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Nikki Rosenthal Obituary
Commander Nikki Louise Rosenthal, U.S. Navy (Retired) 71, on March 12, 2015, at Vitas Hospice, Mercy Hospital and Medical Center, Chicago, IL. Born October 3, 1943, in Neenah, WI, to Burton J. and Louise Sontag Rosenthal. Graduate of Menasha High School, Menasha, WI, and Douglass College, Rutgers University. Served two years in Malaysia as a Peace Corps volunteer followed by 23 years active duty in the Navy. After retirement she made her home in Galena, IL, where she remained until poor health required that she join family in Chicago. Her marriage to Frank Nowakowski ended in divorce. Survived by sisters, Carolyn Cornell, North Bergen, NJ; and Elizabeth Colloton, Chicago, IL; and brother and sister-in-law, Burton and Julie Rosenthal, Neenah, WI; nieces, Cydney Cornell, Agoura, CA; Amy Randall, Neenah, WI; and Katie Rosenthal-Mayer, Neenah, WI; and nephews, Richard Cornell, Jr., Mustang, OK; John Colloton, Chicago, IL; Mark Colloton, Salt Lake, UT; and Daniel Colloton, Minneapolis, MN; four great-nieces and five great-nephews. Commander Rosenthal's ashes will be interred at the gravesite of her parents at Oak Hill Cemetery, Neenah, WI. Plans are pending for a military graveside service and a memorial celebration in Wisconsin. Donations in Commander Rosenthal's memory may be made to Women in Military in Service for America Memorial Foundation, Inc.
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Steve Snyder
September 13, 2015
I just thought of Nikki this week and just decided to do a search on her. I'm am truly sad to know she has passed. What a Wonderful Lady. I knew Nikki in the early years of her Naval Career. I was stationed with her in Shelburne, Nova Scotia where at one point she was my boss. If anyone reads this and can provide me info on her life after those years I would love hearing from you. Nikki ( Sweet Lady ) I truly hope your Resting In Peace. Steve Snyder, USN, Retired. Email [email protected]
sally delisle
April 5, 2015
I went to MHS with Nikki and we played in the band together. We kept in touch for several years afterward. I appreciate her service to our country. Condolences to her family. Sally Becker DeLisle
Sally DeLisle
April 5, 2015
I went to MHS with Nikki; we played in the band together. She was a special lady. My condolences go to her family. Sally (Becker) DeLisle
March 31, 2015
Nikki was a fine Naval Officer and gave sage advice in diplomatic affairs throughout Micronesia. She will certainly be missed for her sagacity and sense of humor.
CAPT Mike West USN ret
March 30, 2015
From the time I met Nikki in Guam, I knew that this was a very special person. Intelligent, quick witted and a total professional (not to mention FUN). Yeah, the world is a bit more dreary without that little bit of sunshine.
Rickee Eddleman
CDR, USN (Ret)
Sue Smith
March 28, 2015
Sympathy, thoughts and prayers for strength and comfort. Thank you for your Service to our country, Nikki.
March 24, 2015
We are sorry to learn of the passing of Nikki, but grateful for her service to our nation with the Peace Corps in Malaysia.
Our Condolences,
The National Peace Corps Association
Linda Rae
March 24, 2015
We were in band with Nikki and always enjoyed her sense of humor. Tried to keep in touch for many years. Sorry to hear about her passing. Linda & Bill Rae
Peggy Parker Kirk
March 20, 2015
To Carolyn, Liz and Burton, so sorry for your loss. Nikki was quite a gal and will be remembered with fond memories.
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