Jerriann Van Epern Obituary
We bid farewell to Jerriann Van Epern (Appleton, Wisconsin), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 21, 2025 at the age of 60. Jerriann Van touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her former husband Paul Lee Ehlers; and her parents, Jerry Charles Thornell and Janice Ann Thornell. She is survived by: her husband Steven Van Epern; her daughters, Jillene Juday (Jordan), Alissa Ehlers Sauer (Robert) and Renee Ehlers; her stepchildren, Calloway Van Epern (Toni) and Wesley Van Epern (Aundrea); her grandchildren, Tegan, Tenzin, Beckham, Malcolm, Abram, Taylor and Bryce; and her siblings, Cathy Dokoupil (Mathew), Mike Thornell (Kim), Julie Thornell and Tim Thornell (Cheryl). She is also survived by many extended family members and dear friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, March 7th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Appleton Alliance Church (2693 Grand Chute Blvd, Appleton, WI 54913). A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 7th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, March 7th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Morts Country Club (3600 W Prospect Ave, Appleton, WI 54914).
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Paul L. Ehlers and Jerriann Ehlers Van Epern Memorial Fund.
