VandenHeuvel, Mary Jane

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• Education - High School: 1947, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 17 Oct 2015; Appleton Post Crescent

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Education - High School:
St. John High School Little Chute Class of 1947

Obituary:
Mary Jane L. (Vanden Heuvel) Verbruggen, age 86, passed away peacefully with family by her side, on Wednesday, October 14, 2015. She was born April 26, 1929, in Little Chute, Daughter of Bill and Christine (VanHandel) Vanden Heuvel. Mary Jane married Casey Verbruggen May 11, 1950, at Saint John Catholic Church, Little Chute, where she was also a member. Mary Jane was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and enjoyed raising and caring for her family. Mary Jane loved spending time at their cottage on Crystal Lake. She also enjoyed playing cards with family and friends. She received great pleasure in attending the many school activities and sporting events of her grandchildren.
Mary Jane is survived by one daughter, Pam Van Gompel (special friend, Charlie Hermus); four sons, Bill, Dave (Pat), Dan (Billie), Ken (Karen); one daughter in law, Robin (Van Epern) Verbruggen; 17 grandchildren, Emily, Marnie and Libby; Eric, Ryan, Adam and Carrie; Casey and Laura; Christine, Jacob and Kala; Morgan and Zach; Luke, Ben and Anna; 13 great grandchildren; a sister, Joanie Verbrick; sisters-in-law, Joanne Cobb and Betty Verbruggen; numerous nieces and nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Henry and Caroline (Van Rhyn); husband Casey; a son, Lee; a brother, Leo (Delores); sisters, Margaret (Chub) Vander Velden; Doris (Ted) Heid; Alice Hermsen; in-laws, Joe Verbrick; John Verbruggen; Jakie and Rich Ebben; Leslie Cobb.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 19, 2015, at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, 323 S. Pine Street, Little Chute, with Fr. Ron Belitz officiating. Visitation will be at the church on Monday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass. Interment will be in St. John Cemetery, Little Chute. For online condolences, please visit www.verkuilenfh.com.
Mom, we will miss you and will always keep you close to our hearts.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses and staff of Cherry Meadows and to the staff of PILA.

Mary married Verbruggen, Cornelius "Casey" 11 May 1950, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Cornelius (son of Verbruggen, Henry and VanRhyn, Caroline) was born 13 Jun 1927, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 4 May 2001, Pickerel, Langlade, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 4 May 2001, St. John Catholic Cemetery, Little Chute, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 14 Feb 2008; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Verbruggen, Lee Cornelius "2-E"
Lee Verbruggen, 50, Little Chute, died unexpectedly at his home Tuesday, February 12, 2008. He was born September 12, 1957, in Appleton, son of Cornelius and Mary Jane (Vanden Heuvel) Verbruggen. Lee married Robin Van Epern on September 10, 1983, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Kaukauna. Mr. Verbruggen was a member of St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, Little Chute. Lee was a 1975 graduate of Little Chute High School. He worked along side his father with Verbruggen Construction for many years. With his father and brothers he renovated Ryan's School into Ryan's bar, which became well-known for its exceptional character and craftsmanship. He ran Ryan's bar for 10 years. In 1994, Lee established Cornelius Concrete with his brother Dave, which he owned and operated for 14 years. Lee loved spending time with his family at Crystal Lake where he along side his father and brothers built the family cottage. He loved to play washer toss there. He was a wonderful uncle who provided many hours of entertainment for the kids. Lee enjoyed traveling, especially to Las Vegas, and was a proud member of "The Crush" softball team. He was an avid Packers fan.
Lee is survived by his wife, Robin; his mother, Mary Jane Verbruggen, Little Chute; his loving children, Casey Lee Verbruggen and Laura Lea Verbruggen, both of Little Chute; his brothers and a sister: Bill (Sharon) Verbruggen, Combined Locks, Dave (Patricia) Verbruggen, Kimberly, Pam Van Gompel, Little Chute and special friend, Charlie Hermus, Dan (Billie) Verbruggen, Town of Van Den Broek, Ken (Karen) Verbruggen, Little Chute; brothers- and sisters-in-law: Terry (Kris) Van Epern, Kaukauna; Sandy (Jeff) Kunkel, Leavenworth, KS; Guy (Bonnie) Van Epern, Hurley; Roxy (Jerome) Gebert, Kaukauna; Will (Beth) Van Epern, Kaukauna; his mother-in-law, Helen Van Epern; godparents, Joan and Joe Verbrick, Little Chute; godchildren, Christine VanGompel, Carrie Verbruggen, Kurt Van Epern and Cameron Kunkel; nieces and nephews: Emily, Marnie, and Libby Verbruggen; Eric, Ryan and Adam Verbruggen; Jake, Kayla Van Gompel; Morgan and Zach Verbruggen; Luke, Ben and Anna Verbruggen; Corey Van Epern; Kyle, Corey Kunkel; Derik and Heidi Van Epern; Danielle, Andrea and Mikaela Gebert; Aidan and Jack Van Epern; great-nieces and great- nephews: Issac and Ayden; Brett, Taylor and Dylan; many other relatives and close friends.
Lee was preceded in death by his father, Casey Verbruggen, and father-in-law, Dick Van Epern.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 16, 2008, at St. John Nepomucene Church with Fr. James Hablewitz officiating. Interment will be in St. John Cemetery, Little Chute. Friends may call at the Verkuilen Funeral Home from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday and at the church from 9:30 a.m. Saturday until the time of the mass. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.
Verkuilen Funeral Home
& Cremation Services
Little Chute 920-788-3321

Lee married VanEpern, Robin (daughter of VanEpern, Richard G. and Deering, Helen) [Group Sheet]