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Katherine Hager

April 4, 1926 — October 9, 2009

Hager, Katherine
(Fairchild)
Appleton

Age 83, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, at Appleton Medical Center on Friday, October 9, 2009. She was born in White Lake, WI on April 4, 1926, the daughter of the late William and Estelle (Swim) Fairchild. On October 12, 1946 she married Joseph Hager. Katherine's faith was very important to her. Her family was her main focus and priority. Katherine will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

Katherine is survived by her children: Mary Ann (Gary) Van Dyke of Sussex, WI, Joseph (Lori) Hager of Appleton, Jeffrey (Ellen) Hager of Appleton, Deborah (Russell) Thorson of Appleton, Katherine (Greg) Reimer of Appleton, and Susan (Jeff) Collins of Menomonee Falls, WI; 15 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brothers: Lloyd, Gordon and William; and sister, Marcella Olson. She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Joseph; granddaughter, Courtney Jo Collins; brothers: Richard and Willard; and sisters: Arlene Bricco and Jeanette Sahadak.

The funeral liturgy will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 12, 2009 at ST. BERNADETTE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2331 E. Lourdes Dr., Appleton, with Fr. Don Zuleger officiating. Friends will be received at the church on Monday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the mass. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Appleton.

The family extends a special thank you to the staff at Appleton Medical Center for their outstanding care.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established in Katherine's name.

Wichmann Funeral Home
537 North Superior Street
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 739-1231

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

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St. Bernadette Catholic Church

2331 E Lourdes Dr, Appleton, WI 54915

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

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St. Bernadette Catholic Church

2331 E Lourdes Dr, Appleton, WI 54915

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