- Van Lankvelt, Eleanore J. (Len z)Eleanore J. Van Lankvelt (Lenz), 89, Kaukauna, was born to eternal li fe on June 5, 2005. She was born in Little Chute on Nov. 4, 1915, daught er of the late Theodore and Clara (Stuyvenberg) Lenz. She was married to W ilbur J. (Bill) Van Lankvelt for 41 years before his death on Jan. 18, 197 8. Small in stature-with tiny feet- Eleanore had a great wit and sen se of humor. A private person, she took great pride in cleanliness and ord erliness in her home and her life. “A clean lintel is a sign of a clean ho use.” After Bill’s death , she worked as a housekeeper for 16 years at t he Holy Name Rectory, Kimberly, thoroughly enjoying taking care of the pri ests - “her boys” and their home. Her prayer book and her rosary were us ed daily and prayers were always offered for those in need.Eleanore is survived by her children: Ted and his wife Jan, Waukesha, h is children, Heidi, London, UK; Jodi, Charlotte, NC; Maxine and her husba nd Charles, Shawano, their children: Andrea and her husband Paul, Menomon ee Falls, Brooke and his wife Bridget, Dallas, TX and their children, Elea nore (named for Great-Grandma) and Charles: Donald and his wife Sandra, Me nasha, his children: Jeff and his wife Tracy of Darboy, Michelle and Ry an of Appleton and their mother, Mary Van Lankvelt. Also survived by Bill ’s family: Joan Landreman, Roger and Cuca Van Lankvelt, Jim and Audrey V an Lankvelt, Sharon and Andy Stumpf, and Larry and Carol Van Lankvelt. S he is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, family members and friend s.Eleanore was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister, Thecla Kle iber, brothers, Damien and Sylvester (Becker) Lenz, Sisters-in-law: Delor es Martin, Carol Diedrich and Millie Oskar: Brothers-in-law: Jerome and Ha rvey Van Lankvelt and William Landreman.
The celebration liturgy of Eleanore’s life will be at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, J une 7, 2005, at HOLY SPIRIT PARISH, KIMBERLY CAMPUS, 600 East Kimberly Ave nue, Kimberly, with Fr. Dave Ruby of Oconto Falls officiating. Friends wi ll be received at the church from 4 p.m. until the time of the service. Bu rial will be at Holy Name Cemetery, Kimberly.The family would like to express a special thank you to the Franciscan Nun s, the staff and the many residents at St. Paul Manor where Eleanore resid ed the past two plus years. We are so appreciative of your daily loving ca re and compassion extended to our Mom and how it enriched her life. Tha nk you also to the staff at St. Paul Home who cared for her so tenderly du ring the last days of her life. You all truly do God’s work! Thank y ou to Dr. Montgomery Elmer and his wonderful staff who always treated h er with the utmost care and dignity. Thank you to those in the neighborho od where she used to live - you were always there to help and it was appre ciated.“When I die, remember that what you know of me is with you always. Wh at is buried is only the shell of what was. Do not regret the shell but re member the woman. Remember the mother.” Louis L’Amour“I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou g avest me to do.” JOHN 17:4
Tootle-oo Mom, you shall be missed!In lieu of flowers, donations can be given to St. Paul Manor, Kaukauna.
Jansen Fargo Funeral Home
204 East Kimberly Avenue
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1915 - 2005 (89 years)
Education - High School
