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1922
DIED
2012
Wanda Appleton Obituary
Wanda was a member of St. Nicholas Parish in Freedom, and farmed with her husband for over 50 years on the Appleton homestead in the town of Freedom.
Wanda enjoyed life. She bowled and attended farm meetings. She loved traveling with Jack during retirement and worked at the St. Vincent de Paul store in Appleton for 20 years.
Survivors include her children, Julane (Ken) Smith, Freedom; Jeanne (Pat Martin) Appleton, Janesville; Jackie (Ralph) Jardine, Canada; Wayne (Lisa) Appleton, Kimberly; five grandchildren, Adam (Katie), Joe, Dan, Amanda, Alicia; a great-grandchild, Sophia; many nieces and nephews; and Tootsie, her daily companion and friend.
Preceded in death by Jack, her husband of 50 years; parents; brothers, Ted and Frank; sisters, Mary and Sophie; nieces, Patty Appleton, Linda Appleton, Maureen Kusniesz
Friends may call at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Freedom, on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, from 9:30 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. with Fr. Dave Hoffman and Deacon Don Newhouse officiating. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.com
Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour, is assisting the family with arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be given to any of the following of Wanda's favorite charities: Shriners Children's Hospital, St. Jude's Hospital, and Habitat for Humanity or St. Nicholas Church.
A special thank you to Good Shepherd Nursing Home, Meadow Wood Assisted Living and Heartland Hospice for all your care and concern.
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February 22, 2012
I didn't have an opportunity to visit with you at the funeral this week, but I thought that you might enjoy my little memory of your parents.
I was about 11-12 years old when Jack and Wanda were married. I remember my Mom and Dad (Orville and Irene Appleton}, saying how happy they were that Dad's cousin, Jack, had "finally found a great gal" to marry!
Margaret Blohm
February 21, 2012
Greetings to Wanda Rose's family ... how I have always loved her name. I can still remember clearly her and Jack's wedding in some ballroom south of Seymour. I specifically remember being able to drink all the orange pop I wanted --FREE! It was a great celebration for a great new couple. Her smile was infectious and she always had something positive to say about whomever was being discussed. In short, she was a real lady and we will miss her. Take care and God bless. Jack & Judy Weiland
February 20, 2012
It was such a pleasure to visit with your mom at the Freedom high alumni Dinners with your dad. We missed seeing her these past years. Please accept out prayers and deepest sympathy. We will always remember the wonderful memories. The Freedom High alumni Association. Pat Rickert Bacon Bd of Directors
Cheryl Williams
February 19, 2012
Wanda will be missed by many and remembered by even more. She was a hoot and a half and brought smiles to many. May you all find peace knowing she is in the arms of God and that you have one more guardian angel watching over you.
February 19, 2012
Dear Family,
At any extended family functions, it was always a pleasure to visit with Wanda. She had a wonderful smile and welcoming demeanor. My sympathy to all,
Mary Claire Appleton Schroeder Brucks
Bonita Springs, FL
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