- Anita Emma Vander Heyden, (nee Ehlke), 99, died Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, at Parkside Care Center in Little Chute, surrounded by the love and prayers of family and friends. She was born May 18, 1910, in Appleton, Wis., daughter of the late Bertha (nee Kielgas) and Otto C. Ehlke.
Over the years, Anita gave of herself to many civic and church organizations as both an officer and a member. She retired as Secretary of Personnel at St. Elizabeth Hospital, after 20 years of service, on May 31, 1975. Upon retirement, she began years of caregiving, first for her husband, then for various family members.
Survivors include three children, the Rev. William F. Vander Heyden, Evanston, Ill.; Judith A. Vander Heyden, Kaukauna; and Mary (Bill) Nackers, Appleton; two grandsons, Thomas (Kerry) Nackers, Hubertus; and Brian Nackers, Appleton; two great-grandchildren, Taylor and Kendall Nackers; and one niece and two nephews. Anita will be sadly missed by many dear friends especially, Lois and Dick Johnson, Mary Kay Deering and Cordell Bowers.
Anita was preceded in death by her loving husband, Orville Francis Vander Heyden; one infant son, Thomas; two brothers, the Rev. Roland Ehlke and Karl Ehlke.
The funeral liturgy for Anita will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, at ST. PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH, 410 Wallace Street, Combined Locks, with Fr. William Vander Heyden and Fr. Jim Lucas officiating. Interment will be in St. John Cemetery, Menasha. Friends may call at the church on Tuesday afternoon from 3 p.m. until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, you may perform an act of kindness for others.
Anita's family would like to thank the staff at Parkside Care Center for their continuous efforts to provide for her comfort.
Mom, we look forward to seeing you again.
Wichmann Funeral Home
537 N. Superior Street
Appleton 920-739-1231
Online Condolences:
www.wichmannfargo.com
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1910 - 2009 (99 years)
Education - High School
