Kobussen, Evelyn

1922 - 2011  (88 years)    Has 46 ancestors and one descendant in this family tree.

• Name	Kobussen, Evelyn
  News Mention	10 Jul 1922
  Kaukauna Times
  Little Chute Girl to Mr. & Mrs. Martin Spaay, Girl to Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Kobussen Kaukauna Times 7/20/1922 9 Birth
  Born	15 Jul 1922	Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Gender	Female
  Died	31 Mar 2011	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Obituary	2 Apr 2011
  Appleton Post Crescent
  Evelyn B. Merkes, age 88, passed away at home surrounded by love and many Hail Marys on Thursday, March 31, 2011. Evelyn was born in Little Chute on July 15, 1922, the daughter of the late Joseph and Nell (DeBruin) Kobussen. On May 11, 1946, she married her husband of 56 years, Joseph "Sam" Merkes, in Little Chute. Mom was very loving and kind. She had a classic, elegant style. Mom loved to play cards and was a master sheephead player. Evelyn is survived by her children: Patricia Merkes of Appleton, Kay "Sissy" (Anthony) Theisen of Fremont, Margaret "Maggie" Senger of Rimrock, AZ; five grandchildren: Nathaniel, Kristin, Lindy, Michelle and Geoffrey; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Sandra Lindsey; daughter-in- law, Cheryl Merkes; and honorary brother, George Diehl. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph; son, Michael Merkes; sister, Eva Janssen; and sister-in-law, Rosemary Tiede. The memorial service will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 7, 2011, at ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1617 W. Pine St., Appleton, with Fr. Dennis Ryan officiating. Friends will be received at the church from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. The family extends a special thank you to palliative nurse, Donna, for her compassionate care. Wichmann Funeral Home 537 North Superior Street Appleton 920-739-1231 Online Condolences www.wichmannfargo.com
  Person ID	I156803	1FamilyTree
  Last Modified	12 Oct 2015

  
  

  Father	Kobussen, Joseph Henry,   b. 3 Oct 1895, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 15 Sep 1969, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 73 years)
  Mother	DeBruin, Nelli,   b. 20 Feb 1905, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 6 Aug 1959  (Age 54 years)
  Family ID	F25216	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Merkes, Joseph Peter "Sam",   b. 3 Nov 1923, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 9 Jun 2002  (Age 78 years)
  Married	11 May 1946
  Children	1. Merkes, Michael,   b. 28 Feb 1954,   d. 6 May 2009  (Age 55 years)
  Last Modified	2 Apr 2011
  Family ID	F57802	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map	Load the map	Born - 15 Jul 1922 - Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA Died - 31 Mar 2011 - Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  = Link to Google Earth
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  Merkes, Evelyn (Maiden Name: Kobussen)