- Vandenberg, Florence E., Wint er Park, FL Age 81, formerly of Appleton, WI, died Friday morning, June 20, 2003 at Sh arpe Care in Oconto Falls. She was born January 21, 1922 in the Town of El lington, WI to Roy and Elizabeth (Griesbach) Schmit. She grew up in Greenv ille and as a young woman, worked for Kimberly-Clark. On May 17, 1952 s he married Ambrose Vandenberg in Appleton. Following their marriage the co uple lived in Appleton until moving to Florida in 1973 where Florence work ed at J.C. Penney's. She was active in the Catholic parishes she attend ed in both Wisconsin and Florida and was a member of the Third Order of S t. Francis. Florence cared deeply for her children and grandchildren.She is survived by her seven children, Diane (Robert) VanderZanden, Darbo y; James (Mary Beth) Vandenberg, Green Bay; Joanne (James) Gregorius, Ocon to Falls; Joyce (Brian) Szikney, Orlando, FL; Sharon (William) Shaw, Summe rville, SC; Susanne (Walt) Howard, Winter Park, FL; Jane (Larry) Hostette r, Orlando, FL; 16 grandchildren; four sisters, LaVerne Bies, Donna (Melvi n) Koehler all of TX; Margaret Wulterkens, Combined Locks; Patricia Sulliv an, Greenville.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Ambrose, on Octob er 14, 1999 and one brother, Charles.Visitation with the urn present will be held at St. Paul's Catholic Churc h, 410 Wallace St., Combined Locks after 4:00 P.M. Monday, July 7, 2003 un til the time of services. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held 5 :00 P.M. Monday at the church with Fr. Robert Vandenberg officiating. Buri al of the urn will take place in the church cemetery. Jones Funeral Servi ce (920-848-2222) in Oconto Falls is serving the Vandenberg family. In li eu of other expressions of sympathy, a memorial fund will be established.
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1922 - 2003 (80 years)
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