- Judith A. Van Dyke, of Kimberly, age 62, passed away on Friday morning, April 2, 2010, at Appleton Medical Center. She was born July 11, 1947, to Glen and Marian (Jansen) Vandehey. On November 9, 1968, she was united in marriage to Elmer R. Van Dyke at Holy Name Catholic Church in Kimberly. Judy earned her degree in nursing at Mercy Medical School of Nursing in Oshkosh. She enjoyed her career which encompassed pediatrics to geriatrics. Judy loved her arts and crafts, gardening, going to baseball games, picnics, long rides, and time spent with family and friends. A special joy in her life was her grandchildren, Logan and Emmaline.
She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Elmer; her three children: Jeff (special friend Diane), Jon (Tara), and Jenny (Ron) Bahr; her two grandchildren: Logan and Emmaline; and her mother, Marian Vandehey. She is further survived by brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Marvin (Kathy) Van Dyke and Dan (Barb) Van Dyke; nieces, nephews, brothers, sisters, other relatives, and many very special friends.
She was preceded in death by her father; mother and father-in-law: Ben and Hattie Van Dyke; sister-in-law and brother-in-law: Luella (Roy) Grissman.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 6, 2010, at ST. PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH, 410 E. Wallace Street, Combined Locks, with Fr. Jim Lucas officiating. Friends may call on Monday, April 5, 2010, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Boettcher Family Funeral Home, 2401 Fieldcrest Dr., Kaukauna, with a prayer service at 7 p.m. concluding the evening. Friends may call again directly at church on Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society and/or Autism Speaks would be appreciated. 920-766-2099.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Dr.'s Duppler,Black, Brooks, Anderson, Gowing, and the Nursing Staff at AMC for their care and compassion.
As we sat by her side everyday, we realized that we had the bravest Mother anyone could have. We will all miss her very much. Mom, we love you so.
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