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- February 21, 2008
Janssen, Gertrude M. "Gert"
Gertrude Janssen, 94, formerly of Little Chute, died Tuesday, February 19, 2008, at Franciscan Care Center, Appleton. She was born July 16, 1913, in Menasha, daughter of the late Frank E. and Mary (Florian) Hackstock Sr. Gert married Norbert P. "Fuzzy" Janssen April 14, 1937, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Menasha and he preceded her in death March 12, 1975.
Mrs. Janssen was a member of St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, Little Chute, along with the St. Elizabeth Society and St. John Mission Club. She also volunteered for the St. Elizabeth Hospital Auxillary. Gert attended St. Mary Catholic Grade School and High School, graduating in 1931. Prior to her marriage, she was employed at Marathon Corporation, Menasha. Gert enjoyed cooking, baking, collecting cookbooks, doing word search puzzles, making crafts and collecting angels.
Gert is survived by two daughters: Sue Janssen and Lea Ann (Ken) Van Eperen, both of Little Chute; four grandchildren: Kevin (Kathy) Van Eperen, Shawano; Lori (Bill) Arts, Kaukauna; Michael (Tammy) Van Eperen, Kimberly; Brenda (Harvey) Wilber Jr., Suring; eight great-grandchildren: Karson and Morgan Van Eperen; Ryan and Kayla Arts; Brody and Trevor Van Eperen; Braden and Alicia Wilber; two sisters: Verna Muench, Rose Hackstock, both of Menasha; sister-in-law, Shirley Hackstock, Menasha; many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; sister and brother-in-law, Florence (Louie) Albers; brother, Frank A. "Bob" Hackstock; brother-in-law, Albert Muench; nephew, Terry Albers; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Joseph and Minnie (Williamson) Janssen; and in-laws: Regina (Albert) Hietpas; Mildred Janssen; Elmer Janssen.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, February 22, 2008, at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, Little Chute with Fr. David Funk O.F.M. Cap. officiating. Interment will be in St. John Cemetery, Little Chute. Friends may call at the church from 9 a.m. Friday until the time of the mass. A memorial has been established.
Gert's family wishes to thank all the staff at Franciscan Care Center, especially units 4 and 1, along with Heartland Hospice for their wonderful care and compassion.
Verkuilen Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Little Chute 920-788-3321
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