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- Van Boxtel, Lorraine
St. Paul Home
Kaukauna
Age 78, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2002 at St. Paul Home in Kaukauna. Lorraine was born in Little Chute on March 27, 1924, daughter of the late Arnold and Margaret (Hooyman) Van Deraa. On June 6, 1946 she married Tony Van Boxtel at St. John Catholic Church in Little Chute. Lorraine was a longtime and faithful member of St. John Catholic Church in Little Chute. She was an active supporter of education encouraging her children and grandchildren to continue their education after high school. Lorraine received her high school diploma from Little Chute High School in 1992. It was one of her proudest moments. She loved her grandsons dearly and followed all their school and sporting activities. She was an avid shopper and couldn't pass up a sale. She loved to bowl and golf. She was a talented seamstress. She loved a good card game and enjoyed winning especially when her husband was playing. She also was a longtime member of the American Legion Auxiliary.
Lorraine is survived by her beloved husband, Tony a son, Randy a daugher, Lori Weyers her son-in-law, Gary Weyers and her two grandsons: Ryan and Tim Weyers. She is also survived by her six sisters: Virgie Vandenberg, Grace Schaumann (Roy), Carol LeDuc (John), Joyce Lennert, Peg Van Beane (Wendell), Jeanne Schaefer (Ed) a brother, Tom Van Deraa (Karen) her sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Mary Daniels, Larry Van Boxtel (Jan), Betty Baeten (Harold), Jim Van Boxtel (Judy) and Carol Horn (Dick). Many nieces and nephews and our special friends: Judy and Mike Rietveld. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Joyce her father-in-law and mother-in-law: Jake and Hattie Van Boxtel, her brothers-in-law: Erv Vandenberg, Jack Daniels and Wayne Lennert.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Sataurday, November 2, 2002 at St. John Nepomucene Church with Rev. Msgr. James Vanden Hogen officiating. Interment will be in St. John Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Verkuilen Funeral Home, Little Chute and from 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the church until the time of the service.
Lorraine was a special wife, mother, and grandmother. She will always be remembered for helping her son cope with the debilitating after-effects of polio. She was devoted to her family and will be deeply missed by all. Her love for us was surpassed only by our love for her.
The family would like to extend their deep gratitude to the entire staff at St. Paul Home and especially to the caregivers of Primrose Lane. Mother could not have had better care. Thank you so much.
In lieu of flowers a memorial is being established in Lorraine's name at St. Paul Home, Kaukauna.
VERKUILEN FUNERAL HOME
101 Canal Street
Little Chute 788-3321
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1924 - 2002 (78 years)
