Alice M. Van Hammond

Van Hammond, Alice M.
“Welch”
Kaukauna

Age 86, passed away at her home on Wednesday, July 23, 2003. She was born on April 5, 1917, daughter of the late Levi and Lena Welch. On July 27, 1937 she married Martin Van Hammond in Little Chute. He preceded her in death on December 20, 1996. They enjoyed 59 years of marriage. Alice’s father was an avid Cubs fan and she carried on the tradition. She was a self taught musician and loved to play the organ. Her hobby involved crocheting dolls, afghans and making quilted blankets for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, which brought her great joy. Alice also enjoyed her cats Princess and Precious.

Alice is survived by eight children: Shirley Ann Still of Appleton, Dick (special friend, Mardie Paalman) Van Hammond of Little Chute, Jerry (Linda) Van Hammond of Kaukauna, Jim (Jane) Van Hammond of Kimberly, Joe Van Hammond of Appleton, Arnie (Peg) Van Hammond of Combined Locks, Bunny (Lee) Ellenbecker of Appleton, LuAnn Fenske of Appleton; 15 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren; brother, Art (Pearl) Koehne of Kaukauna; four sisters-in-law: Frances (Joe) Gerrits of Appleton, Lorraine Daniels of Appleton, Mildred and Lloyd Vander Heiden of Freedom, and Verna (Tony) Gloudemans of Little Chute.

Alice is preceded in death by her husband Martin, her parents, son Danny Van Hammond; son-in-law, Bob Still; daughter-in-law, Maryann Van Hammond; two brothers: Gorden and Lloyd Welch; and three sisters; twin sister Lucille Vanden Boogart, Dorothy Hacker and Helen Wirth; and a sister-in-law, Agnes Wydeven.

The funeral service will be at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 26, 2003 at Greenwood Fargo Funeral Home, 500 Hendricks Avenue, Kaukauna, with Sister Francine Goodman officiating. Friends will be received at the funeral home on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Kaukauna after the service.

The family extends a special thank you to all of the people who helped and spent time with Alice.

GREENWOOD FARGO FUNERAL HOME
500 Hendricks Avenue
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6201