VandenBogart, Harriet

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• Obituary: 13 Apr 2010; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Harriet Blajeski, 76, Kaukauna, passed away peacefully at home with family at her side on April 8, 2010, after a long and courageous battle with lymphoma. The good Lord saw that she was getting tired, put His arms around her and took her home. Harriet was born on August 6, 1933, to Joseph and Petronella "Nellie" Van Den Bogart. On September 9, 1957, she was united in marriage to John "Jack" Blajeski at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Freedom. He preceded her in death on November 30, 1999, after 42 years of marriage. Harriet was employed at Piggly Wiggly in Kaukauna for 32 years and then at Copps for 16 years, where she made many special friends. She enjoyed her two grandchildren who were her pride and joy. Harriet also enjoyed crocheting, bowling and playing cards with her five special friends -- Lois, Dianne, Deb, Sue and Mary.
Harriet is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Kuehl and her two grandchildren, Cheri and Jonathan. She is also survived by brothers: Peter (Geri) and Richard Van Den Bogart; sisters-in-law: Shirlyne Van Den Bogart and JoAnne Van Den Bogart (Gasser), Lee Blajeski and Delores Blajeski; brothers-in-law: Tom (Carol) Blajeski, Clifford Hansen and LeRoy Heimerl; as well as many special nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.
Harriet was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jack; granddaughter Krystal; sisters: Marie Hansen, Minnie Heimerl, and Theresa (Jerry) Lyman; brothers: John, Joseph and William Van Den Bogart; brothers-in-law: Randall and William Blajeski; and sister-in-law, Blanche (Edward) Jirikowic.
Visitation will be held Monday April 26, 2010, beginning at 3 p.m. until time of Mass at 5 p.m. at ST. KATHARINE DREXEL PARISH-ST. ALOYSIUS SITE (1401 Main Ave. Kaukauna) with Fr. Jerry Pastor officiating. Committal Holy Cross Cemetery. For online condolences, please visit www.oconnellfuneralservices.com. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be set up for Special Olympics of Kaukauna, Boy Scout Troop 104 and Faith Formations.
Harriet's family wishes to thank the following for all their support during Mom's illness: Martha Siekman Cancer Center, Theda Care Hospice, Cherry Meadows, Dr. Al Cherkasky, Dr. Andrea Schimke, Aurora Clinic, Pat Kramer, Lois Ver Voort, Barb Hintz, Mary Ellen Williamson, Sandy Wickesberg and Dan and LouAnn Rietveld.
Grandma -- We love you and miss you! Cheri and Jonathan
O'CONNELL FUNERAL HOME

Harriet VanDenBogart 8/6/1933 4/8/2010 Post Crescent 4/13/2010 B 4

Harriet married Blajeski, John F. 9 Sep 1957, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. John (son of Blajeski, Walter and Kramer, Mary) was born 24 May 1931; died 30 Nov 1999; was buried Aft 30 Nov 1999, Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]