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Lillian Vils

Female 1921 - 2011  (89 years)


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  • Name Lillian Vils 
    Born 07 Sep 1921 
    Gender Female 
    Graduation 1939  Kaukauna High School Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Died 05 Jan 2011 
    Buried St Mary Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I140804  Little Chute Genealogy
    Last Modified 6 Jul 2019 

    Father Christian Martin Vils,   b. 06 Feb 1878, Berne, Switzerland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Aug 1962  (Age 84 years) 
    Mother Ella Anna Baird,   b. 23 Jun 1881, Marion, Waupaca Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 24 Dec 1959  (Age 78 years) 
    Married 24 Jan 1906  Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F58536  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family John M Niesz,   b. 24 Jan 1919, Chicago, Cook Co, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 Oct 1989, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 70 years) 
    Married 21 Jul 1957  St Mary Church, Kaukauna, Outagamie Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Shannon Niesz
     2. Sandra Niesz
    Last Modified 21 Jul 2022 
    Family ID F55960  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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  • Notes 
    • Lillian (nee Vils) Niesz age 89, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 5, 2011, at Unity Hospice following a courageous battle with leukemia. She was born September 7, 1921, daughter of the late Chris and Ella (Baird) Vils. On July 21, 1957, Lil married John Niesz at St. Mary Catholic Church in Kaukauna. The couple lived in Kaukauna their entire married lives. John preceded her in death on October 16, 1989. Lil loved fast pitch softball, playing cards, time spent with her grandchildren and her time spent up at Crooked Lake. She also enjoyed being a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and her time spent volunteering for St. Mary's activities, functions, and the Ladies Altar Society.
      She is survived by her daughter Shannon (Mark) King, Ashwaubenon; four grandchildren: Alexis, Ross, Colin, and Walker; two great-granddaughters: Madison and Braelyn; and a sister-in-law, Racquel Vils. She is further survived by special friends, Paula and Dwayne Beyer, Kaukauna, numerous nieces and nephews. She is further survived by her husband's family: Joe Niesz, Ann Hagany, Rosie Niesz, Jack Rogers, and Ethel Niesz.
      She was preceded in death by her husband, six brothers: Bill, Ray, George, Leo, Jerry, and Ken; three sisters: Blanche Vils, Edith Vils, and Alyce Trettin.
      A Memorial Service for Lillian will be held at 4 p.m. on Monday, January 10, 2011, at St. Katharine Drexel Parish at St. Mary Site, 119 W. Seventh St., Kaukauna; friends may call directly at church from 2 p.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established in her name. The Boettcher Family Funeral Home, Kaukauna is assisting the family. 920-766-2099
      The family would like to thank Dr. Mathew Ryan, and Nicole Spaeth for their care and compassion. Also the Staff of Green Bay Oncology (especially nurses Carol and Jule Ann) and Unity Hospice for their wonderful care.
      My Dear friend, thank you for 25 years of laughter, fun times, happy memories, and a lot of good advice. You will be in my heart forever.
      Love, Paula
      Dear Mom, I know these last few years were hard for you but I am so happy you were with me.
      Love Shannon