Geenen, Wilhelmina

Wilhelmina married Janssen, William 6 Nov 1871, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. William (son of Janssen, Jacob and Maassen, Anna Christina) was born 8 Oct 1844, Oosterhout, , Gelderland, Netherlands; died 19 Aug 1916, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Mount Calvary Cemetery, Depere, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Anna married Rupiper, William A. "W. A. " Aft 1890. William (son of Rupiper, Julius and Alby, Henrietta Maria Gertrude) was born Abt Oct 1867, Waterford, Racine, Wisconsin, USA; died , De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Mount Calvary Cemetery, Depere, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1940 Census: 1940, Ashwaubenon, Brown, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

Family History Researcher:
Nicknamed Oatmeal Jake
Jacob Janssen, briefly mentioned above, was my great-grandfather. He was born 29 May 1875 in De Pere. On 24 Oct 1899 he married Mary M. Rupiper, who's nickname was "Mate". You can read more about her and the Rupiper family in my German Heritage essay. Shortly after their marriage, the census record shows Jacob working as a teamster. He then worked as a machinist for a paper mill, the American Writing Paper Company. He also worked for the McEachron Lumber Company. In 1914, Jacob became the superintendant of the Brown County Workhouse. He had found his true calling. The county board of supervisors re-elected him term after term, and he held the post for 26 years, until his death in 1940. At the time of his death, he was thought to be the oldest county employee in active service. The county workhouse and farm was located in Ashwaubenon, WI. My brother Jay tells me it was on the site now occupied by Western Racquet Club, between Ashland Ave. and Oneida St. During his tenure as superintendant, Jacob earned the nickname "Oatmeal Jake". His position with the workhouse entitled him to the powers of a deputy sheriff. Part of his job was to crack down on the panhandlers, vagabonds, tramps, and hobos who drifted into town on the railroad lines. His motto was "Get out of the county, or into the workhouse." If you ended up in the workhouse, Jake would surely put you to some hard labor, and your only wage would be a hot bowl of his namesake. The entire family-Jacob, Mary, and their two children, lived at the workhouse. In fact, the 1930 census lists the members of the Janssen household as Head , Wife, Son, Daughter, and "Inmate"-29-year-old George LaRue.

Jacob and Mary Janssen had two children, Carl and Marion. The younger child, Marion Janssen, was born 21 May 1905 in De Pere. My siblings and I, when we were younger, knew her as "Auntie Mick". As a young woman she worked as a stenographer. She married Thomas Edward Quick. He was born in Poplarville, Mississippi, near New Orleans. He was a sugar chemist. He graduated from the Audubon Sugar School at Louisiana State University. Thomas moved to Green Bay to work for the Menomonee Sugar Factory, which processed sugar beets. Thomas died in 1981, and Marion in 1995. They had three children. Robert Quick was born with cerebral palsy and died at the age of one. Thomas Edward Quick Jr. died 4 Dec 2005 at the age of 63. He and his former wife Sherri had two children, Greg and Michelle Quick, now in their 30s and living somewhere in Wisconsin. Ann Quick is alive and well and has been living in Carmel, IN since 1986. She and her husband Donald Welch have four grown children-Lisa, Heidi, Molly, and Collin-who are spread out across the county. The three girls are married with kids of their own.

"Pops"
Marion's older brother, Carl W. Janssen, was my grandfather. He was born 29 Aug 1900 in De Pere. Carl attended St. Boniface School and St. Norbert High School in West De Pere. During his teen years he grew up at the Brown County Workhouse in Ashwaubenon, where his father was the superintendant. Following high school he served in the military during World War I. He then attended the Marquette University School of Pharmacy in Milwaukee. The 1920 census shows Carl's occupation as "carpenter", indicating he worked his way through school.

On 14 April 1925, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in De Pere, Carl W. Janssen married Loretto Marie Dart. Among their grandchildren, Carl and Loretto were known as "Pops" and "Tetta". To read more about Loretto and the Dart family, see my essay on Our Belgian Heritage. Marion Janssen was the maid of honor at the ceremony, and Loretto's cousin Edward Allen, a close friend of the groom, was best man. Following the ceremony, Carl and Loretto departed for a three-week honeymoon to Kenosha, Milwaukee, Chicago, and "eastern cities", before returning to take up residence with Loretto's family.

By 1928 Carl was the owner and operator of his own drugstore. His first business was located at the corner of Irwin and Mason Streets in Green Bay. In the early 1930s he bought the H. I. Wheeler drug store in De Pere, and operated the store until he was appointed postmaster on 23 Jun 1944. He held the office of postmaster until retiring in 1970. Carl had held the post longer than anyone in the history of the east De Pere post office. During his tenure, annual postal receipts rose from $22,000 to over $200,000. When asked about his plans after retirement, Carl said that he and Loretto planned to "take it easy for a while."

Carl was also active in community organizations. He was commander of the Heesaker-Brown post of the American Legion and served as their chaplain for many years (from 1936 to at least 1970). He met every train returning bodies of World War II veterans. He was a member of the De Pere Rotary Club for 37 years, and at one time served as its president. He also served as the club's song leader for many years (from 1936 to at least 1970). His wife Loretto accompanied him on piano. He enjoyed barbershop quartet singing. He was a charter member of SPEBSQSA, the barbershopper organization, and a member of the first quartet formed under that organization, "The Note-Able 4". He was a member of the Wisconsin Association of Postmasters, past president of the Wisconsin Chapter of the National Association of Postmasters of the United States, and past exalted ruler of the Green Bay Elks Club No. 259. He also served as chairman of the March of Dimes and Red Cross drives for several years, and worked with Boy Scouts. He was also a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Francis Xavier Church in De Pere, WI. Carl W. Janssen died at St. Vincent's Hospital in Green Bay, WI, on 24 Jan 1978. The cause of death was prostate cancer.

Carl and Loretto had two children, Jay and Mary Claire. Mary Claire Janssen was born 10 Mar 1929 in De Pere, WI. She graduated from De Pere High School, and St. Scholastica College in Duluth, MN. On 23 Oct 1948, she married Thomas J. Francken, son of Herbert and Edna Francken. I don't know much about the Old World origins of the Franckens, but the name Francken also originated in Holland. I would imagine it means "son of Frank", or perhaps it denoted a descendant of the Franks, the tribe that dominated central Europe from the 5th to the 8th century. Tom and Mary Claire lived just off of Merill St. in De Pere, across from the old high school. When I was a kid I remember that Tom worked as a cigar salesman, and thanks to him I had a small collection of buttons advertising White Owl Cigars. After he retired, he operated the draw bridge over the Fox River in De Pere. Mary Claire was an avid knitter and seamstress, and played bridge in the St. Francis Bridge Marathon for 17 years. She died of cancer on 24 Dec 1987. Tom died on 10 Feb 1999. The Franckens had three children. Peter Francken and wife Patti live in Green Bay. They have two sons, Jeremy and Kyle. Kay Francken lives in Austin, MN with husband Rodney Middlebrook. They have three children: Jeb, Lia, and Hannah. Rod Francken and wife Donna live in Marinette, WI.

1940 Census:
Jacob Janssen 64
Mary Janssen 64
Marion Janssen 34
Harry Paulie 49
John Pilguin 58
William Hurley 42
Warren Calahan 34
Frank Garriss 58
Harry Kelley 51
Steve Korencheck 43
John Compton 48

Jacob married Rupiper, Mary 24 Oct 1899. Mary (daughter of Rupiper, Julius and Alby, Henrietta Maria Gertrude) was born 24 Apr 1875, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 4 Mar 1970, Ashwaubenon, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Mount Calvary Cemetery, Depere, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Biography: 1911; History of Outagamie County, Wisconsin Page 0894
• Occupation: Aft 1 Oct 1911; Register of Deeds Brown County, Wisconsin

Notes:

Biography:
HON. HENRY J. JANSSEN. Hon. Henry J. Janssen in his business connections and in his public service stands for all that is meant in the term "progressive citizenship." Throughout his entire life he has been actuated by a spirit of advancement that has resulted in the attainment of success in business circles and of prominence and honor in public life. His labors have been of a character that have contributed to the general welfare as well as to his individual interest. At the present writing he is representing his district as a member of the state legislature and is accounted one of the leaders of the democratic party in Brown county ; in business he is concentrating his energies upon real estate and insurance and has secured a large clientage in this field. A native of Wisconsin, Mr. Janssen was born in West De Pere, on the 6th of November, 1876, a son of William Janssen, whose birth occurred in the province of Gelderland, Holland, October 8, 1844. William Janssen lived in his native country until eight years of age and then came with his parents and their family to America, settling in Little Chute, Wisconsin. He attended school there and after putting aside his text-books devoted the summer months to farm work and during the winter seasons was employed in the lumber camps. After his marriage he took up farming on his own account and met with a substantial measure of success in the cultivation of the soil. After two years, however, he established himself in the hotel business in Little Chute and a year and a half later came to West De Pere where he opened a saloon. He was prominently connected with the business interests of this place for more than a quarter of a century as proprietor of a general store, carrying a large and well selected line of goods and meeting with a liberal patronage. He made for himself a creditable name and place in commercial circles and in February, 1908, retired from mercantile life, establishing his home upon a farm in Oconto county. Finally, however, he once more became connected with active business affairs in the conduct of a store at Mosling, Oconto county, where he still remains. He married Miss Wilhelmina Geenen, who was born in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, in March, 1854, a daughter of Henry Geenen, a well known farmer of that district. In their family were twelve children, ten of whom are living. Those beside our subject are : Anna, the wife of W. A. Rupiper, of West De Pere ; Jacob, of De Pere ; Agatha, the wife of A. Beauregard ; Edward, who is filling the office of city clerk at De Pere ; Mamie, the wife of R. Hughes, of West De Pere ; William Mosling, who is associated with his father in business; Minnie, at home; Louis, of Mosling and Francis, who resides at home. After completing his education in the public schools of West De Pere Henry J. Janssen became associated with his father in general merchandising. Henry J. Janssen next opened a grocery, flour and feed store- in West De Pere, conducting it successfully until 1908, when he sold out and accepted a position in the contracting department of the Wisconsin Telephone Company. He is now devoting his entire time and attention to the real-estate and insurance business and in each connection he has secured a gratifying clientage. He has handled much property, negotiating many realty transfers, and he is well informed concerning valuation o-f property and knows what is upon the market for purchase or sale. On January 7, 1902, Mr. Janssen married Miss Ida Rupiper, who was born in Waterford, Wisconsin, August 2, 1866, a daughter of Julius and Henrietta (Alby) Rupiper. They are the parents of a daughter, Vida Fidelia, who is seven years of age. The family belong to the Roman Catholic church and Mr. Janssen is also a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Catholic Order of Foresters. In politics he is a progressive democrat and votes the party ticket. He has always kept well informed on the questions and issues of the day so that he is able to support his position by intelligent and logical argument. His fellow townsmen, appreciative of his worth and his fidelity to the best interests of town, countv and state, have selected him to serve in various public offices. For eight years he was an alderman of De Pere and exercised his official prerogative in support of many progressive movements for the general good. For one term he was city assessor and was also called to the office of justice of the peace, in which he served for three years. On the 1st of October, 191 1, he was appointed deputy register of deeds for Brown county, in which position he remained until the 1st of December, 1912, when he resigned in order to concentrate his energies upon his business affairs. In 1910 he was elected to the state legislature, in which he is still serving. He regards a public office as a public trust-and no trust reposed in Mr. Janssen has ever been betrayed in the slightest degree. He is prompt and faithful in the execution of his official duties, seeking ever to promote the interests of his constituents and the community at large without regard to personal aggrandizement. He keeps in touch with the trend of modern thought and makes effective use of the opportunities which have come to him both for his own advancement in business and for the promotion of progress along public lines.

Occupation:
Register of Deeds Brown County, Wisconsin

Henry married Rupiper, Ida 7 Jan 1902. Ida (daughter of Rupiper, Julius and Alby, Henrietta Maria Gertrude) was born 2 Aug 1866; died 26 Apr 1948. [Group Sheet]

John married DeBruin, Henrietta 30 Oct 1900, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA. Henrietta (daughter of DeBruin, Louis and Coenen, Hendrika) was born 28 Jul 1880, Buchanan, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 14 Mar 1959; was buried , Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery, De Pere, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Death Record - Civil: 25 May 1980; Wisconsin Death Index 1959-1997, Certificate # 012271

Agatha married Beauregard, Albert Frank Abt 1910. Albert (son of Beauregard, Napoleon and Veinchesteing, Lucy Jane) was born 2 Apr 1885, West De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 4 Mar 1927, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Mount Calvary Cemetery, Depere, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Biography: 1913; History of Brown County, Wisconsin Page 39

Notes:

Biography:
EDWARD W. JANSSEN. Edward W. Janssen, filling the office of city clerk at De Pere, was born in West De Pere, February 26, 1887. His father, William Janssen, was born in Galderland, Holland, October 8, 1844, and in his youthful days became a resident of Little Chute, Wisconsin. In the summer months he worked at farm labor and in the winter seasons was employed in the lumber camps to the time of his marriage, after which he engaged in farming on his own account for two years. He then entered the hotel business at Little Chute and a year and a half later removed to West De Pere, where he conducted a saloon and also acted as purchasing agent for the Chicago & Northwestern Railway Company. Subsequently he disposed of his saloon business and thereafter engaged in general merchandising until 1907. During that period he removed to Sampson, Wisconsin, where he carried on general merchandising and farming. In February. 1908, he retired from farm life, now making his home at Mosling, Oconto county. He married Wilhelmina Geenan, who was born in Freedom, Wisconsin, in March, 1854. They were the parents of twelve children. E. W. Janssen attended parochial schools until thirteen years of age and for three years pursued his studies at St. Norbert's College, graduating with the class of 1903. Later he engaged in clerking in his father's store and was thus identified with mercantile interests until 191 1, when he was elected to his present position as city clerk of De Pere. He is also secretary of the De Pere Water Commission and manifests the interest of a publicspirited citizen in all that pertains to the general welfare and upbuilding of the community. His political allegiance is given to the democratic party and he is one of the active workers in its ranks. On the 13th of October, 1910, Mr. Janssen was married to Miss Catherine Carroll, a native of Chilton, Wisconsin, and a daughter of James and Catherine (Finnegan) Carroll, the former a stockman. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Janssen has been born a son James William, now a year old. Mr. Janssen was reared in the Catholic faith and is a communicant of St. Boniface church. He also holds membership with the Catholic Order of Foresters. He has a wide acquaintance in his section of the county, where his entire life has been passed and his friends are many.

Edward married Carroll, Catherine "Kitty" 13 Oct 1910. Catherine (daughter of Carroll, James and Finnegan, Catherine) was born 28 Mar 1891, Chilton, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; died 2 Mar 1978, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

William married Serier, Mabel 15 Sep 1914, Gillett, Oconto, Wisconsin, USA. Mabel was born 7 Jun 1892, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 4 May 1956, , , Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Wilhelmina married Ruby, Walter J. 7 Jun 1920. Walter was born 19 Mar 1893; died 9 May 1961, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1930 Census: 1930, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA
• 1930 Census: 1930, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

1930 Census:
ED 5-9 page 9a, Line 43

1930 Census:
Francis Janssen 30
Myrtle Janssen 24
Robert Janssen 6
Myrlin Janssen 2 4/12

Francis married Lundry, Myrtle Aft 1924. Myrtle was born 26 Mar 1906; died 13 Jun 1976. [Group Sheet]

Carl married Dart, Loretto Marie 15 Apr 1925, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA. Loretto was born 23 Jun 1901, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 25 Sep 1993, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1940 Census: 1940, Ashwaubenon, Brown, Wisconsin, USA
• Death Record - Civil: 28 Aug 1995

Notes:

1940 Census:
Jacob Janssen 64
Mary Janssen 64
Marion Janssen 34
Harry Paulie 49
John Pilguin 58
William Hurley 42
Warren Calahan 34
Frank Garriss 58
Harry Kelley 51
Steve Korencheck 43
John Compton 48

Death Record - Civil:
Marion J. Quick 21 May 1905 28 Aug 1995 De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin

Marion married Quick, Thomas Edward Aft 1940. Thomas was born 15 Oct 1900; died 29 Mar 1981, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Mount Calvary Cemetery, Depere, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Birth - Church Record: 1 Oct 1905

Notes:

Birth - Church Record:
Name:V F Jansen
Birth Date:1 Oct 1905
Birth Place:W De Pere,,
Gender:Female
Race:White
Father's Name:Henry J Jansen
Father's Birth Place:Wisconsin
Mother's Name:Ida Rupiper
Mother's Birth Place:Wis
FHL Film Number:1299480

Other Events:

• Birth - Church Record: 23 Apr 1902
• 1910 Census: 1910, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA
• 1920 Census: 1920, Vandenbroek, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

Birth - Church Record:
Name:Vincent Benedict Janssen
Birth Date:23 Apr 1902
Gender:Male
Father's Name:John Janssen
Mother's Name:Henrietta M De Bruin
FHL Film Number:1299479

1910 Census:
Hattie Janssen29
Vincent Janssen8
John Janssen6

1920 Census:
Pat Gerarden46
Hattie Gerarden39
Vincent Jansen17
John Jansen15
Mary Gerarden6
Theodore Gerarden2
[2 8/12]
Anthony Gerarden1
[1 3/12]

Other Events:

• Birth - Church Record: 28 Feb 1904
• 1910 Census: 1910, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA
• 1920 Census: 1920, Vandenbroek, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

Birth - Church Record:
Name: John Andrew Jansen
Birth Date: 28 Feb 1904
Birth Place: De Pere,, Wisconsin
Gender: Male
Race: White
Father's Name: John Jansen
Father's Birth Place: De Pere, , Wisconsin
Mother's Name: Henrietta De Brinen
Mother's Birth Place: Holland Town, , Wis
FHL Film Number: 1299480

1910 Census:
Hattie Janssen29
Vincent Janssen8
John Janssen6

1920 Census:
Pat Gerarden46
Hattie Gerarden39
Vincent Jansen17
John Jansen15
Mary Gerarden6
Theodore Gerarden2
[2 8/12]
Anthony Gerarden1
[1 3/12]

Other Events:

• Death Record - Civil: 23 Oct 1979

Notes:

Death Record - Civil:
Name:James Janssen
SSN:399-10-4008
Last Residence:
04046 Kennebunkport, York, Maine, USA
BORN:6 Jan 1911
Died:Oct 1979
State (Year) SSN issued:Wisconsin (Before 1951)

Buried:
Name:James William Janssen
Birth Date:1911
Death Date:23 Oct 1979
Cemetery:Mount Calvary Cemetery
Burial or Cremation Place:De Pere, Brown County, Wisconsin, USA
Has Bio?:N
Spouse:Edna J Janssen
Father:Edward W Janssen
Mother:Kathryn M Janssen

Other Events:

• Obituary: 20 Jan 2014; Green Bay Press Gazette

Notes:

Obituary:
June (Janssen) Aerts, 88, of Green Bay, was reunited with her "Darling" Harvey on Saturday January 18, 2014. She was born June 1, 1925 in Gresham, WI to the late Edward and "Kitty" (Carroll) Janssen.
June was a graduate of Shawano High School, class of 1943. It was at a Shawano High School vs. De Pere High School football game that she met the love of her life Harvey Aerts. After graduating from St. Mary's School of Nursing in 1946, June married Harvey E. Aerts on July 1, 1947.
June worked as a private duty registered nurse from 1948 to 1966. and later as an industrial nurse at Milprint Inc. from 1966 to 1969. June finished her career with the City of Green Bay Health Department as a school nurse from 1969 to 1990.
After retirement, she did volunteer work with St. Mary's Mobile Meals, Unity Hospice, St. Vincent DePaul, the Brown County Health Department, and the Bellin Hospital Humor Cart. She was a very dedicated member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish and served as a Eucharistic minister, Befriender, and Minister of Praise.
In her later years, June and Harvey attended Clown School and volunteered at church picnics and nursing homes as "Toodles" and "Scooter" the clowns. June loved planning and hosting parties for any occasion. "Dressing up" in the many costumes she created was always a hit. Sometimes she was a clown, Easter Bunny, Nun or even Santa. The Renew group as well as the barbershoppers "Mad Hatters" were all very special to her. June loved to travel and in her words the best trip was to Ireland in 1992 with Harvey. She also enjoyed the yearly trip to see the beloved Carley family in St. Petersburg Beach, Florida. Special times with the grandchildren were held at the cottage on Maiden Lake as June directed the "Choo-Choo" train down to the lake.
June is survived by her children and their spouses; Margie and David Sorenson, Green Bay; Jacque and James Coons, New Berlin; Jeff and Carol Aerts, Baraboo; Bill and Chris Aerts, St. Paul, MN; her grandchildren, Shane Harder, Adam and Corrine Harder, Erin and Greg Dorn, Lindsay and Andy Glawe, Benjamin Aerts, Grace and Henry Aerts; her great-grandchildren, Trenton, Noah, Adelyn, Jaxon; her sister, Carroll Janssen, Louisiana; and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband Harvey in 1995, her parents, three brothers, and two sisters.
Friends may call at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2771 Oakwood Drive, on Wednesday January 22, 2014, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church with the Rev. Paul Demuth officiating. Burial will be in Allouez Catholic Cemetery. Blaney Funeral Home is assisting the family. To send online condolences please go to www.BlaneyFuneralHome.com.
A memorial fund has been established in June's name to benefit Hospice Advantage or Northwoods Inc. in Portage, WI.
The family of June Aerts would like to extend a special word of thanks to the many friends who have shown their love and support over the years, especially Betty and Denny Aerts, Ricki Krautkramer, her "Guardian Angel" Dr. Tracy Sherman, the loving nurses and staffs at Gran Care Gardens and Hospice Advantage, especially, Amanda, Mary Grace and Mike.
Published in Green Bay Press-Gazette from Jan. 20 to Jan. 22, 2014

June married Aerts, Harvey E. 1 Jul 1947. Harvey (son of Aerts, Joseph and Baeten, Antonetta Joanna "Nettie") was born 6 Sep 1921, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 5 Nov 1995, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Death Record - Civil: 2 Feb 1998

Notes:

Death Record - Civil:
Name:William C. Janssen
SSN:394-01-5738
Last Residence:54124 Gillett, Oconto, Wisconsin, USA
Born:8 Mar 1915
Died:2 Feb 1998
State (Year) SSN issued:Wisconsin (Before 1951)

William married Klein, Hazel [Group Sheet]

Mary married Harmon, Robert 17 May 1947. Robert was born 15 Jan 1918; died 9 Aug 1993. [Group Sheet]

Jean married Springbrunner, Gil Aft 1937. Gil was born 27 May 1919; died Abt Jul 1999. [Group Sheet]

Robert married Bovee, Vivian Aft 1942. Vivian was born 15 Jan 1919; died 7 May 2000. [Group Sheet]

Merlin married Oudenhoven, Joyce A. 16 Jan 1946. Joyce (daughter of Oudenhoven, Frank M. and Hietpas, Anna F.) was born 22 Jul 1931, Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 22 Jan 2017, Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 27 Apr 2008; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Janssen, Edgar E. "Ed"
Edgar "Ed" E. Janssen, 76, Appleton, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 26, 2008. He passed away at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on Aug. 7, 1931, in De Pere, the son of the late Francis and Myrtle (Landry) Janssen. He married Darlene Curtis in 1951. She preceded him in death on Aug. 8, 1979. Ed was employed at Appleton Papers for 38 years before he retired in 1991. He enjoyed sports and was an avid Brewers, Badgers and Packers fan. Ed loved fishing and sitting on his lawn chair watching the birds and the animals. He enjoyed listening to the radio and watching game shows on TV.
He is survived by seven children, Richard Janssen, Kimberly; Kathie (Tim) Steward, Appleton; Randy (Marcia) Janssen, Neenah; Wally Janssen, Appleton; Robert (Janet) Janssen, Appleton; John (Cathy) Janssen, Wisconsin Rapids; Laura Van Den Berg, Appleton; 23 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Dean (Betty) Curtis, Menasha; a sister-in-law, Joyce Janssen, Kimberly; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
Ed is preceded in death by three brothers, Robert, Merlin and Ronald; and one great-granddaughter, Hailey Mae.
Memorial service will be held on Tuesday, April 29, 2008, 12 p.m. at the Vine Christian Fellowship, 3395 W. College Avenue, Appleton, with Pastor Steve Shepard officiating. Family and friends will be received at the church on Tuesday from 11 a.m. until the hour of service. Online thoughts and prayers can be left for Ed at www.martens-laemmrich funeralhome.com
Martens-Laemmrich
Funeral Home

Edgar married Curtis, Darlene Abt 1951. Darlene was born 1 Jun 1931; died 8 Aug 1979. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 12 Apr 2002; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Section C, Page 4

Jay married Phelan, Ann Sophia 26 Dec 1953. Ann (daughter of Phelan, Francis and Pasternacki, Sophia) was born 2 Apr 1930, Stevens Point, Portage, Wisconsin, USA; died 21 Sep 2001, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Ann married Welch, Donald [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 6 Dec 2005; Green Bay Press Gazette

Notes:

Obituary:
Quick, Thomas Edward Jr.Thomas Edward Quick Jr., 63, De Pere, died Sunday, Dec. 4, 2005. Tom was b orn April 13, 1942, in Green Bay to the late Thomas Edward Quick Sr. and M arion Janssen Quick. He attended St. Boniface School and was a gradua te of West De Pere High School. Tom served in the U.S. Navy, and for ma ny years sang with the men's choir at St. Boniface Church. He also enjoy ed riding, repairing, and rebuilding motorcycle.His two children, Michelle and Greg survive him, as well as, his sister, A nn (Donald) Welch, Carmel, Indiana; three nieces and one nephew. His parents, and his brother Robert, preceded him in death.Friends may call at the RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 305 N. Tenth Street, De Pere, 5 -7 p.m. Tuesday (Today). Visitation will continue after 9:30 a.m. Wednesd ay at Our Lady Of Lourdes Parish Family corner of Suburban Drive and Lourd es Avenue, De Pere, until the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30a.m. with F ather Tim Shillcox O.Praem officiating. Interment will take place ne xt to his parents at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Please go to www.ryanfh.c om to send online condolences to the family.

Notes:

Died:
Poss 7/24/2005 Marinette

William married Lambrecht, Janice L. [Group Sheet]

UnknownM — Sanderfoot, Susan. (daughter of Sanderfoot, Vincent and Sarri, Alice) [Group Sheet]

Linda — Vanevenhoven, Gerald M.. (son of Vanevenhoven, Clifford W. and Donnermeyer, Gertrude M.) [Group Sheet]

Cynthia married VanderZanden, David (son of VanderZanden, Donald and VandenBoom, Dolores C.) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 25 Mar 2004; Green Bay Press Gazette

Notes:

Obituary:
Janssen, Stephen Stephen Janssen, 45, De Pere, passed away suddenly Saturday, Mar. 20, 200 4. He was born June 19, 1958, in Green Bay, son of the late Jay and Anne ( Phelan) Janssen. Survivors include his daughter, Tuesday Janssen, Colorado; special frien d, Bev Landry and her children, Devin and Danielle, De Pere; brothers a nd sisters, Jay and Carol Janssen, Oshkosh; Ellen Janssen, De Pere; Jill a nd Mike Slechta, Wrightstown; Beth Janssen, Green Bay; Jenny and Brian Bar gender, De Pere; and Karl Janssen, Lawrence, Kan.; and many nieces and nep hews.
He was preceded in death by his parents. Family and friends may call Saturday, April 3, 2004, from 10 a.m. until t he time of Memorial service at Cotter Funeral Home, 860 N. Webster Ave ., De Pere. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 3, 2004, at t he funeral home.

Adam married Raphael, Barbara [Group Sheet]

Kelly married Rathsack, Spencer James (son of Rathsack, James Thomas and Ponschock, Joan Marie) [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 11 Sep 2003; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Vander Zanden, Nicholas D.Dar boyAge 21, died unexpectedly on September 9, 2003. He was born in Applet on on November 20, 1981 to David and Cynthia Vander Zanden. Nick attend ed Xavier High School and graduated from St. Mary High School in Menash a. He enjoyed hunting with his Dad and brother, playing high school footba ll, video games, and teasing his sisters. He also enjoyed his time up nor th with his family, and was known for his generous hugs.He will be sadly missed by his parents, David and Cynthia Vander Zanden; t wo sisters, Becky and Kelly; a brother, Mike; his maternal grandmother, Jo yce Janssen; his Godparents and aunt and uncle, Donna (Don) Stratton; as w ell as by other aunts and uncles: Barb (John) Kelderman, Lynn (Mark) Van Z eeland, Randy (Basia) Vander Zanden, Patti (Steve) Canan, Linda (Jerry) V an Evenhoven, Deb (Greg) Sprangers, Jim Janssen, Sue Janssen, Steve (Joa n) Janssen, Mike (Tammy) Janssen, and Anne (Randy) Reschke. He is also sur vived by numerous cousins, friends, and other relatives. Nick was preced ed in death by his paternal grandparents, Donald and Dolores Vander Zande n; and his maternal grandfather, Merlin Janssen.The funeral liturgy for Nick will be held at 5:00 PM on Friday, Septemb er 12, 2003 at HOLY NAME CATHOLIC CHURCH, 600 E. Kimberly Avenue in Kimber ly, with Fr. Tom Pomeroy officiating. Deacon Bud Klister will assist at t he mass. Friends may call directly at the church on Friday from 1:30 PM un til the hour of the service. In lieu of flowers, the family has suggest ed that memorials be directed to a memorial fund in Nick’s name to benef it Children in Need.The family would like to thank all the friends, relatives, educators, a nd community service organizations and their volunteers who helped Nick t ry to find his way in life. We will miss those hugs.Jansen Fargo Funeral H ome 204 E. Kimberly Avenue Kimberly 788-6202

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• Obituary: 6 May 2018; APC

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Obituary:
Hortonville - Michael Steven Vander Zanden. Mike- father, son, brother, uncle, and friend- lost his battle with mental illness and completed suicide on May 5, 2018. Age 32, Mike was born in Appleton on September 16, 1985 to David and Cynthia (Janssen) Vander Zanden. Mike was a devoted father to his 5 year old son, Charlie, and treasured all of the their time spent together. He enjoyed hunting, spending time up north at the cottage, playing golf, and harassing his sisters. He deeply missed his older brother Nick, who completed suicide 15 years ago. It was known to all that Mike was Grandma Janssen's favorite. He was known for his huge smile, his mischievous sense of humor, and his many creative business endeavors.
Mike will be deeply missed by his son, Charlie Somers; his parents, David and Cynthia Vander Zanden; his 3 sisters, Becky Montour, Kelly (Spenser) Rathsack and Jayda Vander Zanden; his Godparents and aunt and uncle, Deb (Greg) Sprangers, as well as other aunts and uncles, Donna (Don) Stratton, Barb (John) Kelderman, Lynn (Mark) Van Zeeland, Randy (Basia) Vander Zanden, Patti (Steve) Canan, Linda (Jerry) Vanevenhoven, Jim Janssen, Mike (Tammy) Janssen, and Anne (Randy) Reschke. Mike is further survived by numerous cousins, friends, and relatives.
Mike was preceded in death by his brother, Nick; cousin, Ally; paternal grandparents, Donald and Dolores Vander Zanden, and his maternal grandparents, Merlin and Joyce Janssen.
The funeral liturgy for Mike will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Hortonville (105 N. Olk St.), with Fr. Adam Bradley officiating. Friends may visit directly at the church on Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. until the hour of the service. Interment will be in Holy Spirit Cemetery in Kimberly.
In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested the donations be directed to the Nicholas and Michael Vander Zanden Memorial Fund.
The family would like to thank Dr. Leonard and all the nurses in the ICU at St. Elizabeth Hospital for their compassionate care during Mike's final two weeks.
Our lives will be a little less bright without your smile, but we will feel its warmth from Heaven when you meet again with Nick.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from May 6 to May 8, 2018