Craanen, Dorothy

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• Obituary: 20 Oct 2015; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Dorothy (Craanen) Malczewski, age 82, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2015, with her loving family by her side. On November 20, 1932, Dorothy was born on the family farm in New Franken, Wisconsin. Dorothy was the youngest child of the late Jacob and Mary Craanen and the sister of Donald, Rita, Herbert, Milton, and Clayton Craanen.
Dorothy raised 7 children: Debbie, Wayne, Arnie, Mary, Sherry, Jerry-Paul, and Theresa. Along with their spouses, she was blessed with 29 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. Dorothy was also blessed with her sisters and brothers-in-law and countless nieces, nephews, cousins and good friends throughout the years, all whom were dear to her. A special thank you to Eileen Charlier for being the truest of friends for 75 years.
Dorothy was very proud to have been a student at Holy Cross Catholic School in Bay Settlement, Wisconsin and a member of Holy Cross Church in her early years. She later became a member of both St. Mary and St. Patrick's Catholic Churches in Menasha, Wisconsin.
Dorothy sold Stanley Home Products for many years and was also an employee of Rogan's Shoes for quite some time. She worked as an in-home caregiver and companion and had also been employed at Best Bakery and Kiddie Corner Day Care in the Fox Valley.
Dorothy enjoyed playing cards her entire life. She loved being with her siblings and their spouses spending an afternoon playing Sheepshead or getting together with friends for an evening of Canasta. She taught her children many card games which are all fondly played and continue to be taught to grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:30 am on Thursday, October 29, 2015 at Holy Cross Parish, 3009 Bay Settlement Road in Green Bay. Visitation will be held from 9:30 am until the time of the Mass at the church. Interment will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery in Bay Settlement. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established.
Dorothy's family would like to thank the staff at Appleton Medical Center and ThedaCare Hospice for their care and kindness during Mom's final hours.
With open arms, Dorothy was received by God in Heaven.
May she forever shine in the love of the Lord.
~ Mom, you will always remain in our hearts and we shall never forget your joy.
We love you more than words can say!

Dorothy married Malczewski, Leonard Michael [Group Sheet]

Theresa married Coonen, Jeffrey Peter (son of Coonen, Leo Raymond and Bevers, Sandra Jean Elizabeth) [Group Sheet]