- Dupont, Irene M.Irene M. Dupont, age 92, of Kimberly, died Tuesday evening, January 3, 200 6. She was born May 8, 1913, the daughter of the late Cornelius and Harri et (Jansen) Hartjes, in Combined Locks, where she grew up. Following her m arriage to William F. Dupont, she moved to Kimberly. In the last yea rs of her life, Irene resided at Hallmark Apartments and St. Paul Villa. S he was lovingly known as "Nanny" to her grandchildren and great-grandchild ren. Irene volunteered for 11 years at St. Elizabeth Hospital Gift Shop. S he was an avid reader, enjoyed playing cards and was known as an excelle nt baker. Irene will be remembered for her devotion to her family and h er many acts of kindness to others. She was a faithful member of Holy Spir it Parish, Kimberly, a member of Catholic Order of Foresters and the Kimbe rly Golden Agers.She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, David and Ann Dupont, Tomaha wk, WI; a daughter and son-in-law, Marlene and William Cory, Mequon, WI; n ine grandchildren: Gregg (Laurie) Gossens, Steve Gossens, Beth (Dan) Spris ter, Ellen (David) Mucha, Julie (Mark) Polzin, David (Margaret) Cory, Patr ick (Anne) Cory, Doug (Kelly) Dupont, Todd (Jeni) Dupont; 17 great-grandch ildren: Tristan, Jonathon, Amy, Carrie, Kayla, Shawna, Mandy, Billy, Banni ng, Bryn, Evan, Elliot, Sydney, Celia, Cody, Cameron, Thomas; a great-grea t-grandchild, Cassidy; a brother, Julius Hartjes, Kaukauna; three sister s: Margaret Grissman, Kaukauna; Helen Mertens, Fremont; Lucina (Larry) Jan drey, Kaukauna; two sisters-in-law: Marilyn Hartjes and Marie Hartjes.She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 66 years, William F. D upont, and infant daughter, Mary; dear daughter, Charlotte and son-in-la w, Frank Gossens; brothers, Willard, George, Harvey, Jim and Ed Hartjes; a nd two sisters: Betty Boots and Rosanne Cwiak.The funeral liturgy for Irene will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Janua ry 7, 2006, at HOLY SPIRIT PARISH, 600 East Kimberly Avenue, Kimberly, wi th Father Tom Pomeroy officiating. Burial will be in Holy Name Cemetery. F riends may call at the church from 10 a.m. Saturday, until the time of t he mass. A memorial fund is being established.Jansen Fargo Funeral Home 204 East Kimberly Avenue Kimberly 920-788-6202
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