VandenElzen, James

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• Obituary: 8 Nov 2004; Green Bay Press Gazette

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Obituary:
Vanden Elzen, JimJim Vanden Elzen, 68 years old, a longtime resident of the Village of Howa rd died early Sunday morning, November 7, 2004 surrounded by his loving fa mily after a courageous battle with cancer. Jim served in the U. S. Navy S eabees as a Builder First Class. On September 17, 1960, he married Jean Br unette at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Duck Creek. Jim was a se lf-employed carpenter for most of his life. He was an active Volunteer f or St. Vincent De Paul. He loved fishing, camping, traveling and helping o thers. But, nothing meant more to Jim than his family, especially his gran dchildren!He is survived by his wife, Jean; his three children and their spouses, Ci ndi and Mike Gerrits, Suamico; Tina and John Bryson, Plainfield, Ill; Lan ce and Ann Vanden Elzen, “Next Door”; his four grandchildren, Josh, Alain a, Ethan, Abby; two sisters, Bernice Lovesee and Helen Kulhanek; a broth er and sister in law, Ed and Anita Vanden Elzen; a sister in law, Bernadet te Vanden Elzen; and many nieces and nephews.Jim was preceded in death by a daughter, Pam; a brother, Bob and a siste r, Jean.Friends may call at Blaney Funeral Home, 1521 Shawano Ave. from 4 - 8 p. m. Tuesday. There will be a Parish Wake Service at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Frien ds may also call from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. John the Baptist Cath olic Church, 2597 Glendale Ave. in the Village of Howard. The Mass of Chri stian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial wi ll be in the church cemetery.The Vanden Elzen family would like to extend a very special “Thank Yo u” to the staff of Unity Hospice for their loving care and support.We would like to offer our heartfelt thanks to ALL of our family and frien ds in this trying time for providing love, comfort, food and support.

James married Brunette, Jean [Group Sheet]

Cindi married Gerrits, Mike [Group Sheet]

Tina — Bryson, John. [Group Sheet]