- Frances J. Driessen, Kaukauna, 82, passed away at her home on Monday, Ju ne 7, 2004. Fran was born in Appleton on June 12, 1921, daughter of the la te Joseph and Anna (Bendixen) Hopfen-sperger. She attended Appleton High S chool, and graduated in 1931. She married Leo Driessen on Feb. 16, 19 46 at Sacred Hearth Catholic Church in Appleton; Leo survives. As a you ng woman, Fran worked in the accounting department at Kimberly Clark, b ut many will recall that she worked part time as a tailoring instruct or at FCTI in Appleton for over twenty years. In addition to her wonderf ul sewing skills, Fran was also an avid bridge player, and was a memb er of the American Bridge League. She and Leo traveled extensively, and Fr an always held fond memories of the couple's trip to France. Over the year s, Fran was very involved in the affairs of the church, and had donated co untless hours of her time to various committees and organizations. Fran al so had the reputation of making the very best homemade toffee around on ly a few were privileged to have her special recipe.
Fran is survived by her husband of 58 years: Leo Driessen of Kaukauna; t wo daughters: Jane Driessen of St. Paul, Minn. and Andrea Driessen of Seat tle, Wash.; two sons: Paul (Dvorah) Driessen of Fairfax, Va. and their chi ldren Ari and Amy; and Joe (Karen) Driessen of Apple Valley, Minn. and the ir daughters Elizabeth and Allison; a brother: Joseph (Wendy) Hopfensperg er of Appleton; a brother-in-law: Jule Schommer; three sisters-in-law: A nn Driessen, Marion Driessen, and Marion Driessen.
Fran was preceded in death by her parents; a son Christopher; brothers Cla rence, Edward, and Robert; sisters Barbara, Agnes, Marion, and Gertrude; b rothers-in-law Everett, Quentin, Robert, Norbert, and Floyd; and sisters-i n-law Margaret and Lozelle.
A memorial funeral liturgy for Fran will be held at 11 am on Friday, Ju ne 11, 2004 at HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 309 Desnoyer Street in Kaukau na with Fr. Jack Mullarkey officiating. Interment will be in Holy Cross Ce metery. Friends may call directly at the church on Friday from 9 am unt il the hour of the service.
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1921 - 2004 (82 years)
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