Verfurth, Betty

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1939, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1940 Census: 1940, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 20 Apr 2016; APC

Notes:

Education - High School:
Kaukauna High School Class of 1939

1940 Census:
Mathew J Verfurth44
Stella Verfurth42
Elizabeth Verfurth18
Jane Verfurth15
Richard Verfurth9
Mary Verfurth4
Albert Fischer27

Obituary:
Betty (Verfurth) Niesen, age 94 of Kaukauna, died at her home on April 19, 2016. She was born in Kaukauna on February 7, 1922, daughter of the late Matt and Stella (Fischer) Verfurth. Betty graduated from the Kaukauna High School and also graduated from Bowlby's Business College in Appleton. On March 16, 1944, she married Robert Niesen; he preceded her in death in 1998. Betty was a lifelong member of St. Mary's Church (St. Katharine Drexel) in Kaukauna.
She is survived by six children: Bob (Dianna) Niesen of Kiel; Bill (Donna) Niesen of Minocqua; Pat Niesen of Yuma, Arizona; Peggy Niesen of Yuma, Arizona; Joann Stephens of Appleton; and Sue (Dave) Popp of Neenah; thirteen grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister: Jane Voet of Albuquerque, New Mexico; a brother: Richard (Catherine) Verfurth of King; a brother-in-law: Wayne Malchow of Neenah, as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and special friends. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Robert, sons Donald and John, a sister Mary Malchow, a brother-in-law Robert Voet, and a granddaughter Anne Niesen.
The funeral liturgy for Betty will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at ST. KATHARINE DREXEL PARISH - ST. MARY'S CHURCH, 119 W. 7th Street in Kaukauna, with Fr. Jerry Pastors officiating. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to gather at the church on Tuesday morning from 9:00 AM until the time of the service.
Betty enjoyed life, her friends, but the thing most dear to her was time spent with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
For more information or to share a memory of Betty, please visit www.wichmannfargo.com.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from Apr. 20 to Apr. 24, 2016

Betty married Niesen, Robert 16 Mar 1944. Robert (son of Niesen, John Hubert and Schubert, Marie A.) was born 10 Jan 1921; died 7 Jan 1998, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1966, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 1 Apr 2008; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Education - High School:
Kaukauna High School Class of 1966

Obituary:
John R. Niesen, age 60, of Appleton, passed away March 29, 2008, from cancer. He was born Jan. 31, 1948, to Robert and Betty (Verfurth) Niesen of Kaukauna. He was a graduate of Kaukauna High School and the University of Wisconsin- La Crosse. John was the president of Badger State Painting for 14 years and was most recently employed at Omni Paint and Glass, Inc.
John is survived by his loving wife "Betts" Betty (Beecher) Niesen; his son Jeffrey, currently serving in Iraq; a daughter Jackie of Eau Claire; a step-daughter Sharon (Jamie) Dachel, Chippewa Falls; two step-grandchildren, Jacob and Megan Dachel; and his faithful pet, Zoey. He will be sadly missed by his mother Betty, brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles, numerous nieces and nephews, along with neighbors and friends. John's brothers and sisters include: Bob (Diana), Kiel; Bill (Donna), Minocqua; Patricia and Margaret Niesen, Yuma, AZ; Joann Stephens, Kaukauna; and Sue (Dave) Popp, Neenah.
He was preceded in death by his daughter Ann, his brother Donald; and his father Robert Niesen.
John enjoyed riding his motorcycle, telling jokes, and sharing the bounty of his garden and fruit trees. Always generous, John donated 14 units of whole blood and 333 platelet/ plasma donation units at the Appleton Community Blood Center.
A Memorial Gathering for friends and family will be held Saturday, April 5th at Highland Memorial Park (3131 N. Richmond Street, Appleton) from 11:30 a.m to 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials should be given to Children's Hospital of Milwaukee.
Thank you to Theda Care Hospice.
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John married Beecher, Elizabeth [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education - High School: Abt 1973, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 24 Sep 2017; APC

Notes:

Education - High School:
Kaukauna High School Class of 197_

Obituary:
Joann Mary Stephens, age 62, of Appleton, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at Cherry Meadows after a battle with cancer. She was born April 24, 1955 in Kaukauna, the daughter of Robert and Betty (Verfurth) Niesen.
Joann was most recently employed as the Quality Manager at Surface Mounty Technology. Prior to her work there, she spent 20 years with the Plexus Corporation. A proud veteran, Joann also served in the US Air Force. Joann graduated from Kaukauna High School before obtaining a Bachelor's degree from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and a Master's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Joann enjoyed spending time with her family, her Red Hat Group and any activity with water. She could be found daily either in her pool and hot tub or attending water aerobics classes. Joann's favorite vacation spot was Maui and she enjoyed many trips there with friends.
She is survived by two sons Robert (Nicole May) Stephens, Jr. and John (Dana) Stephens, and three beautiful grandchildren: Sidney May and Mya and Brett Stephens. She is also survived by her siblings Bob (Diana) Niesen, Bill (Donna) Niesen, Patricia Niesen, Margaret Niesen and Sue (Dave) Popp as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind a loving and devoted dog, Bella. She will be sadly missed by her family, friends and neighbors.
She is preceded in death by her parents and brothers, John and Donald Niesen.
A memorial service and celebration of Joann's life will be held at 11 am on Saturday, October 14, at the Brettschneider-Trettin-Nickel Funeral Chapel. Friends may visit at the funeral chapel on Saturday October 14, from 10 am until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on Sept. 24, 2017

Joann married Stephens, UnknownM [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Military Service: U. S. Marine Corps
• Obituary: 21 Nov 2002; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Donald J. Niesen 11/27/1957 11/16/2002 Post Crescent 11/21/2002 C 4

William — Smith, Donna. (daughter of Smith, Ralph J. and Coenen, Estelle B. "Stella") [Group Sheet]