- Genevieve (Jeanne) M. Ewens, age 85, passed away peacefully at home in Crandon, WI on February 4, 2016 after a brief battle with cancer.
Jeanne was born on July 3, 1930 in Appleton, WI to the late Elizabeth (Nienhaus) Haug and John Haug. She graduated from Appleton High School and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing in 1953 from Alverno College.
She married Frank K. Pfeiffer on September 8, 1956. He preceded her in death on January 19, 1973. Jeanne married Nicolas G. Ewens on June 22, 1975. He preceded her in death in August 1991.
Jeanne is survived by her loving children, Mary (John) White, Julie (Mike) Pappas, Jane Borden, Robert Pfeiffer and Michael (Tina) Pfeiffer. She was the best Nana to her grandchildren, Patrick (Brit) Wincapaw, Jake (special friend, Amy Grogan) Wincapaw, Stephen Pappas, Angela Pappas, Julia Borden, Nathan Borden, Samantha Borden, Abigail Pfeiffer, Nicole Pfeiffer and Megan Pfeiffer. She is further survived by a sister, Elizabeth (John) Milhaupt, step-son Peter (Carole) Ewens, and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends.
Jeanne was preceded in death by her parents, Elizabeth and John Haug; in-laws, Matthias and Anna Pfeiffer, husbands, Frank Pfeiffer and Nicholas Ewens; sisters, Mary Rose Schwartz, Margaret Schuh and brothers, John Haug and Joseph Haug; nephews, Grant P. Schwartz and Mark (Boomer) Haug and grandson, Andrew Pappas.
A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 1793 Elm Ave., Wabeno, WI with Fathers Philip Dinh-Van-Thiep and Dave Schmidt officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:30 am to the time of service at 11:00 a.m.
Jeanne requests donations to the Salvation Army or other charity of your choice .
Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.weberhillfuneralhome.com
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