Smits, John Ervin

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1955, Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 29 Apr 2007; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Education - High School:
Kimberly High School Class of 1955

Obituary:
John Smits, of Combined Locks, age 71, passed away at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton on Thursday morning, April 26, 2007. John was born Feb-ruary 28, 1936 in Appleton, son of the late John and Phyllis (Baumann) Smits. On June 5, 1957, he married the former Elizabeth "Liz" Smith at St. Paul Catholic Church in Combined Locks. He served as an usher at St. Paul's for over thirty years. John loved woodworking, fishing, spending time at his summer place near Crandon, and spending the winter months in Alabama. He will also be remembered for enjoying word puzzles and for being an enthusiastic Packer fan, through thick and thin. For over thirty years he was a member of the Combined Locks Fire Department. During those same years, he worked as a service technician at Van Vreede TV and Appliance finally retiring from Miller Electric after working there for ten years.
John is survived by his wife of forty-nine years, Liz Smits of Combined Locks; three children: Sandra Lee (Richard) Bast of Sherwood; Kristie Jo Smits of Appleton; and James John Smits of Appleton; three sisters: Jane (Eugene) Romenesko of Little Chute; Carol (Hank) Wulterkens of Combined Locks; and Joyce (Jim) Williams of Hilbert; two brothers: Ken (Jan) Smits of Combined Locks and Florian (Grace) Smits of Winneconne; a brother-in-law, Edd (Karen) Smith of Combined Locks; three sisters-in-law: Phyllis Smits of Kimberly; Mary Jo Smith of Florida; and Theresa Smith of Florida; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.
John was preceded in death by his parents, and by two brothers: Ron Smits and Clarus Smits.
The funeral liturgy for John will be held at 5 p.m. on Monday, April 30, 2007, at ST. PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH, 410 E. Wallace Street in Combined Locks, with Fr. Jim Lucas officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends directly at the church on Monday, from 2 p.m. until the hour of the services.
The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to everyone at St. Elizabeth Hospital, but the very special people in the ICU and the 4th floor will always be remembered for their compassion and special care. Your kindness will never be forgotten.
Jansen Fargo Funeral Home
204 E. Kimberly Avenue

John married Smith, Elizabeth [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1976, Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 27 Feb 2009; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Education - High School:
Kimberly High School Class of 1976

Obituary:
Sandra L. Bast, nee Smits, Sherwood, age 50, passed away surrounded by her loving family at Appleton Medical Center on Wednesday, February 25, 2009. She was born in Appleton on March 18, 1958, the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Smith) Smits. On July 25, 1980, she married her husband of 28 years, Richard Bast. Sandy graduated from Kimberly High School in 1976 and attended Fox Valley Technical College earning a degree in CIS/Programmer/Analyst. She was talented with computers and very creative, making beautiful art in all mediums including: watercolors, inks, oils, and oil pastels. Sandy will be remembered for her love of making art and crafts. She loved to travel with Dick to the warmer climates and walking on the beaches.
Sandy is survived by her husband, Dick; mother, Elizabeth Smits, Combined Locks; sister, Kristie Smits, Appleton; brother, Jim Smits, Combined Locks; mother and father-in-law: Leroy and Betty Bast; brothers-in-law: Ronald Bast, William (special friend, Kay) Bast, Robert Bast, Joseph (Diane) Bast, Brian (Mary) Bast and Jeff (Karen) Bast; and sister-in-law, Susan (Roger) Jones.
She was preceded in death by her father, John Smits; and her maternal and paternal grandparents.
The funeral liturgy will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 28, 2009 at ST. PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH, 410 Wallace St., Combined Locks, with Fr. Jim Lucas officiating. Friends will be received at the church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be in St. Paul Cemetery.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Appleton Medical Center for their wonderful care. Further, a special thank you to Sandy's best friend, Kathy Erm, for being there for Sandy and Dick.
A memorial fund in Sandy's name is being established.
Jansen Fargo Funeral Home
204 East Kimberly Avenue
Kimberly 920788-6202
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Sandra married Bast, Richard John (son of Bast, LeRoy J. and VanAsten, Betty M.) [Group Sheet]