Pauline Mary Thornton

1930 - 2017  (86 years)

• Name	Pauline Mary Thornton
  Born	30 Jun 1930
  Gender	Female
  Died	11 May 2017
  Person ID	I97942	Little Chute Genealogy
  Last Modified	14 May 2017

  
  

  Father	Paul Wainwright Thornton,   b. 15 Jan 1901, Menominee, Menominee Co, Michigan ,   d. 08 Feb 1954, Laona, Forest Co, Wisconsin  (Age 53 years)
  Mother	Elizabeth Leopoldine Theresa Felsch,   b. 02 Jul 1904, Iowa ,   d. 15 Jul 1990, Rhinelander, Oneida Co, Wisconsin  (Age 86 years)
  Married	18 Aug 1928	Marinette, Marinette Co, Wisconsin
  Family ID	F192747	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Dean Francis Janssen,   b. 11 Oct 1929, Oconto, Oconto Co, Wisconsin ,   d. 22 Jan 2013  (Age 83 years)
  Married	29 Sep 1951
  Children	1. Mary Ann Janssen   2. Michael Stephan Janssen   3. Stephen H Janssen   4. Sandra Jane Janssen,   b. 08 Dec 1955,   d. 06 Jun 2001  (Age 45 years)   5. Jill Janssen   6. Gina Janssen   7. Lynn Janssen   8. Deanna Beth Janssen   9. Mark Janssen   10. Paul Joseph Janssen   11. Jerome Francis Janssen,   b. 30 Dec 1961, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin ,   d. 22 Jan 2011, Kansas  (Age 49 years)
  Last Modified	21 Jul 2022
  Family ID	F38773	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  Pauline Mary Janssen (née Thornton), age 86, of Waupaca, devoted Mother, proud grandmother and great-grandmother, and kind-hearted sister, was born to eternal life on Thursday, May 11, 2017 with her loving children at her side. Beloved wife of Dean, who preceded her in death, their devotion and love for one another is an inspiration for all who knew them. Pauline was born on July 30, 1930 to the late Paul and Elizabeth Thornton. After attending Laona High School, Pauline graduated as a Registered Nurse from St. Mary's Hospital School of Nursing. On September 29, 1951 she married Dean Janssen. They lived in De Pere, Wisconsin with their growing family before moving to Waupaca in 1968. She was able to balance the demands of raising 11 children while remaining active in her nursing career. She had a passion for researching family genealogy. She will be affectionately remembered for her warm and gentle spirit. She is survived by daughters Mary (William) Bokath, Overland Park, KS, Lynn (Norm) Janssen, Amherst Junction, Deanna Janssen, Waukesha, Gina (Nick) Trzebiatowski, Amherst Junction, and Jill Janssen, Amsterdam, Netherlands; sons Michael (Susan) Janssen, Fairfield Glade, TN, Stephen (Cathy) Janssen, Appleton, Paul (Debra) Janssen, Des Moines, IA, and Mark (Rita) Janssen-Singh, Oak Park, IL; beloved mother-in-law to Thomas Pionke and Renee Janssen. She was preceded in death by daughter Sandra, son Jerry and brothers Robert, Paul and Dick. She is further survived by 18 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild, sisters Lyna Thornton and Katy (Dale) Rosio and other relatives and dear friends. The Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in Waupaca at 11 AM on Wednesday, May 17th, 2017, with Father Amalraj Roche, officiating. Interment be in St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, from 4 until 7 PM at the Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca and on Wednesday, from 10 AM until the time of the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Stand Up To Cancer are appreciated. The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff at Park Vista, Dr. Earl Anderson and Dr. William Guenther and staff for their continued care.