- Mary Ellen V. Sanders, Kaukauna, age 75, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at Appleton Medical Center. She was born on August 15, 1938 in Kaukauna, daughter of the late William and Sally (Derfus) Marx. On June 3, 1961 she was united in marriage to Thomas Sanders at St. Mary Catholic Church and together they celebrated 26 years of marriage. Thomas preceded her in death in 1988. Mary Ellen was employed in the Sales Department of Kaukauna Cheese Co. for 30 years until her retirement. She was a longstanding member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Kaukauna. Mary Ellen enjoyed playing cards with her friends every Monday and looked forward to being with family and friends.
She is survived by her three children: Kris (Ann), Dale (Amy), and Sheila (Kurt) Buchberger; seven grandchildren: Malerie (Jake) Van Gompel, Fallon (special friend Roman Peplinski), Roman (special friend Anna Brittnacher), Baleigh, Zacary, Samantha, and Aaron Buchberger; a great grandson, Brecken Van Gompel; a sister, Joan (Vic) Ebben; two brothers: Bill Marx and Bob (Barb) Marx; a brother-in-law, Raymond Sanders; a sister-in-law, Noreen Vaubel. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband, mother and father-in-law: Veronica and Les Sanders, a sister and brother-in-law: Mary Catherine and Neil Hietpas; and a sister-in-law: Betty Sanders.
Funeral services for Mary Ellen will be held at 7: 00 PM on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at the BOETTCHER FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 2401 Fieldcrest Dr. in Kaukauna with Deacon Steve Van De Hey officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery in Kaukauna. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4:00 PM until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund in Mary Ellen's name is being established. www.boettcherfamily funeral.com
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from Apr. 14 to Apr. 15, 2014
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1938 - 2014 (75 years)
Education - High School
