- Stranathan, Joan T. (Nee Kettenhofen); AppletonJoan died peacefully on Friday, August 24, 2001, at her home, surround ed by her family after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She was bo rn on December 20, 1928 in Appleton, the daughter of the late Michael a nd Catherine (Stilp) Kettenhofen. Joan graduated from Appleton High Scho ol West in 1946. She was employed for 28 years at Kimberly-Clark Corporati on, retiring in 1990 as an executive secretary. Joan is survived by one so n, Donald Stranathan, Santa Rosa, California; three daughters, Barbara (Ke nneth) Paiser, Appleton; Carol (David) Lendle, Eau Claire; and Ellen (Ke n) Kane, Oconomowoc. She is further survived by six grandchildren, Micha el and Christa Stranathan, California; Chad Paiser, Menasha; Heather Paise r, Ripon; Heidi Paiser, California; and Laurel Lendle, Eau Claire. In addi tion she is survived by four step-grandchildren, Shelli Roovers, Appleto n, Heather Kane, South Carolina, Kenny and Samantha Kane, New York. S he is also survived by a brother, John (Fay) Kettenhofen, Appleton; a sist er, Anne (Joseph) Muhlebach, Eagle River and Punta Gorda Florida; a sister -in-law, Maxine Kettenhofen, Appleton; and several nieces, nephews, oth er relatives and friends. Joan was preceded in death by her parents; a bro ther, Robert Kettenhofen; and a sister, Mary Kettenhoften. Joan was a memb er of St. Pius X Church. She was also a member of Altrusa Internation al of Appleton and a former member of the Appleton Woman's Club. She w as a wonderful mother who brought four children into the world and shar ed the best of her world with them. She loved her children and gave them g reat care, strong values and unconditional love. Her children wish to expr ess their sincere thanks to all of her dear friends and other relatives f or the support they showed throughout her illness and her life. A speci al thank you to Dr. Anthony Phillips, Theda Care At Home Hospice, and a ll of the caring and competent medical and nursing staff that have cared f or her these last three years. The Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m ., on Tuesday, August 28, 2001, at ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC CHURCH, 500 West Ma rquette Street, Appleton, with Fr. Donald Zuleger officiating. Burial wi ll be held at St. Mary's Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral ho me on Monday, August 27 from 4:00-8:00 p.m., and again at the church fr om 10 a.m. until the time of service. A Vigil Service will be held at t he funeral home on Monday, August 27, at 7:30 p.m. Memorials to the Americ an Cancer Society or Altrusa International would be appreciated.WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME North Superior Street Appleton 739-1231 www.wichman nfuneralhomes.com
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