Smits, Stella Marie

1913 - 2009  (95 years)    Has 14 ancestors but no descendants in this family tree.

• Name	Smits, Stella Marie
  Born	17 Dec 1913	De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA
  Gender	Female
  Died	10 Jun 2009
  Obituary	12 Jun 2009
  Appleton Post Crescent
  Stella Marie De Groot, daughter of the late Martin & Louise (Van Dyck) Smits, was born in De Pere, December 17, 1913, and lived in this area most of her life. The former Stella Smits and John De Groot were married in St. Mary Catholic Church, De Pere, May 27, 1935. He preceded her in death on December 18, 1986. Stella was a member of St. Mary Christian Ladies, St. Mary Quilters, and Meals on Wheels. Stella and husband John were well known in the bowling circle taking many honors. Stella took high single game in the City Tournament in 1958 and many first place trophies. Stella and John loved camping and spending time with their many friends at Berry Lake. She is survived by two children: Wayne (Carol) De Groot and Kathy Smits; four grandchildren and spouses: Scott and Sue De Groot, Julie and Jerry Brockway, Todd and Rene Smits, and Kristina and Chad Olsen; eight great-grandchildren: Alex Brockway; Kieran and Samantha De Groot; Noah and Cameron Smits; and Kaitlyn, Marissa and Conner Olsen; a sister, Margaret Reince; a very dear friend, Lois Le Duc; and many dear nieces, nephews, and extended family of Brian, Todd, Jon, Renata and Julie. She was preceded in death by her parents; and sisters: Joan Evearts, Angie Schumerth, Florence Van Ermen, Eloise Zirbel, and Marion Smits; two brothers: Ossie Smits and Raymond "Bud" Smits; son-in-law, Neil F. Smits; granddaughter, Mary Louise Smits; and a very special friend, Carl Matzke, who Stella was very proud to have known. A special thank you to the entire staff at Birch Creek for their amazing care and kindness, and to Southern Care Hospice for their dedication and concern. Family and friends may call Monday, June 15, 2009, from 9:30 a.m. until 10:45a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Community, Pope John XXIII Circle, off Sportsman Drive, Town of Ledgeview. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the church on Monday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. David Duffeck officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery. Cotter Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements, 920-336-8702. Online Condolences may be expressed to Stella's family at www.cotter funeralhome.com In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established at St. Mary Catholic Community.
  Buried	Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery, De Pere, Wisconsin, USA
  Person ID	I155264	1FamilyTree
  Last Modified	12 Oct 2015

  
  

  Father	Smits, Martin Jacob,   b. 26 Apr 1879, Rockland, Brown, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 5 Jun 1972, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 93 years)
  Mother	VanDyck, Louise,   b. 12 Oct 1880, Lottum, , Limburg, Netherlands ,   d. 2 Jan 1972, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 91 years)
  Family ID	F385	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	DeGroot, John F.,   b. 10 Dec 1911,   d. 18 Dec 1986, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 75 years)
  Married	27 May 1935	St. Mary Catholic Church, Depere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA
  Last Modified	1 May 2010
  Family ID	F51592	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map	Load the map	Born - 17 Dec 1913 - De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA Married - 27 May 1935 - St. Mary Catholic Church, Depere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA Buried - - Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery, De Pere, Wisconsin, USA  = Link to Google Earth
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  DeGroot, Stella (Maiden Name: Smits) Dec 17, 1913 - abt Jun 9, 2009