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Phoebe Kempen Obituary
Phoebe Ann Kempen, age 78, of Appleton, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2014, at Brewster Village, with her family by her side. She was born on September 16, 1935, in Appleton to the late James and Milda (Gast) Heenan. Phoebe raised twelve children. She was well known for her strong faith and was a lifelong member of St. Mary Catholic Church. Phoebe was a CNA, a small business owner for several years, and spent her later years doing home care for disabled adults. She enjoyed gardening, taking care of her pets, camping, the time she spent with her family and friends, and especially the time spent with her grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great granddaughter, and her beloved dogs.
Survivors include her children, Diane Shaw; Mary "Mitz" Huebner; Ken (Diane) Kempen; Jeff Kempen; Paul (Debbie) Kempen; Leo (Kristi) Kempen; Tim (Denise) Kempen; Tom (Sherry) Kempen; Amy (Al) Prudom; Ted (Diane) Kempen; Katie (Mike) Meulemans; her 25 grandchildren; her 20 great grandchildren; and her great great granddaughter; her siblings, Jerry (Ginny) Heenan and Tom (Ruth) Heenan; her sister-in-law, Beverly Heenan; and her brother-in-law, Darrell Crawford. She was preceded in death by her son, Andrew Kempen; her siblings, John Heenan; James Heenan, Jr.; Mary Crawford; Faith (Delmar) Demand; and Charles Heenan.
The Funeral Liturgy will be at NOON on Saturday, April 12, 2014, at ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 312 South State Street, Appleton, with Fr. Jim Leary, O.F.M. Cap. officiating. Friends may call at the Wichmann Funeral Home, Appleton, on Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and directly at the church on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of services. Interment will be in St. Mary Catholic Church Cemetery. A memorial has been established in her name. The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the staff at Brewster Village for their loving care, especially those in Harmony House. Online condolences may be offered at www.wichmannfargo.com
An Irish Blessing
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
And rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you
in the palm of His hand.
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April 14, 2014
Thank you for sharing Phoebe with us. I pray that you will all find peace and comfort knowing that she is finally free~ Best regards-Jennifer HB
April 14, 2014
My deepest sympathy to all of Phoebe's family. I have not postal addresses; so am happy this service is here. Prayers for your mom and all of you in this difficult time.
Carol Klassen
April 11, 2014
My thoughts and prays are with your family.
Kay Hietpas
April 11, 2014
Jeff, Leo, Ted & Diane, and family - so sorry for your loss. You're in my thoughts and prayers! Kay (Katie Eichinger) Hietpas.
Gary(nick) Verhagen
April 11, 2014
My condolances to the family.
Lisa Young
April 10, 2014
I am very sorry to hear of your loss.. I work with Debbie and have heard many wonderful stories about your mother.. She is surely in a better place now.
April 10, 2014
Sorry to hear of your loss.She will always be with you in the times you shared.Will keep you in prayer. Virginia Magnus
Sharon & Tom Hopfensperger
April 10, 2014
Sorry for your loss, Phoebe was one hell of a woman and she will be missed by all. Had some good times with that lady. You are all in our prayers.
Juana and Brian Taff
April 9, 2014
To the Family of Phoebe, Our Love and Thoughts go out to All of you, so sorry for your loss.
Juana Taff
April 9, 2014
Phoebe, you have been in my thoughts, I hope you are at peace! Say Hi to G'ma, G'pa and my Mom and Dad for me.
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