Frances Agnes Brooks

Frances Agnes Brooks, age 96 of Oconomowoc, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2011. Born Frances A. Pernat to Frank and Agnes (nee Kocjan) Pernat on October 12, 1915 in the town of Ixonia, Jefferson County, Wisconsin. She married Elmer W. Brooks on June 8, 1940 at St. Jerome Catholic Church in Oconomowoc, WI. They farmed all of their lives before retirement. Frances was preceded in death by her husband Elmer on February 20, 1978, also brothers John, Frank, Anthony, Arnold and sister Matilda Zwieg. Frances is survived by three children Lois (Richard) Morris of Oconomowoc, WI, Ann (Frank) Switalski of Conover, WI, and William Brooks of Oconomowoc. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren, Staci (Perry) Benz, Michael (Kim) Switalski, John (Michelle) Switalski, Lisa (Jonathan) Golembiewski, William (Jeanne) Brooks, Laurie (Craig Kaufmann) Brooks and six great grandchildren. Further survived by 1 sister Carol (Les) Fredrick of Adams, WI, nieces, nephews and two sister-in-laws Joyce Pernat and Ellie Pernat. Frances was a member of St. Catherine's Catholic Church in Mapleton, WI, Forever Young Club Ashippun, Kettle Moraine Seniors North Lake and 500 Club for many years. Loved to play cards and socialize with friends. Funeral services for Frances will be held on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Catherine's Catholic Church in Mapleton, WI. Visitation for family and friends will be from 9:00 a.m. until time of service at the church. Memorials are suggested to St. Catherine's Catholic Church in Mapleton, WI.