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Dorothy Hendrica VanLankvelt

Female 1921 - 2013  (91 years)


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  • Name Dorothy Hendrica VanLankvelt 
    Born 01 Dec 1921  Town of Vandenbroek, Outagamie Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Died 08 May 2013 
    Buried Holy Name Cemetery, Kimberly, Outagamie Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I2456  Little Chute Genealogy
    Last Modified 9 May 2013 

    Father Johannes Josephus VanLankvelt,   b. 20 Mar 1890, Uden, Noord Brabant, Netherlands Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 09 Oct 1976, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 86 years) 
    Mother Hendrika Catharina Peerenboom,   b. 10 Sep 1888, Strijp, North Brabant, Netherlands Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Dec 1974, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 86 years) 
    Married 31 May 1916  St John Nepomucene Church, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F868  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Cornelius Herman Lamers,   b. 01 Mar 1922, Schaijk, Noord Brabant, Netherlands Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 05 Dec 2012, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 90 years) 
    Married 17 Jun 1947  St John Nepomucene Church, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Daniel Henry Lamers
     2. Robert Arnold Lamers
     3. Mary Jane Elizabeth Lamers
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    Last Modified 21 Jul 2022 
    Family ID F870  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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  • Notes 
    • Dorothy H. Lamers, (Van Lankvelt), Kimberly, for 91 years Dorothy walked this earth, giving of herself endlessly to family, friend and community - passing away in her sleep from the effects of a stroke on Wednesday, May 8, 2013. Born to John and Hattie (Peerenboom) Van Lankvelt at the family home in Little Chute on December 1, 1921, she was one of eight children. Dating days began on the floor of the Ravino Ballroom. She married Casey Lamers on June 17, 1947. Last June, they celebrated their 65th anniversary. He preceded her in death on December 2012. She enjoyed gardening, feeding the birds, making quilts for the church mission club (since 1960's), praying, reading lots of books and sprucing up her house.

      Dorothy is survived by her children: Dan Lamers (grandchildren Avery and Eli), Bob (Mary Ann) Lamers (grandsons Jeffrey (Laura) and Joseph), Mary Jane (Bruce) Cummings (granddaughters Elizabeth (fiancé Rob Mossop) and Anne (Greg Brahe) along with his great grandchild, Casey Brahe). Also survived by her sister, Frances Van Nuland and in-laws: Vern Van Lankvelt, Leo Campbell, Janet Van Lankvelt and Shirley Van Lankvelt, Nellie Ver Voort, Theresa Lamers, Pat Lamers and Ellen Lamers. Dorothy treasured her godchildren: Nancy Schoepel, Mike Pynenberg, Robin Piette, Julie DeBois, Jane Lewis, Dennis Lamers and Carl Van Lankvelt.

      Preceding her in death were her parents, John and Hattie Van Lankvelt; her siblings and their spouses: Hank Van Lankvelt, Pete and Lorraine Van Lankvelt, Pete Van Nuland, Margaret (Mugs) and Rainer Depies, Ang Campbell, Bernie Van Lankvelt and Phil Van Lankvelt. This includes in-laws: Harry Lamers, John (Julie) Lamers, Rich and Ann Pynenberg, Marie and Tony Greco, Harriet and Bernie Zack, Arnold and Theresa Lamers, Frank Lamers, Herman Lamers and Joe Ver Voort.

      Memorial Mass for Dorothy will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at HOLY SPIRIT PARISH at Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 602 E. Kimberly Ave., Kimberly with Fr. Dave Beaudry officiating. Friends and relatives may call directly at church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established. www.boettcherfamilyfuneral.com