Susan M. Liebergen

Susan M. Liebergen, age 72, of Appleton, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. Susan was born on July 25, 1944, in Appleton, to Marian (Zornow) Van Groll and the late Robert Van Groll. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Susan was a long-time employee of K Mart in Appleton. She made many friends while at K Mart and regularly kept in touch with her fellow employees. Susan was well-known as a talented seamstress, enjoyed reading and discovering bargains at thrift shops. However, her true passion was her family. She was a faithful and dedicated mother, and was “a rock” to her two granddaughters. Susan taught Stefanie and Emma sewing, crafting and the enjoyment of puzzles. She was always there for them.

Survivors include her mother, Marian Van Groll, Lakewood, Wisconsin; her sons, Scott (Michelle) Liebergen, Appleton, and their daughter, Stefanie (fiancé Zach); Todd Liebergen (fiancée Joan), Nashville, Tennessee; Jeffrey (Catherine) Liebergen, Oshkosh, and their daughter, Emma; her brother, Peter (Donna) Van Groll; her sisters, Linda Kruse, Kathy (Dan) Kennedy and Amy (Dick) Heegeman. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

The Funeral Liturgy will be at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at ST. BERNADETTE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2331 East Lourdes Drive, Appleton, with Fr. Don Zuleger officiating. Friends may call directly at the church on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services. Interment will be in St. John Cemetery, Little Chute.

The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the staff at St. Elizabeth Hospital, especially the ICU, for its loving care. A memorial has been established in Susan's name.