Vandenberg, Frances M.

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• Obituary: 17 Jan 2013; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Frances M. Behnke, age 95, of Appleton, passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2013, at Brewster Village, Appleton. Fran was born on March 9, 1917, in Kimberly, to the late John H. and Ann (West) Vandenberg. She married Walter A. Joosten at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Appleton, on May 24, 1941; he preceded her in death on November 28, 1966. On June 30, 1969, she married Harvey B. Behnke; he preceded her in death on December 18, 1993. Fran was employed at Lawrence University. She enjoyed giving to others through her church work. Fran was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, the Ladies Aid and a Gold Star Mother. Survivors include her granddaughter, Kelly Ann Burke; her grandson, Robert K. Burke; her great grandsons, Jackson and Liam Burke; her brothers, David (Carol) Vandenberg and Al (Kathy) Vandenberg; and her sister, Rose Mary (Clyde) Zielke. She was preceded in death by her son, Robert W. Joosten; her daughter and son-in-law, JoAnn and Jim Burke; her sisters Grace and Dorothy; and her brothers Herb and Jack. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 19, 2013, at ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 312 South State Street, Appleton, with Fr. Jim Leary, O.F.M. Cap. officiating. Friends may call at the Wichmann Funeral Home, Appleton, on Friday, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and directly at the church on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services. Interment will be in St. John Cemetery, Little Chute. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in her name to benefit the American Cancer Society . Online condolences may be offered at www.wichmannfargo.com
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from January 17 to January 18, 2013

Frances married Joosten, Walter Arnold Bef 1942. Walter (son of Joosten, Arnold and Hammen, Antoinette) was born 19 Jan 1911, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 28 Nov 1966, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 28 Nov 1966, St. John Catholic Cemetery, Little Chute, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Frances married Behnke, Harvey 30 Jun 1969. Harvey (son of Behnke, Waldemar and Abraham, Alma) was born 9 Feb 1910; died 18 Dec 1993, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 22 Feb 2007; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Jo Ann Mary Joosten Burke, age 64, of Greensboro, GA, died January 25, 2007, at her home. A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, February 24th at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 312 S. State St., Appleton, with Fr. Michael O'Rourke officiating. Visitation will at 10 a.m. until the time of Mass. Interment will be at St. John Cemetery, Little Chute.

Joann married Burke, Dr. James Leo "Jim" 15 May 1965, St. John Catholic Church, Little Chute, Wisconsin, USA. James was born 15 Nov 1938, Lewiston, Androscoggin, Maine, USA; died 17 Jun 2007, Greensboro, Greene, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Military Service: Between 21 Mar 1966 and 16 Jul 1967; Vietnam War US Navy L CO 3 BN 5 MAR 1 MAR DIV
• Death Record - Civil: 16 Jul 1967

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Military Service:
Name: ROBERT WALTER Joosten
Birth Date: 5 Jan 1947
Death Date: 16 Jul 1967
Home City: Little Chute
Home State: Wisconsin
SSN/Service #: B506790

Death Date: 16 Jul 1967
Casualty Country: Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam)
Service Branch: Department of the Navy
Component: Regular (RA, USN, USAF, USMC, USCG)
Rank: HN
Military Grade: HN
Pay Grade: Private First Class (U.S. Army) or Airman First Class (U.S. Air Force) or Lance Corporal (U.S. Marine Corps) or Grade/Rate Abbreviations With First Column: A,C,D,F,H,S,Or T; Second Column: A; Third And Fourth Columns: Blank (U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard)
Province: 04
Decoration: Not Available
CN: Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam)
Unit: L CO 3 BN 5 MAR 1 MAR DIV
Service Occupation: HN
Data Source: Coffelt Database

Death Record - Civil:
Death Date: 16 Jul 1967
Processed Date: Jul 1967
Casualty Country: Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam)
Casualty Type: Hostile - Killed
Casualty Reason: Misadventure
Casualty Air: Ground Casualty
Body Status: Body Recovered
Service Branch: Department of the Navy
Component: Regular (RA, USN, USAF, USMC, USCG)
Pay Grade: Private First Class (U.S. Army) or Airman First Class (U.S. Air Force) or Lance Corporal (U.S. Marine Corps) or Grade/Rate Abbreviations With First Column: A,C,D,F,H,S,Or T; Second Column: A; Third And Fourth Columns: Blank (U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard)
Province: Military Region 1 - Quang Tin
Length of Service : 01
Service Occupation: Not specified
Data Source: Combat Area Casualties Current File

Name: Robert Walter Joosten
Birth Date: 5 Jan 1947
Death Date: 16 Jul 1967
Gender: Male
Age: 20
Race: Caucasian
Home City: Little Chute
Home State: Wisconsin
Religion: Roman Catholic
Marital Status: Single (Spouse Not Listed)
SSN/Service #: B506790
Citizen Status: U.S.