- Vandenberg, Lucille W. “Ceil ”Lucille W. “Ceil” Vandenberg, 83, died Thursday, Dec. 30, 2004 at Applet on Medical Center with her family by her side. She was born April 1, 19 21 in Little Chute, daughter of the late John and Delia (Verbeten) Van Gom pel. Lucille married Aloys ‘Bud” Vandenberg Sept. 7, 1942 at St. Bonifa ce Catholic Church, De Pere, and he preceded her in death July 18, 1965. A loys and Ceil owned and operated Van’s Dry Goods, Shiocton for 13 years un til her retirement. Mrs. Vandenberg was a member of St. John Nepomucene Ca tholic Church, Little Chute along with the St. John Resurrection Choir a nd St. John Mission Club. She was also a member of the Jacob Coppus Americ an Legion Auxiliary, Golden Agers and several card clubs. Ceil enjoyed sew ing, crocheting and knitting. She was a world traveler including two missi on trips to Honduras.Mrs. Vandenberg is survived by a daughter and son-in-law: Joan (Al) Hangar tner, Kaukauna; three sons and daughters-in-law: Mark V. (Peggy) Vandenber g, Little Chute; Denis (Sheryl) Vandenberg, New London; Karl (Mary) Vanden berg, Little Chute; grandchildren: Scott, Greg and Karen Staley, Angela (R ick) Diesinger, Marie Oskey and special friend, Gene, Anthony Hangartne r, Sgt. Amy Kirkman, Danielle Vandenberg, Holly (Tom) Hofacker, Nichol Sch oen, Luke and Adam Vandenberg; numerous great-grandchildren and great-grea t-grandchildren; a special friend, Ann Harter; a brother and sister-in-la w, Kenneth (Dorothy) Van Gompel, De Pere; three sisters and brothers-in-la w: Grace Weiland and special friend Leroy, Kaukauna; Joanne (Bud) Newhous e, Little Chute; Elaine (Bob) Wrobel, Madison; sister-in-law: Lucille M. V andenberg, Little Chute; brother-in-law: Merle (Jayne) Vandenberg, Kimberl y; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.She was preceded in death by her husband; two infant daughters, Joan and M ary Ann; a granddaughter, Annette Pavek; two brothers: Joseph (Barbara) V an Gompel, Earl “Duke” (Terry) Van Gompel; a sister, Florence (Francis) Va nde Voort; numerous brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law and other relatives .Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 1, 2005 at St. Jo hn Nepomucene Catholic Church, with Rev. Msgr. James Vanden Hogen officiat ing. Interment will be in St. John Cemetery, Little Chute. Friends may ca ll at the church from 10 a.m. Saturday until the time of mass. In li eu of flowers a memorial has been established.Ceil’s family would like to thank Drs. Paul Russo, Robert B. Geller, Willi am Fletcher along with Appleton Medical Center and St. Paul Elder Care a nd staff for their loving care and concern.God saw Ceil was getting tired, and a cure was not to be. So He put His ar ms around her and whispered, “Come to Me.” With tearful eyes we watched h er suffer, and saw her slowly fade away. Although we loved her dearl y, we could not make her stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard worki ng hands put to rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes t he best.
VERKUILEN FUNERAL HOME101 Canal StreetLittle Chute
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1921 - 2004 (83 years)
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