Nancy L. Kobs

Nancy Lee (Croisetiere) Kobs, 83, of Appleton, Wisconsin, peacefully went to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, Friday, August 30, 2024. Nancy was born, March 1, 1941, the daughter of Joseph E. and Dorothy J. (Moffett) Croisetiere, in Marquette, Michigan.

Nancy lived an adventurous life. In 1972, she left Marquette, with her three children, and lived in the Fox Valley of Wisconsin, for the rest of her life. She worked as a fast-food cook, waitress, CNA, assistant baker, crossing guard and other jobs. She loved to dance, hang out and go for walks with family and friends. She was a cheerful, energetic, and welcoming lady. Some of her unique perspectives throughout the years still bring smiles to faces. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, baking, picnicking with family and most of all shopping. Mom never found a “deal” from which she could walk away! She, also, loved hosting family holidays, especially Christmas!

Nancy married the love of her life, Jack C Kobs, January 10, 1998. They were married until his death in January 2021. They were an active couple, volunteering at St. Vincent de Paul for several years, sorting, visiting, and bargain hunting. They made many friends over the years.

Nancy is survived by her:

daughter’s family: Tammie (Michael) Penney; their children: Chelsie (Eric) Linders; their daughter: NovaLee; and Calvin (Jessica) Penney; their children: Klavin, Vaidyn, and Zailen, all of Appleton, Wisconsin.

son’s family: Ron (Kim) Hakenjos, of Black Creek, Wisconsin; their son: Matthew (Alexandria) Hakenjos; and their children: Violette and Oliver, of Appleton, Wisconsin.

daughter-in-law: Kelly Langlois, of Freedom, Wisconsin; her children: Kayla (Ben) Bigelbach; their children: Titan, Atlas, Brielle, and Dunnavin Metoxen, of Appleton, Wisconsin; and Nick Wolfe; and his son: Hunter, of Freedom, Wisconsin.

sisters: Carol (Daniel) O’Neill, of Carney, Michigan, and Cindy (Morris) Lange, of Wallace, Michigan; nieces and nephews: Ric O’Neill, Kristie Green, Shawn Kurian, Jody Kurian, and Erik Bosworth; an extra close niece: Beckie Alexander.

cherished friends: Flo, Gail, Henry, Dennis, Lori, Marianne, and Shirley; and numerous other relatives and friends.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents: Joseph E. and Dorothy J. Croisetiere; paternal grandparents: Wilford and Emma Croisetiere; maternal grandparents: Frank Jr and Helen Moffett; her affectionate husband: Jack; son: William Paul Langlois; sister and brother-in-law: JoAnn and Gary Utt; niece: Kim Meadows; and infant great grandson: Gabriel Hakenjos.

A celebration of life service will be on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 12:30 p.m., with Pastor Jesse Johnston presiding, at Valley Funeral Home, 2211 North Richmond Street, Appleton, Wisconsin. Visitation will be at Valley Funeral Home on Thursday from 11:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial of Nancy’s and Jack’s ashes will immediately follow the service, at Highland Memorial Cemetery, 3131 N Richmond Street, Appleton, Wisconsin. 

Thank you to her loving caregivers, who became family to her: CiCi, Dezirae (Dezi), Kelly, and Melia. You made a difficult part of Nancy’s life, as good as it could be! Thank you for all your time, energy, understanding, and love, for Mom and us!

Also, thank you to her family members, friends, and caregivers, who each enriched her last years and days with care, love, visits, gifts of food and “things”. She loved collecting everything that fit in her beautiful room. If she liked it, it didn’t matter what anyone else thought.

A special thank you to Gina, Jen, Anthony, Christian, Sarah... and all the staff, former and current, who cared for Mom at Silverstone Memory Care, Appleton, Wisconsin: Alaina, Amber, Ashley, C E, Christina, Corrine, Dacee, Dawn, Emily, Erin, Greta, Hannah, Jalin, Jocelyne, Juanita, Kailey, Kassondra, Kayla, Kaylynne, Kelly, Kerry, Kora, Kristy, Liv, Marcy, Marsana, Natalie, Nicholas, Ruth, Sandra, Saskia, Serenity, Shannon, Sidney, Suzy, Takira, Tayah, Taylor, Toni, Tonya, William(Bill). Bluestone Physicians: NP Jacki, Katie, Rebecca, and staff; Moments Hospice: Chaplain Charlie, Christine, Danielle, Erin, Rick, and all the staff; Dr. Deborah Ihde, Chris, and all your staff, thank you for your hugs, steadfast care and insight in helping Mom. Dr. Jacob S. Gorney and the numerous hands-on staff with ThedaCare Regional Medical Center Appleton.

An extra special thank you to Pastor Jesse Johnston, for your unselfish Bible-based teaching, sharing, and care for Mom.

“For I know my Redeemer lives, and at the last,

He will stand upon the earth!” -Job 19:25

May God bless our memories of our beloved Nancy L. Kobs

Sister, Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma “Antsy,” Nana & friend!

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