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Mary Magdalene Verhagen

Female 1929 - 2004  (75 years)


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  • Name Mary Magdalene Verhagen 
    Born 21 Feb 1929  Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Died 15 Aug 2004 
    Buried St John Cemetery, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
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    Person ID I85964  Little Chute Genealogy
    Last Modified 22 Sep 2018 

    Father Martin Verhagen,   b. 21 Nov 1902, Uden, Noord Brabant, Netherlands Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 Oct 1983  (Age 80 years) 
    Mother Anne Mary Hermes,   b. 13 May 1908, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 Jan 2005  (Age 96 years) 
    Married 13 Sep 1927  St John Nepomucene Church, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
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    Family ID F33658  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Joseph Frank Lenz,   b. 28 Jul 1927, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 May 2013  (Age 85 years) 
    Married 22 Feb 1949  St John Nepomucene Church, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Living
     2. Living
     3. Laurie Lenz
     4. Living
     5. Living
    Last Modified 21 Jul 2022 
    Family ID F33659  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Lenz, Mary M.

      Mary M. Lenz, age 75, died on Aug. 15, 2004, after 10 difficult years of health problems. She was born on Feb. 21, 1929, in Little Chute, daughter of Martin and Ann (Hermes) Verhagen. Mary's family was the center of her life. She was a devoted mother who thrived on her children's lives. Mary provided unconditional support during both happy and hard times. Her grandchildren were a highlight of her life. Mary made friends easily. Some of Mary's fondest memories included her Margaret Street friends and her Mafia Card Club. Mary's special companion, her pet cat, Missy, was with her through her last days. Mary had a thirst for learning. Although her formal education ended after the sixth grade, Mary was very proud that she later earned her high school diploma. She was an avid book reader and Packer fan. She enjoyed crossword puzzles and word searches and crocheted an afghan for every member in the family, including Missy.

      Mary is survived by her mother, Anne Verhagen; and her children, Carol Lenz, Appleton; Mary (Jack) Filen, Appleton; Laurie (Jon) Ford, Puyallup, Wash.; Steve (Jean) Lenz, Freedom; Tim (Stacy) Lenz, Appleton; and their father, Joe Lenz, Menasha. She is further survived by her grandchildren, Eric Filen, Beckie (Blayne) Jackson, Brian Ford, Robin and Jennifer Lenz, Tyler and Mikel Lenz, Shanti Varma-Lenz; and a grandchild due in March; a great-grandson, Elijah Jackson; a brother and a sister, Martin (Judy) Verhagen, Little Chute; Lorayne Wilson, Batavia, Ill; nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

      She was preceded in death by her father, Martin Verhagen.

      Visitation is from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 17, at the Verkuilen Funeral Home, 101 Canal Street, Little Chute. The funeral service is at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 18, at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, Little Chute with Rev. Msgr. James Vanden Hogen officiating followed by interment at the St. John Cemetery.

      In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

      Mary's family thanks the caregivers at Century Oaks Margaret House for their loving care and concern and for becoming part of Mom's family.

      The Lord saw she was getting tired and opened his arms for her to go home. Now we have a very special angel in heaven watching over us.

      VERKUILEN FUNERAL HOME

      101 Canal Street

      Little Chute 788 3321