Honkomp, Eleanor Rose

1928 - 2015  (87 years)    Has no ancestors but 7 descendants in this family tree.

• Name	Honkomp, Eleanor Rose
  Born	9 Jun 1928	, , Iowa, USA
  Gender	Female
  Died	29 Jun 2015
  Obituary	30 Jun 2015
  Appleton Post Crescent
  Van Asten, Eleanor Rose A wonderful mother and loving wife, Eleanor (Ellie) Van Asten (Honkomp) was called home by God on Monday, June 29th, 2015, at the age of 87. The fifth child of Charles & Margaret Honkomp, Ellie was born in Iowa in 1928. When she was two years old, her family moved to Vesper, WI. During the Great Depression, her family moved to Wisconsin Rapids, where Ellie would attend and graduate from SS Peter & Paul Catholic Grade School, and Lincoln High School. While working as a bookkeeper at Staub Electric in Wisconsin Rapids, Ellie met Alois (Al) Van Asten, and in 1948 they were married at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church. The following year they moved to Rudolph, WI and started a family. The home Ellie & Al built across the street from St. Philip's Catholic Church is where they raised their six sons and lived for the next 60 years. For the past seven years Ellie & Al have lived in Wisconsin Rapids. An exemplary wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Ellie leaves behind a great legacy and many fond memories. She takes with her a terrific sense of humor. Ellie is survived by Al, her husband of nearly 67 years; her six sons, Gene ("T"), Appleton; John (Patti), Rudolph; Robert (Char), Appleton; Jeffrey (Krista), Kimberly, WI; Kirk (Gwen), Wisconsin Rapids; and Kelly (Betty), Appleton. She is also survived by 25 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren (plus one more on the way!), and her sister Veronica Henke (Wisconsin Rapids). Ellie was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Marie Hirn, her brothers Andrew, Ray, Al, Stanley, and Marvin Honkomp, and her daughter-in-law Alice (John). Ellie had many good friends - some who have gone on before her, and a few who are still here to help us celebrate and remember a truly wonderful woman. Family & friends are invited to visit at Ritchay Funeral Home, 1950 12th Street South, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 from 4:00 - 7:00 PM Wednesday, July 1st, and at St. Philip's Catholic Church, 6957 Grotto Ave, Rudolph, WI 54475 from 10:00 - 11:00 AM Thursday, July 2nd. At 11:00 AM Thursday there will be a mass of Christian burial led by Father David Bruener, followed by a graveside service at All Souls Cemetery, Rudolph. Thank you to Dr. Scott Erickson from the Marshfield Clinic for his compassionate care, and to the staffs at Arborwood, Arborview, and Heartland Hospice for helping Ellie through the final stages of her life here on earth. Mom … Grandma … Ellie, we love you, and we will miss you. Thank you for all you have done for us, and for all the wonderful memories you leave with us. We look forward to the day when we are all reunited in heaven. With Love … Al, your sons, your grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
  Person ID	I104911	1FamilyTree
  Last Modified	12 Oct 2015

  
  

  Family	VanAsten, Alois "Al",   b. 30 Jan 1923, Wisconsin Rapids, Wood, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. Abt 31 Aug 2017, Wisconsin Rapids, Wood, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 94 years)
  Married	4 Sep 1948
  Children	1. VanAsten, Gene T.   2. VanAsten, John   3. VanAsten, Robert   4. VanAsten, Jeffrey   5. VanAsten, Kirk + 6. VanAsten, Kelly "Mike"
  Last Modified	30 Jun 2015
  Family ID	F34224	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  VanAsten, Eleanor (Maiden Name:Honkomp)