Kris Ann Derks

KRIS ANN DERKS
Appleton

Age 34, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 26, 2002 at home. Kris was born July 23, 1967 to Richard and Janice (Wichman) Helein in Green Bay, Wisconsin. She married Jim Derks on June 12, 1993 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, he survives her. Kris enjoyed home life, having company and entertaining. She also had great compassion for others and animals; she regularly donated to the homeless shelter, the animal shelter and Toys for Tots.

She is survived by her husband, Jim Derks; her parents, Richard (Janice) Helein; her mother and father in law, Robert (Marcy) Derks; a sister, Wendy (Kevin) DeWitt; three brothers in law, Rick (Lynn) Derks; Tom (Mary) Derks and Bob (Julie) Derks; six sisters in law, Susan (Tom); Sandra (Joe) Smith; Sara (Lorman) Anderson; Vicki Derks; Connie (Brian) Heiting and Janice Derks. She will also be greatly missed by two uncles, Allen (Dawn) Wichman and John Helein; seven aunts Nancy (Earl) Fenner; Jeanette (Chuck) Eliquist; Linda (Larry) Madson; Barbara (John) Vanveghel; Kathy (John) Stiner; Margie (Harvey) Buchanan and Mary (Alois) Vanden Boogard; and many other aunts, uncles, cousin, nieces, nephews, friends and her dog, Shelby.

She was preceded in death by her brother in law Jerry Derks, paternal grandparents, Theodore (Florence) Helein and maternal grandparents, Gottlieb (Ruth) Wichman.
The Funeral Liturgy will be 11:00 AM Monday March 4, 2002 at ST. THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1810 North McDonald, Appleton with Fr. Gerald Falk officiating. Friends may call Sunday at the FUNERAL HOME from 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM and again on Monday at CHURCH from 10:00 AM until the time of service.

Memorial may be directed to the Outagamie Humane Society.

WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME
537 North Superior Street
Appleton 739-1231
www.wichmannfuneralhomes.com