, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

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

Notes:

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]

Other Events:

• Biography: 1911; History of Outagamie County, Wisconsin Page 0653
• Obituary: 17 Apr 1967; Appleton Post Crescent
• Tombstone: Aft 16 Apr 1967, St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Freedom, Wisconsin, USA
• Tombstone: Bef 1993, St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Freedom, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

Biography:
Dina, Minnie And Anna GEENEN. One of the most successful business establishments operated and owned by women in the United States is that of the Misses D. M. and A. Geenen, who are conducting a large retail dry goods business in Appleton, Wisconsin. This business was established in 1896 by the Misses Geenan, in company with Mr. Koch and William Smith, both of whose interests have been purchased by the ladies, who now carry on the business by themselves. The business first started in the old Morey building, but as the venture proved successful and steadily grew, more space was needed, and the operations now cover three store buildings, each 22x135 feet. A complete line of dry goods is carried, and the proprietresses have proved that they are not only capable in a business way, but that they can introduce new features into their business, learning the public's wishes and cultivating its tastes for new innovations. The Misses Geenen are the daughters of John Geenen, who came to the United States in 1856. He resided in the State of Illinois for about two years and then located with his brother-in-law, Mr. Evert Sanders, on the Fox River, at the present site of South Kaukauna, where they took up wild land and brought it under cultivation. John Geenen had a family of eight children, of whom three are deceased, the survivors being: Mrs. Wm. Brill, living on a farm in Buchanan township; William, a florist at Kimberly; and Dina, Minnie and Anna, of Appleton. Evert Sanders was born in Holland in 1819, and died in October, 1903. He came to the United States in 1858 and located with John Geenen on the Fox River. He married Henrietta Geenen, a sister of John Geenen, and they had no children. He was a prominent figure in politics during his day, being town clerk and justice of the peace for many years.

Obituary:
Anne Geenen 7/26/1892 4/16/1967 Post Crescent 4/17/1967 B 8

Anne married McCormick, Stephen A. Abt 1914. Stephen (son of McCormick, Timothy and Roche, Catherine) was born 1 Jan 1886, Osborn, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 11 Feb 1972; was buried , St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Freedom, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 24 Mar 1969; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Section B, Page 10

Henry married McCormick, Gladys Catherine Bef 1917. Gladys (daughter of McCormick, Timothy J. and Hughes, Martha E.) was born 30 Jun 1894, Liberty, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 3 Nov 1973, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Freedom, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• WWI Draft Registration Card: 5 Jun 1917
• 1930 Census: 1930, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1940 Census: 1940, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

WWI Draft Registration Card:
Name: John August Geenen
Birth: 15 Dec 1896
Birth: Wisconsin;United States of America
Residence: Not Stated, Outagamie, Wisconsin
Other: Outagamie County

1940 Census:
John A Geenen43
Ella C Geenen42
Frances Geenen18
Bernice Geenen17
Theresa Geenen13
Mary Geenen11
Robert Geenen9
Donald Geenen7

John married McCabe, Ella C. Bef 1919, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Ella (daughter of McCabe, Thomas and Lynch, Abigail) was born 4 Apr 1898, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 15 Dec 1971, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 15 Dec 1971, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1930 Census: 1930, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Occupation: Abt 1930
• Death Record - Civil: 19 Mar 1986
• Obituary: 20 Mar 1986; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Occupation:
Public School teacher

Death Record - Civil:
Name: Mary Vandenberg
Birth: 19 May 1907
Death: Mar 1986 - Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States of America
Civil: Wisconsin

Obituary:
Section C, Page 4

Other Events:

• Death Record - Civil: 27 Jan 1982
• Obituary: 28 Jan 1982; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Death Record - Civil:
Name: Mildred Diermeier
Birth: 28 May 1912
Death: Jan 1982 - Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States of America
Civil: Wisconsin
Other: Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States of America

Obituary:
Mildred Vandenberg 5/28/1912 1/27/1982 Post Crescent 1/28/1982 B 12

Mildred married Diermeier, Leo Aft 1931. Leo (son of Diermeier, John and Weinfurter, Catherine) was born 31 Oct 1913; died 31 Aug 1998, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Death Record - Civil: 31 Dec 1967; Wisconsin Death Index, 1959-1997, Certificate 037769
• Obituary: 3 Jan 1968; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Death Record - Civil:
John L Mccann
8 Sep 1908
31 Dec 1967

037769

Obituary:
John McCann 9/8/1908 12/31/1967 Post Crescent 1/3/1968 D 9

Other Events:

• Obituary: 22 Nov 2000; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Ellen J. McCann 6/28/1912 11/19/2000 Post Crescent 11/22/2000 B 4

Ellen married Smudde, Leo G. 16 Jun 1936, St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Leo (son of Smudde, Reinhardt and Goede, Anna) was born 21 Sep 1901; died 1 Jun 1969; was buried , Holy Name Catholic Cemetery, Kimberly, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Tombstone: Holy Name Catholic Cemetery, Kimberly, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 17 Aug 2011; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Rose L. Eiting, age 94, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2011 at St. Paul Villa in Kaukauna. She was born on May 16, 1917 in the Town of Freedom, daughter of the late John and Mary (Garvey) McCann. Rose graduated from St. Mary High School in 1935 and attended Marquette University. On September 7, 1945, she was united in marriage to Bob Eiting at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Jersey City, NJ. He preceded her in death on June 15, 1963.
Rose was employed at Kimberly-Clark in Neenah and later at Kimberly (Capital) Credit Union for 25 years. She was also active at Holy Spirit Parish as a Eucharistic Minister, a member of the school board, the finance committee, the parish council, and trustee for the parish. On April 9, 1994, Rose was united in marriage to Bill Eiting at Holy Name Catholic Church in Kimberly. He preceded her in death on September 23, 2006.
Rose is survived by her eight children: Robert (Helen), Little Chute, Mary Kay (Andy) Hess, Hobart, Mary Ann (Tom) Walsh, Menasha, Gerri (Jim) Debruin, Cicero, IN, Bruce (Kathy) Eiting, Appleton, Rick (Wendy) Eiting, Appleton, Terry (Chris) Eiting, Little Chute, Hugh (Joanne) Eiting, Greenville. Rose is further survived by her 26 loving grandchildren: Rob (Carie) Eiting, Tim Eiting, Nick Eiting, Jody (Kristen) Hess, Katie (John) Youle, Craig (fianc? Kelly DeGroot) Huss, Juliet (Peter) Bennet, Jamie (Candice) Debruin, Jesse (Jana) Debruin, Danni (Ryan) Hunsader, Troy Walsh, Todd Walsh, Matt Eiting, Erick Eiting, Bruce (B.J.) Eiting, Amy (Josh) Schmidt, Heather (Kirk) Howe, Sarah (Dave) Donovan, Angie Eiting, Michael R. Eiting, Ashley Drechsel, Dani Drechsel, Jill Eiting, Jennifer (Andy) Sebero, Josh Stoehr, and Jaci Eiting; 27 great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Margaret Coffey, a brother-in-law, Edward (Serena) Oliva; special friends Linda Boelter and Cheryl (Jim) Roovers. She is further survived by Bill's family: sons, John Eiting and Joe (Leone) Eiting; grandchildren: Nichol Paul (EMI), Kathryn, Michael, and Stephen Eiting.
Preceding her in death were her parents, John and Mary McCann, mother and father-in-law, Bill and Lilian Eiting; grandchildren: Alyson Eiting, Ben Jansen, and Mykle Drechsel; five brothers: John, Hugh, Joe, Bob, and Jim; four sisters: Anne McCann, Ellen Smudde, Mary "Marie" McCann, Margaret "Peg" Wachlin; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Herb (Adeline) Niesen, Lillian (Oliva) Eiting, Cliff Coffey, Tom Eiting, Leo Smudde, Del Wachlin, Elaine McCann, Colleen McCann, and Shirley McCann.
The Mass of Christian Burial for Rose will be held at 4:30 PM on Friday, August 19, 2011 at HOLY SPIRIT PARISH @ HOLY NAME OF JESUS CHURCH, 602 E. Kimberly Av., Kimberly with Fr. Dave Beaudry and Fr. Joe Diermeier concelebrating the mass. Interment will be in Holy Name Cemetery. Friends may call at the Boettcher Family Funeral Home, 2401 Fieldcrest Dr., Kaukauna on Friday from 12 Noon until 3:30 PM. (766-2099).
The family would like to express their deepest thanks to the staff of St. Paul Villa and Hospice staff of St. Paul for fulfilling Rose's last wishes to stay at her home and allow her to be surrounded by her family at all times until she reached her eternal home.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on August 17, 2011

Rose married Eiting, Robert F. 7 Sep 1945, Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey, USA. Robert (son of Eiting, William Anton and Keefe, Lillian) was born 30 Sep 1921; died 15 Jun 1963; was buried Aft 15 Jun 1963, Holy Name Catholic Cemetery, Kimberly, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Rose married Eiting, William J. 9 Apr 1994, Holy Name Catholic Church, Kimberly, Wisconsin, USA. William (son of Eiting, William Anton and Keefe, Lillian) was born 7 Aug 1919, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 23 Sep 2006, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 23 Sep 2006, Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Joseph married Ouellette, Elaine 22 Jul 1946, Holy Name Catholic Church, Kimberly, Wisconsin, USA. Elaine (daughter of Ouellette, Benjamin and VanOss, Winifred) was born 24 Nov 1920, Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 11 Oct 1998; was buried , Holy Name Catholic Cemetery, Kimberly, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Military Service: Bef 1946; WWII - US Marine Corps
• Obituary: 17 Dec 2010; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Robert "Bob" E. McCann, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2010, in Ainsworth Hall, Wisconsin Veterans Home, King. He was born on January 28, 1922 in Freedom, son of the late John and Mary (Garvey) McCann. Bob enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served his country during WWII in the South Pacific and flew 42 missions. In 1948, Bob was united in marriage to Colleen McDaniel in Menasha. They shared 45 years together before she preceded him in death in 1993. He had worked for Kimberly-Clark for many years and retired in 1983.
Bob will be missed by his loving children: Karen (Eric) Dermond, Kevin (Maribeth) McCann, Patrick McCann, K. Michael McCann; his grandchildren: Michael and Erin McCann, Breana (Chris) Dermond-Salizzoni, Alex and Nicole Dermond, Jordan, Danielle, and Tara McCann; two great-granddaughters: Ava and Sophia Krema; a sister, Rose Eiting; a sister-in-law, Shirley McCann; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Bob was also preceded in death by his son, Michael; sisters: Ellen, Margaret, Marie; brothers: Joe, Jim, Hugh and John.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, December 20, 2010, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 528 Second Street, Menasha. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until the hour of service at the church. Interment will take place at St. Mary Cemetery, Town of Menasha. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Ainsworth Hall, Floors 1 and 3, for their generous care and kindness provided during Bob's stay.
"We will miss you and we will always love you!" Karen, Kevin, Pat, and Kelly
"Semper Fi"
Martens-Laemmrich
Funeral Home
Menasha 920-722-8252
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Robert married McDaniel, Colleen Abt 1948. Colleen (daughter of McDaniel, Stephen and Unknown, UnknownF) was born 28 Sep 1926; died 29 Nov 1993, Menasha, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1941, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Education - High School: 1941, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

Education - High School:
Freedom High School Class of 1941

Education - High School:
Freedom High School Class of 1941

James married Gerlach, Shirley Aft 1946. Shirley was born 28 Feb 1926; died 5 Jul 2011, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 28 Jun 1993; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Margaret T. McCann 8/6/1926 6/27/1993 Post Crescent 6/28/1993 B 4

Margaret married Wachlin, Delbert J. 17 Apr 1947, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Delbert was born 25 Apr 1913; died 20 Oct 1993. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 17 Oct 2010; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Ellen M. Reimer (nee Ellen M. Garvey), age 84, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 12, 2010, with her loving family at her side. She was born December 4, 1925, in Freedom, the daughter of the late John E. and Margaret (Nies) Garvey. Ellen married Frank E. Reimer on June 7, 1947, at St. Nicholas Church in Freedom. He preceded her in death Oct. 9, 1986.
Ellen attended the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh, where she received Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, and Master of Arts degrees in Elementary Education. Her teaching career began in a one-room rural schoolhouse in Outagamie County and spanned 42 years. She spent the last 30 years of her career with the Appleton Public School System, having taught at Foster and Huntley Elementary, retiring in 1988. Early in her career Ellen served as an officer with the Outagamie County Teachers and upon retirement served as treasurer of the Outagamie County Retired Educators. She was also a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International (honorary teacher's society). She and her husband also owned and operated the family farm in Freedom.
Following retirement, Ellen volunteered at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Thompson Community Center, St. Nicholas CCD, and the St. Paul's Home. She also traveled extensively. Elderhostel took her throughout the world; and her favorite trip was to Australia with her nephew Matthew, sister Mary, and brother-in-law Jim.
Ellen had a deep faith in God, and daily mass was a priority in her life. She knew the mass schedules at churches and chapels throughout the Fox Valley. She was also a regular at the Fox Valley Marian Devotion and the Chalice of Strength prayer group.
Ellen derived much pleasure from her family and friends. She loved being a grandmother to Frank, Amy, Jared, and Jordan and a great-grandmother to Landon. She was loved and respected by her nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews, who affectionately referred to her as their "Greatest Aunt Ellen" or "Big Red."
Ellen was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church, St. Nicholas Ladies Society, St. Elizabeth Hospital Auxiliary, the Christian Mothers Society, the Golden Agers at Freedom, the Monte Alverno Guild, Ave Maria Court 1011 of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, and the Secular Franciscan Order, having served as secretary for many years.
She is survived by her loving and caring son Frank J. (Debbie) Reimer of Freedom; four grandchildren Frank D. Reimer, Little Chute; Amy (Kyle) McMahon, DePere; Jared and Jordan Reimer, Freedom; and great-grandchild, Landon McMahon. She is further survived by brother-in-law, James Hopfensperger and sister-in-law, Sylvia Reimer and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Ellen was preceded in death by her husband, Frank E.; sister, Mary Rose Hopfensperger; brother-in-law, Robert Reimer; parents John and Margaret Garvey; her husband's parents, Frank and Esther Reimer and stepfather William Kimball.
Visitation for Ellen will take place at ST. NICHOLAS CATHOLIC CHURCH (W2037 County Rd S, Freedom) on Monday, October 18, 2010, beginning at 2 p.m. until the time of the Mass of the Resurrection at 5:30 p.m. Father David Hoffman and Father Joseph Diermeier will be concelebrating. Entombment will be in the Allouez Chapel Mausoleum. A memorial is being established. For online condolences, please visit www.oconnellfh.com.
Ellen's family would like to thank Patti and the staff at Grand Horizons and Southern Care Hospice, especially Jody and Stacey, for the loving care given to her in her final weeks. Also, thank you to all her family and friends who gave their support in visits, calls and prayers.
What she longs for she now sees, what she hoped for, she now possesses, in heaven she is espoused to Him, whom on earth she loved with all her heart.
O'CONNELL
FUNERAL HOME
201 E. Main Street
Little Chute 920-788-6237

Ellen married Reimer, Frank E. 7 Jun 1947, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Frank (son of Reimer, Frank A. and Unknown, Esther) was born 17 May 1928, Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; died 9 Oct 1986, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Allouez Catholic Cemetery, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 31 Aug 2005; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Hopfensperger, Mary RoseMary Rose Ellen (Garvey) Hopfensperger breathes easily today. At the a ge of 73, the longtime Midland, MI resident passed away Sunday, August 2 8, 2005, at home with family hovering about.She was born at the family farm house in Freedom, WI, on March 12, 1932, t he younger daughter of John E. and Margaret (Nies) Garvey. The valedictori an of Freedom High School’s class of 1950, which graduated 19 students, ma rried James F. Hopfensperger on September 7, 1950, at St. Nicholas Chur ch in Freedom, WI. The couple moved to Midland, MI in 1954 when Jim accept ed a teaching position with the Midland Public Schools.Mary Rose worked from home running a household of ten children and return ed to college as a mother of nine, earning a bachelor’s degree in educati on from Central Michigan University. She was also the co-owner and backbo ne of the family’s business, Hopfensperger Art Studios. An active memb er of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Queen of Angels Fraternity of t he Secular Franciscans, and various other church and community organizatio ns, Mary Rose was a devoted friend and always ready to lend a hand wh en a task needed to be done. She was happiest when helping others.She had a smile that could light up a room and a voice that sung like a bi rd. Her laughter, especially in conjunction with that of her sister Elle n, was incredibly contagious the giggling Garvey girls were somethi ng to behold. Her skills, efforts and strength seemed limitless. She abid ed by her dad’s words, “Honest work is worship and to labor is to pray .” A woman of great spirit, she was praying in every sense of the word eve ry hour of every day.Mary Rose will be greatly missed by her husband of nearly 55 years, Jame s, and her children and their spouses: John and Rita Hopfensperger of Midl and; Joan Most of Midland; Jeannine Hopfensperger and Thomas Teal of Chesa ning; James A. Hopfensperger and Jane Maddox of Kalamazoo; Jay and Nicho le Hopfensperger of Appleton, WI; Jed Hopfensperger of Midland; Matt Hopfe nsperger and Sian Kwa of Chapel Hill, N.C.; Mary and Brian Rhame of Cincin nati, Ohio; Mona and Thomas Priest of Box Elder, S.D.; and Marie Hopfenspe rger and Jeffrey Burdick of Chesaning.She is also survived by 11 grandchil dren: Jessica (Galen) Westman, Juliana Teal, Josiah Most, Gabrielle Pries t, John and Jennifer Hopfensperger, Katherine and LiEllen Rhame, Liam Hopf ensperger, and Jeremy and Noah Hopfensperger; as well as her sister, Ell en Reimer of Freedom, WI; and a brother-in-law, Robert Hopfensperger of O ak Lawn, Ill.Mary Rose was preceded by her parents: John E. and Margaret (Nies) Garve y, and three brothers-in-law: George and Leo Hopfensperger, and Frank E. R eimer.Visitation will take place Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-7:30 p.m., wi th a wake service beginning at 7:30 p.m. The Secular Franciscans will ho ld a special service at 9:45 a.m. Thursday at Blessed Sacrament Catholic C hurch, with a funeral mass to follow at 11 a.m.Cremation will take place and Mary Rose’s ashes will be placed near the st atue of St. Francis in New Calvary Cemetery, Midland, MI at a later date.Donations may be made in her honor to Habitat for Humanity or the Coaliti on for Pulmonary Fibrosis. Arrangements have been entrusted to the ca re of Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Home, Midland, MI.

Mary married Hopfensperger, James F. (son of Hopfensperger, George and Hartzheim, Leona) [Group Sheet]

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

Other Events:

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

Notes:

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]

Marcella — Campshure, Unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

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

Notes:

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

Other Events:

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

Notes:

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

Other Events:

• Tombstone: Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA
• Death Record - Civil: 23 Sep 1984; Wisconsin Death Index, 1959-1997

Notes:

Death Record - Civil:
Name: Mary K Kavanaugh
Birth Date: 09 Apr 1917
Death Date: 23 Sep 1984
Certificate # 021943
Age:
Residence:

Mary married Kavanaugh, Merritt T. 16 May 1946. Merritt (son of Kavanaugh, Thomas and Garvey, Katherine) was born 10 Jul 1907, Buchanan, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 23 Jun 1979, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 23 Jun 1979, Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 3 Jul 1959; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Combined Locks Workman Falls From Raft
Floyc McCormick, 40, 1410 Green Bay road, Kaukauna, drowned in the Combined Locks tailrace about 9:30 a.m. today when he fell from a raft. He was working on steel supports under a bridge between parts of the combined Locks Paper company mill.
McCormick, a grinderman was working with a maintenance crew of James Burns route 3, Kaukauna, and Joseph Dollevoet, 810 E. Lincoln avenue,Little Chute.
When he removed a nail that was holding the raft to the building he fell into 25 feet of water and drifted against a water wheel intake tube.
Millwrights removed the tube cover inside the mill and recovered his body about 20 minutes after the incident.
Survivors include the widow and four children.
The Fargo Funeral homee Kaukauna, is making funeral arrangements.

Section B, Page 14

Floyd married Wiedenhaupt, Dorothy 6 Sep 1947. Dorothy (daughter of Wiedenhaupt, Hiram Henry and Vanevenhoven, Agnes M.) was born 7 Aug 1921, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 19 Apr 2010, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Robert married Biese, Jane (daughter of Biese, Henry John and VanAsten, Catherine N.) [Group Sheet]

Rosemary married Strelka, James "Jim" [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Religious Vows: Aft 1935
• Ordained: 30 Nov 1943

Other Events:

• Tombstone: St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Freedom, Wisconsin, USA
• Religious Vows: 15 Aug 1946; Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity
• Religious Vows: Aft 1947
• Education - College/University: Between 1969 and 1973; Masters in Education Univesity of Wisconsin Superior
• Obituary: 22 Feb 2012; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Religious Vows:
Sister Mary James

Obituary:
Geenen, Sister Mary James (Alice Margaret Mary)
Sister Mary James (Alice Margaret Mary) Geenen entered Eternal Life February 20, 2012, the third child of Henry R. Geenen and Gladys Catherine (McCormick) Geenen. She was born March 31, 1919 in Freedom. She attended Saint Nicholas Elementary School. After graduating from high school she attended Saint Norbert College and Silver Lake College where she earned a BA Degree in Elementary Education with majors in Philosophy and English. She attended the University of Dayton earning a MS Degree in Elementary Education.
Sister Mary James took religious vows on August 15, 1946 with the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, Manitowoc. She changed her community affiliation to the Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady on December 8, 1981. Sister celebrated her Golden Jubilee as a Religious on August 15, 1996.
Sister Mary James served as a teacher in the Diocese of Green Bay at: Sacred Heart, Oshkosh; Saint Mary, Algoma; Saint Wendell, Cleveland; Saint Anthony, Neopit; Saint Aloysius, Kaukauna; Saint Paul, Manitowoc; Saint Mary, Kaukauna; Chilton Catholic, Chilton; Saint John, Seymour: In the Diocese of Superior; Saint Joseph, Rice Lake. In the Archdiocese of Milwaukee: Saint Mary, Waukesha; Holy Spirit, Milwaukee. In the Diocese of Steubenville: Ohio; Saint Nicholas, Zanesville: In Michigan: Saint Anne, Menominee.
Throughout her teaching career, Sister Mary James continued her education, earning credits from the University of Wisconsin, Manitowoc, and the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh; the University of Dayton, Ohio. Sister held the following licenses: Elementary Teacher K-8 from the State of Wisconsin and from the State of Ohio-Elementary Teacher K-8, Supervisor and Administrator. During her teaching career she continued to maintain Advanced Certification in Religious Education from the Diocese of Green Bay and the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
Sister Mary James served the Church for 47 years as a dynamic, energetic and dedicated teacher. As a philosophy of education, she believed that "Education should be positive, learning should be exciting, challenging and fun. Every child should be successful and be at ease in the classroom." She involved every student in her class and spent countless hours tutoring students who were in need of help. No sacrifice was too great, no effort too much when Sister Mary James perceived a child in need of help. A smile, a nod, a word of encouragement and time for individual tutoring, sometimes a minute or two and frequently after school for a longer period.
She recognized special talents in the poor and made every effort to have their giftedness recognized by others - in musicals and plays. She encouraged all her students to use their talents to the best of their ability. Her students were motivated to be service oriented. They visited hospitals, homes for the elderly and retirement homes always taking with them some small gift/card which they had made for the patients/residents. They entertained with song and dance on these occasions bringing great joy to the sick and elderly. Sister was a teacher in Religious Education Classes on Saturday or Sunday mornings; during the week after school or in the evening and during the summer at rural parishes in Wisconsin and Ohio preparing children and young people for the Sacraments of First Eucharist, Reconciliation and Confirmation.
At the University of Dayton Sister Mary James was selected from a class of 53 students, and was encouraged to pursue a career of teaching on television as a "Master Teacher". Her practicum Project for the Masters Degree was entitled, "The Use of Community Resources", which opened up a year of educational activities for 40 sixth grade students. The students were exposed to such subjects as history, economics, law, sociology, psychology, law enforcement, fine arts, music and agriculture. The program included views of life, culture and habits of people in Russia, Mexico, Greenland and Peru as seen through the eyes of people who had lived there.
Sister Mary James was involved as an organizer/teacher in summer school workshops in reading, spelling and math for remedial and advanced students; art seminar; and summer Religious Education Programs. She taught in a College Reading Clinic; prepared students and directed them in Diocesan Music Festivals; maintained membership in a College Chorus for eight years; directed programs of entertainment at schools; trained altar servers and held regular meetings of high school and grade school servers in the club, KNIGHTS OF THE ALTAR; participated in the production of Christmas plays, musicals, spring concerts, St. Patrick's Day programs, teaching songs, speaking parts, dance numbers, frequently directing the programs.
The preparation for the class Liturgies was the highlight of the week for Sister Mary James and her students at all grade levels. Her 15 years in junior high gave her the opportunity to develop leaders in the Church in the students who were eager to participate in the preparation of the class Liturgies. Each student was given an opportunity to sign up to do the reading, responsorial psalm, intercessions, presentation of gifts, prepare the art form when needed and participate in dramatization of the Gospel. Every student was involved in the preparation of the Liturgy, and they knew in advance when they were going to be involved. The Scriptures came alive in the classroom, as students dramatized the story of Jesus choosing the twelve, the story of Zacchaeus, the two debtors etc. Students loved the Liturgy and Scripture and sometimes asked if they could have a New Testament to keep as their very own. At the celebrations of the Class Liturgies, Sister often accompanied the music on her guitar, with students in the class.
After many delightful years of teaching, Sister enjoyed being involved: tutoring students on all grade levels, writing letters of encouragement to missionaries, praying for them, making mission rosaries, delivering Meals on Wheels, working with patients and shopping for them, helping children prepare for each new school year - shopping for school supplies, clothing and shoes, helping with costumes, attending their programs and being available to help them in any way. A former student of Sister Mary James, now a physician at Froedtert Hospital, told a colleague of his, "All I ever needed to know about life I learned from my third grade teacher!" What a marvelous influence Sister had on, not only one student, but all of her students who were privileged to have her as a master teacher.
Sister had many interests and hobbies: reading, drama, music, singing, dancing, walking, piano, guitar, roller skating, swimming, crocheting, macrame, cooking, baking, sewing and alterations.
Sister Mary James is survived by one brother: John; two sisters: Sister Timothy and Sister Rosemarie, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, friends, and students.
Sister was predeceased by her parents; brothers: Reverend James J. Geenen, Henry R. Jr., Joseph E., William T. and Patrick?J. Geenen: three sisters: Catherine Mary, Mary Marcella Geenen Fox, and Sister Rosalyn.
A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 25, 2012 in Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, 2222 Shopiere Road, Beloit, WI with Father Gary Krahenbuhl officiating. Burial will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 27, 2012 in Saint Nicholas Cemetery, Freedom, WI. Family and friends will be received Friday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Daley Murphy Wisch & Associates Funeral Home and Crematorium, 2355 Cranston Road, Beloit, WI with a Prayer Service at 3:45 p.m. Visitation will also be Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service in the church.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.daleymurphywisch.com.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on February 22, 2012

Other Events:

• Obituary: 22 Jul 2006; Janesville Gazette

Notes:

Obituary:
Mary Marcella (Geenen) Fox, 85, of Beloit, died on Thursday, July 19, 2006, in Beloit. She was born on June 12, 1921, in Freedom, Wisconsin, to the late Henry R. and Gladys (McCormick) Geenen. Mary attended St. Nicholas grade school. After high school, Mary attended Outagamie County Teacher?s Training School, Kaukauna, Wisconsin; University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point where she completed a B.A. degree in Elementary Education; University of Wisconsin-Whitewater where she earned an M.S. degree in Elementary Education. Mary began her teaching career in a one-room schoolhouse in Cicero, Wisconsin. She also taught in Black Creek, Bowler and Merrill school districts. Mary taught in the Janesville school system for three years and taught religious education at St. Mary?s Church there. She married Joseph A. Fox on Aug. 16, 1958. They had twin daughters, Ann and Margaret. In 1960 Mary was employed by the Beloit school system. Mary taught at Merrill, Morgan and Robinson schools until her retirement in 1985. She particularly loved teaching first grade. After retirement in 1985, Mary pursued various interests, including calligraphy and painting. She loved painting peaceful watercolor landscapes. She shared her love of life, laughter, education and faith with her family until Alzheimer?s disease took her. Mary was a member of Saint Thomas Catholic Church, where she was president of the Altar Society and taught religious education classes. Later she became a member of Our Lady of the Assumption, where she served with her husband on the Vocation Committee and as a church hospitality minister on Sundays. She is survived by her husband, Joseph; her daughters, Ann de Onis of Bozeman, MT, and Margaret of South Beloit, IL; grandchildren: Kathleen and Victoria de Onis, Mary, Joseph, Jennifer, Anthony and Kevin Gracyalny; brothers, John and Patrick; sisters: Sister Mary James, Sister Timothy, Sister Rosalyn and Sister Rosemarie; numerous nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; and 4 brothers: Reverend James Geenen, Henry, Joseph and William. A Mass of Christian Burial will be concelebrated by Father Gary Krahenbuhl and Father Jerome Koutnik at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church on Saturday, July 22, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. Visitation will be at Our Lady of the Assumption from 9:00 a.m. until the time of Mass. Burial will be in Mount Thabor Cemetery. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to Beloit Hospice. The family would like to thank the women who gave such loving care to our mother at Premiere and Harbor House, formerly Encore. Special gratitude to Sister Judy of Our Lady of the Assumption for her visits and Father Robert McClellan and Father Gary for administering the Sacrament of the Sick and Dying to her this week.

Mary married Fox, Joseph 16 Aug 1958. Joseph was born 18 Nov 1922, Janesville, Rock, Wisconsin, USA; died 18 Jul 2012, Beloit, Rock, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 18 Mar 2006; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Geenen, WilliamWilliam Geenen, age 80 from Somerset, WI, died peacefully in his sleep wi th his wife of 54 years by his side on March 13, 2006, at the Greeley Heal th Care Center in Stillwater. Bill was born November 23, 1925, to Henry a nd Gladys (McCormick) Geenen in Freedom, Wisconsin.He is survived by his wife, Martha (Scray); children: James (Sue), Willi am Jr., Thomas (Jacqui), Laurie (Joe) Schmitt, Daniel (Tammi), Robert (Bri dgitte), Linda (Tim) Maitrejean, Kathryn (David) Burg, Michael; brother s: John, Patrick (Cecile); sisters: Sr. Mary James, Mary (Joe) Fox, Sr., T imothy, Sr. Rosemarie, Sr. Rosalyn; grandchildren: Stephanie, Charlie, Reb ecca, Luke, Levi, Jesse, Kenneth, Issac, Travis, Wade, Brittney, Briann e, Josh, Ben, Nicholas, Zachary, Skylar and Samantha.He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Henry, Rev. James, Jose ph and sister, Catherine.William worked as a supervisor at the Tony, Wisconsin, School from 1963-19 64. He also was a superintendent at the following schools: Glidden 1964-19 67, White Lake, 1967-1974 and in Somerset from 1980-1985. He was a memb er of the American Legion, Knights of Columbus and the Wisconsin Associati on of School District Administrators. Bill was stationed in Japan from 195 0-1952 and enjoyed deer hunting and traveling to florida.Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. Friday, March 17, 2006, at ST. ANNE'S CAT HOLIC CHURCH in Somerset. Visitation was Thursday from 4-8 p.m. at the chu rch and also one hour prior to the service. Interment in parish cemeter y. Father Philip Juza and Deacon Maurice Baillargeon presided at the Mas s. Janelle Sutherland was the soloist and organist, military honors were p rovided by the American Legion Post 111 from Somerset, Wisconsin.
Cullen Crea Funeral Home 715-246-2667

William married Scray, Martha (daughter of Scray, Edward and Hermsen, Elizabeth) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Military Service: Between 14 Sep 1950 and 29 Jun 1951; US Air Force

Notes:

Military Service:
Name:Joseph Geenen
Gender:Male
Birth Date:7 Jul 1927
Death Date:8 Apr 1980
SSN:390224488
Branch 1:AF
Enlistment Date 1:14 Sep 1950
Release Date 1:29 Jun 1951

Other Events:

• Obituary: 25 Oct 2013; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
John Augustine Geenen, age 84, of Francis Creek, Wisconsin, entered eternal life on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at his residence. John was the ninth child of Henry R. and Gladys Catherine (McCormick) Geenen. He was born on July 25, 1929 in Freedom, Wisconsin. John attended Saint Nicholas Elementary School. Early on, his teachers, the Notre Dame Sisters, recognized that John was a very gifted child. He was always at the top of his class and even skipped a grade. He was full of fun and always ready for a joke or prank. John had a beautiful voice, which was recognized in school where he was leader in the boys' choir. He loved music, singing and dancing. He was a Mass server and was always on time and considered it a privilege to serve Mass. He knew the Latin responses and answered the invocation of the priest in a clear and vibrant voice. After high school, John pursued education in several areas of interest. His first choice was to meet the needs of the common people. He saw the need for efficient, capable manager of the meat departments in the A&P Grocery Stores across the state of Wisconsin. He studied and mastered the newest trends in meat processing; learned about the many phases of producing, preserving and merchandising and also studied the skills development in this area. John knew the details of every phase of meat production and preservation with freezing being the most utilized method. He enjoyed preparing hickory smoked ham and making corned beef. He enjoyed selling meat and was meticulous, knowledgeable, skilled and artistic in setting up and arranging the meat display counter. As a salesman, John was pleasant, courteous and successful. He was well-informed in matters relating to the details of preparing farm and game animals, poultry, wild fowl and fish for market. John loved people. He enjoyed 20 years as an employee of the A&P Grocery chain stores. Later, John took up study of arboriculture. He studied the details of planting and caring for trees and shrubs and the steps necessary for landscaping, always aware of the appearance of the whole. When trimming trees or bushes, he was aware of symmetry and balance. He could reduce the bulky part of a shrub in a few minutes and make it pleasing to the eye. When planting a tree, he would make the tree symmetrical; check the hole for depth leaving a six inch space around the roots of the tree, putting the best soil at the bottom and filling the rest with mulch. Having a love for all nature, John enjoyed identifying trees. He was interested in the quality of lumber and the commercial value of trees. He was a licensed, fully insured landscaper and tree specialist. His professional training in tree removal, cabling, tree trimming, gutter cleaning and stump grinding was the preparation for his secondary career. John was employed by the Manitowoc Public School System for 18 years. He enjoyed faculty, staff and students. He was involved in school functions: faculty meetings, tournaments, track meets, musicals-Christmas and Spring concerts, proms, Christmas parties and graduations and he was loved by all who knew him. After retiring, John followed his heart and took up another interest of his which he had previously enjoyed-that of working with trees and plants. He started his own business, Jack's Tree and Stump Removal, which was very successful. The satisfaction of the customer was a great importance to John. It was his joy when removing a stump or tree, to clean up the area so that one would hardly notice that anything had been done. It had to be perfect. John was magnanimous in his dealings with the poor and elderly. When he did work for them, he always cut the price. During the snow season, John plowed out parking lots, places of business, residential areas and also the snow on sidewalks and driveways. Many times John helped the elderly by blowing out their sidewalks and driveways without cost to them. He loved to travel and observe other cultures and customs: Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, as well as traveling in the states. He made several trips to Branson, Missouri, because he had a great love for country music and the late artist, Johnny Cash. Joining the Senior Citizens, he was involved in their socials, lunches, dances and bus trips. Many times John was on the list for entertaining, singing, telling jokes and just making people feel great. He enjoyed working with senior citizens and the home-bound, bringing their groceries and whatever else they needed. He remembered their birthdays, anniversaries and frequently sent sympathy cards to the families. Helping the Saint Vincent de Paul Society in different ways was his forte. He delivered materials, clothing, furniture, dishes, pots and pans for other senior citizens who were unable to drive but wanted to donate to Saint Vincent de Paul Society. Frequently he was asked if he could provide logs for fireplaces in restaurants, hotels and other places of business and he always responded with a positive answer. John always participated in the 4th of July Parade in Manitowoc County. It was his joy to share candy and goodies with children and families along the parade route. He attended and loved the Firemen's Picnic and many other community functions. When waysides were the "place to enjoy a cookout", John invited friends to come and join him. He was always the Chef. He had such a marvelous sense of humor that made the day "A Day to Remember". John shared his talents, his humor, his music, his faith, and his boundless energy with his friends, co-workers and his family. Survivors include his two sisters: Sister Timothy and Sister Rosemarie of Beloit, WI; along with other relatives, friends, co-workers and business associates. He was preceded in death by his parents: Henry R. and Gladys Catherine (McCormick) Geenen; five brothers: Reverend James J. Geenen, Henry R. Geenen Jr., William T. Geenen, Joseph E. Geenen, Patrick J. Geenen; three sisters: Mary (Geenen) Fox, Sister Rosalyn, and Sister Mary James.
Funeral services will be held 12:00 o'clock noon on Monday, October 28, 2013 at Saint Nicholas Catholic Church, W2037 County Road S, Freedom, Wisconsin. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Daniel J. Felton with burial to follow at the parish cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at Saint Nicholas Catholic Church on Monday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of services at 12:00 o'clock noon.
Online condolences to the family may be sent to www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on Oct. 25, 2013

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• Religious Vows: 15 Aug 1952, Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA; Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity
• Education - College/University: Between 1969 and 1973; Masters in Education Univesity of Ohio Dayton
• Religious Vows: 8 Dec 1981; Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady
• Obituary: 18 May 2009; Appleton Post Crescent

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Religious Vows:
Sister Roselyn

Obituary:
Geenen, Sister Rosalyn
Sister Rosalyn (Gladys Marie Catherine) Geenen entered Eternal Life Friday, May 15, 2009, in Mercy Hospital, Janesville, WI, the tenth child of the late Henry R. and Gladys Catherine (McCormick) Geenen. She was born February 26, 1932, in Freedom, WI. She attended Saint Nicholas Elementary School, Freedom, and after graduating from Holy Family Academy attended Silver Lake College where she earned a BA degree with majors in English and Philosophy and minors in French and Theology. Sister Rosalyn pursued a Master's Degree from the University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio and graduated with a MS Degree in Elementary Education-Administration and Supervision.
Sister Rosalyn took Religious vows on August 15, 1952, with the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, Manitowoc. She changed her community affiliation to the Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady on December 8, 1981. Sister celebrated her Golden Jubilee as a Religious on August 15, 2002.
Sister Rosalyn served as a teacher in the Diocese of Green Bay at: Saint Andrew, Manitowoc; Corpus Christi, Sturgeon Bay; Saint Thomas More, Appleton; Saint Phillip, Green Bay: In the Archdiocese of Milwaukee: Saint Mary, Waukesha, and Holy Spirit, Milwaukee. In the Diocese of Steubenville, Ohio: Saint Benedict, Cambridge.
Sister Rosalyn served as an administrator in the Diocese of Green Bay at Saint Peter and Paul, Kiel; In the Archdiocese of Milwaukee: Saint Mary, Waukesha; In the Diocese of Steubenville, Saint Benedict, Cambridge.
Sister served the Church in the field of Education for 45 years (22 years as a Principal/Administrator and 23 years as a teacher). Throughout her education career, Sister Rosalyn continued to earn academic credits from Silver Lake College, Manitowoc; University of Wisconsin, Green Bay; Alverno College, Milwaukee; Mount Mary College and Marquette University, Milwaukee; the University of Dayton, Ohio. Sister held the following licenses; Elementary Teacher K-8 from the State of Wisconsin and from the State of Ohio. Sister also held and Elementary School Administrators License (over 10 teachers) from the State of Wisconsin and the State of Ohio. Sister Rosalyn maintained Advanced Certification in Religious Education from the Diocese of Green Bay, the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and the Diocese of Steubenville.
As a dedicated, responsible and caring teacher, Sister Rosalyn enjoyed teaching every grade level and every subject. She challenged each student to do his/her best and provided the opportunity for her students to achieve that goal. Her dynamic personality, boundless energy and vision inspired them daily. As a philosophy of education, Sister Rosalyn believed that learning can best take place in a positive, caring atmosphere - conductive to the formation of the whole person. If a student needed extra help to understand a concept of a lesson or master a specific skill, Sister always had time. She would take a minute or two to stop and clarify the concept. If more time was needed, she would help a student before or after school or on Saturday. Sister believed that mistakes were normal and accepted - but effort and mastery of skills were expected.
As a classroom teacher, Sister showed consistency, vision, example and she always encouraged the students. She challenged each student, on a daily basis, to excel and to love learning in and of itself.
As a school administrator, Sister Rosalyn was well-qualified academically and well-suited personally. She consistently demonstrated outstanding leadership ability in her enforcement of school policy, handling of conflict situations and setting goals for the future. She readily utilized problem solving skills with firmness and fairness. She was a dynamic person, had a great sense of being truly professional without losing the common touch. Sister Rosalyn worked to open lines of communication in every parish community and made great efforts to develop a sense of community among the faculty, based on prayer, religious growth and professional skill. She was successful because of her leadership qualities; dedication, caring and service which was evidenced in her daily life. Her faith and joy commitment to Catholic Education set an example for all who knew her. She enjoyed making others, staff and students feel important and appreciated. Wherever she went, Sister fostered a positive, caring and spirited environment.
While as administrator, Sister kept herself and the staff updated in areas of current educational development and innovations. She attended many workshops including: Adult Motivation, Group Dynamics, Decision Making, and Evaluations and School Accreditation Teams.
Sister Rosalyn volunteered to teach Religious Education classes to students attending the public school, on every mission assignment during both her teaching and administrative career. The classes were often held after the school day on Mondays or Wednesdays, on Saturday mornings and/or Sundays between Masses. Sister also taught Religious Education classes in "Summer Vacation Schools" in Elcho, Pickerel, Abrams, Stiles, Woodruff, Tomahawk, Saint Mary, Waukesha, Annunciation, Green Bay, Saint Paul, Genesee Depot, Saint Anthony, Pewaukee and Saint Mary, Pewaukee. At these missions Sister prepared students for the Sacraments of Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation. While on the summer assignments, Sister trained altar servers, made schedules for them, did special church linens and took time to visit the sick and infirm in local hospitals or in their homes. During these assignments, Sister was instrumental in bringing about a spirit of hope and faith to each person she met.
After many delightful years of teaching and administration, Sister Rosalyn was involved in the following: Pastoral services to the local hospital and nursing homes, minister of hospitality, visiting new parishioners, prayer chain, transport patients to and from doctor appointments, Saint Vincent de Paul, tutoring students on all grade levels, helping the poor and needy, Meals on Wheels and helping children to prepare for the new school year - shopping for school supplies, etc.
Sister Rosalyn was involved in: Reading Clinic at Silver Lake College and had first-hand experience in the diagnosis of reading problems, conducted workshops at the University of Dayton on School Accreditation, initiated summer school workshops on: Creative Writing, Poetry, Math/Algebra, Speed Reading and Computer Education.
Sister enjoyed many hobbies: playing guitar with the Family Singer (14 years) at Saint Mary's, Waukesha, and four years with the Youth Choir at Saint Philip in Green Bay, piano, organ, singing, hiking, tennis, volleyball, baseball, basketball, watching football, concerts, cooking, calligraphy, writing, poetry, reading and sewing.
Sister Rosalyn is survived by two brothers: John and Patrick; three sisters, Sister Mary James, Sister Timothy and Sister Rosemarie; nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins and friends.
Sister Rosalyn was predeceased by her parents, brothers, Reverend James J. Geenen, Henry R. Jr., Joseph E. and William T. Geenen; two sisters, Catherine Mary and Mary Marcella Geenen Fox.
A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2009, in Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, 2222 Shopiere Road, Beloit, WI, with Father Gary Krahenbuhl officiating. Burial will be in Saint Nicholas Cemetery, Freedom, WI. Family and friends will be received Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Daley Murphy Wisch & Associates Funeral Home and Crematorium, 2355 Cranston Road, Beloit, WI, with a Prayer Service at 6 p.m. Visitation will also be Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service in the church.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.daleymurphywisch. com.

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• Obituary: 27 Oct 2011; Appleton Post Crescent

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Patrick J. Geenen, 78, of Freedom entered into Eternal Life Wednesday morning, October 26 2011 at home. He was born April 5, 1933, son of the late Henry and Gladys (McCormick) Geenen. On December 27, 1962 he was united in marriage to Cecilia Collier in Illinois. He was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Freedom.
Pat worked for Acme Tree Service for many years and later owned and operated Geenen's Tree Service. He enjoyed sports, the Packers, boxing, wrestling, dancing and singing.
Survivors include his wife, Cecilia; daughters: Patricia (Brian) Wickesberg; Margaret (Jeff) Wagner; Mary (Dan) Gruper; Elizabeth (Rick) Reavis; Alice (Todd) Rasmussen; Cecilie (Sean) Johnson; grandchildren: Jacob and Jennifer Wickesberg; Stephen and Sean Wagner; Katelin and Jacob Gruper; Megan and Dylan Reavis; Daemyen and Dominic Johnson; brother, John Geenen; sisters: Sister Mary James, Sister Timothy, Sister Rosemarie; friends and co-workers
Patrick was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Gladys (McCormick) Geenen; brothers: Rev. James J. Geenen, Joseph E. Geenen, Henry R. Geenen Jr., William T. Geenen; sisters: Mary (Geenen) Fox, Sister Rosalyn
Friends may call at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Freedom on Friday, October 28, 2011 from 10:00 AM until Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 noon with Father Jerry Pastors officiating. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.com
Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour will be assisting the family.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from October 27 to October 28, 2011

Patrick married Collier, Cecilia 27 Dec 1962. Cecilia (daughter of Collier, John and Riley, Anastasia) was born 13 Dec 1935; died 19 Nov 2011, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Coletta married Bauer, Roland W. 6 Jul 1940. Roland (son of Bauer, Joseph and Ertl, Emelia) was born 12 Sep 1917; died 29 Mar 1976; was buried , St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Margaret — Kohler, Louis. [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 30 Mar 1945; Appleton Post Crescent

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Francis J. Geenen 3/15/1945 Post Crescent 3/30/1945 3

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• Obituary: Aft 11 Aug 1999

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BERNICE A. STADLER Black Creek Age 76, died Wednesday, August 11, 1999 at the Outagamie County Health Center. Bernice was born March 23, 1923 in Freedom, daughter of the late John and Ella (McCabe) Geenen. She was married June 4, 1946 to Ronald Stadler and he preceded her in death on August 11, 1999. Bernice assisted her husband, Ronald in farming on the Town of Ellington farm most of their married life, and was an avid vegetable gardener, floral gardener and had a great raspberry patch, and was a member of St. Edward Catholic Church, Mackville. She is survived by her son, Gary (Barb) Stadler, Appleton; three daughters: Bonnie (Wes) stevenson, Sr., Menasha; Joan (Richard) Klika, Menasha; and Pati (Jerry) Milheiser, Vernon, Connecticut; seven grandchildren, Eric and Andrea Stadler; Wes Jr., and Chris Stevenson; Trish Klika; Tony and Casey Milheiser; and by two great-grandchildren: Tyler Stevenson and Samantha Klika; two brothers: bob Geenen, Kaukauna; Don (Carol) Geenen, Appleton; three sisters: Coletta Bauer, Appleton; Mary (Floyd) Griesbach, Appleton; and Teresa Kemps, Kimberly. Bernice was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Marge (Louie) ... John Geenen, two brothers-in-law: Rollie Bauer and Ernie Kemps and a sister-in-law Sally Geenen. The Mass of the Christian Burial will be held Saturday, August 14, 1999 at 11 a.m. at St. Edward Catholic Church, State Highway 47, Mackville, with the Rev. Charles Brooks officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Friends will be received at the funeral home on Friday from 4 until 8 p.m. with a prayer service to be held at 7:30 p.m. Friends will also be received at the church on Saturday, from 9 a.m. until the hour of service.
A memorial fund is being established in her name.
A special thanks to the staff of the Outagamie County Health Center for their care and assistance to the family of Bernice Stadler.

Bernice married Stadler, Ronald Anthony 4 Jun 1946. Ronald (son of Stadler, Joseph Anton and Hilger, Cecilia) was born 31 Dec 1924, Mackville, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 11 Aug 1999, Black Creek, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 11 Aug 1999, St. Edward Catholic Cemetery, Mackville, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Tombstone: Holy Name Catholic Cemetery, Kimberly, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 18 Jan 2018; APC

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Kimberly - Teresa Catherine Kemps, age 91, passed away on January 16, 2018 at Brewster Village, Appleton, Wisconsin, surrounded by her family. Teresa was born on January 9, 1927 in Freedom, Wisconsin, to John and Ella (McCabe) Geenen. She was married to Ernest John Kemps on September 10, 1949. They had five children and resided together in Kimberly, Wisconsin until his death on April 4, 1974.
After Ernie's death, Teresa began a long career at St. Elizabeth's Hospital. She retired from St. Elizabeth's in 2007. In retirement Teresa served as a bailiff in the Outagamie County Court system and as a volunteer at St. Elizabeth's. Teresa was an active member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Kimberly and was deeply involved in the Cursillo as an organizer and mentor and frequently gave testimonials to those attending.
Teresa is survived by her children, Janie (Jim) Kinder, Karen (Jim)
Wesolowski, David (Joanne) Kemps, Kathy (Bob) Kemps-Mitchell, and Steve (Laurie) Kemps. She is also survived by her grandchildren Jason Evers, Jennie Evers, Trevor (Juliana) Wesolowski, Stephanie Wesolowski, Andy (Stacy) Kemps, Tim (Lisa) Kemps, Melissa (Brad) Zuleger, Matthew (Jacquie) Merckx, Kacie (Jon) Niemuth, Johnny Kemps, and Sam Kemps.
She is further survived by her eleven great-grandchildren: Macie Jane Sisk; Cordelia Wesolowski; Reagan, Natalie and David Kemps; Evan and Alex Kemps; Zachary and Madelyn Zuleger; Kinley Niemuth; and, arriving soon, baby Merckx.
Teresa is survived by two brothers and a sister-in-law, Robert Geenen and Donald (Carol) Geenen.
She is also survived by her husband's family, Lucille Kempen, Irene (Harvey) Van Deraa, Gerald Vanderloop, Marlene Green, and Judy (Don) Shaw. She is survived by many nieces and nephews.
Teresa was preceded in death by her parents John and Ella Geenen; her sisters and their spouses, Coletta (Roland) Bauer, Margie (Louis) Kohler, Bernice (Ronald) Stadler, Mary (Floyd) Griesbach; two brothers, Frank Geenen and John Geenen; and a sister-in-law, Sally Geenen. She was also preceded in death by members of her husband's family, Marvin Kempen, Laverne VanderLoop and Charles Green.
Visitation will take place at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 620 E. Kimberly Ave, Kimberly, Wisconsin on Monday, January 22nd from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Funeral Liturgy at 11:00 AM with Monsignor Jim Vanden Hogan officiating. Private interment at Holy Name Cemetery.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the staffs at Touchmark and Brewster Village for their loving care in Teresa's final years. In lieu of flowers, memorials received will be donated to Compassion International in Teresa's name.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from Jan. 18 to Jan. 21, 2018

Teresa married Kemps, Ernest John 10 Sep 1949. Ernest (son of Kemps, Theodore and Hietpas, Wilhelmina) was born 13 Mar 1926, Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 4 Apr 1974; was buried , Holy Name Catholic Cemetery, Kimberly, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 1 Apr 2010; Appleton Post Crescent

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Mary Jane Griesbach, 81, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2010, at St. Joseph Residence in New London. Mary was born on February 7, 1929, to the late John and Ella (McCabe) Geenen in Freedom. She married Floyd Griesbach on June 25, 1948, he preceded her in death on May 19, 2003, and now they will be dancing the polka together again in heaven. She enjoyed gardening, her pets and spending time with her family. Mary was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church.
Mary is survived by two daughters; Sharon (Alvin) Rathsack, Hortonville; Nancy (Larry) Strey, Hortonville; three grandchildren: Tina (Jeremy) Krueger, Brian (Sally) Rathsack, and Cory (Fiancee Amanda Bunkleman) Strey; great-grandchildren: Mason Krueger, Harris and Ella Rathsack; a sister Theresa Kemps, Kimberly; two brothers: Robert Geenen, Kaukauna; Donald (Carol) Geenen, Appleton; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband, a granddaughter Crystal Strey, and her siblings; Colletta (Roland) Bauer, Marge (Louis) Koehler, Bernice (Ron) Stadler, Ernest Kemps, Sally Geenen, Frank Geenen and John Geenen.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Mary will be held on Monday, April 5, 2010, at 11 a.m. at ST. THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC CHURCH (1810 N. McDonald St., Appleton) with Fr. Gerald Falk officiating. A time of visitation will be held on Monday from 9 a.m. until the time of services at the Church. Burial will be in the St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery.
The family would like to thank St. Joseph Residence in New London and Fr. Gerald Falk for all they have done for Mary.
Dear Mom and Grandma,
Thank you for all the special memories and for making even the ordinary days special. May the angels lead you into paradise. Be happy until we all meet again. You will never be forgotten.
Your loving family
Wichmann Funeral Home
537 N. Superior St.
Appleton 920-739-1231
Online Condolences
www.wichmannfargo.com

Mary married Griesbach, Floyd J. 25 Jun 1949, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Floyd (son of Griesbach, George and Stingle, Martha A.) was born 28 Feb 1928, , Outagamie County, Wisconsin, USA; died 19 May 2003, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 19 May 2003, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Robert married Femal, Sally (daughter of Femal, Frank J. and Esler, Grace T.) [Group Sheet]

Donald married Oettinger, Carol [Group Sheet]

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• Education - High School: 1955, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 20 Apr 2018; APC

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Education - High School:
Appleton High School Class of 1955

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Appleton - Leo Smudde, "Bud," age 80, of Appleton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at the Bridges of Appleton with his family by his side. Leo was born in Kaukauna on June 3, 1937 to the late Leo and Ellen (McCann) Smudde. He grew up on the family farm and found horses to be his passion. Leo graduated with the class of 1955 at Appleton High School. After graduating high school, he joined the Army Universal Training Pilot Program. In 1957, he was united in marriage to Marlene Learman. Leo and Marlene later parted ways, but always remained close friends. Leo worked as a fork lift mechanic for many years at S. C. Shannon, retiring in 1998. He enjoyed working with his horses, including sleigh and hay rides.
He is survived by three sons: Mark (Tamara), of Vancouver, WA, Jay (Jayne), of Appleton, and Ed (Tammy), of Big Timber, MT; his daughter Lynn (Tim) Schwartzkopf, Neenah; 8 grandchildren: Jason, Stephanie, Jessica, Ashlee, Adam, Daniel, Emily, and Sara; 7 great grandchildren; brother Dan (Bonnie) Smudde, Palm Harbor, FL; 3 sisters: Rosemary (Norman) Francis, Brookfield, Ann Springer, Appleton, and Jean Coon, Kaukauna. He is further survived by many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Tom, granddaughter Melissa, 2 brothers-in-law, Jim Coon and Jim Springer, and sister-in-law Marilyn Smudde.
A Celebration of Life will take place at 2 pm on Monday, April 23, at the Brettschneider-Trettin-Nickel Funeral Chapel with Deacon Maury Reed officiating, followed immediately by full military honors performed by Appleton Legion Post #38. Visitation will be on Monday from 12 noon until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.
Words cannot express our appreciation to Dr. Stephanie Wagner, granddaughter, for your gifts of outstanding care, love, and direction.
The family would also like to extend a special thank you to the staff of the Bridges of Appleton and Heartland Hospice for the compassionate care given to Leo.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on Apr. 20, 2018

Leo married Learman, Marlene [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 9 Jan 2015; Appleton Post Crescent

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Smudde, Thomas F.
'Tom' 75, Appleton, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015. He was born on Jan. 28, 1939 in Issar, WI to the late Leo and Ellen (McCann) Smudde. He served in the United States Army and Army Reserve for five years. Tom married Marilyn Springer at St. Therese Catholic Church in 1960. They were long time members of St. Thomas More Parish. Tom worked at American National Can for 43 years until retiring. He was a member of the Catholic Foresters.
He will be greatly missed by his wife, Marilyn; daughters: Lori (Randy) Riese of Tustin and Lisa (Steve) Reetz of Fremont; a son, Gregg (Jackie) Smudde of Appleton; two grandchildren: Brad (Michelle) Krueger and Nicole Niemuth; four great grandchildren: Josie, Emily and Annabelle Niemuth and Adelyn Krueger; siblings: Leo Smudde, Hortonville; Dan (Bonnie) Smudde, Florida; Rosemary (Norman) Francis, Milw; Anne Springer, Appleton and Jean Coon, Kaukauna.
Memorial Services for Tom will be held at 11:30 AM, Saturday, Jan 10, 2015 at Brettschneider Trettin-Nickel Funeral Chapel with Rev. Martin Ruge officiating. Friends may visit the family from 9 AM until the time of services. Military Honors will follow the service.
A special thank you to the staff of Country Villa in Freedom for their care of Dad and continued care of Mom.

Thomas married Springer, Marilyn Abt 1960. Marilyn was born 9 Dec 1940, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 16 Mar 2015, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Jean married Coon, James L. "Jim" (son of Coon, Elmer G. and Hoffman, Ethel) [Group Sheet]

Rosemary married Francis, Norman [Group Sheet]

Ann — Springer, James. [Group Sheet]

Robert married Spierings, Helen (daughter of Spierings, Edward Henry and Berken, Marjorie Rose) [Group Sheet]

Gerri — DeBruin, James "Jim". [Group Sheet]

Bruce — Unknown, Kathy. [Group Sheet]

Mary married Hess, Andrew [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 18 May 1962; Appleton Post Crescent

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Michael McCann 9/23/1950 5/18/1962 Post Crescent 5/18/1962 B 11

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• Obituary: 10 Mar 2013; Appleton Post Crescent

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Patrick Robert McCann, 55, of Bullhead City, Arizona passed away unexpectedly on January 8, 2013. Pat was a former resident of Wautoma and Menasha, Wisconsin. He was born December 5, 1957, to Colleen and Robert McCann. He graduated from Menasha High School in 1976. Pat was the consummate Irishman, adorned with red hair and a well-developed sense of humor (blarney). He was a simple person of simple needs. You could find him in a library or around a campfire, listening on his Sirius radio to the Brewer, Badger, or Packer Games. He recently worked at various casinos in Laughlin, Nevada, where he was trained for a time to operate the craps table.
He is survived by his son, Jordan McCann (special friend, Stacy), Garberville, California; and his daughters, Danielle (Eric) Huser, Oshkosh, WI; and Tara McCann, LaCrosse, WI. He is further survived by his grandson, Zaden Huser; his sister, Karen Dermond, Elm Grove, WI; his brothers, Kevin (Maribeth) McCann, Neenah, WI; and his youngest brother, best man and best friend, K. Michael McCann, Dallas, TX. He shared his gift of laughter with his nieces and nephews, Brianna, Alex and Nichole Dermond, along with Michael and Erin McCann. Thanks to Renee McCann for raising three beautiful children.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Colleen McCann, and a brother Michael.
Patrick's perception of life and his endless ability to make people smile will be sorely missed by those that knew him.
There will be a celebration of Patrick's life on Saturday, March 16, at Rick's Reunion Station, 539 Green Bay Road, Neenah, WI, commencing at 1 p.m. When you arrive bring along a story to share and an old photograph of Pat if you have one.
The family would like to thank Julia Primc for the kindness she provided to Pat and for directing us through the maze of Bullhead City. Also, Linda at the Tropicana Hotel in Laughlin, Nevada. Appreciate the rooms during the stay.
On the death certificate listing Pat's profession, his son Jordan entered philosopher. At the moment it created a bit of a chuckle in the room. The title nonetheless, was appropriate, inside everyone of us, is the ability to laugh, and Patrick's philosophy in life was to bring that laughter to the surface.
Amongst his family he was a kind and loving person and shall be missed as a father, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. God bless his soul and may he rest in peace.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on March 10, 2013

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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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]

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1967, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Death Record - Civil: 5 Mar 1995

Notes:

Education - High School:
Kaukauna High School Class of 1967

Death Record - Civil:
Name: Patrick S. Kavanaugh
Birth: 17 Mar 1949
Death: 5 Mar 1995
Civil: Wisconsin

Notes:

Other Info or Events:
Children of Michael McCormick and Living Wallenfang are:
314 i. Living McCormick. She married Living LaFave.
315 ii. Living McCormick. She married Living Vonck, son of Living Vonck and Living Unknown.
316 iii. Living McCormick.

Michael married Wallenfang, Diane Abt 1974. Diane (daughter of Wallenfang, Jerome A. and Kimball, Dorothy) was born 16 May 1952, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 7 Jun 2018, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Timothy married DeBruin, Deborah Louise (daughter of DeBruin, Clayton E. and Wagnitz, Fordyce R. "Toby") [Group Sheet]

Erin married Quella, Richard (son of Quella, Richard H. and Josephs, Elaine) [Group Sheet]

Kathleen married Matchefts, William [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 26 Apr 1994; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Section B, Page 4

Stephen married Haberlack, Susan [Group Sheet]

Elizabeth married Reavis, Rick [Group Sheet]

Alice married Rasmussen, Todd [Group Sheet]

Cecille married Johnson, Sean [Group Sheet]

Patricia married Wickesberg, Brian Lowell [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 12 Aug 2018; APC

Notes:

Obituary:
Seymour - Margaret "Maggie" Wagner, 53, of Seymour passed away at Froedtert Memorial Hospital in Milwaukee on August 8, 2018 after a brief and courageous battle with leukemia and pneumonia. She is survived by her beloved husband and best friend of 30-plus years, Jeff Wagner, and her two sons, Stephen and Sean Wagner.
Maggie, born on June 25, 1965, was preceded in death by her parents Patrick and Cecilia (Collier) Geenen, but will live on through her five sisters Patricia (Brian) Wickesberg; Mary (Dan) Gruper; Elizabeth Reavis; Alice (Todd) Rasmussen; Cecilie Geenen; as well as a number of nieces and nephews: Mary Jo Wagner; Jacob and Jennifer Wickesberg; Katelin and Jacob Gruper; Megan and Dylan Reavis; Daemyen and Dominic Johnson.
Friends may call at Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour, on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 from 4-8 pm. Visitation will continue at St. Nicholas Catholic Church on Thursday, August 16, 2018 from 9 am until the funeral mass at 11 am. Burial will take place in St. Nicholas Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Maggie's memory.
For full obituary, please visit the Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home's website.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on Aug. 12, 2018

Margaret married Wagner, Jeff [Group Sheet]

Mary married Gruper, Dan [Group Sheet]

Jane married Evers, James [Group Sheet]

Jane married Kinder, James (son of Kinder, Paul E. and Strick, Loretta) [Group Sheet]

Karen married Wesolowski, James [Group Sheet]

Steven married Unknown, Laurie [Group Sheet]

David married Herwig, Joanne [Group Sheet]

Kathleen married Merckx, Gregory J. [Group Sheet]

Kathleen married Mitchell, Robert [Group Sheet]

Sharon married Rathsack, Alvin (son of Rathsack, Alvin J. and Besaw, Veda Lillian) [Group Sheet]

Nancy married Strey, Larry (son of Strey, Harold and Beschta, June) [Group Sheet]

Timothy married Christenson, Lori A. [Group Sheet]

Amy married Schmidt, Joshua (son of Schmidt, Jeff and Unknown, Donna) [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]

Margaret married Vonck, Kevin (son of Vonck, Thomas and Dams, Judy) [Group Sheet]

Andy married Scott, Stacy (daughter of Scott, Dick and Unknown, Sally) [Group Sheet]

Melissa married Zuleger, Bradley (son of Zuleger, Ralph and Szymanski, Colleen) [Group Sheet]

Timothy married McManus, Lisa (daughter of McManus, Jim and Unknown, Denise) [Group Sheet]

Cory married Bunkleman, Amanda (daughter of Bunkleman, David and Unknown, Mary) [Group Sheet]