Pennings, William

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• 1920 Census: 1920, Norwood, Langlade, Wisconsin, USA
• Occupation: Bef 8 Sep 1970; Unknown
• Death Record - Civil: 8 Sep 1970; Outagamie Volume 87 Page 653
• Obituary: 9 Sep 1970; Appleton Post Crescent

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1920 Census:
Norwood Township Langlade county, Listed living with wife (1s t) and 4 children also father living with them.

Occupation:
Unknown

Death Record - Civil:
WILLIAM PENNINGS SSN 394-05-8497 Residence: 54130 Kaukauna, Outagami e, WI Born 16 Jul 1890 Last Benefit: Died Sep 1970 Issued: WI (Before 1955

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William Pennings, a ge 80, passed away at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday after a brief illness. He was bor n, July 16th, 1890 in Phlox, Wisconsin. He was a member of the Holy Na me Society of St. John Catholic church. Survivors are his wife, Margare t; five daughters, Mrs. Harvey (Helen) Kobussen, of Kimberly, Mrs. Guil es (Beatrice) Watry, of Little Chute, Mrs. Julius (Evelyn) Schmidt, of She rwood, Mrs. Norbert (Lila) Delrow, of Dundas, Mrs. Gerald (Adele) Stei n, of Little Chute; two sons, Clarence and Alvin, both of Combined Lock s; five stepdaughters, Mrs. Henry (Patricia) Tatro, Mrs. Ted (Bernice) Lar sen, both of Kaukauna, Mrs. Casey (Betty) Vandersanden, Mrs. William (Shir ley) Mattern, Menasha, and Margaret Ann, at home; six stepsons, Arthur Hie tpas, of Appleton, Paul, William and Mark Hietpas, all of Little Chute, Ow en Hietpas, of Appleton and Dennis, at home; three brothers, Julius and W ilbert, both of Little Chute, John, of Combined Locks; one sister, Mrs. Ar nold Strick, of Little Chute; 61 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildre n. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at St. John Cathol ic Church with internment in the parish cemetery. The Rev. Norbert VandeL oo officiating.

William married Knorr, Bertha A. Abt 1913, , , Wisconsin, USA. Bertha (daughter of Knorr, Herman and Vesley, Mary) was born 15 Mar 1895, Brillion, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; died 7 Apr 1956, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 7 Apr 1956, St. John Catholic Cemetery, Little Chute, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

William married Verhagen, Margaret 9 Feb 1954, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Margaret (daughter of Verhagen, Gerhard "Gerrit" and Romenesko, Theodora "Dora") was born 13 Apr 1899, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 20 Aug 1994, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 20 Aug 1994, St. John Catholic Cemetery, Little Chute, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Death Record - Civil: 13 Jun 1930; Outagamie Vol 25 Page 405
• Obituary: 17 Jun 1930; Kaukauna Times

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Death Record - Civil:
Marie Pennings age 15 yr 11 M 28 days, born Wi to Wm. Penings and Bertha Knorr bort hborn Wis, Died 6/13/1930 of Endocarditis, no burial info listed

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Hold Last Rites For Miss Pennings Marie Pennings Kaukauna Times 6/20/1930 2
Little Chute Girl Dies At Green Bay Marie Pennings Kaukauna Times 6/17/1930 2

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• Obituary: 26 Mar 2015; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Helen Marie (Pennings) (Kobussen) Dutkievic, 99, Little Chute, passed away Monday, March 23, 2015. She was born September 29, 1915, in Mattoon, WI, daughter of William and Bertha (Knorr) Pennings. Helen married Harvey Kobussen on July 21, 1936, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Kaukauna, and he preceded her in death on September 29, 1979. They were married for 43 years. Helen then married Claire Dutkievic on October 23, 1989, in Appleton, and he has also preceded her in death. Helen was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Combined Locks.
Helen is survived by her sister, Evelyn Schmidt of Sherwood; her brother, Clarence Pennings of Little Chute; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Helen was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Ellen Marie; two sons: James and Eugene Kobussen; her parents; siblings: Marie Pennings, Beatrice (Giles) Watry, Alvin (Betty) (Donna) Pennings, Lila (Norbert) Delrow; brother-in-law, Julius Schmidt; and a sister-in-law, Eunice Pennings.
In accordance with Helens wishes, no visitation will be held. Private family entombment will take place at Highland Memorial Park. For online condolences, please visit www.verkuilenfh.com.
The family would like to thank Dr. Brian Scott and the staff at Parkside Care Center for the wonderful care they gave Helen.

Helen married Kobussen, Harvey 21 Jul 1936. Harvey (son of Kobussen, John J. and Bloy, Hedwig Hattie) was born 19 Mar 1913, Buchanan, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 29 Sep 1979, Combined Locks, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Helen married Dutkievic, Claire 28 Oct 1989. Claire was born 31 Jul 1927, Brothertown, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; died 14 Mar 2009, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Rothmann Cemetery, Brothertown, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet]

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• Tombstone: St. John Catholic Cemetery, Little Chute, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 19 Mar 2008; APC
• Obituary: 22 Mar 2008; Times Villager

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Obituary:
Beatrice E. Watry, Little Chute, age 91, passed peacefully away surrounded by her family on Monday March 17, 2008, at St. Elizabeth Hospital. She was born in Phlox, Wisconsin, on February 5, 1917, to the late William and Bertha (Knorr) Pennings. On June 29, 1940, Beatrice married Giles Watry at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Little Chute where she was a lifelong member. Together, they ran Watry's Bar. He preceded her in death on November 22, 1982. Beatrice loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed crocheting, camping, shopping, fish fries, and dancing. With her personal touch, family celebrations and holidays were made special.
Beatrice is survived by five children: Carol Van Der Burgt, Kaukauna; Geraldine (Donald) De Goey, Kimberly; Richard (Deborah) Watry, Appleton; Linda (David) Hietpas, Little Chute; and Judith Watry, Little Chute; 12 grandchildren: Martin (Beth) Van Der Burgt, Jeffrey (Belinda) and David (Michele) De Goey, Deborah (Christopher) Jansen, Erica (Greg) Smedema, Amanda (Phil) Netzel, Bethany Watry (fiance Chad Bobb), Peter and William Watry, Craig (Jessica), Chris (Stacy) and Curt (Missy) Hietpas; 13 great grandchildren: Philip, Luke, Erin, William, Caroline, Ella, Noah, Mary, Mikayla, Conner, Derek, Emily and Morgan; and sisters and brother: Helen (Duke) Dutkievic, Evelyn Schmidt, Lila Delrow, and Clarence Pennings . She is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to her husband and parents, Beatrice was preceded in death by her son, Gary; son-in-law, Adrian Van Der Burgt,; grandchildren, Erin and Devon Watry; sister and brother: Marie Pennings and Alvin (Betty) Pennings; and brothers and sisters-in-law: Julius Schmidt, Harvey Kobussen, Eunice Pennings, Norbert Delrow, Mary Beattie, Margaurite "Tiny" (Norman) Kessler, Esther (Martin) Skell and Evelyn (Milton) Johnson.
Visitation will begin Thursday, March 20, 2008, at 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 Noon at ST. JOHN NEPOMUCENE CHURCH, Little Chute. The Funeral Rites will be celebrated following the visitation. The Rev. David J. Funk, O.F.M. Cap. will officiate. Committal St. John Cemetery.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Kim Reiss-Sagers, the doctors and nurses of St. Elizabeth's 2-South, the Cardiac Rehab Department, the Acute Dialysis team and staff at Fresenius Dialysis Center of Neenah, and the Affinity Visiting Physical therapist. A memorial has been established in Beatrice's honor.
O'CONNELL FUNERAL

Obituary:
Area Obituaries Beatrice E. Watry Times-Villager 3/22/2008 A10 Obit

Beatrice married Watry, Giles P. 29 Jun 1940. Giles (son of Watry, Peter J. and Garvey, Mary "Mayme") was born 7 Mar 1915, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 22 Nov 1982, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Abt Nov 1982, St. John Catholic Cemetery, Little Chute, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Military Service: Bef 1946; WWII, US army
• Obituary: Aft 17 Feb 2017; APC

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Obituary:
Clarence A. "Sonny" "Mac" Pennings, Combined Locks, age 98, died Friday, February 17, 2017 at Care Partners Assisted Living. He was born in Phlox, WI on October 17, 1918 to the late William and Bertha (Knorr) Pennings. He moved from Antigo to attend vocational school in Kaukauna, where he learned to become a tinsmith. Sonny married Eunice Van Dalen on July 27, 1937 at St. Paul Parish. A World War IIveteran, Clarence served in the Army with the Horse Calvary and was a member of the Jacob Coppus American Legion Post 258 for over 70 years. Sonny worked at the Combined Locks Mill from 1941 until his retirement in 1978.
Clarence loved to hunt and fish, especially musky at Big Sand Lake and mule deer out west. He was a tinkerer that could fix anything, usually making it better than before it was broken. Sonny also enjoyed a good game of Sheephead.
Sonny is survived by his children: Gerald (Grace) of Peshtigo; Charles (Barbara) of Hilbert; Joan (James) Verstegen of Little Chute; and Christy Pennings of Kaukauna; son-in-law: Gary (Bernie) Kuborn; grandchildren: Mark Pennings, Rebecca (Craig) Strutz, Luke (Judy) Pennings, Matt Pennings, John (Jill) Pennings, Carrie (Doug) Hietpas, Jamie (Kristin) Verstegen, Ryan (Betsy) Pennings and Joseph (Nancy) Kuborn; great grandchildren: Amanda, Carly, Joshua, Kristie, Callie, Christopher, Casey, Samantha, Garret, Nathanial, Grant, Eloise, Ryder, MiKayla, MiKenzie, Adam, Andrew and Abbey; and great great grandchildren: Levi and Adrian. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents, Clarence was preceded in death by his wife, Eunice; their daughter, Shirley Kuborn; granddaughter, Abbey Kuborn; great grandson: Corey Strutz ; and father and mother-in-law, William and Catherine Van Dalen. He was also preceded in death by his siblings and Eunice's siblings.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at ST. PAUL PARISH (410 Wallace St. Combined Locks) beginning at 10:00 a.m. until time of Mass at 11:00 a.m. The Rev. Andrew Kysely will officiate. Military rites conducted by the Jacob Coppus American Legion Post 258 will immediately follow. Committal St. Paul Cemetery. To sign the guest book, please visitoconnellfh.com.
The family would like to express extreme gratitude to the staff at Care Partners, Little Chute for the compassionate care that Clarence received.

Clarence married vanDalen, Eunice G. 27 Jul 1937. Eunice (daughter of vanDalen, William Frank and Jansen, Catherine) was born 3 Apr 1920, Combined Locks, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 29 Jan 1993, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 29 Jan 1993, St. Paul Catholic Cemetery, Combined Locks, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 25 Aug 2016; APC

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Obituary:
Evelyn Schmidt, age 96, of Sherwood, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at St. Paul Home. Evelyn was born April 17, 1920 in Phlox, Wisconsin to the late William & Bertha (Knorr) Pennings. She married Julius Schmidt on November 23, 1944 at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Little Chute. Julius preceded her in death on May 8, 1999 after 54 ½ years of marriage. Evelyn and Julius made their home in Sherwood and belonged to Sacred Heart Catholic Church since 1944. She managed Fort Hopkins Restaurant in Appleton and retired from the Kaukauna School District in Sherwood in 1981. Evelyn was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary 0496 in Sherwood for 58 years. She enjoyed going out to eat with her family, especially with the great-grandchildren. Evelyn enjoyed many wonderful times with her husband, family and friends at their cottage, especially the excitement of getting everything ready for the deer hunters.
Evelyn is survived by her daughter and son in law, Adele (Gerald) Stein, Little Chute; a grandson, Dan (Jean) Stein, Sherwood; and great grandchildren; Christopher, Hannah, and Collin Stein, Sherwood. She is also survived by a brother, Clarence Pennings, Little Chute; brother in law, Florian (Donna) Schmidt, Sherwood; sister's in law, Madella Jacob, Menasha; Lorraine (Sandy) Rehfeldt, Appleton; Agnes (Schmidt) Smarzinski, Appleton; Jackie Schmidt, Neenah; and many nieces, nephew, other relatives and friends.
In addition to her parents and her husband Julius, Evelyn was preceded in death by her brother, Alvin (Betty) (Donna) Pennings; her sisters, Marie Pennings, Beatrice (Giles) Watry, Lila (Norbert) Delrow, Helen (Harvey) Kobussen, Claire Dutkievic, and a sister in law, Eunice Pennings. She was also preceded in death by her husband's family; sister in law, Marian (Arthur) Schmidt, and brother's in law, George (Vita) Schmidt, Leander Schmidt, Joe Smarzinski, Paul Schmidt, Steve Jacob and her mother and father in law, Julius and Katherine (Foertsch) Schmidt.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 26, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. at the St. Paul Home Chapel, 316 E. 14th St., Kaukauna. Friends may call at the chapel from 3:00 p.m. until the time of services.
The family would like to offer their sincere thanks to Dr. Brian Scott and his staff, all the employees at St. Paul Elder and Hospice Services and the Villa. To everyone that came in contact with mother's care, you are the most wonderful care giving people we have known. Your care is more than excellent.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on Aug. 25, 2016 -

Evelyn married Schmidt, Julius 23 Nov 1944, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Julius was born 21 May 1922; died 8 May 1999. [Group Sheet]

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• Military Service: Bef 1946; WWII - US Air Force

Alvin married Schommer, Elizabeth J. Aft 1945. Elizabeth (daughter of Schommer, Lawrence Leo and Sanderfoot, Ann) was born 10 Jan 1927; died 1 Sep 1985; was buried , St. Paul Catholic Cemetery, Combined Locks, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Alvin married Breuninger, Donna J. Aft 1946. Donna was born 3 Jan 1928, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 15 Jan 1993; was buried , Allouez Catholic Cemetery, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Lila married Delrow, Norbert T. 1 Jul 1950. Norbert (son of Delrow, Theodore Martin and Wendler, Henrietta) was born 26 Jul 1925, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 9 May 2006, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 6 Sep 2008; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Kobussen, James A. "Koby", James Kobussen, 62, Kaukauna, died after a brief illness, Thursday, September 4, 2008, at Appleton Medical Center. He was born May 7, 1946, in Appleton, son of Harvey F. and Helen M. (Pennings) Kobussen. Mr. Kobussen was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Combined Locks, where he also played the organ for many years. James was employed at Neenah Foundry as a security officer until his retirement. He also was previously employed at St. Elizabeth Hospital Emergency Room as an EMT for many years. James enjoyed animals, especially his cat Tootsie. He was a good artist who also loved photography.
James is survived by his mother, Helen Kobussen Dutkievic, Kaukauna; a brother, Eugene Kobussen, Kaukauna; good friend, Steve Biever, Kimberly; cousins, aunts, uncles and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Harvey Kobussen and a sister, Ellen Marie Kobussen.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 9, 2008, at the Verkuilen Funeral Home with Frs. James Lucas and Robert Vandenberg officiating. Interment will be in St. John Cemetery, Little Chute. Friends may call at the funeral home from 9:00 a.m. Tuesday until the time of the service. A memorial has been established.
Verkuilen Funeral Home
& Cremation Services
Little Chute 920-788-3321

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• Obituary: 7 Nov 2011; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Eugene H. Kobussen, 63, Kaukauna, passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov. 4, 2011, at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Gene was born Feb. 23, 1948, in Appleton, son of Harvey and Helen (Pennings) Kobussen.
Eugene is survived by his mother, Helen Kobussen Dutkievic; aunts, uncles, and other relatives and friends.
Gene was preceded in death by his father, a brother, James Kobussen, and a sister, Ellen Marie Kobussen.
Memorial service will be held at 12 Noon Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011, at the Verkuilen Funeral Home, 101 Canal Street, Little Chute with Fr. Robert Vandenberg officiating. Interment will be in Highland Memorial Park, Appleton. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 10 a.m. Wednesday until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Eugene's name.
Verkuilen Funeral Home
& Cremation Services Little Chute 788 3321
www.verkuilenfh.com
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on November 7, 2011

Carol married VanDeBurgt, Adrian J. (son of VandenBurgt, Martin A. and Eisch, Veronica) [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 21 Jul 2018; APC

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Obituary:
Kimberly - Geraldine M. De Goey, age 73, died Thursday, July 19, 2018 at St. Paul Home. She was born in Appleton on September 30, 1944 to the late Giles and Beatrice (Pennings) Watry. Geraldine married Donald De Goey on May 2, 1964. He preceded her in death on January 25, 2017. She enjoyed crocheting, fishing with Don and taking care of her flowers. Geraldine and Don spent much of their time together vacationing in Lac Du Flambeau. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, and preparing wonderful meals for family events.
Geraldine is survived by her children: Jeff (Boe) of Oshkosh; Dave (Michele) of Salem; and Deborah (Chris) Jansen of Hollandtown; grandchildren: Philip De Goey, Luke and Erin Jansen, William, Caroline and Dylan De Goey; siblings: Carol Vander Burgt, Richard (Deborah) Watry, Linda (Dave) Hietpas and Judy Watry; and brothers and sisters-in-law: Lori (Don) Philips, Jack, Kenneth (Sandy) and Janice De Goey. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to her parents and her husband, Don, Geraldine was preceded in death by her brother, Gary Watry; father and mother-in-law, William and Margaret (Wurl) De Goey; and brothers and sisters-in-law: Adrian Vander Burgt, William Wildenburg, Robert De Goey and Florence De Goey.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at ST. JOHN NEPOMUCENE CATHOLIC CHURCH (321 Pine St. Little Chute) beginning at 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass at 11:00 a.m. The Rev. Ronald Belitz will officiate. Committal St. John Cemetery. To sign the guest book, please visit oconnellfh.com.
You gave your family so much love, support and joy. We will always be grateful and will always miss you.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on July 21, 2018

Geraldine married DeGoey, Donald 2 May 1964. Donald (son of Degoey, William N. and Wurl, Margaret) was born 13 Oct 1944, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 25 Jan 2017, Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , St. John Catholic Cemetery, Little Chute, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 29 Sep 2001; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
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Linda married Hietpas, David (son of Hietpas, Sebastian and Arnoldussen, Helen Gertrude) [Group Sheet]

Gerald married Baeten, Grace A. (daughter of Baeten, Joseph Christ and Brochtrup, Barbara Rose) [Group Sheet]

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• Birth - Civil Record: 7 Oct 1941
• Education - High School: 1959, Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 29 Dec 1995; Kaukauna Times

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Birth - Civil Record:
Pennings Shirley Mae Female White
BD Oct 7, 1941
BP Combined Locks, Out a. Co
Father Clarence Pennings
Mother Eunice Van Dol or Van DalenBP WI looks like Phlox
BP Combined Locks
Residence Combined Locks
Residence Combined Locks
Age last Birthday 22
Age last Birthday 21
Vol 76 Page 1378

Education - High School:
Kimberly High School Class of 1959

Obituary:
Obituary, Mrs. Gary Kuborn (nee: Shirley M. Pennings)
Kaukauna Times | Date: 12/29/1995 | Page: B8 | Type: Obituary

Shirley married Kuborn, Gary Timothy (son of Kuborn, Joseph Jr. and Coenen, Esther M.) [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 7 Jul 2017; APC

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Obituary:
Joan M. Verstegen, Little Chute, age 71, died Tuesday, July 4, 2017. She was born in Kaukauna on August 29, 1945 to the late Clarence and Eunice (Van Dalen) Pennings. Joan married James A. Verstegen at St. Paul Parish in Combined Locks on February 14, 1969. Her hobbies included sewing elaborate costumes for her daughter's crazy Halloween ideas and reattaching an occasional button for her grandson, reading a good Amish novel and then passing them on to another book lover, cooking, and riding their motorcycle. She loved shopping at many local thrift shops. What jubilation she would find in locating a Mexican throw blanket. Joan also enjoyed going to Lake Park Swim and Fitness. She retired from Schenck Business Solutions in 2008. In retirement, she enjoyed wintering in central Florida. There, she also took part in water aerobics and took many trips to "the Square" in the golf cart. Many nights were also spent with Florida friends playing games or cards.
Joan is survived by her husband of 48 years, James; children: Carrie (Doug) Hietpas, Kaukauna; and James M. "Jamie" (Kristin) of Appleton; grandchildren: Garret Harp, Nathanial, Grant and Eloise Verstegen; great grandson, Levi Harp; brother and sister: Gerald (Grace) Pennings and Christy Pennings; and brothers and sisters-in-law: Barbara Pennings, Gary Kuborn, Donna Verstegen, Bonnie Pomo and Timothy Verstegen. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to her parents, Joan was preceded in death by her siblings: Charles Pennings and Shirley Kuborn; and her father and mother-in-law: Harold and Rosella (Grode) Verstegen.
Visitation will be held Monday, July 10, 2017 at ST. JOHN NEPOMUCENE CATHOLIC CHURCH (323 Pine St. Little Chute) beginning at 2:00 p.m. until time of Mass at 5:00 p.m. The Rev. Ronald Belitz will officiate. To sign the guest book, please visit oconnellfh.com.
In lieu of flowers, we ask: In honor of Joan's love of cooking and sharing how she made the dish, please bring a salad or dessert to the funeral along with a recipe card for your dish. We will use the recipe cards to create a memorial cookbook.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from July 6 to July 8, 2017

Joan married Verstegen, James A. (son of Verstegen, Harold F. and Grode, Rosella Agnes) [Group Sheet]

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• Education - High School: 1964, Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 6 Jul 2017; APC

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Education - High School:
Kimberly High School Class of 1964

Obituary:
Charles Pennings, Hilbert, age 70, beloved husband, father and grandfather (Bumpa) passed away surrounded by his family on July 3, 2017 at ThedaCare Hospital (AMC) in Appleton.
Chuck was born on October 23, 1946 to Clarence and Eunice Pennings in Appleton and grew up in Little Chute and Combined Locks. After graduating from Kimberly High School in 1964, he enlisted in the US Air Force in March of 1966. During the Vietnam War he was assigned to bases including Bentwaters AFB in England, Aviano AFB in Italy, and Incirlik AFB in Turkey as a jet engine mechanic. He was very proud of his service to our country and spoke of the pleasant experiences often with his family, but especially his dear grandchildren. He completed his tour of duty after almost 5 years attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant.
Soon after his return home he met Barb Brunner of Combined Locks. Chuck and Barb were united in marriage on May 5, 1978 in Menominee, Michigan. Their son, Ryan was born shortly after.
Chuck was employed by Enstrom Helicopter in Menominee for a few years when Chuck & and Barb decided to get away from the cold and snow. They made it back to Combined Locks when on a whim he applied to Air Wisconsin Airlines in Appleton and was hired in December 1979 as an Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic. So much for leaving the cold and snow!! In 1983, they were relocated to Fort Wayne, Indiana where a new adventure awaited. After 6+ years there and new friends, they returned to the Appleton area, and purchased a home in the Black Creek area. In 2000, they bought their retirement home on Lake Winnebago and began their dream of "a lake in the front yard", fishing at the push of a button and watching sunsets together over the water. Chuck's fishing knowledge of Lake Winnebago became widely known but he only shared it with those closest to him.
Chuck filled his days with teaching his son everything a father should, including sharing his love of fishing. Chuck and Ryan were great fishing buddies for many, many years. Ryan started playing baseball at the age of 5 and his dad was a great teacher and sometimes coach. Dad was there for every game cheering him on and signaling to him from the bleachers. He was always so proud of him. Later in life he enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports and made it to as many of their soccer and baseball games as he could.
Chuck loved puttering in his shop and was always making something for someone or repairing things.
Chuck will forever be remembered and loved by his wife of 39 years, Barb, his son Ryan, daughter-in-law Betsy, his dearest grandchildren MiKayla, MiKenzie and Ryder of Black Creek and step-grandson Tyler Snyder of Appleton, He is further survived by his brother Gerald (Grace) Pennings of Peshtigo, his sisters Joan (Jim) Verstegen of Little Chute, Christy Pennings of Kaukauna, brother-in-law Gary (Bernadine) Kuborn of Waupaca, sister-in-law Karla (fiancé Tom Guyette) Hauser of Appleton, Bruce (Sherry) Brunner of Appleton, Kathy (Gary) Hooyman of Kaukauna, Karen (Ken) Kersten of Kaukauna, Brad (Cheri) Brunner. There are also numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence & Eunice Pennings, his dearest sister Shirley Kuborn, his father-in-law Harold Brunner of Litte Chute, his mother-in-law Hazel Brunner of Combined Locks and many other aunts and uncles. They will be waiting with open arms to welcome him into heaven.
A celebration of life will be held on Friday July 7, 2017 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm; services will be at 5:00 pm with Pastor Jesse Johnson officiating at Boettcher Family Funeral Home, 2401 Fieldcrest Drive, Kaukauna, WI, 54130, 920-766-2099. Military rites will be served following the services directly at the funeral home.
Dad, for 39 years you taught me and were my guide, my rock to lean on when I needed it and an ear when I needed someone to listen. You taught me every moral & unwritten rule you could think of, just to make sure I was ready to take on anything. I think I am, dad. You taught me to work hard, set goals, then go get them. You were always my favorite fishing & hunting partner, and usually guide. I'll miss our arguments about baseball, about where the walleyes are in Winnebago, but most of all I will miss your smile and "Hi Pal" every time I answered the phone or walked in the door. I'll take care of everything down here dad, don't you worry. I love you.
Dad, for almost 18 years I have had the privilege to call you that. You have shown me a lot of things from your knowledge bank. You gave me my best friend and I could never thank you enough for that. You listened to me when I just needed ears to hear me and you gave me lots of advice sitting on the swing watching the lake. Thank you for all the wonderful memories. I love you, Bets.
"Pook", until we meet again, you will be with me and beside me. We had 45 years together and numerous wonderful adventures and I have many awesome memories to carry me through. You were a wonderful husband, father and grandpa and I'll love you always. I miss you, but know we'll be together again someday. Love always, "Blanche".
Bumpa/Grandpa: Bumpa, walk beside me and guide me through this crazy thing called life. I was blessed to have spent so much time with you. I miss you more than anything. I love you. "Lil Bit".
Boettcher Family Funeral Home is assisting the family. (920)-766-2099 www.boettcherfamilyfuneral.com

Charles married Brunner, Barbara (daughter of Brunner, Harold and Heimke, Hazel) [Group Sheet]

Suzanne married Arrowood, David [Group Sheet]

Jean married St. Arnold, Dale [Group Sheet]

Judy married VanSchyndel, Jerry (son of VanSchyndel, Arnold and VandenEng, Agnes J.) [Group Sheet]

Deborah married Jansen, Christopher Ren (son of Jansen, Dennis Robert and VanHout, Judi) [Group Sheet]

Joseph married Kobussen, Nancy Ann (daughter of Kobussen, John and Campbell, Joanne Catharine) [Group Sheet]

Carrie married Harp, Mark Eugene (son of Harp, James Joseph and Scherer, Barbara Jean) [Group Sheet]

Carrie married Hietpas, Douglas Paul (son of Hietpas, Merlin Sabastian and Weyenberg, Rose Mary) [Group Sheet]

James married Biekkola, Kristin [Group Sheet]