Oudenhoven, Joyce A.

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• Tombstone: Holy Name Catholic Cemetery, Kimberly, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 24 Jan 2017; APC

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Joyce Ann Janssen, age 85, of Kimberly, WI, passed away with her family by her side on January 22, 2017. She was born on July 22, 1931, in Kimberly, daughter of the late Frank and Ann (Hietpas) Oudenhoven.
On October 28, 1950, Joyce married the love of her life, Merlin Janssen and together they raised seven children. Merlin and Joyce had a "love story" marriage which their children witnessed daily. Merlin referred to Joyce as his "beautiful bride" every morning at the kitchen table for their entire 42 years of marriage. They set a wonderful example of what a marriage should and could be.
Joyce was a wonderful wife and mother, but she shined as a grandmother. She had the knack of making each grandchild feel special. She knew what each grandchild's hopes and dreams were and had each of them in her prayers and rosary every day.
Her family was convinced that Joyce had a direct line to heaven. It was common for all family members and those who knew her to ask Joyce to put them or their needs in her rosary and prayers.
Joyce was an amazing cook and was especially known for her cookies. You could count on leaving her home after a visit with a bag of her famous peanut butter or oatmeal cookies. She was also an avid reader and the library's best customer, finishing a minimum of five books a week. Joyce loved the Badgers and especially Badger football. We joked that a close Badger game could bring Mom's wish to be reunited with Dad sooner than we were ready to lose her. She loved a good game of sheepshead with her grandkids and never turned down an offer to play cribbage.
Joyce will be deeply missed by her children: Linda (Jerry) Vanevenhoven, Cindy (Dave) Vander Zanden, Deb (Greg) Sprangers, Jim (Sue) Janssen, Steve (Joan) Janssen, Mike (Tammy) Janssen and Anne (Randy) Reschke; her grandchildren, Adam, Alan (Bridget) and Ryan Vanevenhoven, Becky (Jason) Montour, Mike Vander Zanden and fiancé Sara Cordy, Kelly (Spenser) Rathsack, Jayda Vander Zanden, Lori (Scott) Doyle, Russell (Amber) Sprangers, Hilary Sprangers, Josh (Amber) Janssen, Nicole and Emily Janssen, Kate (Kevin) Bons, Kalin (Dale) Grosskopf, Laura and Keith Lancer, Jenna and Julia Janssen and honorary grandchild, Doug Masura; and 19 great-grandchildren with two additional due this summer. Joyce is also survived by her dear friends and sisters-in-law, Alvara Oudenhoven and Arlene Oudenhoven. She will also be missed by her "other" daughter, Laurie Wolff.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Merlin; grandchildren Nicholas Vander Zanden and Ally Reschke; brothers Joseph and Richard and infant brother Alvin, and sister Phyllis (Harold) Ott; Merlin's parents, Francis and Myrtle Janssen; in-laws Robert (Vivian) Janssen, Edgar (Darlene) Janssen and Ronald Janssen.
A celebration of Joyce's life will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, January 28, 2017, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Kimberly (600 E. Kimberly Avenue, Kimberly, WI 54136) with Father Bob Kollath officiating. Friends may call directly at the church on Saturday from 9:00 am until the time of service. Interment will be at Holy Name Catholic Church Cemetery.
The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to Fox Valley Hospice for the loving care and assistance in helping us keep Mom home and comfortable.
I thought that I would miss you so, and never find my way.
And then I heard the angel say "She's with you every day."
"The sun, the moon, the wind, the stars, will forever be around,
Reminding you of the love you shared, and the peace she's finally found."
Mom, you are finally where you want to be - back in Dad's arms. We will see you when we get there.
With all our love, "Your kids"
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on Jan. 24, 2017

Joyce married Janssen, Merlin J. 16 Jan 1946. Merlin (son of Janssen, Francis S. and Lundry, Myrtle) was born 26 Nov 1927, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 14 Nov 1992, Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 14 Nov 1992, Holy Name Catholic Cemetery, Kimberly, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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

Linda — Vanevenhoven, Gerald "Jerry". (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]

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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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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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