Obituaries from The Post Crescent, Appleton Wisconsin Tuesday 18 April 2000 Karen Lynn (Koch) Karen passed from this life into eternal life and the arms of her Savior on Friday, April 14, 2000, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Karen had a deep and personal relationship with her Savior and anyone who knew Karen knew that she was always praying. One of the things that bothered her most during her illness was not being able to finish her prayers when she would drift off due to the drugs she needed to take. Her prayers were for everyone that she loved not just herself. Karen was a very special person who, even through her illness, always put the feelings of others before her own. Karen was born on October 29, 1942, the second of four children born to Leah (Sager) Koch and Clarence "Bud" Koch. She graduated from Kaukauna High School in 1960 and shortly thereafter on January 28, 1961, married Robert S. Andrews and spent the next thirty years of her life as a devoted wife and mother, living mostly in Texas and Mississippi. Her marriage to Bob produced two children, Robert S. Andrews II and Kimberly Leah (Andrews) Culloo, whom she loved with all her nurturing heart. She loved recalling and talking about the numerous family trips that had been taken to various parts of the United States when her children were young. Karen loved writing poetry and found it to be a source of peace and contentment for her. Ten years ago Karen returned to the Fox Valley, which she always considered "home" and began a new life. She spent much time with her family, especially enjoying going to the casino with her mother and playing the "nickel slots." She loved her little apartment on the river and received great joy from watching the ducks frolic outside her window. Her job at Pensar Corporation was a source of pride and independence to her. There she formed many new friendships with co-workers whom she considered her "Pensar family." Karen is survived by her mother, Leah, who has been a constant source of love and support to her. She will be deeply missed by her loving children, Kim and her husband Leo Culloo and their children, Keith and Nicole; Bobby Andrews and his wife Kristy and their children, Karen's precious grandchildren, Bobby and Nicholas. Also surviving is her brother David Koch and his wife Barbie; her sister and best friend Paula Brandt, and her "baby sister" Chris Krueger and her husband Mike. Nieces and nephews include David's family, Brian and Patti Koch and their children Tricia, Katie, and B.J.; Kelly and John "Putter" Swedburg and their children Corey and Tyler; Craig and Karen Koch and their children Allysa and Chad; Daryl and Kelly Koch and their children, Kasey and Kiana; Paula's family, Lisa Smith and special friend Rick Ley and her children Bonnie and Julie; Bill and Michelle Brandt and their son Matthew; Chris and Mike's family, Kyle and Cole. Karen cared about many people who had been a part of her life. They include the Jackie Schultz family, the Millie and Gene Lorenz family, Ginny Recla, Joanne Kobussen, Judy Koch, Robert Van Wychen and his son Brian, Dan DuFresne. A special Uncle Paul Koch, Barb De Prycker and Aggie Brinkman. Karen was preceded in death by her father, Clarence "Bud" Koch; her maternal grandparents, Albert and Agnes Koch; her former mother and father-in-law, Steve and Lorraine Andrews, and a great-niece Noel Angel Brandt. A special thank-you to Dr. Anthony Phillips and the staff at Fox Valley Oncology and Hematology, the many wonderful nurses on Four Southwest at Appleton Medical Center and in particular Sharon Specht, who gave Karen such comfort and care during her hospitalization. Thank you to Karen's Hospice nurses, Mary, Jan and Mary, and an extra special and caring ThedaCare Nurse Rosemary, who will always remain in our hearts. Thank you to all of her wonderful friends at Pensar too numerous to mention who continually visited and sent cards and flowers, never forgetting her through all the difficult months. Thank you to everyone who remembered Karen with their prayers, thoughts, flowers or gifts during her illness. "There are so many things that could have been said that never were said. I loved our time together doing the things only a mother and daughter do. I'll miss your smile and hearing your laughter. Your ability to laugh at yourself and some of the situations you were in was heartwarming. The greatest compliment I've ever been told is when people would look at us and ask if we were sisters. I'll miss you, but you'll always be in my heart and soul. I love you mom."KimMom - "Having you for my mom was truly a gift. You were always there for me no matter what. I love you so much. I only wish I could have kept you longer. You were so brave and strong. I will carry the memory of the love you had for me in my heart forever."Love, your son, Bobby."Life will never be the same without you my precious, fragile sister who loved me so unconditionally. I'm so sorry for always hollering at you for being late. If I could have you back I would never care again if you were late. You will be in my heart and part of me always and forever. Until we're together again, I love you. Go with the angels!"PaulaThe funeral liturgy was held at 5 p.m. Monday, April 17, 2000, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 309 Desnoyer Street, Kaukauna, with Fr. Jack Mullarkey officiating. Friends called at the church on Monday from 2 p.m. until the time of service. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials to the American Cancer Society, Tri Park Way #2, Appleton 54914; would be appreciated.Fargo Funeral Home400 W. Wisconsin Ave.Kaukauna, 766-6200 Irene (Thorne) Cooke 218 E. Randall Street , Appleton Passed away April 16, 2000 at Franciscan Care Center. She was born December 14, 1915 in Chicago to the late Edna (Klawitter) and John Wolff. She moved to Wisconsin in 1933, graduated from Menasha High School in 1934, and married George Thorne in 1935. He passed away September 1969. She married George Cooke in 1981, at which time she moved to Fort Myers, Florida. While living in Florida, she did volunteer work for the Salvation Army and Hospice. Her favorite pastime activities over the years included sewing, traveling and bargain hunting.She is survived by two daughter: Lynn Hansen, Neenah; Laura (Norb) Kozlowski, Freedom; four grandchildren: Jill Hansen, Fremont; Mike Hansen, Neenah; Kris (Don) Brummond and Brian Koslowski, both of Minnesota; five great-grandchildren: Collin, Kendra and Cameron Brummond, and Tim and Katy McMullen. She is further survived by a sister, Beth (Jerry) Moyers, Dayton, Ohio; two sisters-in-law, Barbara Wolff and Dorothy Paveletzke, both of Menasha and many nieces and nephews.Irene was preceded in death by her husbands, George Thorne in 1969 and George Cooke in 1991; son-in-law, Les Hansen in 1995 and her brother Kenneth in 1997.A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Inurnment will be at St. Margaret Cemetery, Neenah.VALLEY FUNERAL HOME2211 N. Richmond Street733-5435*Serving as would be Served* Levi A. "Duke" Du Frane 112 E. Murray Avenue Age 83, died Monday, April 17, 2000 with his family at his side. Duke was born on June 22, 1916 in Kimberly, to the late Lawrence and Johanna (Wyngaard) Du Frane. He married Mary Sonnleitner on September 14, 1936 in Appleton at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Duke was an employee of Fox River Paper Corporation until his retirement in 1976. Following his retirement, along with his wife, they worked as house parents in area group homes. Duke served his country during World War II as a military policeman, having been drafted while he and Mary were raising their five children. He was a longtime member of the Kimberly American Legion-William Verhagen Post #60; truly enjoyed sharing his cabin in the woods with his family; fishing and the out-of-doors. Survivors include his wife of 63 years; his children: Janice (Gordon) Huolihan, Appleton; David (Yvonne) Du Frane, Townsend; Roger (Barbara) Du Frane, Black Creek; Dennis (Mary) Du Frane, Kaukauna; Thomas (Inez) Du Frane, Appleton; and Sandra (Russell) Hoppe, Appleton; his grandchildren: Deborah (Steve) Van Zeeland, Daniel (Cheri) Huolihan, Diane Huolihan, Dawn (Jim) Kluba, Pat (Julie) Du Frane, Mike (Cindy) Du Frane, Jeff (Tammy) Du Frane, Jennifer Moore, Tim Du Frane, Terry (Chris) Du Frane, Tracy (Allan) Eastman, Tom Du Frane, Ted Du Frane, Pat Du Frane (and Cindy Hoffman), Brian (Patti) Du Frane, Mark (Karen) Du Frane, Brad (Heidi) Thiel, Stacey (Darren) Carrol, and Sheri Lynn (Tom) Gibbson; 41 great-grandchildren, and two great-great- grandchildren; his brothers and sisters: Myrtle Sauer, Appleton; Harold (June) Du Frane, Nevada; Agnes Smarzinski, Menasha; Delores Boudry, Menasha; Rosella (Marv) Schumacher, De Pere; Carol (Lyle) Hietpas, Little Chute; and Edward (Kathy) Du Frane, Virginia. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Brenda Du Frane; three great-grandchildren: Cole, Kyle and Lydia Du Frane; a sister, Francis Zwiers, and two brothers: Reuben and Lawrence Du Frane.The Funeral Liturgy will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 19, 2000 at SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH, 222 East Fremont Street, Appleton with Fr. Robert Karuhn officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. and again at the church on Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. until the time of services. There will be a parish prayer and scripture service at the funeral home at 7 p.m. Interment will be in Highland Memorial Park, Appleton. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to Dr. Robert Fox and the staff at Rennes Health Center for their loving care.WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME537 N. Superior StreetAppleton 739-1231 Rachel Goldin GoodsteinSheboyganAge 85, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2000. Rachel was born in Kaukauna, daughter of Belle and Aaron Goldin. She married Ben Goodstein of Sheboygan in 1941; he preceded her in death in 1998. Rachel and Ben were involved in many charitable endeavors. Survivors include three children, Aaron and Karen Goodstein, Barry and Pat Goodstein, Sandra and Bruce Perlmutter; a sister, Jenny Rusky, Appleton; a brother, Abe Goldin, Kaukauna. Funeral services were held in Sheboygan on Tuesday, April 18, 2000. Allin J. HuebnerWeyauwega Age 56, passed away Monday, April 17, 2000 at his home following a courageous battle with renal cell cancer. He was born August 12, 1943 in New London, son of the late Alvin and Linda (Beyer) Huebner. Allin grew up on a farm near Dale, Wisconsin. He graduated from New London High School with the Class of 1961. On July 25, 1964 he married Theresa Biadasz at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Dale. Following his marriage he lived in Menasha, Oshkosh and has lived in Weyauwega since moving there in 1969. He was employed at Miller Electric in Appleton from November of 1969 until August of 1998 when he retired due to failing health. He was a member of St. Peter Ev. Lutheran Church in Weyauwega and has held various church offices. He was a member of Weymont Golf Club, Ducks Unlimited and a life member of the Weyauwega Lake Conservation Club. He was a former member of the Weyauwega Rural Fire Department. Allin enjoyed golf, hunting, fishing, darts and bowling. He is survived by his wife, Theresa; a son and daughter-in-law: Scott and Valerie Huebner, Evergreen, Colorado; a brother, LeRoy (Joanne) Huebner, Oshkosh; his mother-in-law, Evelyn Biadasz, Manawa; three brothers-in- law: Tom (Blanche) Endrick, Appleton; Marvin (Jo Ellen) Biadasz and Jim (Brenda) Biadasz, all of Manawa; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Besides his parents, a sister, Janet Endrick; a sister-in-law, Marilyn Huebner; his stepmother, Rose Huebner; his father-in-law, Barney Biadasz and a nephew preceded him in death. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Thursday, April 20, 2000 at St. Peter Ev. Lutheran Church, Weyauwega with Rev. Dennis Lemke officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Weyauwega. Friends may call at the Cline- Hanson-Dahlke Funeral Home in Weyauwega from 4 until 8 p.m. Wednesday and at the church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Elizabeth C. Klarner"Betty" 403 E. Third St.Kimberly Age 74, died Monday, April 17, 2000 at the Appleton Medical Center. Arrangements are pending with Boettcher Family Funeral Home, Kaukauna. Mona M. KneppleW 6695 Homewood Ave.Shawano Age 76, died Saturday, April 15, 2000, at Homme Home of Wittenberg. She was born September 20, 1923 in Winegar, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Winifred and Leona (Counter) Owens. She was married on March 6, 1942, in Detroit to Fred W. Knepple. They lived in the Appleton area for many years moving to Shawano in 1988. She enjoyed doing volunteer work. She is survived by her husband, Fred; three children, Bill (Tina) Knepple, Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee; Chris Stead, Shawano; Rich Knepple, Big Falls; five grandchildren, Christy J. Yearwood, James Knepple and Amy Knepple, all of Oshkosh; Jena Stead, Stevens Point; and Kimie Stead, Shawano; a great- grandson, Jarrod Yearwood, Oshkosh; a sister, Geraldine Brinkman, Arizona. She was preceded in death by a sister, Dora. Private family services were held. Cremation services were conducted with Swedberg Funeral Home, Shawano in charge of arrangements.Donald "Don" C. KruegerAllouezAge 66, died Saturday, April 15, 2000, at Bellin Hospital. The son of the late Reuben and Anne (Eckes) Krueger was born March 13, 1934, in Hilbert. Don was a 1956 graduate of St. Norbert College, and received a M.B.A. degree from Marquette University in 1964. He married Sandra Blink on April 29, 1978, at Holy Family Parish in Whitefish Bay. Don worked at Miller Brewing Company in Milwaukee for over 30 years in accounting and marketing, and was the Senior Pricing Analyst before retiring in 1989. He and Sandra moved to Green Bay in 1992. Don enjoyed playing tennis and was a former member of the McKinley Tennis Club in Milwaukee and the Four Seasons Tennis Club in Green Bay. He also enjoyed golfing and played in the Wednesday Men's League at Highland Ridge, and the Thursday Couples League at Hilly Haven.Survivors include his wife, Sandra; a sister, Florence Londre; a brother, Richard and his friend, Charlotte Menting; mother-in-law, Muriel Blink; two aunts, many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins. Don is also survived by three brothers-in-law and three sisters-in-law, Don and Christie Blink, Jery and Joyce Blink, Roger and Bonnie Blink.He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister and two brothers-in-law, Adeline and Nick Klotz, and Lester Londre; and his father-in-law, Donald E. Blink.Family and friends may call at Resurrection Catholic Parish, 333 Hilltop Drive, Allouez, from 1-3 p.m. Wednesday. Mass of Christian Burial at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the church with the Reverend Paul Demuth officiating. Entombment in the Allouez Chapel Mausoleum. Cotter Funeral Home, De Pere 920-336-8702 is assisting the family with arrangements.In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Don's name. The family would like to thank the Bellin Hospital staff for their care and support. Eugene R. Kuehl"Gene" N9496 Cemetery Road Brillion Age 70, died Monday, April 17, 2000, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton following a long illness. He was born April 28, 1929, in Kaukauna, the son of the late Rueben and Sophia (Kroes) Kuehl. On June 25, 1949, Gene married the former Patricia Schuler at Immanuel United Church of Christ, Kaukauna. He was employed at Appleton Papers, Combined Locks, for 39 years, retiring in 1990. Gene was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed his place up north in Mountain. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Patricia, Brillion; four daughters, Kris (Bruce) Neveu, Kimberly, Karen (Tom) Kane, Denmark; Kim (Bob) Lambie, Stockbridge; Jenny (Michael) Alkire, Chilton; two sons, Kerry (Pat) Kuehl, Brillion; Kevin (Cindy) Kuehl, Little Chute; nine grandchildren, Craig (Kay) Neveu, Robby (Jennifer) Neveu, Erick and Tori Kane, Sam Kuehl, Angela Kuehl, Emily Lambie, Meghan Kuehl and Adam Alkire; four step-grandchildren, Bradley, April, Katie Kane and Casey Kane; a great- granddaughter, Kennedy Neveu; two brothers, Kenneth (Eunice) and Gerald, all of Suring, numerous nieces and nephews. He is further survived by his wife's mother, Pauline Schuler, Kaukauna; and very special cousin, Don Kuehl, Menasha. He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Bill Schuler. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Boettcher Family Funeral Home, Kaukauna, with the Reverend Harvey Kandler officiating. Burial will be at Highland Memorial Park, Appleton. Friends may call at Boettcher Family Funeral Home, 2401 Fieldcrest Drive, Kaukauna, from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and after 9 a.m. Thursday until the time of services. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established for the Kidney Foundation.The family would like to express special thanks to the nurses on 2nd floor at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Dr. Winek, Dr. Schreiber, Dr. Reiss-Sager and the staff at Dialysis Center.Victoria A. MonroeAge 83, former Bonduel resident, died Sunday, April 16, 2000. She was born September 7, 1916, in the Town of Hartland to the late Charles and Amelia (Mailahn) Seering. Victoria married Vernon Monroe March 29, 1935, in Niagara. The couple lived most of their married life in the Bonduel area. They farmed in the Town of Hartland until 1957 and moved to Bonduel in 1977. Victoria was Meal Site Manager for the Office of Aging for Bonduel and Cecil for many years. She was an active member of Zion United Methodist Church, Bonduel, and Zion United Methodist Women. She was Chairperson and in charge of the Kitchen Committee for many years. She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed cooking for her family, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed sewing, gardening and crafts. Survivors include three sons, Chuck (Donna) Monroe, Appleton; Fred Monroe, Green Bay, and Steve (Roxie) Monroe, Bonduel; three daughters, Patti (Jim) Herb, Green Bay; Jan (Rick) Thompson, Green Bay; and Nancy (Clem) Borowski, Cecil; 16 grandchildren, 31 great- grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon, September 10, 1995; a son, Dick; a grandson, John; great-grandson, Conner; a sister, Laverna Bonnin; and a daughter-in-law, Marsha.Funeral service will be Wednesday, April 19, 2000, at 11 a.m. at Zion United Methodist Church, Bonduel, with the Reverend James H. Cotter officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at Wendt Funeral Home, Bonduel, Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and at the church on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to the time of service.The family would like to thank the staff of Maple Lane for the loving care Victoria received. Carl A. Wetzel Ocala, Florida (Post Lake, Wisconsin) Age 82, died peacefully at their winter home in Ocala, Florida, on April 14, 2000. He was born April 3, 1918, in Birnamwood, Wisconsin. He was a member of the Arbutus Lutheran Church in Pearson, Wisconsin, Eagle Lodge 4251 in Belleview, Florida, and the Ocala Moose Lodge 1014. He was a retired machinist from the Menasha Corporation, and previously worked at the Borden's Milk Plant as well as the former owner of the Cozy Bar in New London. He was a craftsman and enjoyed fishing in his later years.His surviving wife Edna and he were married on June 10, 1939, making almost 61 wonderful years together, of which the last 20 years were enjoyed by residing the winters in Florida and the summers in Wisconsin. Also surviving is his daughter, Rose Culpepper, Jacksonville, Florida; and son, Robert (Bob) Wetzel, Appleton; 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren, brother, Henry Wetzel, Wittenberg; sisters, Bertha Mork, Antigo; Milly Kloss, Menasha.Arrangements have been made through the Forest Lawn Funeral Home in Ocala, Florida, in affiliation with the Appleton Highland Memorial Park in Appleton, where he has requested to be cremated. A memorial was held in Florida on April 16, 2000, and another will be scheduled in Wisconsin at a later date before being laid to rest at the Appleton Highland Memorial Park.Now I am free and with the windI can travel around the bordersof eternity.I am a glint of a star,I am a flight of a cloudI am a drop of the morning dew.I am not gone,I will be with youon every morning dawnand with every darkening eveningI wish you good night.