Jeanette Ann Van Deurzen

Jeanette A. Van Deurzen, age 87, of Little Chute, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, August 3, 2016. She was born the second youngest child of Michael and Katherine (Dercks) Verhagen on April 11, 1929. She married the love of her life, Robert “Rags” Van Deurzen at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, Little Chute.

Jeanette first and foremost was a homemaker and a great Mom.  One of her proud accomplishments was being a waitress for 33 years at the American Legion Club.  She was loved by all her customers.  Jeanette loved to socialize, whether it was in her old neighborhood in the front yard, around her kitchen table with friends and family or playing Bingo several times a week. She was always up for a lunch date with her family. “Good Stuff Maynard”.  She put a lot of time and effort into the CF bike-a-thon held in Little Chute and was recognized for her volunteer service. 

Most of all, Jeanette loved her family. She loved being with them at every possible event; grandparents day, weddings and holidays. Her unconditional love, quick wit, sense of humor and spunky personality will be missed by everyone who knew her.

Jeanette is survived by her loving children: Cathy (partner, Jean Kessler) Van Deurzen, Bob (Johnna) Van Deurzen, Mike (special friend, Kay Peerenboom) Van Deurzen, Sue (Jim) Spierings, Don (Vicki) Van Deurzen, Steve (Chris) Van Deurzen, and Scott (Tanya) Van Deurzen; her precious grandchildren: Bob Van Deurzen, Amie (Tim) Campbell, Nichole (special friend, J.J. Hermes) and Ben Van Deurzen; Katie Rae (fiancé, Jeremy Krahn) Van Deurzen, Amber (Adam) Soll; Margie (special friend, Jeff Nelson), Craig (Christina), and Abbey Spierings; Derek, Kelly, and Sara Van Deurzen, Amanda Verbrick; Tanner (fiancé, Katie Nagel), and Troy Van Deurzen; Lucas, Spencer, and Isaac Van Deurzen, Max and Bella Meyer; her five great grandchildren: Ella, Grant, Brock, Gage, and Edward.

Brothers and sisters-in-law: Marilyn (Ray) Staudt, Joan “Tickles” Kielgas, Betty Vander Wyst, and Bernice Blohm; and many loving nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Jeanette was preceded in death by her husband, Rags; grandsons: Michael Jr. Van Deurzen and Todd Van Deurzen.

Her siblings: Rosell Felauer, Josephine George, Wilma Vande Hey, Dort Wolf, Florence Sanderfoot, Barbara Van Asten, Dolly Verhagen, Jim Verhagen, Mike Verhagen, Rita Wegand, and Don Verhagen.   Her in-laws: John, Jim (Dort), Gene, Urse, Alice, Auggie, Euie Van Deurzen; Joe, Rich and Butter Vander Wyst and Marge Vandenberg.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, August 8, 2016, at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, 323 S. Pine Street, Little Chute, with Fr. Ron Belitz officiating. Visitation will be on Sunday evening at the Verkuilen-Van Deurzen Family Funeral Home, 101 Canal Street, Little Chute, from 4:00 p.m. until the time of a parish prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will continue at the funeral home on Monday morning from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Interment will be in St. John Cemetery, Little Chute. For online condolences, please visit www.verkuilenfh.com. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Jeanette’s name.

The Van Deurzen family would like to extend a special thank you to Tina and the great staff at Country Villa in Freedom. Your special care and love for Gramma was a true blessing to our family.  Jeanette loved each of you dearly. Also, a thank you to Lisa Hartjes and staff at Heartland Hospice for your compassionate and heartfelt care.

Mom, we will cherish all of our wonderful memories we have shared over the years for the rest of our lives. We are happy your suffering is over and will miss you immensely. We know you are now at peace with Dad and the rest of your family. We love you, Mom! 

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