- Adeline Van Densen, 89, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2009, at Vallhaven Care Center in Neenah. She was born on February 2, 1920, in Hollandtown, WI, daughter of the late John and Hattie (Peters) Sprangers. Adeline was united in marriage to Joseph Van Densen on November 9, 1940; he preceded her in death on June 23, 2007. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Menasha, and was a part of St. Mary's 3rd Order. Adeline loved to go camping and fishing. She also enjoyed crafting and painting.
Adeline is survived by her daughter, Pricilla Johnston; grandchildren, Annie Johnston, Sally Johnston; great-grandchildren, Ella Johnston Gerritts, Sidney Johnston Steinway; three brothers, Leo (Joann) Sprangers, Frank (Sally) Sprangers, John (Millie) Sprangers; two sisters, Marion (special friend, Ed Kramer) Oudenhoven, Rita (George) Trader; a sister-in-law, Janice Van Densen; and several nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Matthew, Lester, and Anthony Sprangers; and a brother-in-law, Jerome Oudenhoven.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2009, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 528 Second Street, Menasha, with Fr. Paul Radetski officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. until the hour of service at the church. Interment will take place in St. Mary Cemetery, Town of Menasha. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established. The family would like to thank the staff of Vallhaven and Heartland Hospice for their special care given to Adeline.
Martens-Laemmrich
Funeral Home
Menasha 920-722-8252
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1920 - 2009 (89 years)
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