Lamers, Joan Mary

1924 - 2007  (82 years)    Has 28 ancestors and 9 descendants in this family tree.

• Name	Lamers, Joan Mary
  Born	26 Jun 1924	Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Gender	Female
  Education - High School	1941	Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Kaukauna High School Class of 1941
  Died	12 Feb 2007	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Buried	Aft 12 Feb 2007	Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA
  	Cleveland, Joan (Maiden Name: Lamers) Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA
  Obituary	14 Feb 2007
  Appleton Post Crescent
  Joan M. Cleveland, age 82, St. Paul Villa, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 12, 2007, at the Appleton Medical Center. Joan was born June 26, 1924, the daughter of the late Bernard "Barney" and Cecilia (Faust) Lamers. On September 14, 1946, Joan married Orville "Bud" Cleveland at Holy Cross Church in Kaukauna; he survives. Joan worked for several years as the Deputy City Clerk for Kaukauna, and from 1974 until 1986, served as the City Clerk. Upon her retirement, she was given a key to the city. For thirteen years, she kept the books for her husband's business, Bud's 66. Joan was a woman of profound faith who prayed the rosary with her husband daily. Joan will be remembered as a dedicated and longtime member of St. Mary Catholic Church where she volunteered many hours as the bookkeeper for the renovating committee. Her keen mind made her a difficult opponent for anyone brave enough to challenge her to a game of Scrabble or Boggle. She also excelled at crossword puzzles. Joan was a talented seamstress and was able to craft all sorts of crocheted and knitted items for her loved ones. She was a member of the Lady Knights of Columbus and in her earlier years enjoyed square dancing. Joan daily admired all of God's creation, and enjoyed the water, watching the sunset, as well as being an avid bird watcher. A passionate reader, it seemed that she read nearly a book each day. She is survived by her husband of sixty years: Orville "Bud" Cleveland, Kaukauna; six children: Thomas (Kris) Cleveland, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Michael (Sally) Cleveland, Kaukauna; Patrick Cleveland and his friend Barb Karas, Rapid River, Michigan; Margaret "Peg" (Steve) Vande Hey, Kaukauna; Teresa "Terri" (Arden) Bolland, Burnsville, Minnesota; Suzanne "Suzie" (Jack) Klein, Neenah. There are also seventeen grandchildren: Heather (David) DiStefano, Brennan (Renata) Cleveland, Kyle (Valerie) Cleveland, Sean (Kristina) Cleveland, Tiffany Cleveland, Rebecca (Curt) Hietpas, Robert (fiancee Laura Schmidt) Ronk, Nicole (Tom) Ellis, Hayden "Duke" Cleveland, Nathan (Nancy) Vande Hey, Celia (Kevin) McKee, Greg (Beth) Vande Hey, Andrew Bolland, Michael Bolland, Marla Klein, Corbin Klein, and Melissa (fiance David) Klein. Joan also leaves behind eighteen great-grandchildren, a sister: Lois (Harold) Bozile, Rhinelander; two brothers: Clarence (Shari) Lamers, De Pere and Joe (Helen) Lamers, Satellite Beach, Florida; a brother-in-law: Dr. Francis Fitzmaurice, Omaha, Nebraska; a sister-in-law Alice (John) Reed, Mountain Lake, Arkansas; and a brother-in-law: Roy Cleveland, Texas. Joan was preceded in death by her parents, Bud's parents David Cleveland and Elizabeth (Archie) Roemer; sisters: Clarice (Fred) Staunton, Audrey (George) Deeg, LaVerne Fitzmaurice, a baby sister Ruth Marie Lamers, a brother-in-law Martin Kilawee; two sisters-in-law: Virginia Cleveland and Genevieve Holder. The funeral liturgy for Joan will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 16, 2007, at ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 119 W. 7th Street in Kaukauna, with Fr. Jerry Pastors officiating, assisted by Deacon Steve Vande Hey and Deacon Randy Haak. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. and again Friday, at the church from 10 a.m. until the hour of the Mass. There will be a parish prayer and scripture service at 7 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home. A memorial fund in Joan's name has been established. Joan was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. One of her greatest joys was holding and singing to the little ones. She was a source of strength and courage for her family as well as all who knew her. The family would like to thank the many caregivers at St. Paul Villa and the Appleton Medical Center. You are all such wonderful people - your love and kindness will remain with us always. FARGO FUNERAL HOME 400 W. Wisconsin Avenue Kaukauna 920-766-6200 Posted February 15, 2007 Cleveland, Joan M. (Joan M. Lamers) Joan M. Cleveland, St. Paul Villa, age 82, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 12, 2007, at the Appleton Medical Center. The funeral liturgy for Joan will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 16, 2007, at ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 119 W. 7th Street in Kaukauna, with Fr. Jerry Pastors officiating, assisted by Deacon Steve Vande Hey and Deacon Randy Haak. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. and again Friday at the church from 10 a.m. until the hour of the Mass. There will be a parish prayer and scripture service at 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. A memorial fund in Joan's name has been established. FARGO FUNERAL HOME 400 W. Wisconsin Avenue Kaukauna 920-766-6200
  Person ID	I4754	1FamilyTree | CraigDiekvoss4020, DougDietzen123958
  Last Modified	22 May 2016

  
  

  Father	Lamers, Bernard J.,   b. 5 Nov 1897, Buchanan, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 10 Apr 1983, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 85 years)
  Mother	Faust, Cecelia M.,   b. 18 Mar 1899, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 22 Oct 1975, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 76 years)
  Family ID	F2311	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Cleveland, Orville W. "Bud",   b. 10 Jan 1924, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 25 Feb 2007, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 83 years)
  Married	14 Sep 1946	Holy Cross Catholic Church, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA
  Children	1. Cleveland, Thomas John,   b. 4 Nov 1947, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 08 Mar 2022, Unknown  (Age 74 years)   2. Cleveland, Micheal James,   b. 12 Sep 1949, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 01 May 2022  (Age 72 years)   3. Cleveland, Patrick Joseph + 4. Cleveland, Margaret Susan "Peg"   5. Cleveland, Teresa Lynn   6. Cleveland, Suzanna Mary
  Last Modified	1 May 2010
  Family ID	F2312	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map	Load the map	Born - 26 Jun 1924 - Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA Education - High School - 1941 - Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA Married - 14 Sep 1946 - Holy Cross Catholic Church, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA Died - 12 Feb 2007 - Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA Buried - Aft 12 Feb 2007 - Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA  = Link to Google Earth
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