Gertrude A. Fenlon, age 94, of North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Care Center, formerly of Reedsville, died Monday, June 30, 2003 at North Ridge. She was born Jan. 7, 1909 in the town of Maple Grove, daughter of the late Mike and Anna (Haas) Dugan. She was married on June 10, 1930 to Henry Sheahan, who preceded her in death on Dec. 31, 1940. She then married Norbert Fenlon on Nov. 13, 1945 at St. Patrick's Catholic Chruch in Maple Grove. Norbert preceded her in death in May 1975. Gertrude worked with her hsuband Norbert on the family farm in the town of Maple Grove where she enjoyed raising prize sheep and growing flowers in her garden. She also enjoyed bowling and Packer games. She moved to Park Estates in Reedsville in 1996 with her pet dog, Ginger. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Maple Grove and the Altar Society.

Survivors include two sons: Henry (Loretta) Sheahan of Maple Grove; and Richard(Joanne) Sheahan of Brillion; five grandchildren: Alan (Christy) Sheahan of Maple Grove; Peggy (Rick) Schmidt of Valders; Penny (Don) Naidl of Maple Grove; Colleen (Mike) Hunt of Menasha; and Maureen (Jon) Kruse of New London: five great-grand-children and three stepgreat-grandchildren; one sister and brother-in-law: Mary and Norman Resch of Reedsville; special friend: Barbara Klann; and many nieces, nephews and friends.Funeral Mass will be held at St. Patrick's Church in Maple Grove on Wednesday(TODAY), July 2, 2003 from 6 to 8 p.m. There will be a rosary at 7:30 p.m. followed by a prayer service. Friends may also call at Holy Family Catholic Church in Brillion on Thursday from 1 p.m. until the time of Mass. The Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville is assisting the family with arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, July 2, 2003
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