Laura A. VanDalen

Laura VanDalen, age 83, passed away peacefully in the presence of her loving family on August 25 2006, after a courageous 6-year battle with cancer. Laura was born on May 26 1923 in Golden City Missouri, daughter of the late Pierce and Emma Hastings. She lived most of her life in Appleton where she worked for Prange’s and Gimble’s Department Stores. On August 22, 1980 she married John “Jack” VanDalen and moved to Kimberly. Laura enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed golfing, and playing cards and bingo.

Laura is survived by her children: Larry (Patricia) Luedtke of Appleton and Patricia (Richard) Biese of Little Chute; a brother: Melvin Hastings of Florida; three grandchildren: Tina (John) Weidman of Little Chute; Amy (Scott) Manteuffel of Freedom; and Michael Biese of Little Chute; four great-grandchildren: Alex, Kyle and Kelsey Weidman; Dawson Manteuffel; two step-grandchildren: Tina (Kent) Casey and Tracy Neimuth; four step-great-grandchildren: Brady Manteuffel, Jacob Young, and Jordan and McKynzie Neimuth. Other survivors include countless nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends. Laura was preceded in death by her parents, her husband John “Jack” VanDalen, and many close relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Laura will be held on Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 7:00 PM at the funeral home chapel, with Rev. Walter Steinbach officiating. Interment will be in St. Paul Cemetery, Combined Locks. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 5:00 PM until the hour of the service.

The family would like to thank Mom's special neighbors, John and Nancy Landgraf, for all they did for her; Dr. Avi Bar Lev and his staff, as well as the hospice caregivers. Bless you all.

To Our Mom: We miss you so much already, and are so thankful for the closeness we shared and all the good times we spent together. Things were more special when we shared them with you. We have so many good memories and you will be in our hearts forever. We will miss you and love you forever.

Jansen Fargo Funeral Home
204 E. Kimberly Avenue
Kimberly, WI 54130
920-788-6202