Janice A Bratz

Female 1937 - 2013  (75 years)


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  • Name Janice A Bratz 
    Born 26 Sep 1937  Hilbert, Calumet Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Died 29 Apr 2013  Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Highland Memorial Park, Appleton, Outagamie Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I550357  Little Chute Genealogy
    Last Modified 24 Jun 2018 

    Family John Joseph Gabrielson,   b. 10 Jan 1934, Bear Creek, Outagamie Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 06 Aug 2015  (Age 81 years) 
    Married 07 Feb 1959 
    Children 
     1. Gerald Henry Verbruggen,   b. 30 Jun 1950, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Jun 2007, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 56 years)
     2. Sandra Kay Gabrielson
     3. Susan Gabrielson
     4. Sarah Gabrielson
     5. Scott Gabrielson
    Last Modified 21 Jul 2022 
    Family ID F207142  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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  • Notes 
    • Janice A. Gabrielson, age 75, of Appleton, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, April 29, 2013.

      Janice was born on September 26, 1937, in Hilbert, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Gilbert and Mabel Bratz.

      On February 7, 1959, Janice married the love of her life, John Gabrielson, a marriage that would span 54 years.

      She proudly worked at Zwicker's knitting mill for over 25 years and enjoyed her work at Peabody Manor.

      Janice loved many things; fishing, camping, playing cards and visiting with her friends. She enjoyed gardening and flowers. Janice also bravely fought and survived breast cancer. Above all, she loved her family and will always be remembered for her kind and loving heart.

      She is survived by her husband, John Gabrielson; daughters, Sandra VerBruggen, Susan Gabrielson and Sarah Gabrielson; and son, Scott Gabrielson: all of Appleton. She is further survived by her grandchildren, Christopher, Nathaniel, Michael, Sara, Jonathan, Crystal, Carrie, Mercedes, Sayde, Andrew (Ashley) and Jessica (Justin); 16 great grandchildren; brother, Rodger (Liz) Bratz; sisters-in-law, Mary Burd and Irene (Elmer) Ellie; brothers-in-law, Orville Gabrielson, Russel Gabrielson and Richard (Barb) Gabrielson; and special friends, Stan and Darleen Christensen and Missy Verhagan. She will also be missed by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

      She was preceded in death by her parents, her son, Jay Gabrielson; grandson, Daniel Gabrielson; sister, Patricia (Bill) Meyer; and brothers-in-law Rodney Burd and Daniel Gabrielson.

      The memorial service for Janice will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 6, 2013 at the WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME (537 N Superior St) with the Rev. Msgr. James Vanden Hogen officiating. A time of visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until the time of service.

      The Gabrielson family would like to thank the Appleton Medical Center and Theda Care at Home for their love of their jobs and the care of their patients.