- Alice M. Grissman, Kaukauna, age 87, passed away on December 11, 2006, at Appleton Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 24, 1919, daughter of the late Peter and Annie Biersteker (Langendyke). Alice was united in marriage to the late John Grissman, on April 11, 1940, at St. John's Catholic Church in Little Chute, celebrating 63 wonderful years before his death in 2003.
Alice was truly a special person, spending her life caring and praying for others. Due to her strong faith and great love for her family, she continually inspired them by example and always encouraged them to keep God in their lives. She belonged to St. Mary's Catholic Church where she was a member of the Alter Society. She began her health care career at the Rose Rest Home, continued at the Sanitarium and then worked many years in physical therapy at the Kaukauna Hospital. After retirement, Alice continued to lend a hand by doing private home care for elders and volunteering many hours at the St. Paul Home. Her special treatment and cheerful attitude were loved by everyone. Alice was also a member of the Eagles Club, Kaukauna Hospital Auxiliary and Health Associates.
She is survived by five sons: Jack (special friend Joanie), Gary and Elaine, Don and Kathy, Terry and Ann, David and Diane; fourteen grandchildren: Troy, Travis, Nicole, Matthew, Amy, Alyssa, Bryan, Kevin, Tyler, Melissa, Emily, Drew, Jena and Jon; and eleven great-grandchildren. She is further survived by two brothers and four sisters-in-law: Joseph (Betty) Biersteker, John (Honey) Biersteker; brothers- and sisters-in-law: Fran Biersteker, Eileen Biersteker, Frances (Joe) Portman and Margaret Grissman, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her daughter Judy, her sister and brother-in-law; Betty (Mervin) Hanson; four brothers: Ted, Nick, Maurice and Neil Biersteker; and brothers- and sisters-in-law: Art, Ed and Herman Grissman; Doris (Dan) Head, Kathryn (George) Hartjes, Veronica (Bill) Van Toll, Mary (Ray) Van Stiphout, Jane Biersteker and Adala Grissman.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 14, 2006, at ST. MARY of the ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC CHURCH with Fr. Jerry Pastors officiating. Friends will be received on Wednesday, December 13, 2006, at the Boettcher Family Funeral Home, 2401 Fieldcrest Drive, Kaukauna, from 4 p.m. until the 7:30 p.m. Parish Prayer Service and again on Thursday at Church from 10 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials should be directed to St. Mary's Parish. The Boettcher Family Funeral Home, Kaukauna is assisting the family. 920-766-2099.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Sr. Francine, Dr. Russo, his nurse Sue and the staff at Appleton Medical Center for all their prayers and support.
You will always be our brightest star shining down from heaven.; Love, Your Family
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1919 - 2006 (87 years)
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