- Smits, Agnes “Aggie” M.Agnes “Aggie” M. Smits, 92, De Pere, passed away Saturday, June 25, 200 5, at a local nursing home. She was born August 16, 1912, in De Pere, daug hter to the late Frank and Mary (Franc) Smits. She graduated from De Pe re High School, and worked as a housekeeper and then at Northern Glove a nd Mitten Company until she retired. Aggie was an active member of St. Ma ry Catholic Community of De Pere, where she belonged to the funeral cho ir and the refunders. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, and quilting.She is survived by one sister, Mary Pasterski, De Pere; three special niec es and one nephew, Joan (Russell) Matzke, De Pere; Gene (Mary) Gauthier, O shkosh; Ruth (LeRoy) Utschig, Hubertus, Wis; and Rita (John) Drewieske, Al louez; as well as other nieces and nephews.Aggie was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Lloyd Smits, H arold Smits and Emil Smits; two sisters, Frances Campbell and Dorothy (Wal ter) Gauthier (whom she lived with most of her adult life).Family and friends may call Tuesday, June 28, 2005, from 9 a.m. until t he hour of Mass at St. Mary Catholic Community of De Pere, Pope John XXI II Circle, off Sportsman Drive, Town of Ledgeview. Mass of Christian Buri al will be celebrated 11 a.m. Tuesday at church, with the Rev. John H. Har per officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, De Pere. Cott er Funeral Home, De Pere, is assisting the family.The family extends a special thanks to Rennes Health Care Center, Birch Cr eek, and to Dr. Meves, for all the wonderful care and compassion sho wn to Aggie.
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