- Lea Ann Van Eperen, 59, Little Chute, died unexpectedly Sunday, February 20, 2011, at her home. She was born October 13, 1951, in Appleton, daughter of Norbert P. "Fuzzy" and Gertrude (Hackstock) Janssen. Lea Ann married Kenneth J. Van Eperen on August 28, 1971, at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, Little Chute. Lea Ann was a member of St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, Little Chute. Lea Ann attended St. John Catholic Grade School and High school, graduating in 1969. Prior to her marriage, she was employed at Appleton State Bank, now M&I Bank. Lea Ann's passion was her 10 grandchildren, which she loved dearly with all her heart (to infinity and beyond!). Lea enjoyed shopping, having rummage sales, and cooking and baking for her family.
Lea is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, Ken; her children, two sons and two daughters: Kevin (Kathy) Van Eperen, Shawano; Lori (Bill) Arts, Kaukauna; Michael (Tammy) Van Eperen, Kimberly; Brenda Wilber, Little Chute; 10 grandchildren: Karson, Morgan and Gavin Van Eperen, Shawano; Ryan and Mikayla Arts, Kaukauna; Brody, Trevor and Tori Van Eperen, Kimberly; Braden and Alicia Wilber, Little Chute; a sister, Suzanne "Sue" Janssen, Little Chute; father- and mother-in-law, Jerome and Pearl Van Eperen, Little Chute; sisters-in-law: Mary Jo (Bob) McMahon, Nancy (Dave) Lesselyoung, Janet (Greg) Lenz, Debbie (Bob) Pockl; an aunt, Rose Hackstock, Menasha; godchildren: Dana Baumgart and Dan McMahon; cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, February 24, 2011, at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, 323 S. Pine St., Little Chute, with Fr. Larry Canavera officiating. Interment will be in St. John Cemetery, Little Chute. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Thursday at the church until the time of the mass. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.
Lea's family wishes to thank Fr. James Hablewitz, Fr. Larry Canavera, Fox Valley Metro Police Department along with Gold Cross Ambulance for their wonderful care and compassion.
Verkuilen Funeral Home
& Cremation Services
Little Chute 920-788-3321
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