Grace Mary School age 93, of Appleton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at St. Paul Elder Services in Kaukauna.  Grace was born in Forest Junction, WI, on December 3rd, 1931, to the late Anthony and Mary School. Grace attended Brillion High School, then went on to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she received both her bachelor's and master's degrees in speech therapy.

Grace was a mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She was known for her hospitality and always welcoming everyone to her home. Grace enjoyed traveling, birdwatching, gardening, and consistently helping others.

Grace was a faithful member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Appleton. She was one of the original founders of the Society of Our Lady of Guadalupe and belonged to the Secular Third Order of Franciscans.

Grace started her career as a speech therapist in 1960, working with children in the Appleton Area School District for 31 years. After retiring, she reopened the Plamann School as the Plamann Center, focusing on aiding children, including those with special needs. Grace received several awards and recognitions for her work.

Grace is survived by and will be dearly missed by all family members including her son Orlando Rodas (New York), her grandson Antonio School (Kaukauna), her nieces: Mary Borree, Sue Van Hoof and Terri (Phil) Pendergraft, nephews: Denis (Jean) Van Hoof, Jim Van Hoof and Steve (Cathy) School, grandnieces: Katie,  Hanna, Mary and Christine, grandnephews: Max, Jack, Mike, Joe and Brett  and adopted daughter Ana Maria (Juan) Valdez  and her sons: Andres and Alejandro and other relatives and close friends.

Grace is preceded in death by her son Ernesto V. School, her niece Joanie Van Hoof, her brothers and sisters: Jerome and Marge School, Catherine and Joseph Van Hoof, Gordon and Dolores School.

Visitation will be held on Monday, March 17, 2025 from 9:30 AM until the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass at 11:00 AM at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Appleton. A meal to follow the Mass.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the caregivers at St. Paul Elder Care for their dedication and to Compassus Hospice nurses who took wonderful care of Grace.