- Killian, Wilma Kaukauna, Age 82, passed away on Friday, August 3, 2012 at St. Paul Home in Kaukauna. She was born on April 27, 1930 in Kimberly, daughter of the late William and Antoinette (Kemps) VandenHogen. On October 27, 1951 Wilma was united in marriage to Richard H. Killian at Holy Name Catholic Church in Kimberly. The couple farmed in Kaukauna their entire married lives. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and the Altar Society as well as the rural Homemakers. Wilma enjoyed playing cards, bingo, and collecting dolls. She enjoyed the times spent with her family, especially the grandchildren.
Wilma is survived by a son and daughter-in-law: Michael (Diane) Killian of Kaukauna; 3 daughters and sons-in-law: Laura (David) Rasmussen of Kaukauna, Diane ((Tom) Ley of Kaukauna, and Linda (Douglas) Brauer of Appleton; 8 grandchildren: Alan (Alissa) Vander Velden, Adam (Melissa) Vander Velden, Aaron Vander Velden (fiancée Michelle Schmidt) , Cory Podolski, Jennifer Ley, Brian Ley (fiancée Kristle Van Asten), Melissa Brauer, and Ashley Brauer; 9 great-grandchildren; 8 brothers and sisters: Mary (Ralph) Braun, Ann McKitrick, Fran Auden, Patty (Jerry) Kunstman, Rosie (Jerry) Verhagen, Marty (Beulah) VanderHogen, Bernie (Flo) VandenHogen, and Msgr. James VandenHogen; She is further survived by a brother-in-law, Wayne (JoAnne) Killian, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband Richard, 2 sisters: Katie (Jack) Ver Voort and Terry (Barney) Managan; 3 brothers: Joe, George, and Little Marty; and 3 brothers-in-law: Norbert Auden, Mark and Jim Killian.
Funeral services for Wilma will be held at 7:00 PM on Monday, August 6, 2012 at the BOETTCHER FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 2401 Fieldcrest Dr., Kaukauna with Msgr. James VandenHogen officiating. Friends will be received at the funeral home on Monday from 4:00 PM until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established.
The family wishes to extend theri gratitude to the entire stafff at St. Paul Home for their compassion and care. You truly became Wilma's extended family
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from August 4 to August 5, 2012
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