Dorothy Evelyn Lyhnam

Female 1917 - 2008  (90 years)


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  • Name Dorothy Evelyn Lyhnam 
    Born 21 Aug 1917  Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Died 08 May 2008 
    Buried St John Cemetery, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
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    Person ID I88784  Little Chute Genealogy
    Last Modified 9 May 2008 

    Family Gordon Anthony Verkuilen,   b. 14 Feb 1916, Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 03 Nov 2006  (Age 90 years) 
    Married 06 Jul 1940  Sault Sainte Marie, Chippewa Co, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Roberta Marie Verkuilen
     2. Robert John VerKuilen,   b. 10 Jun 1943, Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Feb 2019, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 75 years)
     3. Richard James VerKuilen
     4. Ronald Gordon Verkuilen
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    Last Modified 21 Jul 2022 
    Family ID F34750  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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  • Notes 
    • May 10, 2008

      Verkuilen, Dorothy Evelyn
      Dorothy Evelyn Verkuilen, 90, Little Chute, died Thursday, May 8, 2008, surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 21, 1917, in Burk Falls, Ontario, Canada, daughter of William and Dora (Perry) Lyhnam. Dorothy married Gordon Verkuilen July 6, 1940, at Blessed Sacrament Church, in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, Canada, and he preceded her in death November 3, 2006. Dorothy helped her husband, Gordy, operate Hammen's Bar in Little Chute. She was a member of St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, Little Chute. She was also a member of the Fox Valley Golf Course where she enjoyed golfing. Dorothy was a former member of the Jacob Coppus American Legion Auxiliary, Little Chute. She enjoyed golfing at Fox Valley Golf Course, going for walks, shopping, playing bridge with her friends and spending time with her family. Dorothy loved to make soldiers, cookies and pies to share with her family and friends. Her favorite holiday was Christmas and she made it very special for her family. Dorothy was a beautiful, loving and caring mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend.
      Dorothy is survived by her four children: Robin (Tom) Wipperfurth, Minocqua; Robert (Jo Ann) Verkuilen, Little Chute; Richard Verkuilen, Menasha; Ronald (Colleen "Clem") Verkuilen, Little Chute; 12 grandchildren: Brian Wipperfurth, Madison and special friend, Fritz Jung; Brad (Jody) Wipperfurth, Minocqua; Todd (Denise) Wipperfurth, Minocqua; Mark (Teresa) Verkuilen, Appleton; Karen Williams, Appleton, and fiance, Jim Desens; Stacy (Kevin) Doucette, Shiocton; Nicole (Eric) Ruffles, Greeley, CO; Jodie Verkuilen, Greeley, CO; Richelle (Jordan) Grady, Kaukauna; Melissa (Dave) Schmidt, Appleton; Brent (Dee) Verkuilen, Appleton; Tyler (Maria) Verkuilen, Appleton; 11 great-grandchildren; brother- and sister-in-law: Jim (Ethel) Lyhnam, Ont., Canada; in-laws: Reva Ovens, Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, Canada; Jim (Lois) Verkuilen, Appleton; Kathryn Verkuilen, Green Bay; numerous nieces and nephews.
      Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, William and Dora Lyhnam, father- and mother-in-law John and Lena (Verstegen) Verkuilen, brother, Jack Lynham, and sisters, Connie (Elmer) Cripps and Betty (Pat) Yanni, Gladys (Gilbert) Friday, in-laws Pearl (Romeo) Breton, William Ovens, Mary Lyhnam, Bill Verkuilen.
      Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2008, at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church 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 2 p.m. Monday until the time of the mass. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established.
      Dorothy's family wishes to thank Parkside Care Center and staff for their loving care.
      Verkuilen Funeral Home
      & Cremation Services
      Little Chute 920-788-3321