- Mary Lou Vanden Heuvel, Kaukauna, age 80, passed away on Mother's Day, May 10, 2009, after a brave battle with cancer. Mary Lou was born August 22, 1928, in Wrightstown, daughter of the late Bill and Nellie (Vander Heiden) Nackers. She graduated from Wrightstown High School and was then employed at Ditter's Plumbing in Kaukauna. She was married to Bud (Cyril) Vanden Heuvel on August 17, 1950, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Kaukauna. She happily spent her married years with her husband and family farming on their Town of Freedom farm. Mary Lou enjoyed many vacations traveling with family and friends. She could be ready to go on pretty short notice. She also considered cutting lawn a hobby and not a chore and couldn't wait for spring so she could do what she loved most.
Mary Lou is survived by her husband of almost 59 years; a son, Michael (Mary Jo) Vanden Heuvel, Seymour; and four daughters: Carol (Val) Uitenbroek, Darboy; Cindy (Ken) Uitenbroek, Appleton; Jane Vanden Heuvel, Appleton; Barb (Don) Micke, Freedom; 20 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters-in-law: Millie Nackers and Eileen Nackers.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and four brothers: Joe (Iline), Charlie, George and Albert "Boots".
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday May 14, 2009, at HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 309 Desnoyer St., Kaukauna, with Fr. Marty Fox officiating. Friends will be received on WEDNESDAY at Boettcher Family Funeral Home, 2401 Fieldcrest Dr., Kaukauna, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a Parish Prayer Service at 7:30 p.m. concluding the evening. Friends may call again directly at church on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will take place in St. John Cemetery. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund in her name is being established. 920-766-2099.
The Vanden Heuvel family would like to thankDr. Paul Russo and his staff, St. Paul's Elder Care Program and Hospice for their deep care and concern and just being there when we needed the.
We would also like to thank all relatives, neighbors and friends for their prayers, thoughtfulness and support during our trying times.
Mom....We, your family and friends, will forever have a place for you in our hearts. We know you will be waiting for us to join you someday in heaven. Once again, Happy Mother's Day! We love you!
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