Maahs, Donna

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• Obituary: 12 Feb 2013; Appleton Post Crescent

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Donna Jean Maahs Jansen, age 80, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 8, 2013, with her loving family by her side. She was born on July 4, 1932, in Appleton, the daughter of the late Rudolph and Helen (Sonnleitner) Maahs. She was united in marriage on December 28, 1955, to Kenneth Jansen at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Appleton. Their marriage was blessed with six children. Donna was a lifelong member at Sacred Heart where she enjoyed volunteering in the learning center and was a Girl Scout Leader. She had many hobbies some including: crafting, gardening, cooking, bowling and golfing. She was a bird enthusiast and was also a member of the Red Hat Society. Her true love was her family; spending time with grandchildren, great-grandchildren and planning family events.
Donna is survived by six children: Charles (Christine) Jansen, David (Joan) Jansen, Jon (Kay) Jansen, Mark (Kathy) Jansen, Laurie ((Bradley) Thern and Lisa (Tim Yahr) Van Dyn Hoven; grandchildren: Kenneth J. (Becky) Jansen and their children: Kyle, Kessler and Kenlee; Ashlea (Brent Ellis) Jansen and their daughter Jada; Charlie-Ann and Brooke Jansen, Branden Rochon and his son Audin; Mackenzie (Kyle Ter Beest) Jansen, Shelby (Weston McCormick) Jansen, Jessica (Justin) Biese and their children: Maya and Xander; Matthew (Laura Thiel) Jansen and their daughter Arianna; and Rebecca (Justin Oshefsky) Jansen and her children Brayland and Marus; Melissa (Fiancé Brad Barnard) Retzlaff and their son Caleb; Ryan (Rachel Johnson) Retzlaff and Jake Retzlaff, Bill and Dan Van Dyn Hoven. She is further survived by one brother, James (Nancy) Maahs, two sisters-in-law: Grace Verstegen and Eunice Weber. Donna is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth, infant daughter Michelle, son-in-law, Rick Retzlaff, brother, Robert (Carol) Maahs, nephew, Rick Maahs, two brothers-in-law, Jim Verstegen and Gene Weber.
Funeral Liturgy will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 15, 2013, at SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH, 222 East Fremont Street, with Father Rene Balbero officiating. Friends and family may visit at the church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of mass. Private inurnment will take place later at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers a memorial is being established. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wichmannfargo.com
The family would like to extend a special thank you to all the staff and volunteers at Peabody Manor, The Heritage and The Heritage's Hospice for all their wonderful care, compassion and support that was given to our mother. Your kindness will never be forgotten.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from February 10 to February 12, 2013

Donna married Jansen, Kenneth 28 Dec 1955, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Kenneth (son of Jansen, Peter and VanDyke, Elizabeth) was born 30 Mar 1932, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 5 Oct 2003, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 29 Dec 2017; APC

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Jon K. Jansen
Appleton - I was born a south sider and lived as a south sider. Following my years at Appleton East High School, I worked at Butte des Morts Golf Club. In 1978, I enrolled in the Culinary Arts program at Fox Valley Technical College. My love of cooking took me to New York. Once I returned to Appleton, I spent many years working at the Holiday Inn as a chef and eventually became the Food and Beverage Director. As it turned out, my last job, with the Stone Arch Family, was my best job. The Lonsway's truly treated me and my family with much appreciated compassion and kindness. They were very understanding and supportive, working around my treatment schedule and allowing me to work whenever I was able. It was my extreme privilege to work for this family.
I was also very lucky and proud to cook for the weddings and celebrations of many members of my family and friends. It was my greatest love, next to my family and my love for jazz and blues music.
I met Kay on a blind date on Halloween of 1981 and we were married in 1987. We created a wonderful home and many happy memories. Our children are our greatest accomplishment. I thank my family for all of the love and laughter. They've stood at my side, through good and bad, all the way to the end. Branden, Mackenzie, and Shelby- I love you so much and am proud of you. I wish you all good things. May you, every day, connect with the beauty of your inner spirit. Always remember that the obstacles in your path are "your path" to forage through.
I have many wonderful memories of my family and friends as I was growing up. Strike up a conversation with any Jansen and they will fill your ears with the shenanigans we shared.
I am survived by my wife of 30 years, Kay; children: Branden (Kaylie Vanden Bosch) Rochon of Kimberly; Mackenzie (Bryan) Greenman of Norfolk, VA; and Shelby Jansen of Appleton; grandchildren: Audin and Hysen; brothers: Charlie (Chris), David (Joan) and Mark (Kathy) Jansen; sisters: Laurie (Brad) Thern and Lisa (Tim Yahr) Van Dyn Hoven; mother-in-law: Esther Jurgensen; and brothers and sisters-in-law: Dennis (Virginia Keddell) Jurgensen, Patti (Brad) Miles and Nicki Jurgensen. I am further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
I was preceded in death by my parents, Kenneth and Donna (Maahs) Jansen; infant sister, Michelle; grandparents: grandmother, Helen Maahs; father-in-law: Leonard Jurgensen; and brothers-in-law: Dwayne Jurgensen and Rick Retzlaff.
I would like to express my gratitude to all who were a part of our benefit. I am blessed with many friends and family from near and far who helped to make the benefit a success. You know who you are, please know how grateful I am. I would also like to thank the doctors and nurses at ThedaCare who have been there throughout my journey.
I was given the gift of life and now I have to give it back. It is hard, because I will have to miss family celebrations - know that I will be there in spirit.
Visitation will be held Saturday, December 30, 2017 at STONE ARCH AT RIVERVIEW GARDENS (1101 S. Oneida St. Appleton, WI 54915) beginning at 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at 12:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, get a colonoscopy.
"It's a beautiful thing."
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on Dec. 29, 2017

Lisa married VanDynHoven, Rick [Group Sheet]

Laurie married Retzlaff, Unknown [Group Sheet]