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- Frances M. Kane, 90, Appleton, died Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011. She was born on March 11, 1921, in De Pere, to the late Gerard and Marie (Puimbroeck) Zegers. Fran graduated from East De Pere High School and later cosmetology school. On August 29, 1945, she married Edmund Kane in De Pere. He preceded her in death on August 22, 2004.
Fran was a traditional homemaker who embraced sewing, baking and cooking for her family. She enjoyed many years of golfing with Eddie and in later years they extended their golf season by wintering in Texas. She was one of the original mall walkers at the Fox River Mall, where she met many wonderful friends. Fran and her family moved often, and she very quickly made many friends in each new community. Fran loved and adored her grandchildren, who never left her house without a "goodie-bag". She will remembered by all for her cheerful and optimistic spirit.
Survivors include seven children: Kathy Kane, De Pere, Dan (Betty) Kane, La Crosse, Terry (Dick) Jorgenson, Crooked Lake, Gary Kane, Neenah, Peggy Kane, Neenah, Colleen "Kelly" (Brian) Webb, Neenah, Mike Kane, Green Bay; 13 grandchildren: Tina (Eric) Hansen, Stacee Disko, Lois (Joe) Castner, Jenni (Torry) Zupke, Alissa (Ron) Oelfke, Sean (Betsy) Kane, Katy (Joe) France, Danny (Chryshelle) Mettye-O'Kane, Christopher Kane, Jeff (Lisa) Jorgenson, Jill (Jeff) Firgens, Ellen Webb and Sam Webb; 21 great grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Mary (John) Van Dyk; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to her parents and husband, Fran was preceded in death by one son, Roy; and five brothers and sisters: Angie Kornberg, Margaret Vann, Clarence Zegers, Richard Zegers and Walter Zegers.
Visitation will take place from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 4, 2011, at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 500 W. Marquette St., Appleton, where a Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 4:00 p.m. with the Rev. Thomas Farrell officiating. Interment in Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery, De Pere. Online condolences may be expressed at www.lyndahl.com. A memorial fund has been established.
Fran's family would like to thank the kind and compassionate caregivers at Rennes Health and Rehab of Appleton.
Lyndahl Funeral Home
and Cremation Services
1350 Lombardi Avenue
(920) 499-1223
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on November 3, 2011
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