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- June 7, 2007
Van Boxtel, James J. James J. Van Boxtel, 56, Zion, Ill., (formerly of Oneida), passed away Tuesday morning, June 5, 2007, at an Illinois hospital following a courageous battle with cancer and was positive to the end.
He was born Nov. 4, 1951, the son of Rosella Noe and the late William Van Boxtel Sr.
Jim was a 1969 graduate of Seymour High School and was employed in construction until his illness. He enjoyed doing building projects, especially his trip to Australia to teach his trade; and he enjoyed being around people. Jim was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Oneida.
He is survived by his special friend, Carol Henn; two sons, Burt Van Boxtel (special friend, Stephanie), Green Bay; Clint Van Boxtel, Green Bay; one daughter, Elizabeth Kass, Maribel; his mother, Rosella; brothers and sisters, Roger (Carol) Van Boxtel, Waukesha; William Van Boxtel, Jr., Oneida; Judy (Larry) Molina, Green Bay; Nancy (James) Kottke, Iron River, Mich.; Thomas Van Boxtel, Oneida; Sharon (James) Feldkamp, Oneida; Mark Van Boxtel, Green Bay; Carol Ambrosius (Dan), Seymour; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, William, Sr.; his sister-in-law, Barbara Van Boxtel; two nephews, Richard Feldkamp and Butch Kottke.
Friends may call at the Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, 358 S. Main St., Seymour, on Thursday, June 7, 2007, from 5 to 8 p.m., with a prayer service at 8 p.m.
Visitation will continue on Friday, June 8, 2007, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Oneida, from 10 a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., with Father Willard Vande Loo and Deacon Bobby Doxtator officiating. The burial will be in the parish cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.boettcherfuneralhomes.com .
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1951 - 2007 (55 years)
