Christina Vignec

Vignec, Christina

Christina Vignec, age 88, of Appleton, passed away peacefully, Thursday afternoon, April 14, 2005. She was born May 18, 1916, to the late Philip and Tekla (Yuroshak) Chaika, in Bristol, Connecticut and moved to Appleton in 1985 and resided in Appleton and Waupaca. Christina was warm and friendly. She shared her knitting, crocheting and embroidery with love. No matter what situation was at hand, she had kind encouraging words. She was a pillar of strength, love, trusted God and stood by her family. Christina was a member of First English Lutheran Church. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Christina Winch and her husband Timothy, Appleton; a son and daughter-in-law, Pastor Ronald Vignec and his wife Nancy, Tacoma, Washington; five grandchildren, Tanya, Sam, Phillip Lauren, Nicole and Adam. Also her great grandsons, Caleb and Elijah, who brought her many moments of great joy. Other survivors include her brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Terri Chaika, San Francisco, California; and two wonderful nieces, Margaret Mary and Doreen. Funeral service for Christina will be held at FIRST ENGLISH LUTHERAN CHURCH, corner of North and Drew Street, at 11:00 am, on Monday, April 18, 2005, with Reverend Paul Svingen officiating. Burial will be in Appleton Highland Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday, April 17, 2005, from 4 to 8 pm and on Monday at the church from 10:00 am until the time of the service. Christina will also have an Eastern Orthodox service said in Brooklyn, New York. A memorial fund is being established for Luther College in Decorah, Iowa.

Christina worked hard all of her life and brought safety and encouragement to her family. She trusted in John 10:10, “I have come that they may have life and have in all fullness”. Her spirit of trusting in God will continue to bloom in all the lives she touched. She is honored and loved.

WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME
537 North Superior Street
Appleton 920-739-1231
www.wichmannfuneralhomes.com