Frances Czinsky

Frances R. Czinsky, age 100, formerly of Berlin, died Sunday September 4, 2022 at Appleton Retirement Community in Appleton, WI. Fran was born October 27, 1921, at home in Berlin to Peter and Mary Resop. She attended St. Stanislaus Parochial school and Berlin High School. Fran met her future husband John Czinsky, in high school and, following John’s service in World War II, she and John made a life together in Berlin following their marriage in 1945. They were married for 56 years before John passed away in 2001. They owned O’Connell’s clothing store before retiring in 1986. In addition to being active in the management of the store, she also volunteered at Berlin Memorial Hospital, for many years, both at the old and new hospitals. She also delivered meals on wheels to the home bound. She did her spiritual volunteering at both St. Stan’s and at All Saints parishes. She took communion to the folks at Juliette Manor and the home bound. She also served on multiple committees, funeral circle and Ladies Sodality. She helped for multiple events at the church like church suppers, rummage sales, church picnics and the like. Fran was a wonderful cook and baker. She also was a talented crafts person knitting multiple sweaters, needle work and quilting. She hosted many a dinner at their home for both family and friends. She was a woman who loved helping out and caring for others. Fran also liked playing bridge and golfing and she had many friends. Everyone loved Fran. Fran is survived by two children, Michael (Jody) of Naperville, IL, Jann (Bob) of Appleton; WI, four grandchildren, Jennifer Czinsky West (Eric) from Winston Salem, NC, Kristi Strenn (Matthew) from Reedsville, WI, Melissa Czinsky Hertz (Ryan) from Glen Ellyn, IL, Kelly Verhagen (Casey) from Little Chute, WI; 6 great-grandchildren A special thanks goes to the personnel at Appleton Retirement Community and Moments Hospice for their loving care of Fran. In lieu of flowers we ask that you make any memorials, in her name, to All Saints Parish of Berlin or to organizations that provide legacy gifts for blindness research such as the University of WI-Madison McPherson Eye Research Institute. vision.wisc.edu or Fighting Blindness Foundation/Milwaukee chapter, fightingblindess.org/chapters/Milwaukee- chapter.

Frances Czinsky

October 27, 1921 - September 4, 2022