VanGompel, Kathleen Dolores

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• Obituary: 10 Dec 2013; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Kathy D. Van Gompel, 67, of Little Chute, passed away Monday, December 9, 2013, at her home. She was born July 19, 1946, daughter of the late Martin and Ardena (Verbeten) Van Gompel. Kathy lived her life to the fullest, and always had herself a good time. She loved shooting pool, playing softball, working on puzzles, bowling, skiing and she was an avid reader. She enjoyed watching the Packers and Brewers and loved to travel, especially up to the family cottages. Kathy's group of friends, "The Hens" were inseparable. They did a lot together and she will be truly missed.
Kathy owned and operated "Kathy's Kut 'N' Kurl", in Appleton, for many years and had a special place in her heart for all of her "Ladies" from the shop. Kathy's nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews were so very special to her, and they will all miss their favorite aunt Kathy.
Kathy is survived by her siblings: Joan Johnson, Martin "Todd" Van Gompel, Sharen (Tom) Wolf and Paul (Kathy) Van Gompel; a sister-in-law, Lorraine Van Gompel; nieces and nephews: Rick, Randy, Cheri, Julie, Brenda, Marty, Holly, Dave, Lee, Karen, Katie, Josh, Gabe, Mike, Hope, David, Susie and Peggy; many special great nieces and nephews; her Godchildren: Carrie Peeters, Lee Wolf, Julie Johnson, Chuck Romenesko, Amanda Scheuler and Jared Johnson; two aunts: Lilian Ruckdashel and Veronica Gloudemans; and many other family members and dear friends.
Kathy was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Karen Van Gompel; a brother, Robert Van Gompel; a sister-in-law, Dace Van Gompel; a brother-in-law, Richard "Nig" Johnson and a great niece, Emma Bork.
Memorial services will be at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, December 14, 2013, at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, 323 S. Pine Street, Little Chute, with Msgr. James Vanden Hogen officiating. Inurnment will be at St. John Cemetery, next to her sister, parents and grandparents. Visitation will be at the church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.
The Van Gompel family would like to extend a special thank you to Judy Diedrich, Susan Romenesko, and the staff at Verkuilen Funeral Home for their care and compassion during this difficult time.
One of Kathy's favorite sayings was, "I'm fine!", and we now know that she truly is.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from Dec. 10 to Dec. 12, 2013