Anna Kinnick

Anna Kinnick, 75 of Eau Claire passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully at her home. August 15, 2015. Anna was born June 30, 1940, to John and Mary (Skluzacek) Sirek. She married Leonard “Doc” Kinnick April 30, 1960, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Dobie, WI. They were married 53 years. Anna was a homemaker for many years then spent 15 years in the Eau Claire school district as a baker and cook. Anna enjoyed time with her family taking yearly vacations, including Disney World, Colorado, Galvaston, Lutsen and Brewer games. She enjoyed the lake where her and Doc had a trailer at Tag-a-Long Resort in Birchwood for many years. She enjoyed Friday night fish fries and weekly visits to Rice Lake and Haugen to visit relatives and friends, which also included and an occasional stop at the casino on the way home. Anna also enjoyed her coffee and card club gatherings. She was an avid Packers fan and loved getting together with family to watch the games. She is survived by her five children, Connie (Lee) Bremer, Judy Lake, Patrick (Maureen) Kinnick, Kevin (Cathy) Kinnick and Melissa (Paul) Poppe; ten grandchildren, Jennifer Paulsrud, Jacob Paulsrud, Corey (Zoey) Lake, Kristen (Joe) Capozzi , Kendal Lake, Johnathon and Nick Poppe, Nile, Andrew and Samuel Kinnick; three great-grandsons, Quenten, Clayten and Jeremy; siblings, John Sirek, Theresa Spletstoser, Ralph (Dorothy) Sirek, Al (Audrey) Sirek; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Leonard "Doc"; grandson, Joshua Kinnick; parents Mary and John Sirek; sisters, Agnes and Mary; and brothers, Tony and George. Anna was famous for her homemade pies, buns, kolache's, and the all time favorite....peanut butter fudge! We will miss her treats....but most of all we will miss her smiles, laughter and her love and devotion for her family and friends! Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August, 21, 2015, at St. Olaf Catholic Church, 3220 Monroe St., Eau Claire, with Fr. Paul Hoffman officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, August, 20, 2015, at Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral Home, 814 First Ave., Eau Claire with a Prayer Vigil at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will also be one hour prior to the Mass at church on Friday. Interment will be at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Cemetery in the Town of Dobie, Barron County.

Service Information

Visitation

Thursday, August 20 2015
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral & Cremation Services
814 First Avenue
Eau Claire WI 54703

Mass of Christian Burial

Friday, August 21 2015
10:30 AM

St. Olaf Catholic Church
3220 Monroe St.
Eau Claire WI 54703