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Kathryn C Laeyendecker

Female 1950 - 2013  (63 years)


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  • Name Kathryn C Laeyendecker 
    Born 30 Apr 1950 
    Gender Female 
    Died 27 Sep 2013  Neenah, Winnebago Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried St Mary Cemetery, Menasha, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I215059  Little Chute Genealogy
    Last Modified 30 Sep 2013 

    Father Clarence Laeyendecker,   b. 04 Oct 1916, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 Feb 1968  (Age 51 years) 
    Mother Beatrice Edna Schmalz,   d. 11 Oct 2001 
    Married 08 Jul 1939 
    Family ID F80842  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Children 
     1. Tina Ratchman
     2. Heidi Ratchman
    Last Modified 21 Jul 2022 
    Family ID F127562  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Kathryn "Kay" C. (Laeyendecker) Ratchman, age 63 of Neenah, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 27, 2013, at her residence. On April 30, 1950, Kay was born in Neenah to the late Jack C. and Beatrice (Schmalz) Laeyendecker. Kay had a passion for collecting Bee figurines and décor. Finding just the right collectible at different, special moments brought her great joy and happiness. She also enjoyed shopping and dining with friends, as the friendships she made were held close to her heart. Most importantly, Kay loved watching her grandchildren grow by spending time with her daughters and their families. Kay will always be remembered for her kind and loving spirit. Those who knew her well will recount her ability to connect with others. Her warm personality and genuine, good-hearted nature encouraged people to gravitate towards her.

      Kay will be dearly missed by her loving daughters: Tina (Nick) Mills and their children: Wyatt and Braylon; and Heidi (Ryan) Wienandt and their son, Parker; her brothers: Gary (Kay) Laeyendecker, Donald (Chris) Laeyendecker, Daniel (Paula) Laeyendecker, Kenneth (Julie) Laeyendecker; a sister-in-law, Cathy Laeyendecker; many nieces and nephews, Godchildren, other relatives and friends.

      In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Jack Laeyendecker, and a nephew, Terry Laeyendecker.

      A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:30 am on Friday, October 4, 2013, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 528 Second Street in Menasha with Fr. Paul Paider officiating. The Memorial Gathering will be held from 10:00 am until the hour of the Mass at the church. Inurnment will take place in St. Mary Cemetery in the Town of Menasha. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established.

      Sign the guest book and light a candle in memory of Kay at the funeral home website.

      The family would like to extend a special thank you to all of "the girls" at Island Shores and to Nichol Frank-PA at Primary Care Associates of Appleton for their wonderful care and comfort given to Kay.