Irene Mary Hermsen

Female 1920 - 2014  (94 years)


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  • Name Irene Mary Hermsen 
    Born 01 Mar 1920  Boyd, Chippewa Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Died 30 Dec 2014  Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried St John Cemetery, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
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    Person ID I14430  Little Chute Genealogy
    Last Modified 1 Jan 2015 

    Father George John Hermsen,   b. 14 Dec 1883, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 08 May 1951  (Age 67 years) 
    Mother Rose Catherine Klassen,   b. 14 Jul 1887, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1949  (Age 61 years) 
    Married 06 Jun 1910  Holy Cross Church, Kaukauna, Outagamie Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F4719  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Maurice John VanAsten,   b. 30 Jan 1923, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 01 Apr 1982, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 59 years) 
    Married 22 May 1944  Holy Cross Church, Kaukauna, Outagamie Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Sharon Lee VanAsten
     2. Carol Jean VanAsten,   b. 20 Nov 1946, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 29 Jun 2014, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 67 years)
    Last Modified 21 Jul 2022 
    Family ID F4724  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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  • Notes 
    • Irene Mary Van Asten

      Irene M. Van Asten, 94, of Little Chute, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2014, at Appleton Medical Center. She was born March 1, 1920, in Boyd, WI, daughter of the late George and Rose (Klauson) Hermsen. Irene married Maurice Van Asten on May 22, 1944, at Holy Cross Church in Kaukauna.

      In her younger days, she worked at Zwickers Knitting Mill in Appleton. She was active in the St. Elizabeth Society at St. John's in Little Chute for many years. Her greatest joy came from being a mother and homemaker. Irene enjoyed bowling and was very proud of the trophies that she was awarded. She also enjoyed playing cards and trips to the local casino. Her Holiday dinners were always a special treat for the entire family.

      Irene is survived by her daughter, Sharon (Larry) Krueger, Crandon; son-in-law, Charles Pingel, Little Chute; three grandchildren: Tim (Nikki), Brad (Lisa) and Sari; seven great grandchildren: Aaron, Laura, Aidan, Charli, Mason, Abby and Sara; a sister, Evelyn Labine; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

      Irene was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice; a daughter, Carol Pingel; her parents, George and Rose Hermsen; a sister, Harriet (Charles) Van Rossum; a brother, Martin (Ester) Hermsen; two infant brothers: Johnny and Richard; brother-in-law, Leroy Labine; in-laws: Urban (Barbara) Van Asten, Elmer (Bernetta) Huss, Ambrose (Tillie) Wiegman, Melvin (Lexie) Van Asten and Cyrus (Jean) Van Asten.

      Funeral services will be at 12:00 noon on Saturday, January 3, 2015, at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, 323 S. Pine St., Little Chute, with Fr. Ron Belitz officiating. Family and friends may gather at the church on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the mass. Interment will be in St. John Cemetery, Little Chute. A memorial has been established in Irene's name. For online condolences, please visit www.verkuilenfh.com.

      The Van Asten Family would like to express a special thank you to the staff of Theda Care at Home Hospice for their care and compassion.