Marion M. Lathrop

Marion Lathrop, age 92 of Appleton, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 9, 2015 at Theda Clark Hospital in Neenah. She was born on December 6, 1922 in Appleton, to the late Edward and Meta (Borchardt) Witt. On July 13, 1946, Marion married Bob Lathrop and together they shared sixty-nine wonderful years together until Bob passed on August 24, 2015. Marion's focus was on her family and her faith. She was the heart of her family. Marion was a longtime member of St. Paul's Ladies Aid and served as secretary and vice president. Marion served on the Mother-Daughter Banquet, Fall Festival, and Sunshine committees. She was currently on the Ladies Aid Honor Roll.

She enjoyed rosemaling, knitting, and going to Door County with her husband and family. Bob and Marion enjoyed sitting on their bench in Peninsula State Park in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary.
Marion is survived by her four children: Susan (Wayne) Brennan of Fond du Lac; Bruce Lathrop of Sherwood; Bill Lathrop of Colorado Springs, Colorado; and Janet Eckstein of Appleton; a granddaughter: Alicia Eckstein of Appleton; a grandson: Brian Promen of Fond du Lac; a sister-in-law: Delores Witt; a niece: Nancy (Mike) Schmidt, and nephews: David (Brenda) Prink, Randy Witt, and James Hoffman. Marion was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Bob, a sister Ardice (James) Prink and brother Wilmer Witt.

The Christian Funeral Service for Marion will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, November 13, 2015 at ST. PAUL EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, 302 N. Morrison Street in Appleton, with Rev. Peter Walther officiating. Burial will take place at Highland Memorial Park. The family will receive relatives and friends at the church on Friday morning from 9:00 AM until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established. Online condolences can be offered at www.wichmannfargo.com.