Isabelle "Izzy" Kopiske

Isabelle “Izzy” Kopiske, age 95, of Appleton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at Lotus Gardens. Izzy was born in Little Chute on January 25, 1931, to the late Frank and Josephine (Van Handel) Evers.

Following graduation at Appleton High School in1949, Izzy attended Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in Oshkosh and became a Registered Nurse. On May 18, 1957, Izzy was united in marriage to Ken Kopiske Sr. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Appleton. The couple enjoyed 58 years together until Kens passing in January of 2015. She worked for Doctor D. W. Claypool for a few years before starting a family in 1958.

Izzy enjoyed bowling, family camping trips to Crystal/Musky Lakes Campground, Nationwide bus trips, sewing, and playing accordion. Izzy was always a nurse at heart and received great fulfillment caring for others. She was a faithful member at St. Mary Catholic Church, Appleton.

She will be missed by her three sons: Timothy (Shirley) Kopiske, Appleton, Thomas (Linda) Kopiske, Larsen, and Michael (Tina) Kopiske, Freedom; 9 grandchildren: Jenny (Josh) Smith, Tim (Crystal) Kopiske Jr., Ross (Robyn) Kopiske, Rachel Kopiske, Valerie (Jake) Johnson, Adam (Abbey) Kopiske, Joseph (special friend Tara) Kopiske, Karissa Kopiske, and Aubrey Kopiske; 12 great grandchildren; and special friends Lynn O’Shasky and Cecelia Temmer.

She was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Josephine Evers, Husband Ken Kopiske Sr., daughter Maureen (Donny) Reinert, son Kenny Kopiske Jr, and brother Gerald Evers.

A funeral liturgy for Izzy will be held at 10:30 am on Thursday, October 15, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 312 S. State St., Appleton. Friends may visit at the church on Thursday from 9 am until 10:15 am. Entombment will take place at Highland Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established for St. Mary Catholic Church.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Lotus Gardens and Preceptor Hospice for the compassionate care given to Izzy.