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Bernice M. Coenen

September 11, 1919 — July 1, 2010

COENEN, BERNICE

Bernice Coenen, 90, of Appleton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 1, 2010 at Heartwood Homes. She was born on September 11, 1919 in Darboy, the daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Luniak) Hartzheim. In November of 1942, Bernice married Arnold Coenen at Holy Angels Catholic Church, Darboy. She was a longtime member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Bernice belonged to the Lucky 7 Card Club and several ladies bowling teams over the years. She volunteered with the Brownies and Cub Scouts. Bernice enjoyed knitting, crocheting and sewing.

She is survived by her children: Judy (Bob) Smith, Menasha; Gerald (Mary) Coenen, Greenville; Mary (special friend Dick Margo) Coenen, Minneapolis, Minnesota and Marlene (Steve) Jansen, Green Bay; eight grandchildren: Keith (Lori) Bedat-Smith, Nancy Smith and Steve (Marsha) Smith; Kim (Mark) Foate, Lisa Coenen, Katie (fiancé Tim Krejcha) Coenen and Kristen (Jeff) Stohl; Matthew (Katie) Jansen; five great grandchildren; brothers: Marvin Hartzheim, Kaukauna and Lester Hartzheim, Appleton and her sister: Gertrude Raymaker, Combined Locks. Bernice is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Coenen; her son, Dennis Coenen and many brothers and sisters.

The funeral liturgy for Bernice will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH, 222 E. Fremont Street, Appleton. Father David Kelly will be officiating. Burial will take place at Highland Memorial Park. The visitation will be held on Tuesday at the church from 9:30 am until the time of mass.

Special thanks to everyone at Heartwood Homes for your excellent care and compassion.

Wichmann Funeral Home
Tri-County Chapel
3212 S. Oneida Street
Appleton, WI 54915

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022

9:30 - 11:00 am

Sacred Heart Catholic Church-Appleton

222 E Fremont St, Appleton, WI 54915

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022

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Appleton Highland Memorial Park

3131 N Richmond St, Appleton, WI 54911

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