Emmers, Irene

1920 - 2009  (88 years)    Has 38 ancestors and 2 descendants in this family tree.

• Name	Emmers, Irene
  Born	8 Sep 1920	Buchanan, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Gender	Female
  Died	2 May 2009
  Obituary	5 May 2009
  Appleton Post Crescent
  Irene Mary Ruys, age 88, died peacefully on May 2, 2009, in the special month that celebrates Mother's Day. Irene was born in the Town of Buchanan on September 8, 1920, the daughter of the late William and Laura (Berghuis) Emmers. On June 3, 1944, she married Albert Ruys at St. Paul Catholic Church in Combined Locks. They enjoyed 58 years together, before Albert died in 2003. Irene worked in the dietetics department of St. Elizabeth Hospital prior to marriage. After her marriage to Albert, she devoted herself to her life with Albert and their growing family. She was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters and Christian Mothers for many years. Irene was very artistic and creative, leaving many beautiful pen and ink drawings and crochet work for her children to cherish. In the early years of her busy family life, Irene grew a very large vegetable garden each summer. The family gardening experience became a source of many memories. In her late years, Irene occupied herself with crochet. She was also always ready for a game of cards or cribbage. Irene was very proud of her large family of 11 children, 18 grandchildren, a great-granddaughter and a great-stepgrandson. Her efforts and hard work will always be appreciated. Deeply loved, she will be sorely missed. Irene is survived by her 11 children: Bill (Janet) Ruys of De Pere, Irene (David) Nelson, Merritt Island, Florida; Mary (Lyle) Ellenbecker, Kaukauna; Joan (Michael) Hogan, Kaukauna; Tony Ruys, Darboy; Anne (Mike) Locy, Appleton; Katy Ruys, Fox Lake; Laura Ruys, Appleton; John (Jenny) Ruys, Combined Locks; Therese (Dick) Bosch, Menasha; Sarah (Todd) Olson, Wausau; 18 grandchildren: Eric (Janel) Ruys, Molly Ruys, Erik (Jackie) Nelson, Anders (Amanda) Nelson, Catie Locy, Mary Stephani, Zachary Stephani, Caitlin Stephani, Rob Ruys, Albert Ruys, John Ruys, Ben Bosch, Angie Bosch, Megan Bosch, Rachel Olson, Christine Olson, and Luke Olson; a great-granddaughter, Emma Charlotte Ruys; a great-stepgrandson: Austin Roberts; a sister and brother-in-law: Rita and Martin Brock, Appleton; brothers-in-law: Hank Dictus and Nick Ruys, Kimberly; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Pete and Marie Ruys, Kimberly. Irene was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and her sister and brother-in-law Erma and Richard Joosten, her sister Alma (Hank) Dictus, brother-in-law and sister-in-law: George and Anna Ruys Hopfensperger, and sisters-in-law: Sister Mary Joanna Ruys, Sister Alberta Anne Ruys and Grace Ruys. The Funeral Liturgy for Irene will be held 4 p.m. Thursday, May 7, 2009, at ST. KATHARINE DREXEL CATHOLIC CHURCH, 119 W. Seventh Street, Kaukauna. Fr. Jerry Pastors and Fr. Robert Vandenberg will officiate. A time of visitation and support will be held at the church on Thursday from 1 p.m. until the time of service. Burial will take place at St. Mary Cemetery, Kaukauna. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Affinity Hospice and Appleton Health Care Center. Irene's family extends their gratitude to all of Irene's caregivers, especially to Rachel and Tammy, Joyce and Connie, and Barb, Gina, Mindy and Kristy, all with Affinity Hospice; and to the staff of Appleton Health Care Center. The family is deeply grateful to Irene's daughter Therese, her husband Dick, and their children: Ben, Angie and Megan. They so lovingly provided Irene with many months of very special care in their home. Fargo Funeral Home 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. Kaukauna 920-766-6200 Online Condolences www.wichmannfargo.com
  Person ID	I49458	1FamilyTree | KarenDrwila91098, NancyGeister131697
  Last Modified	12 Oct 2015

  
  

  Father	Emmers, William,   b. 14 Mar 1895, Brillion, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 2 Jul 1966, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 71 years)
  Mother	Berghuis, Laura "Lisa" P.,   b. 29 Sep 1898, Darboy, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 30 May 1987, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 88 years)
  Family ID	F20792	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Ruys, Albert P.,   b. 3 Oct 1917, Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 22 Mar 2003, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 85 years)
  Married	3 Jun 1944	Combined Locks, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Children	+ 1. Ruys, Ann Elizabeth
  Last Modified	1 May 2010
  Family ID	F16971	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map	Load the map	Born - 8 Sep 1920 - Buchanan, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA Married - 3 Jun 1944 - Combined Locks, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  = Link to Google Earth
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  Wassenberg, Maria (Maiden Name: VanSchaik) Sep 8, 1920 - May 2, 2009