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Ruth Agnes Toonen

Female 1921 - 2015  (93 years)


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  • Name Ruth Agnes Toonen 
    Born 20 Jun 1921  Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Died 05 Apr 2015 
    Buried Allouez Catholic Cemetery, Green Bay, Brown Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I39267  Little Chute Genealogy
    Last Modified 7 Apr 2015 

    Father Christian John Toonen,   b. 15 Jul 1880, DePere, Brown Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 24 Mar 1976, DePere, Brown Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 95 years) 
    Mother Olive Savageau,   b. Sep 1882, DePere, Brown Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 Apr 1960, DePere, Brown Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 77 years) 
    Married 06 Sep 1906  Brown County, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F13438  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Anthony Canadeo,   b. 05 May 1919,   d. 29 Nov 2003  (Age 84 years) 
    Children 
     1. Robert Canadeo
     2. Thomas Canadeo
     3. Anthony Canadeo
     4. Mary Kay Canadeo
     5. Nancy Canadeo
    Last Modified 21 Jul 2022 
    Family ID F13441  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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  • Notes 
    • Mrs. Tony (Ruth A.) Canadeo, 94, longtime resident of Green Bay, died Easter Sunday, April 5, 2015, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born January 20, 1921, in Green Bay to Chris and Olive (Savageau) Toonen.

      Ruth graduated from St. Patrick Grade School and was a 1940 graduate of West High School. Mrs. Canadeo was a charter member of St. Agnes Parish. Her husband, Tony's long career with the Green Bay Packers provided many opportunities for travel but she was always happiest at home with her family. Ruth sincerely loved her vocation as a devoted wife and mother.

      She is survived by her five children and their spouses, Bob and Jan (Meindl) Canadeo, Tom Canadeo, Tony and Cindy (Beno) Canadeo, Mary Kay and Dan Gunn, Nancy and John Kesler; 13 grandchildren, Gina and Ryan August, Angela Canadeo, Jean and Mike Cranston, Maggie and Paul Sorenson, Tom Canadeo Jr., Erin Canadeo, Katie and Ryan Thompson, Laurie and Tommy Durkin, Natalie Canadeo, Sarah and Armin Peterson, Kurt and Kimberly Gunn, Mike Kesler, and Nick Kesler. She is also survived by 16 great-grandchildren.

      Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony "Tony" Canadeo in 2003; a great-grandson, Anthony J. Canadeo Durkin; two brothers, Clayton Toonen and Rev. Harvey Toonen, O.Praem; and three sisters, Hazel Sternard, Marvel Biebel and Iola Zarter.

      Friends may call at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1484 Ninth St. from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Friday, April 10. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 10 at the church with longtime family friend, Rev. Richard Getchel officiating. Entombment will be in Allouez Chapel Mausoleum. Blaney Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. To send on-line condolences, please go to www.BlaneyFuneralHome.com

      In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established to benefit St. Agnes Parish, St. Mary's Hospital, and Unity Hospice.

      The Canadeo family wishes to express their gratitude to Ruth's many wonderful friends at Nicolet Highlands and to the staff of Unity Hospice for the love and care shown to Ruth.