OBITUARY: Ann Brixius

Ann Brixius, age 85 of Brillion, died on Monday, August 3, 2015 at the Chilton Care Center.

She was born on January 26, 1930, in Hermansville, MI, daughter of the late Arthur and Anna (Bellmore) Morreau. Ann married Donald Brixius on June 21, 1952 in Two Rivers. She loved to cook, bake and sew, and above all she loved to have a good time. Her hearty and infectious laugh will be greatly missed. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Brillion.

Survivors include her husband Donald, a daughter, Janet (Donald) Penza of Green Bay, a son Keith Brixius of Algonquin, IL, 5 grandchildren, Melissa (Nate) Kauffman, Erin Penza, Michael (Andrea) Brixius, Katie Penza and Kevin Penza, a sister Virginia Ford of Manitowoc, and many special nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers and 2 sisters.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, August 8 at 11:00 AM at Holy Family Catholic Church in Brillion. The Rev. Timothy Brandt will officiate. Inurnment will take place at Calvary Mausoleum in Manitowoc. Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 9:00 AM to 10:45 AM. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Ann’s name. Online condolences may be made at www.wieting-funeralhome.com

The family wishes to say a special thanks to the entire staff at the Chilton Care Center and Heartland Hospice for all the compassion and care given to Ann and her family.