Laura W. Toms

Laura Toms, age 96, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2007, at St. Paul Home in Kaukauna. Laura was born October 5, 1910 in Kaukauna, daughter of the late Willis and Dora (Kranhold) Knickerbocker. She attended school in Kaukauna through the tenth grade, and eventually married Jewell Toms on January 19, 1934 in Waukegan, Illinois. He preceded her in death on August 24, 1986. Laura enjoyed a variety of crafts. Her special interest was knitting… sweaters, suits, afghans, caps, mittens and most recently, dishcloths. She loved to please and care for others, especially babies and small children. She enjoyed babysitting, and did so well into her 80’s. Music was a joy to her and she knew all the old favorite hymns by heart. Even though her vision was failing her, she didn’t need a hymnal on Sunday morning. She knew all the words and said she “liked to make a joyful noise.” Laura was also well versed in the Holy Bible and could recite long passages from memory. Laura was a life-long, very active member of the United Methodist Church.

Laura is survived by a son: Jim (Joyce) Toms of Rockford, Illinois; a granddaughter: Janice (Terry) Schlender of DePere; a grandson: Joel Toms of Menomonie, Wisconsin; two great-grandsons: Tom Schlender and Dan Schlender; two sisters: Doris Mouser of Kaukauna and Joyce Lueck of Appleton. She was preceded in death by her husband Jewell, a daughter Carol (Martin) Witt, a great-grandson Glen Toms, and sisters Ruth, Liva, and Eva, and brothers-in-law Merle Mouser and Herman Lueck.

A memorial service for Laura will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, August 15, 2007 at PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 2300 Wisconsin Avenue in Kaukauna, with Rev. Tim Albrecht officiating. Inurnment will be in Highland Memorial Park. Friends may call at the church on Wednesday morning from 10:00 AM until the time of the service.

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