AUDREE PERKINS

Audree M. Perkins, of Neenah, age 90, our beloved, sweet little Dolly went to her heavenly home with Jesus, quickly and peacefully on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at Theda Clark Medical Center following a stroke. She was born June 10, 1919 in Oshkosh, daughter of the late Russell and Olga (Reichard) Dowling. Dolly married Lyle A. Perkins II on November 14, 1942 at St. Peters Catholic Church in Oshkosh. He preceded her in death on July 13, 2007. Dolly worked at Deltox Rug Co., Standard Components and Miles Kimball in Oshkosh and then retired from E.R. Wagner in Winneconne in 1982. Survivors include seven children: Kathleen Berndt, Oshkosh; Patricia Allen, Menasha; Lyle A. Perkins III, Mountain; Lynn Burton, Neenah; Loreen Lori Perkins, Neenah; Lonny (Debbie) Perkins, Larsen; Lisa (Bob) Sample, Cecil;10 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren and one on the way; a sister-in-law, Eileen Loef, Libertyville, IL; and a special nephew, Hiram Hikey Safford; a special adopted daughter, Carla Bayer; and numerous other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Lyle A. Perkins IV; and a brother, John Dowling. The visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00 pm at Neenahs Westgor Funeral Home on Friday, April 30, 2010. Interment will be Monday at Riverside Cemetery in Oshkosh. A memorial is being established in her name.