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Vanessa Schnell Obituary
Vanessa Rae Schnell, age 27, of 405 Columbus Ave. Brillion, died unexpectedly on Friday, January 11, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. She was born November 7, 1985 in Two Rivers, daughter of Rick and Paula (Schneider) Freimuth. On September 24, 2011 Vanessa married her best friend and the love of her life Justin Schnell at Zion United Methodist Church in Forest Junction. She loved working with autistic children. Vanessa also loved family and wanted to become a mother. That dream came true on Monday, January 7, 2013 when their daughter Marina Corrine was born. She was a member of Zion United Methodist Church in Forest Junction and was active in fund raising walks to benefit Autism. Survivors include her husband Justin, daughter Marina Corrine, her father Rick (Patti) Freimuth of Kaukauna, her mother Paula Freimuth and Kevin Kibilowski of Brillion, sister Camrin Freimuth and friend Will Sullivan of Oshkosh, Jocelyn Freimuth and friend Cory Martin of West Palm beach FL, her mother-in-law and father-in-law Sue and Dave Schnell of Brillion, her grandparents, June Freimuth of Kellnersville, Alice Lindberg of Kaukauna, Eugene and Conni Schneider of Whitelaw, Ruth Kibilowski of Kellnersville, Donald Schmidt of Crivitz, Lester Keller of Forest Junction, her bothers-in-law and sister-in-law Adam (Sarah) Schnell of Brillion, Kate (Ben) Altmann of Deerfield, Kim Schnell of Medford, and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by grandparents, Paul Freimuth, Tom Lindberg, Chet Kibilowski, Janet Keller and Marge Schmidt. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday January 15th at 11:00 a.m. at Zion United Methodist Church in Forest Junction. The Rev. Becky Kindschi will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Home Cemetery, Forest Junction. Friends may call at the church on Monday from3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and then again on Tuesday at the church from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with the funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Vanessa's name. Online condolences may be made a www.wieting-funeralhome.com
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for Vanessa Schnell
Kathy Dvorachek
January 16, 2013
My deepest sympathy, Paula & Rick. No words can begin to console you now in the grief and loss you are going through. Please know that many prayers & thoughts are sent your way and with much love.
Helen Cichantek
January 16, 2013
Paula and Family, I am sorry for your loss.
Christine Bubolz - Loose
January 15, 2013
My thoughts are with you...
mary kay maertz
January 15, 2013
My heart breaks for Vanessa's family. I did not know her, but worked with Paula for a time. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary kay Maertz
Matt and Vicky Vechart
January 15, 2013
Our hearts and prayers go out to the Freimuth and Schnell families. May you feel God's peace as you go through this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,
Ken & Bea Geiger
January 15, 2013
Special thoughts & prayers to the Freimuth & Schnell families! To Great grandparents Gene & Connie. May God's Blessings be with you all.
Romy and Sandy Giese
January 14, 2013
Thoughts and prayers to the Friemuth and Schnell families. May God be with you at these hard times.
Lisa Lensmire
January 14, 2013
To the Friemuth family - my thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this terrible time.
S R
January 14, 2013
I do not know Vanessa, but my heart breaks for her husband and daughter. Now they have an angel watching over them.
Luke Landaiche
January 14, 2013
Vanessa,
You were a gentle and kind soul who cared deeply for everyone in your life. I never got to tell you but we had a conversation that helped to put my life on the right path. Thank you for everything that you have done and I know that everyone that had the blessing of meeting you will not forget you. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family....Requiescat in pace....Rest in Peace, Your journey on earth here is done
Pastor Kris Borns
January 14, 2013
The people of Peace U.C.C. in Brillion offer Vanessa's family our continued prayerful support as they move through these most difficult times. May God's love enfold you always!
January 13, 2013
I do not know Vanessa but my heart breaks for her daughter and husband. May you find comfort in your church. God bless
Nicole Zutz-Behnke
January 13, 2013
My thoughts & prayers go out to both the Friemuth & Schnell Family for your loss. May God be with you all!
January 13, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. She was a very special young lady.
Barb & Megan Pritzl
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Becky Breit
January 13, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. Such a beautiful, young lady was taken from you. She is your angel!!
January 13, 2013
Thoughts and prayers go out to everyone whos life was affected by Vanessa.
Love Russel Roxanne Laabs and family
January 13, 2013
Our prayers are with you. The Lord will guide you during this troubling time.
Paul and Carol Schwahn
Karen Loose
January 13, 2013
We were very blessed to have Vanessa in our grandsons lives, she relly made a differnce, she is truley an Angel among us
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