VanLankvelt, Dorothy H.

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• Obituary: 9 May 2013; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
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
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on May 9, 2013

Dorothy married Lamers, Cornelius "Casey" 17 Jun 1947. Cornelius (son of Lamers, Arnold John and Schoppema, Petronella Antonetta) was born 1 Mar 1922, Schaijk, , Noord-Brabant, Netherlands; died 5 Dec 2012, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Holy Name Catholic Cemetery, Kimberly, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]