Elizabeth M. Geurtz

Age 100, died Sunday, February 27, 2005 at a local nursing center. Elizabeth was born in Appleton on July 10, 1904, daughter of the late Fred and Louise (Maier) Schabo. On August 21, 1928, she married Frank Geurtz at St. Therese Catholic Church in Appleton; he preceded her in death in 1982.

A loving wife, mother, and grandmother, she dedicated her life to caring for her family. She is survived by a son: Richard (Nancy) Geurtz of Kaukauna; three daughters: Joan Ladwig of Sturgeon Bay; Mary (Larry) Sharron of Kaukauna; and Margaret (Roger) Driessen of Kaukauna; six grandchildren: Jeffrey Ladwig, Greg Sharron, Jenny (Scott) Revoir, Jim (Monica) Driessen, Amy Driessen, Mike (Tracey) Driessen, Catherine (Rick) Dercks, and Elizabeth Geurtz; fourteen great-grandchildren; a sister Gertrude Schmieder of Appleton, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1982, a son-in-law Thomas Ladwig, O.D., brothers Fred, Frank, Lawrence, George, Aaron, and sisters Lucille and Helen.

The funeral liturgy for Elizabeth will be held at 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 at HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 309 Desnoyer Street in Kaukauna with Fr. Jack Mullarkey officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call directly at the church on Wednesday from 10 AM until the hour of the liturgy.

FARGO FUNERAL HOME
400 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Kaukauna, WI 54130
920-766-6200