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- Calixta Vosters, Kaukauna, was surrounded by the love of her family as she made her final journey to heaven on Saturday, December 3, 2011. Her children were at her side in her final moments on Earth until the angels guided her to her new home where she was greeted by her husband Andrew, grandson Steve, her parents, brothers and sisters and many relatives. Calixta was born Feb. 13, 1919 in Freedom, Wisconsin the daughter of the late Peter and Anna (Schmitt) Schuh. On November 13, 1947, Calixta married Andrew Vosters with whom she spent the next 58 years of her life. Together they raised a family of five on their farm in the town of Grand Chute. They spent 30 happy years on the farm, where Calixta always had home cooked meals, bread or cookies in the oven and a stocked candy box. Her love of cooking and sharing a meal is a tradition that lives on in all three of her daughters. You could never leave her house without having something to eat. Every meal ended with "Here, have more, or finish it". You always left feeling like you ate too much. She always had beautiful flower gardens and a large vegetable garden while living on the farm. In 1991 Calixta and Andrew sold the farm and built a new home where they shared many wonderful years of retirement, visiting relatives and friends and playing cards until Andrew's passing in 2006.
Calixta's life revolved around her family, and for her, anything was a reason for a gathering. Celebrating Christmas, the many birthdays and summer baseball parties were just some of the reasons to get together. Calixta and Andrew's love grew from five children to 22 grandchildren to 28 great-grandchildren and counting. Calixta loved holding all those newborn babies. Everyone always enjoyed the molasses cookies at Mom or Grandma's house. Calixta loved playing cards, watching the birds, talking on the phone, and visiting with family and friends. Even as Calixta's health failed her, she played a mean game of 500 Rummy.
Calixta's faith was always at the center of her life. Mom and Dad would lead a daily rosary with their children as they were growing up. They always celebrated their anniversary with Mass followed with dinner. She was a member of St John Catholic Church in Little Chute, a past member of the St. Elizabeth Society, a lifetime member of Father Solanus Guild, the Scapular Militia and the Sacred Heart League. She had a deep devotion to the Blessed Mother and her rosary was always at her side.
She is survived by: Daughter Anna (Pat) Schadrie and their children & grandchildren: Brian (Candace) Schadrie -- Jared, Jordan & Gracie Schadrie; Jodie (Mike) Madison -- Caleb, Brady, & Cecelia Madison; Stacey (Jason) Rottier -- Jaden, Jackson, & Alex Rottier; Eric (Lacey) Schadrie -- Trista, Taren, Talia, & Treya Schadrie; and Julie (Chester) Janke -- Chet, and twins Addy & Ella Janke. Daughter Marlene (Carl) Boucher and their children and grandchildren: Amy (Mike) Mc Gowan -- Gavin, Sophia & Evelyn McGowan; Andy (Jolene) Boucher -- Carson, and twins Avarie & Griffin Boucher; Angela Boucher; and Alissa (Dan) Miller. Son Marv (Patti) Vosters and their children and grandchildren: Jenny (Nick) Schaumberg - Gabby &Evelyn Schaumberg; Steve Vosters (deceased), Joe (Megan) Vosters, Adam Vosters, Doug Vosters (fiancée Kelsey Kember). Daughter Elaine (Bruce) Diedrick and their children and grandchildren, Jeff (Amy) Diedrick - Payton & Connor Diedrick; Christina, (Jason) Presteen, Abigail, Cally Presteen; Amanda (Jay) Springstroh and Baby Springstroh due March 2012. Son Vic (Michelle) Vosters and their children: James, Zachary, Isaac, Richard, & Michaela. Calixta is further survived by her brother Art (Millie) Schuh, and sisters-in-law Ceil Schuh, wife of Clem, and Ceil Schuh, wife of Peter. She is also survived by brothers-in-law Norbert (Marion) Vosters, Gilbert (Isabelle) Vosters, Art Vosters, Simon Vosters, and sisters-in-law Jen Vosters, Theresa (Lambert) Spierings and over 130 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Andrew, her grandson Steve, her parents Peter and Anna Schuh, her brothers, sisters, and in-laws, Clem, Ignatius (Martha), Servanus (Helen), Gustave (Agnes), Ray (Bertha), Peter, Clara (Casper) Schauer, Anna (Hank) Vosters, Fr. Earl Schuh. She was also preceded in death by Andy's parents, Martin and Anna Vosters, brothers and sisters and in-laws: Wilfred, Ernest, Sylvester (Jane), Agnes (Gordon) Van De Hey, Elizabeth (Norbert) Becker, Eunice Vosters, and Arlene Vosters.
Mass of Christian Burial for Calixta will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 9, 2011 at ST. JOHN NEPOMUCENE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 323 Pine St., Little Chute with Msgr. James Vanden Hogen celebrating. Friends may call on Thursday, December 8, 2011 at BOETTCHER FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 2401 Fieldcrest Dr., Kaukauna from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a Parish Prayer Service at 7:30 p.m. concluding the evening. Friends may call again on Friday directly at church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery. A memorial fund in Calixta's name is being established.
Calixta was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who was dearly loved and greatly admired by her family. She loved to be feisty and make people laugh, even in her final days. Our memories of the many special times she shared with us will remain forever in our hearts. She lived for her family, and now her spirit lives on in them. Thanks Mom for the special life you've given each and everyone of us!
The family would like to express a special thank you to the neighbors for always being there for her, the caretakers for the love and compassion Mom received at home and at Brewster Village. We would also like to thank all those who visited with Mom, it made her days pass more quickly.
And when evening creeps upon me,
I'll never fear to be alone.
Once again, O Blessed Mother,
Take my hand and lead me home.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from December 5 to December 6, 2011
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1919 - 2011 (92 years)
