Carolina Theodora VandenHeuvel

Female 1919 - 2012  (92 years)


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  • Name Carolina Theodora VandenHeuvel 
    Born 06 Nov 1919  Town of Buchanan, Outagamie Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Died 24 Oct 2012  Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Highland Memorial Park, Appleton, Outagamie Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I51137  Little Chute Genealogy
    Last Modified 24 Oct 2012 

    Father George VandenHeuvel,   b. 25 Aug 1886, Nistelrode, Noord Brabant, Netherlands Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 21 Feb 1967, Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years) 
    Mother Hendrica VanGrinsven,   b. 19 Apr 1888, Nuland, Noord Brabant, Netherlands Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 01 Nov 1982  (Age 94 years) 
    Married 23 Jul 1912  Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F8412  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Herbert Simon,   b. 01 Apr 1912,   d. 02 Jul 1974  (Age 62 years) 
    Married 16 Aug 1938  Holy Name Church, Kimberly, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. William Peter Simon
     2. Mary Simon
     3. Robert G Simon
     4. Michael Simon
     5. Suzanne Simon
     6. Jeanne Simon
     7. Richard Simon
    Last Modified 21 Jul 2022 
    Family ID F18302  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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  • Notes 
    • Carolyn T. Simon passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at Carolina Manor in Appleton. Carolyn was born in Kimberly on November 6, 1919 to George and Rika Vanden Heuvel. On August 16, 1938 she married Herbert A. Simon at Holy Name Parish in Kimberly. Herbert died July 2, 1974. Carolyn attended Holy Name School and Kimberly High School.

      Carolyn was a lifelong practicing Catholic who found great peace in her religion. She was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Parish. She was valedictorian of her high school, a member of Catholic Daughters of the America's, and the Christian Mothers. She was a Toast Mistress: her speech 'Compassion' won at the local and council levels, taking her to Regional's. She worked at Appleton West High School for Zaug's/Wright Vending after her kids were in school. She enjoyed cards, especially bridge, and the camaraderie it brings. She was proud of the successes of her kids and grandkids often remarking that "I bask in the reflected glory of my children". She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

      Carolyn is survived by her children: William (Shirley) Simon, Milwaukee; Mary (Michael) Giles, Winnipeg, Canada; Robert (Sandra) Simon, Appleton; Michael (Debi) Simon, Vancouver, Washington; Suzanne (Lawrence) Wade, Monona; Jeanne (Rock) Kanyuh, Appleton; Richard Simon, Milwaukee; her grandchildren: David (Angela) Simon, Laura (Jim) Beier, Brian (Lina) Badura, Joel (Julie) Badura, Christopher Giles, Kevin (Elizabeth) Giles, Susan (Justin) Strike, Jared (Heejib) Simon, Tasce (Zachary) Simon Bongiovanni, Theodora Simon (Francisco Morales, fiancée), Arthur Wade, Jereme (Carla) Wade, and Sgt. Clifton (Ariell) Kanyuh. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren: Charles, Caroline and Sophia Simon, Andrew Salewski and Carson Beier, Logan Marie and Gavin Badura, Adam and Sean Badura, Katherine and Nolan Giles, Hailey Strike, Jake and Brandon Wade, Andrew Schroeder, and Kaitlin Wade.

      Other survivors include her brother, Norbert (Bernice) Vanden Heuvel; sister: Agnes (Peter) Peeters; sister-in-law: Rose Vanden Heuvel, and numerous nieces and nephews.

      Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, granddaughter, Julianne Simon, and her brothers: John (Ceil), Joseph, Eugene (Mary), and George Vanden Heuvel; and her sisters Marie (Jacob) Hieptas, Ellen (Edward Binsfeld) (Harry) Gloudemans, Harriet (George) Thyssen, and JoAnn (Gerald) Peeters; sisters-in-law: Sandy "Joan" Vanden Heuvel and Pauline Rortvedt; and her brother-in-law: Joseph Simon, and her niece, Donna Mae (Thyssen) Conrad.

      The funeral liturgy for Carolyn will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 1617 W. Pine Street, Appleton. Msgr. John Schuh and Fr. Dennis Ryan will be officiating. Interment will take place at Highland Memorial Park in Appleton. A visitation will be held at the church on Tuesday from 9:00 am until the time of mass. Online condolences can be expressed at www.wichmannfargo.com. A memorial fund is being established for the Appleton West Field Project in the name of Carolyn and Herbert Simon.

      "Remember my faith tells me there is a better place! I firmly believe in a Heaven and hope we will all meet there someday. Be happy for me - I had a good life and loved you all!" Mother

      Mom, you were always there for us with your kindness, your humor and your generous spirit. May you now find joy as the angels lead you into Paradise to join your beloved husband, Herb.

      The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the staff at Carolina Manor for their attentive care and compassion during Mother's stay. Special thanks to all the friends, family and church members who came to visit and spend time with her during the past two years.