Hughes, Martha E.

Other Events:

• 1930 Census: 1930, Buchanan, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Death Record - Civil: 24 Sep 1938; Outagamie Vol 34 Page 591

Martha married McCormick, Timothy J. 18 Jul 1893. Timothy (son of McCormick, Timothy and Roche, Catherine) was born 18 Jan 1864, Osborn, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 27 Dec 1931, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Freedom, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Birth - Church Record: 30 Jun 1894
• 1900 Census: 1900, Liberty, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 5 Nov 1973; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Birth - Church Record:
Name:McCormick
Birth Date:30 Jun 1894
Birth Place:Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin
Gender:Female
Race:White
Father's Name:Timothy McCormick
Father's Birth Place:Freedom, Wisconsin
Mother's Name:Bertha Hughes
Mother's Birth Place:Freedom, Wisconsin
FHL Film Number:1305138

1900 Census:
T J McCormick 37
Martha McCormick 26
Gladys McCormick 5
Mary McCormick 4
Mabel McCormick 2
Timothy E McCormick 1/12

Obituary:
Gladys McCormick 6/30/1894 11/3/1973 Post Crescent 11/5/1973 B 11

Gladys married Geenen, Henry Raymond Bef 1917. Henry (son of Geenen, John and Garvey, Anna) was born 26 Mar 1894, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 22 Mar 1969, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Freedom, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Birth - Church Record: 18 May 1896

Notes:

Birth - Church Record:
Name:McCormick
Birth Date:18 May 1896
Birth Place:Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin
Gender:Female
Race:White
Father's Name:Timothy McCormick
FHL Film Number:1305139

Name:Catherine Bridget McCormick
Birth Date:20 May 1896
Birth Place:Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin
Gender:Female
Father's Name:Tim McCormick
FHL Film Number:1305139

Other Events:

• Death Record - Civil: 23 Mar 1992
• Obituary: 26 Mar 1992; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Death Record - Civil:
Name: Mabel E. McCormick
Birth: 24 May 1898
Death: 23 Mar 1992
Civil: Wisconsin

Obituary:
Section D, Page 5

Other Events:

• 1930 Census: 1930, Buchanan, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

1930 Census:
Listed as Edward age 29 living with parents

Other Events:

• 1930 Census: 1930, Buchanan, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

Mildred married Lubinski, Stanley 5 Apr 1932, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Stanley was born 10 Jan 1905, , , Minnesota, USA; died 11 Aug 1979, , , Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Marcella married Newcomb, John C. 26 Apr 1927, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. John (son of Newcomb, James J. and Garvey, Bridget) was born 26 May 1900, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 14 Oct 1952, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Freedom, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1940 Census: 1940, Buchanan, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

1940 Census:
Martin McCormick 31
Alice McCormick 32
Alice McCormick 9
Raymond McCormick 5
James McCormick 4
Patricia McCormick 2

Martin married Kroner, Alice M. 27 Nov 1929, Isaar, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Alice (daughter of Kroner, John and Kailhofer, Agnes) was born 31 Oct 1907, Isaar, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 14 Oct 1991; was buried Aft 14 Oct 1991, Holy Name Catholic Cemetery, Kimberly, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Religious Vows: Aft 1935
• Ordained: 30 Nov 1943

Other Events:

• Tombstone: St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Freedom, Wisconsin, USA
• Religious Vows: 15 Aug 1946; Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity
• Religious Vows: Aft 1947
• Education - College/University: Between 1969 and 1973; Masters in Education Univesity of Wisconsin Superior
• Obituary: 22 Feb 2012; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Religious Vows:
Sister Mary James

Obituary:
Geenen, Sister Mary James (Alice Margaret Mary)
Sister Mary James (Alice Margaret Mary) Geenen entered Eternal Life February 20, 2012, the third child of Henry R. Geenen and Gladys Catherine (McCormick) Geenen. She was born March 31, 1919 in Freedom. She attended Saint Nicholas Elementary School. After graduating from high school she attended Saint Norbert College and Silver Lake College where she earned a BA Degree in Elementary Education with majors in Philosophy and English. She attended the University of Dayton earning a MS Degree in Elementary Education.
Sister Mary James took religious vows on August 15, 1946 with the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, Manitowoc. She changed her community affiliation to the Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady on December 8, 1981. Sister celebrated her Golden Jubilee as a Religious on August 15, 1996.
Sister Mary James served as a teacher in the Diocese of Green Bay at: Sacred Heart, Oshkosh; Saint Mary, Algoma; Saint Wendell, Cleveland; Saint Anthony, Neopit; Saint Aloysius, Kaukauna; Saint Paul, Manitowoc; Saint Mary, Kaukauna; Chilton Catholic, Chilton; Saint John, Seymour: In the Diocese of Superior; Saint Joseph, Rice Lake. In the Archdiocese of Milwaukee: Saint Mary, Waukesha; Holy Spirit, Milwaukee. In the Diocese of Steubenville: Ohio; Saint Nicholas, Zanesville: In Michigan: Saint Anne, Menominee.
Throughout her teaching career, Sister Mary James continued her education, earning credits from the University of Wisconsin, Manitowoc, and the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh; the University of Dayton, Ohio. Sister held the following licenses: Elementary Teacher K-8 from the State of Wisconsin and from the State of Ohio-Elementary Teacher K-8, Supervisor and Administrator. During her teaching career she continued to maintain Advanced Certification in Religious Education from the Diocese of Green Bay and the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
Sister Mary James served the Church for 47 years as a dynamic, energetic and dedicated teacher. As a philosophy of education, she believed that "Education should be positive, learning should be exciting, challenging and fun. Every child should be successful and be at ease in the classroom." She involved every student in her class and spent countless hours tutoring students who were in need of help. No sacrifice was too great, no effort too much when Sister Mary James perceived a child in need of help. A smile, a nod, a word of encouragement and time for individual tutoring, sometimes a minute or two and frequently after school for a longer period.
She recognized special talents in the poor and made every effort to have their giftedness recognized by others - in musicals and plays. She encouraged all her students to use their talents to the best of their ability. Her students were motivated to be service oriented. They visited hospitals, homes for the elderly and retirement homes always taking with them some small gift/card which they had made for the patients/residents. They entertained with song and dance on these occasions bringing great joy to the sick and elderly. Sister was a teacher in Religious Education Classes on Saturday or Sunday mornings; during the week after school or in the evening and during the summer at rural parishes in Wisconsin and Ohio preparing children and young people for the Sacraments of First Eucharist, Reconciliation and Confirmation.
At the University of Dayton Sister Mary James was selected from a class of 53 students, and was encouraged to pursue a career of teaching on television as a "Master Teacher". Her practicum Project for the Masters Degree was entitled, "The Use of Community Resources", which opened up a year of educational activities for 40 sixth grade students. The students were exposed to such subjects as history, economics, law, sociology, psychology, law enforcement, fine arts, music and agriculture. The program included views of life, culture and habits of people in Russia, Mexico, Greenland and Peru as seen through the eyes of people who had lived there.
Sister Mary James was involved as an organizer/teacher in summer school workshops in reading, spelling and math for remedial and advanced students; art seminar; and summer Religious Education Programs. She taught in a College Reading Clinic; prepared students and directed them in Diocesan Music Festivals; maintained membership in a College Chorus for eight years; directed programs of entertainment at schools; trained altar servers and held regular meetings of high school and grade school servers in the club, KNIGHTS OF THE ALTAR; participated in the production of Christmas plays, musicals, spring concerts, St. Patrick's Day programs, teaching songs, speaking parts, dance numbers, frequently directing the programs.
The preparation for the class Liturgies was the highlight of the week for Sister Mary James and her students at all grade levels. Her 15 years in junior high gave her the opportunity to develop leaders in the Church in the students who were eager to participate in the preparation of the class Liturgies. Each student was given an opportunity to sign up to do the reading, responsorial psalm, intercessions, presentation of gifts, prepare the art form when needed and participate in dramatization of the Gospel. Every student was involved in the preparation of the Liturgy, and they knew in advance when they were going to be involved. The Scriptures came alive in the classroom, as students dramatized the story of Jesus choosing the twelve, the story of Zacchaeus, the two debtors etc. Students loved the Liturgy and Scripture and sometimes asked if they could have a New Testament to keep as their very own. At the celebrations of the Class Liturgies, Sister often accompanied the music on her guitar, with students in the class.
After many delightful years of teaching, Sister enjoyed being involved: tutoring students on all grade levels, writing letters of encouragement to missionaries, praying for them, making mission rosaries, delivering Meals on Wheels, working with patients and shopping for them, helping children prepare for each new school year - shopping for school supplies, clothing and shoes, helping with costumes, attending their programs and being available to help them in any way. A former student of Sister Mary James, now a physician at Froedtert Hospital, told a colleague of his, "All I ever needed to know about life I learned from my third grade teacher!" What a marvelous influence Sister had on, not only one student, but all of her students who were privileged to have her as a master teacher.
Sister had many interests and hobbies: reading, drama, music, singing, dancing, walking, piano, guitar, roller skating, swimming, crocheting, macrame, cooking, baking, sewing and alterations.
Sister Mary James is survived by one brother: John; two sisters: Sister Timothy and Sister Rosemarie, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, friends, and students.
Sister was predeceased by her parents; brothers: Reverend James J. Geenen, Henry R. Jr., Joseph E., William T. and Patrick?J. Geenen: three sisters: Catherine Mary, Mary Marcella Geenen Fox, and Sister Rosalyn.
A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 25, 2012 in Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, 2222 Shopiere Road, Beloit, WI with Father Gary Krahenbuhl officiating. Burial will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 27, 2012 in Saint Nicholas Cemetery, Freedom, WI. Family and friends will be received Friday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Daley Murphy Wisch & Associates Funeral Home and Crematorium, 2355 Cranston Road, Beloit, WI with a Prayer Service at 3:45 p.m. Visitation will also be Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service in the church.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.daleymurphywisch.com.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on February 22, 2012

Other Events:

• Obituary: 22 Jul 2006; Janesville Gazette

Notes:

Obituary:
Mary Marcella (Geenen) Fox, 85, of Beloit, died on Thursday, July 19, 2006, in Beloit. She was born on June 12, 1921, in Freedom, Wisconsin, to the late Henry R. and Gladys (McCormick) Geenen. Mary attended St. Nicholas grade school. After high school, Mary attended Outagamie County Teacher?s Training School, Kaukauna, Wisconsin; University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point where she completed a B.A. degree in Elementary Education; University of Wisconsin-Whitewater where she earned an M.S. degree in Elementary Education. Mary began her teaching career in a one-room schoolhouse in Cicero, Wisconsin. She also taught in Black Creek, Bowler and Merrill school districts. Mary taught in the Janesville school system for three years and taught religious education at St. Mary?s Church there. She married Joseph A. Fox on Aug. 16, 1958. They had twin daughters, Ann and Margaret. In 1960 Mary was employed by the Beloit school system. Mary taught at Merrill, Morgan and Robinson schools until her retirement in 1985. She particularly loved teaching first grade. After retirement in 1985, Mary pursued various interests, including calligraphy and painting. She loved painting peaceful watercolor landscapes. She shared her love of life, laughter, education and faith with her family until Alzheimer?s disease took her. Mary was a member of Saint Thomas Catholic Church, where she was president of the Altar Society and taught religious education classes. Later she became a member of Our Lady of the Assumption, where she served with her husband on the Vocation Committee and as a church hospitality minister on Sundays. She is survived by her husband, Joseph; her daughters, Ann de Onis of Bozeman, MT, and Margaret of South Beloit, IL; grandchildren: Kathleen and Victoria de Onis, Mary, Joseph, Jennifer, Anthony and Kevin Gracyalny; brothers, John and Patrick; sisters: Sister Mary James, Sister Timothy, Sister Rosalyn and Sister Rosemarie; numerous nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; and 4 brothers: Reverend James Geenen, Henry, Joseph and William. A Mass of Christian Burial will be concelebrated by Father Gary Krahenbuhl and Father Jerome Koutnik at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church on Saturday, July 22, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. Visitation will be at Our Lady of the Assumption from 9:00 a.m. until the time of Mass. Burial will be in Mount Thabor Cemetery. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to Beloit Hospice. The family would like to thank the women who gave such loving care to our mother at Premiere and Harbor House, formerly Encore. Special gratitude to Sister Judy of Our Lady of the Assumption for her visits and Father Robert McClellan and Father Gary for administering the Sacrament of the Sick and Dying to her this week.

Mary married Fox, Joseph 16 Aug 1958. Joseph was born 18 Nov 1922, Janesville, Rock, Wisconsin, USA; died 18 Jul 2012, Beloit, Rock, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 18 Mar 2006; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Geenen, WilliamWilliam Geenen, age 80 from Somerset, WI, died peacefully in his sleep wi th his wife of 54 years by his side on March 13, 2006, at the Greeley Heal th Care Center in Stillwater. Bill was born November 23, 1925, to Henry a nd Gladys (McCormick) Geenen in Freedom, Wisconsin.He is survived by his wife, Martha (Scray); children: James (Sue), Willi am Jr., Thomas (Jacqui), Laurie (Joe) Schmitt, Daniel (Tammi), Robert (Bri dgitte), Linda (Tim) Maitrejean, Kathryn (David) Burg, Michael; brother s: John, Patrick (Cecile); sisters: Sr. Mary James, Mary (Joe) Fox, Sr., T imothy, Sr. Rosemarie, Sr. Rosalyn; grandchildren: Stephanie, Charlie, Reb ecca, Luke, Levi, Jesse, Kenneth, Issac, Travis, Wade, Brittney, Briann e, Josh, Ben, Nicholas, Zachary, Skylar and Samantha.He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Henry, Rev. James, Jose ph and sister, Catherine.William worked as a supervisor at the Tony, Wisconsin, School from 1963-19 64. He also was a superintendent at the following schools: Glidden 1964-19 67, White Lake, 1967-1974 and in Somerset from 1980-1985. He was a memb er of the American Legion, Knights of Columbus and the Wisconsin Associati on of School District Administrators. Bill was stationed in Japan from 195 0-1952 and enjoyed deer hunting and traveling to florida.Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. Friday, March 17, 2006, at ST. ANNE'S CAT HOLIC CHURCH in Somerset. Visitation was Thursday from 4-8 p.m. at the chu rch and also one hour prior to the service. Interment in parish cemeter y. Father Philip Juza and Deacon Maurice Baillargeon presided at the Mas s. Janelle Sutherland was the soloist and organist, military honors were p rovided by the American Legion Post 111 from Somerset, Wisconsin.
Cullen Crea Funeral Home 715-246-2667

William married Scray, Martha (daughter of Scray, Edward and Hermsen, Elizabeth) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Military Service: Between 14 Sep 1950 and 29 Jun 1951; US Air Force

Notes:

Military Service:
Name:Joseph Geenen
Gender:Male
Birth Date:7 Jul 1927
Death Date:8 Apr 1980
SSN:390224488
Branch 1:AF
Enlistment Date 1:14 Sep 1950
Release Date 1:29 Jun 1951

Other Events:

• Obituary: 25 Oct 2013; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
John Augustine Geenen, age 84, of Francis Creek, Wisconsin, entered eternal life on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at his residence. John was the ninth child of Henry R. and Gladys Catherine (McCormick) Geenen. He was born on July 25, 1929 in Freedom, Wisconsin. John attended Saint Nicholas Elementary School. Early on, his teachers, the Notre Dame Sisters, recognized that John was a very gifted child. He was always at the top of his class and even skipped a grade. He was full of fun and always ready for a joke or prank. John had a beautiful voice, which was recognized in school where he was leader in the boys' choir. He loved music, singing and dancing. He was a Mass server and was always on time and considered it a privilege to serve Mass. He knew the Latin responses and answered the invocation of the priest in a clear and vibrant voice. After high school, John pursued education in several areas of interest. His first choice was to meet the needs of the common people. He saw the need for efficient, capable manager of the meat departments in the A&P Grocery Stores across the state of Wisconsin. He studied and mastered the newest trends in meat processing; learned about the many phases of producing, preserving and merchandising and also studied the skills development in this area. John knew the details of every phase of meat production and preservation with freezing being the most utilized method. He enjoyed preparing hickory smoked ham and making corned beef. He enjoyed selling meat and was meticulous, knowledgeable, skilled and artistic in setting up and arranging the meat display counter. As a salesman, John was pleasant, courteous and successful. He was well-informed in matters relating to the details of preparing farm and game animals, poultry, wild fowl and fish for market. John loved people. He enjoyed 20 years as an employee of the A&P Grocery chain stores. Later, John took up study of arboriculture. He studied the details of planting and caring for trees and shrubs and the steps necessary for landscaping, always aware of the appearance of the whole. When trimming trees or bushes, he was aware of symmetry and balance. He could reduce the bulky part of a shrub in a few minutes and make it pleasing to the eye. When planting a tree, he would make the tree symmetrical; check the hole for depth leaving a six inch space around the roots of the tree, putting the best soil at the bottom and filling the rest with mulch. Having a love for all nature, John enjoyed identifying trees. He was interested in the quality of lumber and the commercial value of trees. He was a licensed, fully insured landscaper and tree specialist. His professional training in tree removal, cabling, tree trimming, gutter cleaning and stump grinding was the preparation for his secondary career. John was employed by the Manitowoc Public School System for 18 years. He enjoyed faculty, staff and students. He was involved in school functions: faculty meetings, tournaments, track meets, musicals-Christmas and Spring concerts, proms, Christmas parties and graduations and he was loved by all who knew him. After retiring, John followed his heart and took up another interest of his which he had previously enjoyed-that of working with trees and plants. He started his own business, Jack's Tree and Stump Removal, which was very successful. The satisfaction of the customer was a great importance to John. It was his joy when removing a stump or tree, to clean up the area so that one would hardly notice that anything had been done. It had to be perfect. John was magnanimous in his dealings with the poor and elderly. When he did work for them, he always cut the price. During the snow season, John plowed out parking lots, places of business, residential areas and also the snow on sidewalks and driveways. Many times John helped the elderly by blowing out their sidewalks and driveways without cost to them. He loved to travel and observe other cultures and customs: Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, as well as traveling in the states. He made several trips to Branson, Missouri, because he had a great love for country music and the late artist, Johnny Cash. Joining the Senior Citizens, he was involved in their socials, lunches, dances and bus trips. Many times John was on the list for entertaining, singing, telling jokes and just making people feel great. He enjoyed working with senior citizens and the home-bound, bringing their groceries and whatever else they needed. He remembered their birthdays, anniversaries and frequently sent sympathy cards to the families. Helping the Saint Vincent de Paul Society in different ways was his forte. He delivered materials, clothing, furniture, dishes, pots and pans for other senior citizens who were unable to drive but wanted to donate to Saint Vincent de Paul Society. Frequently he was asked if he could provide logs for fireplaces in restaurants, hotels and other places of business and he always responded with a positive answer. John always participated in the 4th of July Parade in Manitowoc County. It was his joy to share candy and goodies with children and families along the parade route. He attended and loved the Firemen's Picnic and many other community functions. When waysides were the "place to enjoy a cookout", John invited friends to come and join him. He was always the Chef. He had such a marvelous sense of humor that made the day "A Day to Remember". John shared his talents, his humor, his music, his faith, and his boundless energy with his friends, co-workers and his family. Survivors include his two sisters: Sister Timothy and Sister Rosemarie of Beloit, WI; along with other relatives, friends, co-workers and business associates. He was preceded in death by his parents: Henry R. and Gladys Catherine (McCormick) Geenen; five brothers: Reverend James J. Geenen, Henry R. Geenen Jr., William T. Geenen, Joseph E. Geenen, Patrick J. Geenen; three sisters: Mary (Geenen) Fox, Sister Rosalyn, and Sister Mary James.
Funeral services will be held 12:00 o'clock noon on Monday, October 28, 2013 at Saint Nicholas Catholic Church, W2037 County Road S, Freedom, Wisconsin. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Daniel J. Felton with burial to follow at the parish cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at Saint Nicholas Catholic Church on Monday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of services at 12:00 o'clock noon.
Online condolences to the family may be sent to www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on Oct. 25, 2013

Other Events:

• Religious Vows: 15 Aug 1952, Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA; Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity
• Education - College/University: Between 1969 and 1973; Masters in Education Univesity of Ohio Dayton
• Religious Vows: 8 Dec 1981; Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady
• Obituary: 18 May 2009; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Religious Vows:
Sister Roselyn

Obituary:
Geenen, Sister Rosalyn
Sister Rosalyn (Gladys Marie Catherine) Geenen entered Eternal Life Friday, May 15, 2009, in Mercy Hospital, Janesville, WI, the tenth child of the late Henry R. and Gladys Catherine (McCormick) Geenen. She was born February 26, 1932, in Freedom, WI. She attended Saint Nicholas Elementary School, Freedom, and after graduating from Holy Family Academy attended Silver Lake College where she earned a BA degree with majors in English and Philosophy and minors in French and Theology. Sister Rosalyn pursued a Master's Degree from the University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio and graduated with a MS Degree in Elementary Education-Administration and Supervision.
Sister Rosalyn took Religious vows on August 15, 1952, with the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, Manitowoc. She changed her community affiliation to the Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady on December 8, 1981. Sister celebrated her Golden Jubilee as a Religious on August 15, 2002.
Sister Rosalyn served as a teacher in the Diocese of Green Bay at: Saint Andrew, Manitowoc; Corpus Christi, Sturgeon Bay; Saint Thomas More, Appleton; Saint Phillip, Green Bay: In the Archdiocese of Milwaukee: Saint Mary, Waukesha, and Holy Spirit, Milwaukee. In the Diocese of Steubenville, Ohio: Saint Benedict, Cambridge.
Sister Rosalyn served as an administrator in the Diocese of Green Bay at Saint Peter and Paul, Kiel; In the Archdiocese of Milwaukee: Saint Mary, Waukesha; In the Diocese of Steubenville, Saint Benedict, Cambridge.
Sister served the Church in the field of Education for 45 years (22 years as a Principal/Administrator and 23 years as a teacher). Throughout her education career, Sister Rosalyn continued to earn academic credits from Silver Lake College, Manitowoc; University of Wisconsin, Green Bay; Alverno College, Milwaukee; Mount Mary College and Marquette University, Milwaukee; the University of Dayton, Ohio. Sister held the following licenses; Elementary Teacher K-8 from the State of Wisconsin and from the State of Ohio. Sister also held and Elementary School Administrators License (over 10 teachers) from the State of Wisconsin and the State of Ohio. Sister Rosalyn maintained Advanced Certification in Religious Education from the Diocese of Green Bay, the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and the Diocese of Steubenville.
As a dedicated, responsible and caring teacher, Sister Rosalyn enjoyed teaching every grade level and every subject. She challenged each student to do his/her best and provided the opportunity for her students to achieve that goal. Her dynamic personality, boundless energy and vision inspired them daily. As a philosophy of education, Sister Rosalyn believed that learning can best take place in a positive, caring atmosphere - conductive to the formation of the whole person. If a student needed extra help to understand a concept of a lesson or master a specific skill, Sister always had time. She would take a minute or two to stop and clarify the concept. If more time was needed, she would help a student before or after school or on Saturday. Sister believed that mistakes were normal and accepted - but effort and mastery of skills were expected.
As a classroom teacher, Sister showed consistency, vision, example and she always encouraged the students. She challenged each student, on a daily basis, to excel and to love learning in and of itself.
As a school administrator, Sister Rosalyn was well-qualified academically and well-suited personally. She consistently demonstrated outstanding leadership ability in her enforcement of school policy, handling of conflict situations and setting goals for the future. She readily utilized problem solving skills with firmness and fairness. She was a dynamic person, had a great sense of being truly professional without losing the common touch. Sister Rosalyn worked to open lines of communication in every parish community and made great efforts to develop a sense of community among the faculty, based on prayer, religious growth and professional skill. She was successful because of her leadership qualities; dedication, caring and service which was evidenced in her daily life. Her faith and joy commitment to Catholic Education set an example for all who knew her. She enjoyed making others, staff and students feel important and appreciated. Wherever she went, Sister fostered a positive, caring and spirited environment.
While as administrator, Sister kept herself and the staff updated in areas of current educational development and innovations. She attended many workshops including: Adult Motivation, Group Dynamics, Decision Making, and Evaluations and School Accreditation Teams.
Sister Rosalyn volunteered to teach Religious Education classes to students attending the public school, on every mission assignment during both her teaching and administrative career. The classes were often held after the school day on Mondays or Wednesdays, on Saturday mornings and/or Sundays between Masses. Sister also taught Religious Education classes in "Summer Vacation Schools" in Elcho, Pickerel, Abrams, Stiles, Woodruff, Tomahawk, Saint Mary, Waukesha, Annunciation, Green Bay, Saint Paul, Genesee Depot, Saint Anthony, Pewaukee and Saint Mary, Pewaukee. At these missions Sister prepared students for the Sacraments of Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation. While on the summer assignments, Sister trained altar servers, made schedules for them, did special church linens and took time to visit the sick and infirm in local hospitals or in their homes. During these assignments, Sister was instrumental in bringing about a spirit of hope and faith to each person she met.
After many delightful years of teaching and administration, Sister Rosalyn was involved in the following: Pastoral services to the local hospital and nursing homes, minister of hospitality, visiting new parishioners, prayer chain, transport patients to and from doctor appointments, Saint Vincent de Paul, tutoring students on all grade levels, helping the poor and needy, Meals on Wheels and helping children to prepare for the new school year - shopping for school supplies, etc.
Sister Rosalyn was involved in: Reading Clinic at Silver Lake College and had first-hand experience in the diagnosis of reading problems, conducted workshops at the University of Dayton on School Accreditation, initiated summer school workshops on: Creative Writing, Poetry, Math/Algebra, Speed Reading and Computer Education.
Sister enjoyed many hobbies: playing guitar with the Family Singer (14 years) at Saint Mary's, Waukesha, and four years with the Youth Choir at Saint Philip in Green Bay, piano, organ, singing, hiking, tennis, volleyball, baseball, basketball, watching football, concerts, cooking, calligraphy, writing, poetry, reading and sewing.
Sister Rosalyn is survived by two brothers: John and Patrick; three sisters, Sister Mary James, Sister Timothy and Sister Rosemarie; nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins and friends.
Sister Rosalyn was predeceased by her parents, brothers, Reverend James J. Geenen, Henry R. Jr., Joseph E. and William T. Geenen; two sisters, Catherine Mary and Mary Marcella Geenen Fox.
A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2009, in Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, 2222 Shopiere Road, Beloit, WI, with Father Gary Krahenbuhl officiating. Burial will be in Saint Nicholas Cemetery, Freedom, WI. Family and friends will be received Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Daley Murphy Wisch & Associates Funeral Home and Crematorium, 2355 Cranston Road, Beloit, WI, with a Prayer Service at 6 p.m. Visitation will also be Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service in the church.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.daleymurphywisch. com.

Other Events:

• Obituary: 27 Oct 2011; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Patrick J. Geenen, 78, of Freedom entered into Eternal Life Wednesday morning, October 26 2011 at home. He was born April 5, 1933, son of the late Henry and Gladys (McCormick) Geenen. On December 27, 1962 he was united in marriage to Cecilia Collier in Illinois. He was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Freedom.
Pat worked for Acme Tree Service for many years and later owned and operated Geenen's Tree Service. He enjoyed sports, the Packers, boxing, wrestling, dancing and singing.
Survivors include his wife, Cecilia; daughters: Patricia (Brian) Wickesberg; Margaret (Jeff) Wagner; Mary (Dan) Gruper; Elizabeth (Rick) Reavis; Alice (Todd) Rasmussen; Cecilie (Sean) Johnson; grandchildren: Jacob and Jennifer Wickesberg; Stephen and Sean Wagner; Katelin and Jacob Gruper; Megan and Dylan Reavis; Daemyen and Dominic Johnson; brother, John Geenen; sisters: Sister Mary James, Sister Timothy, Sister Rosemarie; friends and co-workers
Patrick was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Gladys (McCormick) Geenen; brothers: Rev. James J. Geenen, Joseph E. Geenen, Henry R. Geenen Jr., William T. Geenen; sisters: Mary (Geenen) Fox, Sister Rosalyn
Friends may call at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Freedom on Friday, October 28, 2011 from 10:00 AM until Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 noon with Father Jerry Pastors officiating. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.com
Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour will be assisting the family.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from October 27 to October 28, 2011

Patrick married Collier, Cecilia 27 Dec 1962. Cecilia (daughter of Collier, John and Riley, Anastasia) was born 13 Dec 1935; died 19 Nov 2011, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Colleen — Bragg, John. [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 6 Aug 2017; APC

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Raymond J. McCormick, age 82, passed away at home as he wished on August 2, 2017, from heart complications. He was the son of Martin and Alice (Kroner) McCormick. On May 24, 1956, he married Cecilia Rooyakkers. They celebrated 61 years together. He served in the United States Army from 1957 to 1959. Ray worked in the Kimberly Mill most of his life until retirement in 1996. He hopes you enjoy his fun memories of the annual 4th of July parties, hay rides, setting up for the Darboy church picnic and his love of tractors and the outdoors.
He will be greatly missed by his wife Ceil and their daughters, Jane (Leo) Uitenbroek and Linda (Lee) Schiedermayer. His grandchildren Leanne (Zachary) Proctor, Kelli Uitenbroek, Jenny Schiedermayer (special friend Jake Sampson), and Heidi Schiedermayer. His great grandchildren, Meredith, Addison and Lily. Also, his supporting brothers and sisters who he cherished, Sister Alice McCormick; James (Dorothy) McCormick; Sister Pat McCormick; Judy McCormick; Joanne McCormick; John McCormick; Mary (Dave) Rades, Dan (Joy) McCormick and Kathy (Tom) Coon. Ray is also survived by sisters-in-law Helen Rooyakkers; Mary Jo Rooyakkers; Mary Kay Rooyakkers; and Ethel (Maury) Brockman. Also, many nieces and nephews.
Along with his parents he was preceded in death by a grandson, Craig Uitenbroek, mother and father-in-law George (Cecilia) Rooyakkers. And brothers and sisters-in-law Birdie McCormick, Peter, Henry (Joann), Tony, Paul, George (Audrey), Francis, Everett (Marge), Bernadette and Leo Rooyakkers, Cora (Carl) Ulmen, Mary (Dick) Van Lanen and Theresa (Ray) Bongers. Also nieces and nephews Lori McCormick; Joe McCormick; Ann Rooyakkers: Steve Rooyakkers; John Rooyakkers; and Tom Rooyakkers.
The Funeral Liturgy will be at NOON on Wednesday, August 9, 2017, at HOLY SPIRIT PARISH - DARBOY CAMPUS, W2796 Highway KK, Darboy, Wisconsin, with Fr. Bob Kollath officiating. There will be a visitation at church on Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services. Interment will be in Holy Angels Cemetery, Darboy. The family would like to express their thanks and gratitude to Dr. Michael Johnson, and nurses Randi and Cindy; the ladies from St. Paul at Home; and Thedacare at Home services. Special thanks for the unending support and help the McCormick family provided. Online condolences may be offered at www.wichmannfargo.com
Thank you for the good times Dad! "Roll out the Barrel and we'll have a Barrel of Fun."
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from Aug. 6 to Aug. 8, 2017

Raymond married Rooyakkers, Cecelia (daughter of Rooyakkers, Everardus "George" and Vandenberg, Cecelia) [Group Sheet]

John married Veitenhans, Bernice (daughter of Veitenhans, Frank and Loessel, Helen J.) [Group Sheet]

Jane married Uitenbroek, Leo (son of Uitenbroek, Dennis Joseph and Marx, Irene) [Group Sheet]

Elizabeth married Reavis, Rick [Group Sheet]

Alice married Rasmussen, Todd [Group Sheet]

Cecille married Johnson, Sean [Group Sheet]

Patricia married Wickesberg, Brian Lowell [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 12 Aug 2018; APC

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Seymour - Margaret "Maggie" Wagner, 53, of Seymour passed away at Froedtert Memorial Hospital in Milwaukee on August 8, 2018 after a brief and courageous battle with leukemia and pneumonia. She is survived by her beloved husband and best friend of 30-plus years, Jeff Wagner, and her two sons, Stephen and Sean Wagner.
Maggie, born on June 25, 1965, was preceded in death by her parents Patrick and Cecilia (Collier) Geenen, but will live on through her five sisters Patricia (Brian) Wickesberg; Mary (Dan) Gruper; Elizabeth Reavis; Alice (Todd) Rasmussen; Cecilie Geenen; as well as a number of nieces and nephews: Mary Jo Wagner; Jacob and Jennifer Wickesberg; Katelin and Jacob Gruper; Megan and Dylan Reavis; Daemyen and Dominic Johnson.
Friends may call at Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour, on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 from 4-8 pm. Visitation will continue at St. Nicholas Catholic Church on Thursday, August 16, 2018 from 9 am until the funeral mass at 11 am. Burial will take place in St. Nicholas Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Maggie's memory.
For full obituary, please visit the Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home's website.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on Aug. 12, 2018

Margaret married Wagner, Jeff [Group Sheet]

Mary married Gruper, Dan [Group Sheet]

Linda married Schiedermayer, Lee Marvin (son of Schiedermayer, Frank George and Wyngaard, Marie Ardina) [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 27 Aug 2005; Appleton Post Crescent

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McCormick, Joseph J. “Joe”Joseph J. “Joe” McCormick, of 134 Jean Street, Combined Locks, age 32, pas sed away unexpectedly on August 25, 2005. He was born in Appleton on Ju ne 2, 1973, son of John and Bernice (Veitenhans) McCormick. He graduated f rom Kimberly High School in 1991. He went on to work at Pierce Manufacturi ng in Appleton. Joe was an avid auto enthusiast and worked on rebuilding c ars and creating hot rods. He was particularly proud of his custom Harle y. He just started and really enjoyed walleye fishing.He is survived by his parents, John and Bernice McCormick of Combined Lock s; sister, Lisa (Eric) Ross of Dallas, TX; aunts and uncles: Sister Ali ce McCormick of Racine, Raymond (Ceil) McCormick of Darboy, James (Doroth y) McCormick of Darboy, Sister Pat McCormick of Green Bay, Judy and Joan ne McCormick of Appleton, Mary (Dave) Rades of Appleton, Dan (Joy) McCormi ck of Appleton, Kathy (Tom) Coon (Joe’s Godparents) of Darboy, Mary Veiten hans of Madison, Joe (Sue) Veitenhans of Wickenburg, AZ, and Ruth Megonig al of Coatsville, PA. He is further survived by his godchild, Rachel Seid l, and numerous cousins and friends.Joe is preceded in death by his grandparents: Martin and Alice McCormic k, and Frank and Helen Veitenhans; uncle, Robert Veitenhans; aunt, Rita Bo yce; and a cousin, Lori McCormick.The funeral liturgy will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 29, 2005, at S T. PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH, 410 E. Wallace St., Combined Locks, with Fr. J im Lucas officiating. Friends will be received at the Jansen Fargo Funer al Home, Kimberly, on Sunday from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. with a prayer servi ce at 7:30 p.m. and at the church on Monday from 9:30 a.m. until the ti me of the service. Burial will be at St. Paul Cemetery, Combined Locks.In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund in Joe’s name is being established f or children’s charities.Jansen Fargo Funeral Home201 East Kimberly AvenueKimberly 788-6202
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• Obituary: 21 Nov 2010; Appleton Post Crescent

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Craig Uitenbroek, 19, Darboy, died unexpectedly on Friday, November 19, 2010, as a result of an accident. Craig was born on October 15, 1991. He was a 2010 graduate of Kimberly High School and a member of Holy Spirit Parish, Darboy. He worked this summer at Plexus and was pumped up to venture into his dream career as an electrician.
Craig will be greatly missed by his parents, Leo and Jane Uitenbroek; his sisters, Leanne and Kelli; maternal grandparents, Ray and Ceil McCormick; paternal grandmother, Irene Uitenbroek; Godparents, Mary Joosten and Lee Schiedermayer. He is also survived by numerous supportive aunts, uncles, and 39 first cousins who were all close friends. Craig was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Denis Uitenbroek.
The funeral liturgy for Craig will be held at 12 p.m. at HOLY SPIRIT PARISH - DARBOY, W5831 Hwy KK, on Tuesday, November 23, 2010, with Fr. David Beaudry officiating. Burial will take place at Holy Angels Cemetery, Darboy. Visitation will be held Monday at Jansen Fargo Funeral Home from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a vigil service at 7:30 p.m. and again at the church on Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of mass.
The family would like to thank all of our friends and family for their loving support. Live the life you love. Love the life you live. Craigger Joe, Dude, smile down on us with those dimples! Jansen Fargo
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