Molly Ann (Pearson) DeLain

Molly departed this life May 22 following a very brief hospital visit. Born May 26, 1932 in Auburn, NY to Robert and Alvira (Cappallo) Pearson, she grew up in the Milwaukee area. After graduation from Shorewood High School, she attended Marquette University.

She is survived by her much beloved twelve children: Kathy Konkol, Peggy (Jim) Bevers, Richard, Jenny (Bill) Grau, David, Michael (Kris), Susan (Tim) Schuelke, Sarah (Don) Sprister, Paul (Leslie), Edward (Vicki), Laura (John) Wensink and Rob (Katie). Also surviving are 24 grandchildren: Jake, Sam, Becca, Beth, Geoff, Rachel, Olivia, Caleb, Stephanie, Katie, Molly, Emily, Grace, Nellie, Lucy, Maverick, Jeremy, Carissa, Samantha, Izzy, Emma, Lucas, Marcella, Clara; and 8 great-grandchildren: Lilly, Danny, Evelyn, Jackson, Layla, Noah, Claire, and Amelia.

She is preceded in death by her sister, Nell Pearson and son-in-law, Dave Konkol.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday, May 29th at 2:00 p.m.  at St. Joseph’s Parish, 404 W. Lawrence St., Appleton. Visitation will begin at the church at 12:30 p.m. and will continue until the time of Mass. Burial will take place at St Joseph cemetery. For online condolences, please visit www.valleyfh.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Lawrence Seminary, Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi or St. Joseph Food Program.

 “My “accomplishments” were my children - who needs to know more and God already knows.”

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