Arlene T. Kerrigan

KERRIGAN, ARLENE T.

Arlene Kerrigan, 72, of Appleton, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2010 at Rennes Health Care Center with her family at her side. She was born September 8, 1938 in Little Chute, the daughter of the late Robert and Helen (Coppus) Eslinger. On August 24, 1957 she married Richard Kerrigan at St. John's Catholic Church in Little Chute. Arlene was a devoted catholic and faithful member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Appleton. She always looked forward to going to restaurants and the zoo and enjoyed being around animals. Arlene loved cooking out and gatherings with her family. Family meant the world to her!

Arlene is survived by her husband: Richard Kerrigan, Sr., Appleton; four sons: Daniel (June) Kerrigan, Neenah; David (Laurie) Kerrigan, Neenah; Steve (Sue) Kerrigan, Appleton and Richard Jr. (Heidi) Kerrigan, Appleton; seven grandchildren: Lori (Chris) Smith and Greg (Lisa) Kerrigan; Sarah and Stephanie Kerrigan; Gabriel Kerrigan; Daniel and Michael Kerrigan; three great-grandchildren: Brooke Kerrigan, Andrew Campbell and Isiah Smith; sisters: Mary Feistel, Kaukauna and Sally Loch, Oshkosh; brothers-in-law: Ed Reinke, Little Chute and Vincent Bemowski, Appleton; sister-in-law: Luella Saubeir, Combined Locks; special friends: Jack and RoseMary Mitchler; Gene and Helen Mason. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Arlene was preceded in death by six siblings: Janie Eslinger, James Eslinger, Loretta Bemowski, Joan Reinke, Robert Eslinger and Harold (Carol) Eslinger.

The funeral liturgy for Arlene will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, November 11, 2010 at SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH, 222 E. Fremont Street, Appleton. Burial will take place at Highland Memorial Park. The visitation will be held on Wednesday at the funeral home from 4:00 pm until the time of the prayer service at 7:00 pm and again at the church from 10:00 am until the time of mass. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in her name.

The family would like to extend a sincere thank you for the kindness and thoughtfulness from the staff at Cherry Meadows and Rennes Health Care Center and her special nieces: Debbie Huss, Joy Schlomer and Linda VanBommel for their excellent care and companionship.

Wichmann Funeral Home
Tri-County Chapel
3212 S. Oneida Street
Appleton, WI 54915
(920)831-9905