Florence A. Gonnering

Gonnering, Florence A.
(Liebergen)
Freedom

Age 86, passed away at Brewster Village in Appleton on Wednesday, January 26, 2005. She was born in Wrightstown on December 27, 1918, daughter of the late Henry and Elizabeth (Beaten) Liebergen. On May 17, 1937, she married Norbert Gonnering in Wrightstown. He preceded her in death on April 11, 1998. Florence was proud to have founded the Freedom Family Restaurant with Norbert and their son Bob. She was famous for her ability in baking pies. Florence enjoyed playing sheepshead with her family and friends and going on drives with Norbert. She further liked her garden and flowers.

Florence is survived by her children: Robert Gonnering of Cecil, Thomas (Marilyn) Gonnering of Freedom, Judith (David) Rickert of Freedom, and Ron (special friend, Kelly) Gonnering of Appleton; grandchildren: Scott (Heidi), Todd, Greg (Gail), Jeff Gonnering, Bobbie Jean Guyette; Mike (Karen) Gonnering and Janey (Alan) Jaher; Bob (fiancé, Jodi), Lisa and Kristin Rickert; Jill (Chris) Rosenberg and Tim (Jamie) Gonnering; great grandchildren: Ashley, Jordan, Megan, Brianna, Taylor, Logan, Justice, Justin, McKenzie, Marlayna and Jacob; sisters: Eileen Spice and Martha Van Oss; and a brother: Clayton (Lois) Liebergen. She is preceded in death by her husband, Norbert; sisters: Della Wolfinger, Bonnie Vissers and Laurie Niece; and a brother, Jasper Liebergen.

The funeral liturgy will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 29, 2005, at ST. NICHOLAS CATHOLIC CHURCH, N4088 County Trunk E, Freedom, with Fr. Dennis Ryan officiating. Friends will be received at the church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow the mass at St. Nicholas Cemetery, Freedom.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Brewster Village for their wonderful care of Florence.

A memorial fund in Florence’s name is being established.

FARGO FUNERAL HOME
400 West Wisconsin Avenue
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6200