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Anita Ann Smith

May 27, 1946 — November 30, 2008

SMITH, ANITA ANN

Anita Ann Smith, age 62, of Appleton, passed away peacefully at her home on November 30, 2008. Anita Ann was born on May 27, 1946, in Appleton, to Waunita (Koller) Willems and the late John Willems. She was a 1965 graduate of Stockbridge High School and later earned a degree in Child Care at Fox Valley Technical Institute. Anita Ann married John Smith on June 19, 1976, in New London. Her whole life was dedicated to caring for other people. This was best demonstrated in her more than 22 years of dedicated service at Little Angels Child Care Center. Survivors include her husband of 32 years, John; her mother, Wuanita Willems, Stockbridge; her children John R. (Kris) Smith, Combined Locks, and their children, Ryan, Jordan and Alaina; Roseann Smith, Green Bay; and William (Ashley) Smith, Appleton; her siblings, Lester Willems, Robert (Diane) Willems, Mary (Bruce) Pelkey and Mark (Debbie) Willems;. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her brother John, Jr. The Funeral Liturgy will be at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, December 5, 2008, at ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC CHURCH, 500 West Marquette Street, Appleton, with Fr. Thomas J. Farrell officiating. Friends may call at the Wichmann Funeral Home, Appleton on Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and directly at the church on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services. Interment will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Bear Creek. The family would like to thank all of Anita Ann's friends, family and neighbors for their prayers and kindness. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in her name.
Wichmann Funeral Home
537 North Superior Street
Appleton 739-1231
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www.wichmannfargo.com

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