Joan T. Stranathan

Joan T. Stranathan
(Nee Kettenhofen)
Appleton

Joan died peacefully on Friday, August 24, 2001, at her home, surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She was born on December 20, 1928 in Appleton, the daughter of the late Michael and Catherine (Stilp) Kettenhofen. Joan graduated from Appleton High School West in 1946. She was employed for 28 years at Kimberly–Clark Corporation, retiring in 1990 as an executive secretary. Joan is survived by one son, Donald Stranathan, Santa Rosa, California; three daughters, Barbara (Kenneth) Paiser, Appleton; Carol (David) Lendle, Eau Claire; and Ellen (Ken) Kane, Oconomowoc. She is further survived by six grandchildren, Michael and Christa Stranathan, California; Chad Paiser, Menasha; Heather Paiser, Ripon; Heidi Paiser, California; and Laurel Lendle, Eau Claire. In addition she is survived by four step-grandchildren, Shelli Roovers, Appleton, Heather Kane, South Carolina, Kenny and Samantha Kane, New York. She is also survived by a brother, John (Fay) Kettenhofen, Appleton; a sister, Anne (Joseph) Muhlebach, Eagle River and Punta Gorda Florida; a sister-in-law, Maxine Kettenhofen, Appleton; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Joan was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Robert Kettenhofen; and a sister, Mary Kettenhoften. Joan was a member of St. Pius X Church. She was also a member of Altrusa International of Appleton and a former member of the Appleton Woman’s Club. She was a wonderful mother who brought four children into the world and shared the best of her world with them. She loved her children and gave them great care, strong values and unconditional love. Her children wish to express their sincere thanks to all of her dear friends and other relatives for the support they showed throughout her illness and her life. A special thank you to Dr. Anthony Phillips, Theda Care At Home Hospice, and all of the caring and competent medical and nursing staff that have cared for her these last three years. The Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, August 28, 2001 at ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC CHURCH, 500 West Marquette Street, Appleton, with Fr. Donald Zuleger officiating. Burial will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday, August 27 from 4:00 Р8:00 p.m., and again at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service. A Prayer Service will be held at the funeral home on Monday, August 27, at 7:30 p.m. Memorials to the American Cancer Society or Altrusa International would be appreciated.

WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME
537 North Superior Street
Appleton 920-739-1231