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Theresa Marion Rooyakkers

Female 1926 - 2012  (85 years)


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  • Name Theresa Marion Rooyakkers 
    Born 30 Sep 1926  Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Died 05 Sep 2012  Kaukauna, 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 I4994  Little Chute Genealogy
    Last Modified 6 Sep 2012 

    Father Everardus Rooyakkers,   b. 26 Mar 1894, Erp, Noord Brabant, Netherlands Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 29 Nov 1973  (Age 79 years) 
    Mother Cecilia Catherine Vandenberg,   b. 26 Oct 1894,   d. 21 Apr 1974  (Age 79 years) 
    Married 24 May 1916  Holy Name Church, Kimberly, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
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    Family ID F1722  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Raymond Henry Bongers,   b. 14 Sep 1921, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 05 Jan 2004, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 82 years) 
    Married 29 May 1947  Holy Name Church, Kimberly, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Paul Robert Bongers
     2. Christie Rae Bongers
    Last Modified 21 Jul 2022 
    Family ID F1733  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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  • Notes 
    • Theresa M. Bongers, Little Chute, age 85, died Wednesday September 5, 2012 at the St. Paul Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Kimberly on September 30, 1926 to the late George and Cecelia (Vandenberg) Rooyakkers. Theresa married Raymond H. Bongers at Holy Name Parish on May 29, 1947. He preceded her in death on January 5, 2004 after 56 years of marriage. Theresa enjoyed antiquing and refinishing furniture and picture frames. She was an excellent cook and baker and in her younger years, enjoyed bowling and golfing. Theresa was a member of St. John Parish. A proud grandmother, she cherished time spent with her family.

      Theresa is survived by her children: Paul (Margie) of Neenah; and Christie (Bill) Wydeven of Little Chute; grandchildren: Gina and Scott Vandenberg; step grandchildren: Bryan (Kari) and Sean (friend Amy) Vindhurst, Kim (Randy) Narbatovics and Kristy (friend Tracie) and Bill (Heather) Wydeven; step great grandchildren: Brandon, Christian and Natalie; brother and sister: Leo (friend Kathy) Rooyakkers and Ceil (Ray) McCormick; and brothers and sisters-in-law: Ethel (Maury) Brockman, Helen, Audrey, Mary Kay and Mary Jo Rooyakkers, Bob Bongers and Verona Olson. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

      In addition to her husband and parents, Theresa was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters: Peter, Everett (Marge), Paul, Henry (JoAnn), Tony, Francis, George and Bernadette Rooyakkers, Mary (Dick) Van Lanen and Carl (Cora) Ulmen. She is further preceded in death by Ray's siblings: Clarence (Marie), Ed (LaVerne), Rosemary (Don), Rich (Marie) and Ethel (Harry); and his in-laws: Rose and Don.

      Visitation will be held Saturday September 8, 2012 at ST. JOHN NEPOMUCENE CATHOLIC CHURCH (323 S. Pine St. Little Chute) beginning at 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass at 11:00 a.m. The Rev. Msgr. James Vanden Hogen will officiate with the Rev. Robert Vandenberg concelebrating. Committal St. John Cemetery. To sign the guest book, please visit oconnellfh.com.