Marie Van Dera

Age 84, passed away Friday, May 28, 2004 at Kindred Hearts in Kaukauna. Marie was born May 13, 1920 in the town of Vandenbroek, daughter of late William and Louise (Williamsen) Schumacher. On May 17, 1941, Marie married Andrew Van Dera in Freedom; he preceded her in death on February 26, 2000. Marie enjoyed reading, knitting, sewing, and the company of her dog Tammy. In her younger years, she enjoyed spending time with her family camping and living up north for a short time.

Marie is survived by two daughters: Darlene (Mark) McAndrews of Darboy; Linda (Marshall) Bayorgeon of Kaukauna; two sons: LeRoy (Judy) Van Dera of Mackville and Gordon (Pam) Van Dera of Kaukauna; ten grandchildren: Carol (Brian) Jacobs, Carla (Tim) Mueller, Keith Van Dera, Brian (Kelly) McAndrews, Corey Van Dera, Heather Van Dera, Sarah (Chris) Balgie, Christopher Bayorgeon, Leah Bayorgeon, and Jordan Bayorgeon; thirteen great-grandchildren: Kyle, Michael, and Taylor Jacobs; Amanda and Travis Mueller; Jasmine and Tatiana Van Dera; Taylor and Tanner Van Dera; Alexander and Hunter Balgie; Miranda McAndrews; and Quentin Bayorgeon; a sister: Harriet Green of Little Chute; a sister-in-law: Sylvia Van Dera of Clintonville; a brother-in-law: Arthur Hendricks of Freedom. Marie was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Henry and Nicholas Schumacher, a son-in-law Bernard Hruska, and many sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.

The funeral liturgy for Marie will be held on Tuesday, June 1, 2004 at 5:00 PM at the funeral home chapel with Fr. Jack Mullarkey officiating. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 3:00 PM until the time of the service.

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