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Hugo Kons Obituary
Appleton - Hugo, age 81, died Sunday, October 13, 2019 at home with his family after a long battle with congestive heart failure. Hugo was born in Darboy, July 14, 1938, son of the late Jacob and Anna (Kate) Heimmerman Kons.
Hugo was united in marriage to Sharon Lee Zurilla on May 30, 1970 at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, Appleton. The couple has enjoyed over 49 years together. Hugo graduated from Holy Angels School, Darboy, Kimberly High School, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He worked at Kimberly Clark Corp. Research obtaining 4 patents. He also worked at Appleton Yellow Cab, Mike's Cycle Shop, and Automotive Supply Company. Hugo enjoyed being with family, playing music with friends and performing on his guitar and banjo, motorcycle riding, recycling, fixing things, and crossword and Sudoku puzzles.
Hugo is survived by his loving wife Sharon Lee; two sons: Hugo Kons Jr., Appleton, and Kevin Kons and wife Katherine Brisick, Wheaton IL; two brothers: Jacob and Lucia Kons Jr., Garland, Texas, and Gerald and Jean Kons, Florida; a brother-in-law Micah Oriedo, Kenya; and three sisters-in-law:, LaVerne Kons, Neenah, Dorothy Kons, Menasha, and Marie Kons, Ogdensburg. He is further survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Hugo was further preceded in death by seven brothers: Gregory, Norman, Bernard, Merlyn, Alex, Leander, and infant brother Adrian; four sisters: Eileen Willems van Dijk, Kathleen Oriedo, Diane Matuszak, and infant sister Catherine; three brothers-in-law: Emil Wolff, Geradus Willems van Dijk, and LeRoy Matuszak; and two sisters-in-law: Betty Kons and Rosemary Kons.
Mass of Christian burial for Hugo will be 12:00 (noon) on Friday October 18, 2019 at ST. THERESE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 213 E. Wisconsin Ave; with Fr. Ryan Starks officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday evening at Valley Funeral Home from 4:00 until 7:00 PM, and continue at the church Friday morning beginning at 10:00 until 11:45 AM, with Mass to follow at 12:00 PM (noon). Inurnment will be at Riverside Cemetery, Appleton.
Hugo's family would like to extend a special thank you to Ascension Hospice, Ascension Heart and Lung Center, Primary Care Associates, and all of the doctors and nurses that cared for Hugo during his long sickness.
Think of him as living in the hearts of those he touched. For nothing loved is ever lost, and he was loved so much.
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Celesta Griffiths
October 18, 2019
Hugs Sharon and family! My best memory is Christmas Eve night at Jim and Joanne's, sitting with family, looking at the beautiful Christmas tree and having Hugo play the guitar and sing Christmas songs. It was perfect!
Mary Ann (Snookie) Uhlenbrauck
October 15, 2019
Dear Family of Hugo,
Sending sincere sympathy in your deep loss of Hogo. The Kons family were down the road neighbors in the good old days! During that time, Calumet/KK/John Streets were out in the county, It was always enjoyable running into Huoo sharing memories. I will always have fond memories of Hugo and the Konz family! May God's gentle love comfort you.
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Andy Whittaker
October 15, 2019
Hugo was a very special cousin and friend. We shared many wonder times together as kids, teenagers, and as we were all getting ready to take the next steps in our lives.
Thanks, Hugo, for the awesome memories!
May God bless your soul.
Sending our love,
Andy & Joanie Whittaker
Denis Matuszak
October 15, 2019
Julie and I extend our heartfelt sympathies to Hugo's family. He most certainly was my favorite uncle and I will miss our lengthly conversations and the hospitality of both Hugo and Sharon. It was Hugo's gentle enthusiasm that sparked in me a passion for motorcycling. I fondly remember how he carefully explained what he was doing whenever he was working on his motorcycle tinkering projects. That was special to young boy like I was back then. I look forward to the day when we will continue doing those things on The New Earth.
Denis and Julie
Amy Danahey
October 14, 2019
Dear Sharon, Hugo Jr., Kevin, Katie, and family-
We are so sorry for your loss. Sending you strength and peace during this difficult time.
Love,
Amy, Ryan & Mara Danahey
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