Liethen, Phyllis

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• Education - College/University: Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Tombstone: Holy Name Catholic Cemetery, Kimberly, Wisconsin, USA
• Education - High School: 1953, Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 28 Jun 2016; APC

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Education - College/University:
Kimberly High School Class of

Education - High School:
Kimberly High School Class of 1953

Obituary:
Phyllis (Betters) Craney, age 80, of Kimberly, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2016. She was born on October 29, 1935 in Kaukauna to the late Clarence and Naureen (Komp) Liethen. Phyllis graduated from Kimberly High School and then attended Fox Valley Technical College. She was employed at St. Elizabeth Hospital as a business office manager for thirty-two years. Phyllis then retired to Crivitz, Wisconsin where she went back to school and earned her certificate to become an E.M.T volunteer. She along with several other volunteers founded the Twin Bridge Rescue Squad. For many years Phyllis selflessly devoted her heart and soul to serving others.
Phyllis was a loving mother and grandmother who was involved in her community and church. She also loved playing Bridge with the ladies at the town hall and Cribbage with her granddaughter, Kelly. Phyllis was also an active member of St. Mary's in Crivitz where many people benefitted from her caring heart.
She is survived by her husband, Donald; her children, Donna Van Roy-Betters and Rob (Cherri) Betters; her seven grandchildren, Kelly (Terry) Thornton -a granddaughter she raised after the death of her beloved daughter Diane at the age of twenty-four, Nick Van Roy, Daryl Van Roy, Katie (Brandon) Ertl, and Zach, Candice and Josh Fischer; three great-grandchildren, Hanna and Hunter Thornton and Addison Ertl. Phyllis is further survived by her sisters, Joyce (Gene) Fenn, Mary (Dick) Radenmacker and Nancy (Dennis) Kilsdonk; her brothers, Wayne (Cindy) Liethen and Gary (Rosie) Liethen; brother-in-law, Tim Trowbridge and daughter-in-law, Tina Betters. She is also survived by seven Craney children and their families, Paul, Peter, Patrick, Perry, Pam, Philip and Peggy.
Her first husband, Howard Betters, preceded her in death on December 18, 1986. She was also preceded in death by her son, Richard Betters; two daughters, Diane Depner and Jo Ann Paul; two brothers, Robert and Jim Liethen and two sisters, Shirley Liethen and Judy Trowbridge.
The funeral liturgy will be held on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at HOLY SPIRIT PARISH, 600 E. Kimberly Avenue, Kimberly. Visitation will be held on Thursday, starting at 9:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral mass at church. Inurnment will be held at Holy Name Cemetery in Kimberly at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Phyllis's name. Online condolences can be offered at www.wichmannfargo.com.
Phyllis's family would like to thank the staff of St. Paul Home in Kaukauna for all the wonderful care given to Phyllis and passionate support shown to her family.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from June 26 to June 28, 2016

Phyllis married Betters, Howard Aft 1951. Howard (son of Betters, Joseph and Jamar, Alice) was born 21 Nov 1933; died 18 Dec 1986; was buried Abt Dec 1986, Holy Name Catholic Cemetery, Kimberly, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Phyllis married Craney, Donald [Group Sheet]

Donna — VanRoy, UnknownM. [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: Aft 29 Aug 2014

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Obituary:
Richard "Rich" J. Betters, age 56, of Sherwood, rode to Heaven on a Harley on Friday, August 29, 2014, at his home after a three year battle with pancreatic cancer. Rich was born on September 19, 1957, in Appleton, to Phyllis (Liethen) Craney and the late Howard Betters. He was a 1976 graduate of Kimberly High School and received an electrical design degree from Fox Valley Technical College. Rich worked for over 20 years at Valmet-Metso, traveling often for work, and finished his career at Baisch. In the summer of 2002, Rich married the love of his life, Tina Tuyls.
Rich was a smart and talented man that loved wood working, photography and music. He was also an amazing cook and enjoyed taking walks at High Cliff State Park. Rich was an avid sports fan who loved golfing, fishing and cheering on the Packers and the Brewers. As stubborn as he was, Rich always knew what he wanted. He touched everyone he knew and never turned down helping someone. Rich will always be remembered as being humble and kind. He was loved by many and a brother to Tina's family. Rich was a loving husband and was "the Dad he didn't have to be".
Rich is survived by his wife of 12 years, Tina and his daughter, Katy (Brandon) Ertl. He is further survived by his mother: Phyllis (Don) Craney; sister: Donna Betters-Van Roy; brother: Robert (Cherri) Betters; his special niece: Kelly (Terry) Thornton; his sisters-in-law: Judi (Harold) Micke, Patti (Ron) Fleming, and Bonnie Tuyls; brothers-in-law: Roland (late Karen) Tuyls, Gary Tuyls, Tim (Linda) Tuyls, Brian (Pam) Tuyls, Ronnie Tuyls, Greg (Brenda) Tuyls and Dan (Kris) Tuyls; his Godfather Uncle Maury Brockman and his special friend, Roger Stienen. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and good friends. He was preceded in death by his sisters Diane (Betters) Depner and JoAnn (Betters) Paul; as well as his Godmother Marilyn Brockman.
The memorial service for Rich will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at the JANSEN FARGO FUNERAL HOME, 204 E. Kimberly Ave, Kimberly. A time of visitation will be held on Friday, September 5, 2014, from 4:00 p.m until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home and again on Saturday, September 6, 2014 from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service. A memorial has been established in Rich's name. Online condolences may be offered at www.wichmannfargo.com.
The Betters family would like to thank Dr. Jack Meyer, the Little Chute Affinity Medical Group staff, Dr. Timothy Goggins, Fox Valley Hematology and Oncology staff, the staff at St. Elizabeth Hospital, and Affinity Hospice.

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• Obituary: 13 Oct 2013; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
JoAnn M. Paul, age 53, of Menasha, passed away at Manor Care, Appleton, on Tuesday, October 10, 2013. Jo was born on July 25, 1960, in Appleton, to Phyllis (Liethen) Craney and the late Howard Betters. She was well known for helping and caring for others. Jo enjoyed cooking, music, NASCAR, visiting their cottage up north to fish, and was an avid Green Bay Packer fan.
Survivors include her mother, Phyllis (Don) Craney; her siblings, Richard (Tina) Betters, Donna Betters-Van Roy, and Robert (Cherri) Betters; her special niece, Kelly (Terry) Thornton; her nieces and nephews, Katy (Brandon) Ertl, Nick Van Roy, Daryle Van Roy, Zach Fischer, Candice Fischer and Josh Fischer; her grand niece and nephew, Hannah and Hunter Thornton. She is further survived by her former spouse, John R. Paul and his mother, Dorothy Paul. Jo was preceded in death by her sister, Diane (Betters) Depner. Memorial services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2013, at the JANSEN FARGO FUNERAL HOME, 204 E. Kimberly Avenue, Kimberly, Wisconsin, with Sister Annette Koss officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from Noon until the time of services. Interment will be in Holy Name Catholic Church Cemetery, Kimberly. A memorial has been established in her name. The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the staff at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Manor Care and Heartland Hospice, for their loving care. Online condolences may be offered at www.wichmannfargo.com
Jo had a heart of gold and would do anything to help her family and friends.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on Oct. 13, 2013

JoAnn married Paul, John R. [Group Sheet]