Erin L. Fries

March 25, 1995 - March 6, 2012

Fargo Funeral Home

400 West Wisconsin Avenue

Kaukauna, WI 54130

Sunday 3/11, 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Fargo Funeral Home

400 West Wisconsin Avenue

Kaukauna, WI 54130

St. Katharine Drexel Parish - St. Mary Church

119 W. 7th Street

Kaukauna, WI 54130

Monday 3/12, 11:00 am

FRIES, ERIN L.

Erin Fries, age 16, of Kaukauna, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer at home on Tuesday, March 6, 2012, surrounded by her family. She was born on March 25, 1995 in Wisconsin Rapids, the daughter of Michael and Julie (Robinson) Fries. Erin was a junior at Kaukauna High School. She enjoyed scrapbooking, music, art and drawing. Erin loved spending time with family and friends. Part of her everyday life included Facebook and texting. Erin loved animals, including her two dogs, Petey and Gizmo, who were always there to keep her company.

Erin is survived by her mother: Julie Fries, Kaukauna; father: Mike Fries, Stevens Point; brothers: Matt and Ryan Fries, Kaukauna; grandparents: Gary and Shirley Fries, Wisconsin Rapids and Bruce and Candy Robinson, Silver Cliff; aunts and uncles: Jeff (Teresa) Robinson, Little Chute; Jackie (Doug) Sprangers, Combined Locks; Jenny Robinson, Little Chute; Janis (Nick) Johnson, Little Chute; Scott (Michelle) Fries, Eden Prairie, Minnesota; Sonia (Paul) Egbert, Sheboygan and Sara (Pete) Esser, DePere. She is further survived by cousins, other relatives and many friends. Erin was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Lorraine Robinson.

The funeral liturgy for Erin will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, March 12, 2012 at ST. KATHARINE DREXEL, ST. MARY CHURCH, 119 W. Seventh Street, Kaukauna. Fr. Jerry Pastors will be officiating. A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Sunday from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm and again at the church on Monday from 9:30 am until 10:45 am. A vigil service will be held Sunday at 7:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Ronald McDonald House are appreciated.

Fargo Funeral Home
400 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920)766-6200

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FRIES, ERIN L. Erin Fries, age 16, of Kaukauna, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer at home on Tuesday, March 6, 2012, surrounded by her family. She was born on March 25, 1995 in Wisconsin Rapids, the daughter of Michael and Julie (Robinson) Fries. Erin was a junior at Kaukauna High School.…

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Julie Words cannot express my deepest sympathy to you. My thoughts and prayers are that God will provide you with His uplifting strength and comfort to complete your journey here on earth. You have 2 sons who need you now more than ever.You have been an exceptionally dedicated, admired and loving person in your profession always ready to give that extra something to those in need. You are one of the special people in my life. God Bless

Julie Words cannot express my deepest sympathy to you. My thoughts and prayers are that God will provide you with uplifting strength and comfort you need to complete your journey here on earth. You have 2 sons who need you now more than ever.You have been an exceptionally dedicated, admired and loving person in your profession always ready to give that extra something to those in need. You are one of the special people in my life. God Bless

Mike & Family, Gary & Shirley, Sending our sincere sympathy at the loss of Erin. We only met her once & what a beautiful young lady. Words can not express the sadness we feel for you. We have been praying for Erin everyday, but God needed a special angel to help out. She will be watching over each of you. Watch for the brightest star in the sky! Sorry we won't be able to attend Erin's services. Love you all. Duke & Bev

MIKE, JULIE AND FAMILY, NOT SURE IF YOU REMEMBER US, WE USED TO PLAY VOLLEYBALL WITH YOU IN WI. RAPIDS. BILL AND I WERE SHOCKED TO HEAR OF YOUR DAUGHTERS PASSING. I CAN'T IMAGINE HOW AWFUL THIS TIME MUST BE FOR YOU. I TEAR UP JUST THINKING ABOUT IT. BESIDES OUR SON, LUKE, WE HAVE A DAUGHTER (LAURYN) AS WELL. I THINK I WOULD CRUMBLE IF SOMETHING HAPPENED TO EITHER ONE OF THEM. PRAYING FOR YOU AND HOPING YOU HAVE MANY GOOD MEMORIES TO HELP YOU THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME.

To all of Erin's Family: I was saddened to read of Erin's passing. I was Erin's Kindergarten teacher at St. Lawrence in Wisconsin Rapids. She came into my classroom with her excitable laughter,her red hair and pigtails, freckles and an adorable smile! We all benefited from sharing in her presence. My sincere sympathies to all of her family, friends and others who knew her and were touched by her life.

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Julie, Thinking of you during this difficult time. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

I'm so sorry to hear of Erin's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.

Gary, Shirley and Family, please accept our deepest sympathy. You all now have your own personal angel looking out for you. Tony and Sharon Gervino

Gary & Shirley ~ So sorry to hear about the loss of your Granddaughter. May God be with you and your family during this difficult time and always! Lisa Welling

Julie, My thoughts and prayers to you and your family. I was the Program Manager at Connections (Opportunity Inc) where you were the RN. I have left and now work at ODC. I seen the write up in on-line about your daughter and just wanted to say sorry to hear that you are going through this. Take care Julie.

Mike and Family, I am so sorry to hear about your daughter. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this very difficult time.

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter. My heart goes out to you and your family.

Gary and Shirley, we are so sorry to hear about your grand daughter Erin. Please accept our condolences.

My condolences and sympathy to you and your family Shirley and Gary What a tragedy. Keeping all of you in my prayers. Kay

Gary and Shirley, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I just herard from Ken that you suffered a loss of a granddaughter. I wish that there was something that I could say that would help, but I am sure that I am not equipted to do that. Not sure anyone is.

Mike, Julie, Matt, Ryan, Shirley & Gary, We feel so deeply for you and the loss of Erin. We extend our sympathy. Embrace your memories during this difficult time. Love, Bud & Bonnie Barten

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.