Kristin (Kris) J. Sobiesczyk, age 81, died Thursday May 9th, 2024, at Bell Tower Residence in Merrill WI. Kris was born May 1st, 1943, in Appleton WI and was the only daughter of Norman F. and Carmen (Meartz) Pope. Kris graduated from Appleton (West) High School in 1961 where she enjoyed and exceled at playing the clarinet in the high school and city bands. She attended Oklahoma School of Business and then worked at Appleton Coated Paper Company as a receptionist and switch board operator. This is where she met John, whom she married on July 31st, 1965. She left the business world and moved to the country and raised beef cattle, chickens, and pigs. Kris loved to feed and care for both wild and domestic animals, especially dogs, birds, and squirrels. She was an extremely loving and kind mother who raised four children whom loved her dearly in return. Kris then returned to the career world as a school bus driver and Walmart employee. Her favorite hobbies were reading books, tending flowers, and knitting. She enjoyed taking bus trips with friends, her bunko club and assisting other people. Her amazing smile and hugs will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her husband John and parents. She is survived by children: Michael (Mary) Schnell, Nicole (Kendall) Hull, Stanislaus (Sarah) Sobiesczyk, Andrew (April) Sobiesczyk and grandchildren; Rachel (Jason) Larkee, Dan (Allie) Fink, RC Wichlidal, Dani (Eric) Wichlidal-Grosskopf, Brigita Hull, Annika Hull and Nora Sobiesczyk. Great-grandchildren; Brewer Larkee, Miller Larkee, Ty Wichlidal and Otto Fink.

Thank you to the staff at Bell Tower Residence and St. Croix Hospice for their dedicated care.

The family is hosting Kris's Celebration of Life on Tuesday May 14th, 2024, at Bell Tower Residence Assisi Hall from 1-4 pm.

Mid Wisconsin Cremation Society is assisting family at this time.  Online condolences may be expressed at MWCS.WS