RoseAnn Ponschock, Appleton, passed on her 88th birthday in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, June 11, 2013. RoseAnn was born in Forest Junction on June 11, 1925 to the late Henry and Mary (Brochtrup) Brooks. On August 24, 1946, she was united in marriage to Fred Ponschock who preceded her in death on February 5, 2013. The couple had enjoyed 66 years together. RoseAnn was a longtime and active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Appleton. She was a member of the Ladies of Sacred Heart, Sacred Heart Luncheon group, and Funeral Dinner Coordinator and also worked at the Sacred Heart Thrift Store. She worked at R. Sabee Co. for 25 years. RoseAnn was well known for her award-winning pies.

She is survived by 5 daughters: Mary Therese (Bruce) Epling, Houston, Sharon (Joe) Keyzers, Boulder Junction, Donna Ponschock, Appleton, Joan Ponschock, Appleton, and Debra (Brad) Meyer, Hilbert; a son, Ronald (Kathleen) Ponschock, Appleton, and a son-in-law, James Rathsack, Appleton; 10 grandchildren: Chad (special friend Terra) Ponschock, Seth (Heather) Ponschock, Jody (Mike) Kohlbeck, Adam (Kelli) Keyzers, Melissa Keyzers, Andy Keyzers, Travis (fiancée Ashlie) Rathsack, Spenser (Kelly) Rathsack, and Samantha and Nicholas Meyer; 7 great grandchildren: Aryah, Ellison, Gretchen, Adria, Julia, Hayden, and Christian; 4 brothers: Father Charles Brooks, Roger "Duke" (Alice) Brooks, Henry Brooks, and John (Shirley) Kemkes; 3 sisters: Janet (Jake) Huber, Judy Brooks, and Betty (Marv) Rademacker. She is further survived by several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; 7 brothers: Adrian, John, Joseph (Betty), Richard, Wilmer (Helen), Franklin (Janelle) and Jacob (Judy); 4 sisters: Mary Alice (Paul) Skell, Theresa Kemkes, Sister Mary Henry and Virginia Brooks; 4 brothers-in-law: Lester (Rosella), Norman (Beverly), Eddie (Leona), and Dan (Mary) Ponschock; 1 sister-in-law Marie Ponschock.

A Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 11 am on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 222 E. Fremont St., Appleton, with Rev. Donald Zuleger officiating and Father Charles Brooks concelebrating. Friends may visit at the church on Saturday from 9 am until the time of service. Interment will take place at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Affinity Visiting Nurse Hospice staff for all their kindness, care and concern, especially Cass, Dr. Pahl and Cheri from Affinity.