Lillian C. Van Dyn Hoven

Age 89, passed away peacefully January 15, 2002 at her home, in the presence of her family and caregivers. She was born June 14, 1912 in Freedom, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Conrad) Romenesko, and was a longtime and faithful member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Kaukauna. On June 30, 1937, Lillian married John Van Dyn Hoven in Freedom; he preceded her in death on June 23, 1977. Lillian was a member of the VFW Post #3319 Auxiliary and the Women of the Moose. She is survived by two daughters:

Diane (Jim) Niesen and Nancy “Nan” (Bob) Mankovecky, both of Kaukauna; three grandchildren: Cory Niesen of Kaukauna, Penny (Kevin) Frelich of Wrightstown, and John Mankovecky of Menasha and his fiancée Melanie Arnoldussen and her son Matt; four great-grandchildren: Brooke and Spencer Frelich and Aaron and Allison Mankovecky; sisters-in-law: Alice Romenesko, Barbara Deltgen, and Harriet Thurner; a brother-in-law: Bill (Grace) Van Dyn Hoven. She is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Lillian was preceded in death by her parents, her husband John, brothers John Romenesko, Walter Romenesko, and Clem Romenesko, and by sisters Mathilda Hietpas, Pauline Endres, Gladys Thurner, Mary Van Der Steen, and Florence Van Dyn Hoven.

The funeral liturgy will be held at 4:00 PM on Friday, January 18, 2002 at HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 309 Desnoyer Street in Kaukauna with Fr. Jim Lucas officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call directly at the church on Friday from 2:00 PM until the hour of the service.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to Lillian’s many caregivers: Jonelle, Cathy, Karen, Amy, Linda, Roxanne, and Mary, for the great care and love you showed mom for the past two years. Our family could not have done it without you. The family would also like to thank the others who made it possible for mom to stay in the comfort of her home as she desired: Kristin, Lue, Mary, Lisa, Tiffany, Sharon, Patty, and Melissa. A very special thanks also goes to Drs. Cherkasky and Schimke, and to Fr. Jack Mullarkey and Fr. Jim Lucas for their ongoing care, comfort and support.