Kempen, Evelyn^{[1, 2]}

1922 - 2012  (89 years)

• Name	Kempen, Evelyn  [3]
  Birth	12 Jun 1922	Woodville, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA   [1, 3]
  Gender	Female
  1930 Census	1930	Woodville, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA   [1]
  Education - High School	1940	Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Kaukauna High School Class of 1940
  Death	23 Apr 2012
  Obituary	25 Apr 2012
  Green Bay Press Gazette
  Van Lanen, Evelyn H. (Kempen) Evelyn H. Van Lanen was reunited in Heaven with her husband, Ralph, Monday, April 23, 2012. Evelyn was born, June 12, 1922 in Hollandtown, WI to the late William and Hattie (Arts) Kempen. October 14, 1943, Evelyn married Ralph A. Van Lanen who preceded her in death, January 1, 1988. Evelyn and Ralph were Charter Members of the American Legion Urban Klister Post #436 Wrightstown; VFW Auxiliary of Winiecki Post #9677, Bellevue. Evelyn was a member of the Alter Rosary Society of St. Bernard's Parish. She was an avid bowler for many years and Sheepshead was her card game of choice. She enjoyed participating in activities at the Senior Center; loved Bingo and Dominoes and has been known to assemble many puzzles. Survivors include five daughters, Joyce Hoeft, Green Bay, Linda (David) Jaloszynski, Cedar Grove, Beverly (Mark) Hendricks, New Franken, Diane (Gary) Gierach, Hurley, Judy (Steve) Fifrick, DePere; son, Paul (Lisa) Van Lanen, Green Bay; daughter-in-law Linda Van Lanen, Bellevue; eleven grandchildren, Melissa (Rick) Reith, Steven (Shelley) Van Lanen, Melanie and Erin Hagerty, Chad (Christina) Hendricks, Craig (Betsy) Hendricks, Stacey (Shane) Wilcox, Brianne (Jim) Beyer, Derek Hillis, Serena and Victor Van Lanen; 15 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Cordell Hurst (Leo), Delores (Gerald) Schaefer; five in-laws, Irene Kempen, Germaine Kempen, Mary Kessler, William (MaryLou) Van Lanen, Sr. Anne Jude; nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. In addition to her husband, Ralph, Evelyn was preceded in death by two sons, Gary and James (Jimmy Boy); daughter, Mary Jo; granddaughter, Bridget Hagerty; brothers, Merlin Kempen and Russell Kempen; sister Arvilla (Roche) Van De Hey; in-laws, Reuben (Marie) Van Lanen; Norbert (Mayme) Van Lanen; Francis (Becky) Van Lanen; Collette (Norb) Nytes (Clem Vande Hei); and Eugene Van Lanen. Friends and family may call from 4- 7 p.m. Friday, April 27, at Proko-Wall Funeral Home, 1630 E. Mason St. At 7 p.m. people are welcome to share a fond memory of Evelyn. Visitation will continue at St. Bernard's Parish, 2040 Hillside Lane from 9-10 a.m. Saturday, April 28. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. at the church with the Rev. David Pleier officiating. Burial at St. Paul's Cemetery, Wrightstown. Online condolences may be expressed at www.prokowall.com. The family would like to thank the caring staff at Rebekah Haven and the comforting caring staff at Unity Hospice. Published in Green Bay Press-Gazette on April 25, 2012 Evelyn H. (Kempen) VanLanen Van Lanen, Evelyn H. (Kempen) Friends and family may call from 4 - 7 p.m. Friday (TODAY), April 27, at Proko-Wall Funeral Home, 1630 E. Mason St. At 7 p.m. people are welcome to share a fond memory of Evelyn. Visitation will continue at St. Bernard's Parish, 2040 Hillside Lane from 9-10 a.m. Saturday, April 28. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. at the church with the Rev. David Pleier officiating. Burial at St. Paul's Cemetery, Wrightstown. Online condolences may be expressed at www.prokowall.com. Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on April 27, 2012
  Burial		VanLanen, Evelyn (Maiden Name: Kempen) St. Paul Catholic Cemetery, Wrightstown, Wisconsin, USA
  Person ID	I8228	1FamilyTree | DavidSchlickbernd6337, PatrickKempen16182, VicH_andDianeBrochtrup, SteveMeulemans57780
  Last Modified	9 May 2016

  
  

  Father	Kempen, William H.,   b. 26 Sep 1888, Holland, Brown, Wisconsin, USA d. 5 Apr 1960, Holland, Brown, Wisconsin, USA (Age 71 years)
  Mother	Arts, Henrietta "Hattie",   b. 23 Mar 1891, Holland, Brown, Wisconsin, USA d. 3 Feb 1966, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA (Age 74 years)
  Family ID	F3548	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	VanLanen, Ralph Andrew,   b. 22 Mar 1920, Wrightstown, Brown, Wisconsin, USA d. 1 Jan 1988, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA (Age 67 years)
  Marriage	14 Oct 1943	St. Francis Catholic Church, Holland, Brown, Wisconsin, USA   [3]
  Children	1. VanLanen, Joyce A. + 2. VanLanen, Gary R.,   b. 29 Jun 1947, Wrightstown, Brown, Wisconsin, USA d. 20 Nov 1997 (Age 50 years) + 3. VanLanen, Linda L. + 4. VanLanen, Beverly M.   5. VanLanen, Mary Jo,   b. 1 Aug 1954, Greenleaf, Brown, Wisconsin, USA d. 12 May 2003, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA (Age 48 years)   6. VanLanen, Diane G. + 7. VanLanen, Judith M.   8. VanLanen, James H.,   b. 16 Apr 1962, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA d. 23 May 1962, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA (Age 0 years)   9. VanLanen, Paul G.
  Family ID	F7509	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	1 May 2010

  
  

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