Lynn Marie Eckes

Lynn (Schabow) Eckes, 56, of Appleton, passed away unexpectedly from a tragic car accident on Friday, October 27, 2017, along with her mother Ila Mae Schabow.

Lynn was born in Appleton on August 28, 1961. She was the oldest of three children born to the late Armin and Ila (Kimball) Schabow. Lynn graduated from Kaukauna High School in 1979 and started working at AAL/Thrivent when she was 18 years old. She has worked for AAL/Thrivent for the past 38 years and was still employed there at the time of her death.

In 1984, Lynn married Kenneth Eckes and together they have four children. Lynn was a devoted wife and mother and would do anything for her family. She was very family oriented and knew the importance of spending her free time with as many of her family members as possible. Her children and grandchildren were her entire world and they will always remember her for her unconditional love and dedication to their family. She will also be greatly missed by her dog, Sadie, whom Lynn loved deeply. Lynn will also be remembered for her hard work, her extremely giving nature, love of volunteering, and the time she spent dedicated to the Church.

Lynn is survived by her husband: Kenneth, of Appleton; her two daughters: Kristen (Kasmier Rutherford) Eckes, Neenah; and Sarah (Arthur) Smith, of Phoenix, AZ; two sons: Nicholas (Danielle) Eckes, of Combined Locks; and Philip (Tagen Forster) Eckes, of Appleton; grandchildren: Zachary Smith, Arthur Smith Jr., and Brady Eckes; a sister: Diane Jonen, of Kaukauna; a brother: Bob (Wanda) Schabow, of Brillion; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

In addition to Lynn’s parents, she was further preceded in death by a brother-in-law: Mark Jonen; and her dog, Nina, who Lynn absolutely adored.

Funeral services for Lynn will be held at 12:00 Noon, on Thursday, November 9, 2017, at CHRIST THE ROCK COMMUNITY CHURCH, W6254 HIGHWAY 10-114, MENASHA,WI. Visitation will be on Thursday at the church from 10:00 am until the time of the service. Interment will be at Highland Memorial Park, Appleton.

The Eckes family and the Schabow family would like to thank everyone who has given their thoughts and prayers and who have taken time to be there to support our families in this time of need.