Marian Jean Simon

Age 75, passed away Friday, August 27, 2004 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton following a brief illness. Marian was born in Beloit, Wisconsin on November 7, 1928, daughter of the late James and Frances (Bartman) Hoolihan. She married Paul Simon at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Appleton on April 24, 1948. As a young woman, Marian worked at the H.C. Prange Company, as well as at Sears in Appleton. Later, she enjoyed tending bar at Steady Ed’s in Kaukauna. Marian loved angels, and over the years collected countless angels. She enjoyed travel, spending winters in Florida, and following the Green Bay Packers. She was a deeply religious woman who enjoyed her many visits and prayers with various priests and sisters. Marian will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her family meant the world to her – they will all miss her very much.

They include her husband of fifty-six years: Paul Simon of Kimberly; twin daughters: Donna (Dan) Feucht of Appleton and their children Melisa ( Chris) Engelhardt, Laura (Andy) Kaminski, and Brian Maas; and Linda (Dan) Speering and their children Stephani (Scott) Clark and Amanda Speering; six great-grandchildren: Hayden Clark; Lynzie, McKenna, and Jayson Engelhardt; and Andrew and Amara Kaminski; three sisters: Sally Foster of Appleton, Luanne Nelson of Appleton, and Patricia (Bill) Boyle of Appleton; two brothers-in-law: Butch Simon and Jim Tennessen. Marian was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Donna (Clifford) Liethen, Kathryn (Carl) Williamson, Rita Tennessen, and Rose Marie Simon; a brother Bill Hoolihan, and a brother-in-law Ed Foster.

The funeral liturgy for Marian will be held at 4:00 PM on Monday at HOLY NAME CATHOLIC CHURCH, 600 E. Kimberly Avenue in Kimberly with Msgr. Jim Vanden Hogen officiating. Entombment will be in Highland Memorial Park. Friends may call directly at the church on Monday from 2:00 PM until the hour of the service. In lieu of flowers, the family has established a memorial fund.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff at St. Elizabeth Hospital, especially to those working in the Intensive Care Unit. You were all wonderful – we will never forget your kindness and concern. Thanks also to Sr. Annette for her prayers and visits, and to Sr. Ann of Green Bay.

When Tomorrow Starts Without Me

When tomorrow starts without me and I’m not here to see if the sun should rise and find your eyes all filled with tears for me, I wish so much you wouldn’t cry the way you did today, while thinking of the many things we didn’t get to say.

I know how much you love me, as much as I love you, and each time you think of me I know you’ll miss me too. But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand that an angel came and called my name and took me by the hand.

Grandma, Now we have our own special angel in heaven watching over us. We love you, your grandkids.

Jansen Fargo Funeral Home
204 E. Kimberly Avenue
Kimberly, Wisconsin 54136
920-788-6202