Colette L. Nytes

NYTES, COLETTE L.

Colette Nytes, of Kaukauna, age 93, died on Saturday, February 23, 2008 at St. Paul Home. She was born on April 8, 1914 in Wrightstown, the daughter of the late Frank and Catherine (Vanderhyden) Van Lanen. On June 3, 1937 she married Clem Vandehey and he preceded her in death on January 12, 1982. Colette and Herbert Nytes were married on August 29, 1983 and he preceded her in death on May 10, 1996. She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, a member of the Altar Society and sang in the church choir. Colette was a crossing guard and enjoyed sewing, painting, crocheting.

She is survived by her daughter: Joanne (Tony) Grosso; stepson: Ron (Mary Kay) Nytes; grandchildren: Annette, Steven, Michael, John, Susie, Lisa, Brenda and Michael; sisters: Mary (Bob) Kessler and Sister Ann Jude and brother: William (Mary Lou) Van Lanen. Colette is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husbands, brothers: Ruben, Ralph, Norbert, Francis and Eugene Van Lanen; daughter, Ethel Vander Burgt and a granddaughter Michelle Vander Burgt.

The family would like to give thanks to St. Paul Manor for the wonderful living environment they provided for Colette during the 10 years she lived there and to the many residents she called her friends.

The funeral liturgy for Colette will be held at 12:30 pm on Saturday, March 1, 2008 at HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 309 Desnoyer Street, Kaukauna with Fr. Tom Pomeroy officiating. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 5:00 – 7:00 pm and at the Church on Saturday from 11:30 am until the time of mass.

Special thank you to the staff at St. Paul Home for your excellent care and compassion.

FARGO FUNERAL HOME
400 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920)766-6200