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Constance Anne “Connie” Brooks Grawbow

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Birth	:	20 Feb 1931 Oelwein, Fayette County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	2 Oct 2020 Appleton, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, USA
Burial	:	Woodlawn Cemetery, Oelwein, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.6805992, -91.9356003
Description	:	Constance Anne (Brooks) Grabow, 89, of Appleton, passed away Friday, October 2, 2020 at Peabody Manor. A classically-trained pianist, Connie was a gracious presence who filled the world with beautiful music her entire life, even playing her keyboard from the other side of the window at Peabody Manor during the recent celebration of the 90th birthday of her husband, Jim. She was an inspiration to all through her selfless devotion to her faith, family and students. Her wonderful, giving spirit will live on. Connie was born February 20, 1931 in Oelwein, Iowa to Donald and Dorothy... Read More	Constance Anne (Brooks) Grabow, 89, of Appleton, passed away Friday, October 2, 2020 at Peabody Manor. A classically-trained pianist, Connie was a gracious presence who filled the world with beautiful music her entire life, even playing her keyboard from the other side of the window at Peabody Manor during the recent celebration of the 90th birthday of her husband, Jim. She was an inspiration to all through her selfless devotion to her faith, family and students. Her wonderful, giving spirit will live on. Connie was born February 20, 1931 in Oelwein, Iowa to Donald and Dorothy Brooks. She attended Sacred Heart School in Oelwein and graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Waterloo, Iowa, in 1947. She obtained her bachelor of arts degree from Iowa State Teachers’ College in Cedar Falls in 1950 and her master’s degree from Juilliard School of Music in New York City in 1953. She was a member of the music faculty of Iowa State Teachers’ College in Cedar Fall Iowa, Northwestern University, in Evanson, IL, and Lawrence University Arts Academy of Appleton, retiring in 2005. Connie was a member of Wednesday Musicale of the Fox River Valley and a member of SAI Musical Sorority. She was an organist at Saint Thomas More Catholic Church in Appleton, and was a frequent performer, accompanist and judge for piano competitions around the state. She married James Grabow on June 16, 1956, at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Waterloo, Iowa. They had four children, Victoria, of Appleton, Peter (Amy) of La Crosse, Paul (Perlita) of Waupaca, and Andrew, of Kaukauna. There are five grandchildren, Emily (Ryan) Edwards, William, Elizabeth, Hannah and Madelyn Grabow. A great grandson is expected at Christmas time. Survivors also include her beloved sister, Marianne Reynolds, niece, Anne Marie (Matt) Kofta and Daniel (Sara) Reynolds, grand nieces, Olivia Kofta, Emma Reynolds, grand nephew, Mason Kofta, and many cherished cousins in Iowa. A Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 11 am on Tuesday, October 6, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 1810 N. McDonald St. Appleton, with Father Jack Mullarkey officiating. Friends and relatives may visit from 4 pm to 6 pm at the Brettschneider Trettin-Nickel Funeral Chapel on Monday, and again directly at the church on Tuesday from 10 am until 10:45 am.

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Constance Anne “Connie” Brooks Grawbow's memorial is located at: Woodlawn Cemetery, Oelwein, Fayette County, USA.
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Constance Anne “Connie” Brooks Grawbow death on 2 Oct 2020 in Appleton, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, USA
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Latitude: 42.6805992
Longitude: -91.9356003

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Donald Ivan Brooks

(1907 - 1989)

Dorothy Mae Pickering Brooks

(1909 - 1999)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Old Catholic Cemetery
Oelwein, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6728000, -91.9169000

2. Oakdale Cemetery
Oelwein, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6732000, -91.9164500

3. Oran Township Cemetery
Oran, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6571999, -91.9721985

4. Otsego Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6467018, -91.8778000

5. Floral Hills Memorial Gardens
Hazleton, Buchanan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6293983, -91.9103012

6. Kint Cemetery
Hazleton, Buchanan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6357994, -91.8799973

7. Saint Marys Cemetery
Hazleton, Buchanan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6164017, -91.8983002

8. North Amish Cemetery
Buchanan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6171989, -91.9832993

9. Fontana Cemetery
Hazleton, Buchanan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6046982, -91.9052963

10. Fairbank Cemetery
Fairbank, Buchanan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6421200, -92.0473900

11. Calvary Cemetery
Westgate, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7663994, -91.9860992

12. Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery
Oran Township, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6472015, -92.0575027

13. Stanley Cemetery
Stanley, Buchanan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6371994, -91.8146973

14. Long Grove Cemetery
Maynard, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7708000, -91.8766000

15. Kier-Union Cemetery
Fairbank, Buchanan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5833000, -92.0161000

16. Saint Peter Lutheran Cemetery
Westgate, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7863998, -92.0028000

17. Hope Cemetery
Westgate, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8027992, -91.9610977

18. Green Wood Cemetery
Westgate, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7768000, -92.0423000

19. Amish Cemetery
Buchanan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5689011, -92.0224991

20. Garden Prairie Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7310982, -91.7647018

21. Saint Peter Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7080994, -92.1211014

22. Center Grove Cemetery
Randalia, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8185997, -91.8756027

23. Union United Methodist Cemetery
Westgate, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8185100, -91.9992100

24. Saint Michaels Cemetery
Buchanan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5532990, -92.0614014