Where Caring Is A Family Tradition
Where Caring Is A Family Tradition
Doris Jeanne (Hansche) Rhodes
Winneconne, Wisconsin
Doris Jeanne (Hansche) Rhodes, 88, of Winneconne, Wisconsin, passed into the arms of our Lord on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011.
She was born February 19, 1923, in Racine, Wisconsin; the daughter of Almer William Hansche and Grace Dorothy (Harcus) Hansche. She was a 1941 graduate of Kenosha High School in Kenosha, Wisconsin and went on to attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison. There she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in 1949. While attending UW-Madison she met Keith Houtz Rhodes. They married on August 24, 1946, in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
In her youth she was a fine soloist and sang at Grange Avenue Methodist which later became Christ Methodist Church in Racine. Doris Jeanne was an avid watercolorist; her love of education and art led her to memberships in the AAUW and the Oshkosh Fine Arts, Oshkosh, Wisconsin and a lifetime member of The Clearing, in Ellison Bay, Wisconsin.
Doris Jeanne is survived by her husband, Keith Houtz Rhodes; two daughters, Cheri Jeanne (Richard) Vaughn, of Naples, FL; Lesley Ann (Michael) Stewart of Escanaba, MI; and son Brian Keith (Leslee Schneider) Rhodes, of Winchester, Wisconsin; seven grandchildren: Christopher (Kim) Nance, of Phoenix, AZ; Jason (Michaela) Nance, of Dallas, TX; Taniquelle Thurner, of Green Bay, WI; Kelly Thurner, of Naples, FL; Jeffrey Thurner, of Madison, WI; James (Abby) Stewart and Jacquelyn Stewart, of Escanaba, MI, nine great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews.
A Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011, at the Mueller Funeral Home in Winneconne, Wisconsin. A Funeral Service celebrating the life of Doris Jeanne Rhodes will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday, September 15 with a one hour visitation prior at the Mueller Funeral Home with Rev. Glenn Wagner, her nephew, officiating.
Mueller Funeral Home
904 E. Main St.
Winneconne, WI 54986
(920) 582-4242
Please submit online condolences to
www.muellerfuneralhomeinc.com
Doris Rhodes wrote on September 14, 2011
Aunt Doris was married to Keith Rhodes, the brother of my father, Cecil M. Rhodes. I have very fond childhood memories of Rhodes family reunions. Aunt Doris was a great cook and had a wonderful sense of humor. I also saw some of her art work, and her pieces were so vibrant.
I am so sorry for the loss to our Rhodes family. I wish so much peace to each and every member of the Keith Rhodes family.
Thank you, Cousin Glenn, for officiating at Aunt Doris Jean's memorial. You are a man of steel, just as you have always been. Thank you for being a rock in our family.
Much love,
Kathlyn Rhodes
Sandy Ansfield, AAUW President, Oshkosh Branch wrote on September 13, 2011
Our sympathy to Doris' family. She enjoyed AAUW meetings and was always willing to share hostess responsibilities at our meetings. We will miss her.
Andy Anderson wrote on September 13, 2011
To the Rhodes:
Sincere condolences for your loss from our racing team and the boat racing family.
God bless.
David & Shalene Enz wrote on September 13, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your familes. May God Bless you all.