Rooyakkers, Theresa Marion

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• Tombstone: St. John Catholic Cemetery, Little Chute, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 7 Sep 2012; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Theresa M. Bongers, Little Chute, age 85, died Wednesday September 5, 2012 at the St. Paul Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Kimberly on September 30, 1926 to the late George and Cecelia (Vandenberg) Rooyakkers. Theresa married Raymond H. Bongers at Holy Name Parish on May 29, 1947. He preceded her in death on January 5, 2004 after 56 years of marriage. Theresa enjoyed antiquing and refinishing furniture and picture frames. She was an excellent cook and baker and in her younger years, enjoyed bowling and golfing. Theresa was a member of St. John Parish. A proud grandmother, she cherished time spent with her family.
Theresa is survived by her children: Paul (Margie) of Neenah; and Christie (Bill) Wydeven of Little Chute; grandchildren: Gina and Scott Vandenberg; step grandchildren: Bryan (Kari) and Sean (friend Amy) Vindhurst, Kim (Randy) Narbatovics and Kristy (friend Tracie) and Bill (Heather) Wydeven; step great grandchildren: Brandon, Christian and Natalie; brother and sister: Leo (friend Kathy) Rooyakkers and Ceil (Ray) McCormick; and brothers and sisters-in-law: Ethel (Maury) Brockman, Helen, Audrey, Mary Kay and Mary Jo Rooyakkers, Bob Bongers and Verona Olson. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to her husband and parents, Theresa was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters: Peter, Everett (Marge), Paul, Henry (JoAnn), Tony, Francis, George and Bernadette Rooyakkers, Mary (Dick) Van Lanen and Carl (Cora) Ulmen. She is further preceded in death by Ray's siblings: Clarence (Marie), Ed (LaVerne), Rosemary (Don), Rich (Marie) and Ethel (Harry); and his in-laws: Rose and Don.
Visitation will be held Saturday September 8, 2012 at ST. JOHN NEPOMUCENE CATHOLIC CHURCH (323 S. Pine St. Little Chute) beginning at 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass at 11:00 a.m. The Rev. Msgr. James Vanden Hogen will officiate with the Rev. Robert Vandenberg concelebrating. Committal St. John Cemetery. To sign the guest book, please visit oconnellfh.com.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from September 6 to September 7, 2012

Theresa married Bongers, Raymond Henry 29 May 1947, Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Raymond (son of Bongers, Martin William and VanDommelen, Antonette) was born 14 Sep 1921, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 5 Jan 2004, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 5 Jan 2004, St. John Catholic Cemetery, Little Chute, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Christie married Wydeven, Bill [Group Sheet]

Christie married Vandenberg, David Lee (son of Vandenberg, Roy James and Hartzheim, Virginia Ann) [Group Sheet]

Paul married Unknown, Margie [Group Sheet]