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VanDyke, Loretta

VanDyke, Loretta

Female 1916 - 2015  (98 years)

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  1. 1.  VanDyke, LorettaVanDyke, Loretta was born 15 Sep 1916, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 3 May 2015.

    Other Events:

    • 1920 Census: 1920, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; ED 206, page 7A
    • Obituary: 4 May 2015; Appleton Post Crescent

    Notes:

    1920 Census:
    Listed living with parents age 3 3/ 12 born in Wisconsin

    Obituary:
    Loretta Hoelzel (nee Van Dyke) passed away on May 3, 2015 at age 98 with her devoted family by her side. She was born on September 15, 1916 to the late Henry P. & Margaret (Green) Van Dyke. Loretta graduated from St. Nicholas Catholic School and Freedom High School, and attended Appleton Business School. She worked as a Bookkeeper at Geenen's General Store in Freedom until she married Clarence Verstegen. They lived in Superior, Crandon and settled in Marinette, WI, where they owned and operated Verstegen's Drug Store from 1944 until her husband passed away in 1951. She relocated her family to Little Chute in 1952 and became the first full time Clerk Treasurer of the Village serving proudly for eight years. In 1964, she married Florian Hoelzel, and lived in the Town of Menasha until her husband's death in 1978. Loretta returned to Little Chute in 1979 where she became an active member of St. John Nepomucene Parish, volunteering for more than 20 years counting money from the weekly collections. She also enjoyed being a Greeter at weekend masses, and was a member of the Adult Choir, Resurrection Choir & Parkside Choir. Loretta was a member of the Little Chute Golden Agers and was passionate about playing cards, especially sheepshead and cribbage and enjoyed going for rides to the casino to play penny slots. She loved crocheting, cooking and baking for family and friends. She and her 2nd husband traveled extensively, and in later years she cherished a trip to Holland with friends from St. John's. For many years Arizona was her winter escape where she spent time with her daughter, Clare. Loretta's life revolved around her loving family. There was a mutual love among her children and grandchildren. Their special visits, cards and phone calls were dear to her to the very end.
    Loretta is survived by her children: Nicholas Verstegen, Gulfport, MS / Brooklyn Park, MN; Myrna Wydeven, Appleton; Adele (Gary) Romenesko, Little Chute; Eunice Verstegen (Rob Salkowitz), Seattle, WA; and Clare Verstegen, Tempe, AZ. She is also survived by step children Roy (Jan) Hoelzel, Blaine, MN and Carol Kaufman, Appleton. In addition, she is survived by many grandchildren: Karen (Tracy) Smith (Traci Jo); Sheila (Douglas) Smith (Nathan, Seth and Casey); Greg (Wendy) Verstegen (Lucas and Kaitlyn); Chad (Delana) Romenesko (Reid, Ella and Bryn); Ryan (Melissa) Romenesko (Delinda, Wyatt, Piper and Bode); Luke Romenesko; Jill (Joey) Peeters (Jameson and Griffin); Emily Wydeven (Mic Messersmith); Gary (Gail) Hoelzel (Gina and Garrett (Olivia); John (Karen) Hoelzel (Faith); Karl (Marion) Kaufman (Andrew and Michael); Kevin (Peggy) Kaufman (Tony), Patricia (Keven) Freiling (Lucia and Keen); Brian (Carragh) Hoelzel (Turner and Mason); Tim (Jessica) Hoelzel (Ava, Adelaide and Aubrey). She is also survived by god-children Judy Gerrits, Janice Haamen, Karen Smith; and numerous nieces and nephews.
    Besides her parents and two husbands, Loretta was preceded in death by her beloved son Curtis Verstegen; step son and his wife Ronald (Connie) Hoelzel; step son-in-law Ray Kaufman; her father and mother-in-law Joseph & Anna (Van Gompel) Verstegen; step mother Josie (Smits) Van Dyke; brothers and sisters-in-law: Clarence (Marge) Van Dyke, Ignatius (Ann) Van Dyke, Harold (Anita) Van Dyke and Alvin (Cleta) Van Dyke; sisters and brothers-in-law: Ann (Herman) Ebben, Catherine (Ray) Ebben, Rosella (Frank) Ebben, Genevieve (Wm.) Martzhal, Frances (Wm.) Derks, Helen (Richard) Welter; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Lester (Peg) Verstegen, Robert (Lillian) Verstegen, Gerald (Margaret) Verstegen, Ernest (Ann) Verstegen, Joe (Charlotte) Verstegen, Carl (Marie) Verstegen, Aloysius Verstegen, Regina (Clarence) Bouressa, Bernice (Joe) Vander Velden, Irene (Don) Peeters, Ida (Jim) Peeters, George (Marie) Hoelzel, Clem (Gert) Hoelzel, Wilfred (Ceil) Hoelzel, Alex (Eleanor) Hoelzel and Della (Mike) Luniak. She was also preceded in death by god-children Dick Van Dyke, Bob Derks and Jerry Derks.
    Visitation will be held Wednesday May 6, 2015 at ST. JOHN NEPOMUCENE CATHOLIC CHURCH (323 Pine St. Little Chute) beginning at 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass at 11:00 a.m. The Msgr. Rev. James Vanden Hogen will officiate. Committal St. John Cemetery. To sign the guest book, please visit oconnellfh.com.

    Loretta married Verstegen, Clarence Nicholas 25 Jun 1940, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Clarence (son of Verstegen, Joseph W. and VanGompel, Johanna "Annie") was born 1 May 1905, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 2 Dec 1951; was buried Aft 2 Dec 1951, St. John Catholic Cemetery, Little Chute, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Verstegen, Curtis Joseph  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. was born 14 Nov 1940, Superior, Douglas, Wisconsin, USA; died 27 Mar 2010; was buried , Ocean View Cemetery, Port Angeles, Washington, USA.
    2. 3. Verstegen, Nicholas  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines.
    3. 4. Verstegen, Myrna  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines.
    4. 5. Verstegen, Eunice  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines.
    5. 6. Verstegen, Adele M.  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines.
    6. 7. Verstegen, Claire  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines.

    Loretta married Hoelzel, Florian Abt 1964, ?, Unknown Location. Florian (son of Hoelzel, John and Nettekoven, Katherine "Kate") was born 25 Dec 1903, Harrison, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; died 15 Jun 1978, Menasha, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Verstegen, Curtis JosephVerstegen, Curtis Joseph Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (1.Loretta1) was born 14 Nov 1940, Superior, Douglas, Wisconsin, USA; died 27 Mar 2010; was buried , Ocean View Cemetery, Port Angeles, Washington, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Obituary: 4 Apr 2010; Appleton Post Crescent

    Notes:

    Obituary:
    Curtis J. Curt Verstegen, age 69, passed away Sat. March 27th, 2010, surrounded by his loving family and friends, after a short battle with cancer. He was born Nov. 14, 1940, in Superior, WI, to Clarence and Loretta (Van Dyke) Verstegen. Curt attended numerous schools in Wisconsin, including the University of Wisconsin in Oshkosh. He worked as a millwright and machine erector in the construction industry for 35 years. He was a member of the Millwrights Local #204 in Renton, WA. Curt was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy as a Machinist Mate, 2nd Class.
    He was preceded in death by his father Clarence Verstegen, step-father Florian Hoelzel and step-brother Ron Hoelzel.
    He is survived by his mother Loretta Van Dyke Verstegen Hoelzel, daughters: Karen (Tracy) Smith and Sheila (Douglas) Smith, son Gregory (Wendy) Verstegen, brother Nicholas Verstegen, sisters Myrna Wydeven, Adele (Gary) Romenesko, Eunice Verstegen (Rob Salkowitz), Clare Verstegen, step-brother Roy (Jan) Hoelzel, step-sister Carol (Ray) Kaufman, six grandchildren, Nathan, Seth and Casey Smith, Traci Jo Smith, and Lucas and Kaitlyn Verstegen, close friend Kathryn Tomas, and numerous nieces and nephews.
    Mass of Christian Burial was be held at Church of the Assumption in Bellingham on Wed. March 31. Burial with military honors was held at Ocean View Cemetery in Port Angeles, WA. You may view photos of Curt and share memories with the family at www.westfordfuneralhome.com.
    Westford Funeral Home

    Curtis married Weyenberg, Julie Marie "Judy" (daughter of Weyenberg, Royal Francis and Hoks, Anna Martha) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 8. Verstegen, Karen Marie  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines.
    2. 9. Verstegen, Sheila Ann  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines.
    3. 10. Verstegen, Gregory John  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines.

  2. 3.  Verstegen, NicholasVerstegen, Nicholas Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (1.Loretta1)

  3. 4.  Verstegen, MyrnaVerstegen, Myrna Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (1.Loretta1)

    Myrna married Wydeven, Unknown [Group Sheet]


  4. 5.  Verstegen, EuniceVerstegen, Eunice Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (1.Loretta1)

  5. 6.  Verstegen, Adele M.Verstegen, Adele M. Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (1.Loretta1)

    Adele married Romenesko, Gerald W. "Gary" (son of Romenesko, Joseph H. and Verkuilen, Barbara) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 11. Romenesko, Chad J.  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines.
    2. 12. Romenesko, Ryan  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines.
    3. 13. Romenesko, Luke F.  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines.
    4. 14. Romenesko, Jill Elizabeth  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines.

  6. 7.  Verstegen, ClaireVerstegen, Claire Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (1.Loretta1)

    Claire — Kaufman, Ray. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 3

  1. 8.  Verstegen, Karen MarieVerstegen, Karen Marie Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (2.Curtis2, 1.Loretta1)

  2. 9.  Verstegen, Sheila AnnVerstegen, Sheila Ann Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (2.Curtis2, 1.Loretta1)

  3. 10.  Verstegen, Gregory JohnVerstegen, Gregory John Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (2.Curtis2, 1.Loretta1)

  4. 11.  Romenesko, Chad J.Romenesko, Chad J. Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (6.Adele2, 1.Loretta1)

    Chad married Marty, Delana Raquel (daughter of Marty, Delano Joe and Peterson, Joann Sina) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 15. Romenesko, Reid Joseph  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines.
    2. 16. Romenesko, Ella Raquel  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines.
    3. 17. Romenesko, Bryn Renee  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines.

  5. 12.  Romenesko, RyanRomenesko, Ryan Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (6.Adele2, 1.Loretta1)

    Ryan married Rademacher, Melissa (daughter of Rademacher, Ronald and Agen, Karen) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 18. Romenesko, Delinda Eileen  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines.
    2. 19. Romenesko, Wyatt  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines.

  6. 13.  Romenesko, Luke F.Romenesko, Luke F. Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (6.Adele2, 1.Loretta1)

  7. 14.  Romenesko, Jill ElizabethRomenesko, Jill Elizabeth Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (6.Adele2, 1.Loretta1)

    Jill married Peeters, Joseph Eugene (son of Peeters, Joseph and Stommel, Barbara) [Group Sheet]



Generation: 4

  1. 15.  Romenesko, Reid JosephRomenesko, Reid Joseph Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (11.Chad3, 6.Adele2, 1.Loretta1)

  2. 16.  Romenesko, Ella RaquelRomenesko, Ella Raquel Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (11.Chad3, 6.Adele2, 1.Loretta1)

  3. 17.  Romenesko, Bryn ReneeRomenesko, Bryn Renee Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (11.Chad3, 6.Adele2, 1.Loretta1)

  4. 18.  Romenesko, Delinda EileenRomenesko, Delinda Eileen Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (12.Ryan3, 6.Adele2, 1.Loretta1)

  5. 19.  Romenesko, WyattRomenesko, Wyatt Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (12.Ryan3, 6.Adele2, 1.Loretta1)


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