Bonnie J. See

SEE, BONNIE J. (nee Kalies)

Bonnie See, of Appleton, age 64, was called Home to heaven with her family at her side on Thursday, March 27, 2008. She was born October 30, 1943 in Brillion, the daughter of the late Carl and Emma (Mertz) Kalies. On May 30, 1965 she married Allen See in Wayside, Wisconsin. Bonnie was a member of Faith Lutheran Church and a great supporter of the Circle of Hope Foundation. She loved collecting lighthouses, watching America Idol and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Bonnie was a breast cancer survivor for the past 6 years.

She is survived by her husband: Al See, Appleton; two daughters: Kim (Chuck) Lieffring, Appleton and Darcey (Chad) Krowas, Appleton; four grandchildren: Christian Lieffring; Ciara, Dayton and Pierce Krowas; 3 brothers and 5 sisters: Ralph Kalies, Appleton; Elroy (Marlene) Kalies, Fremont; Doris (Donald) Olp, Manitowoc; Betty (Pete) Zarnoth, Brillion; Shirley (Eugene) Jandrey, Reedsville; Virginia (Allie) Ziemer, Reedsville; Nancy (Norm) Raatz, Appleton and Carl, Jr. (Beverly) Kalies, New London and sister-in-law: Janet Kalies, Brillion. Many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends further survive Bonnie. Her parents, a brother Lloyd Kalies and sister-in-law Elaine Kalies preceded her in death.

The family would like to thank the many relatives, friends and neighbors for all the support, meals and prayers offered during Bonnie's illness. Thank you to the staff of Appleton Medical Center – Oncology / Radiation Therapy department for the care and close attention they provided for the past 6 years. A special thank you to the ER and ICU staff that assisted in her care preceding her death.

The funeral service for Bonnie will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH, 601 E. Glendale Avenue, Appleton with Rev. Daniel Thews officiating. Entombment will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Appleton. The visitation will be held on Monday from 4:00 – 7:00 pm at Wichmann Funeral Home, Tri-County Chapel and again at the church on Tuesday from 10:00 am until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in her name.

“Mom, thank you for fighting so hard. We will love you forever and see you again in heaven someday.” Kim and Darcey
“Grandma, we love you so much and we are very sad. We know your life will be great in heaven.” Christian, Ciara, Dayton, and Pierce

WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME
Tri-County Chapel
3212 S. Oneida Street
Appleton, WI 54915
(920)831-9906