Christine T. De Coster

De Coster, Christine T.
(Hakkert)
Combined Locks

Age 89, passed away at Franciscan Care Center in Appleton on Sunday, May 14, 2006. She was born in Geladernalsen, Netherlands on July, 12, 1916 the daughter of the late Leonard and Gertrude (Schook) Hakkert. On October 18, 1945 she married her husband of 53 years, Richard De Coster. During World War II while Richard was serving overseas, Christine worked at the Riverside Paper Mill. Singing, playing her guitar, playing cards, golf, and bowling were all activities that she enjoyed and was good at. First and foremost, she enjoyed being a mother and grandmother.

Christine is survived by her children: Lynda Kitzerow of Appleton, Jeri (Larry) Polley of Combined Locks, Richard (fiancé, Kay Dietzen) De Coster of Hilbert, James De Coster of Hilbert, Barbara (fiancé, Byron Vanderwalker) De Coster of Seymour; grandson, Thomas (Nicole) Van Hammond; great-grandchildren: Taylor Ann and Ellison Marie; brother: John (Mary Ann) Hakkert; sisters: Minnie Wulterkins, and Jackie Ebben, Helen Polakowski; sisters-in-law, Peggy De Coster, Barbara De Coster, Marion De Coster and Johanna Hakkert . She is preceded in death by her husband Richard, son-in-Law, Dr. Earl Kitzerow; brother, Jake Hakkert; Richard’s parents: Louis and Mary De Coster; brothers and sisters-in-law: Harry Wulterkins, Richard Ebben, Robert De Coster, Clarence (Barb) De Coster, Chester De Coster, Joseph De Coster, and Lucina (Charles) Miller.

The funeral liturgy will be at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 17, 2006, at HOLY SPIRIT PARISH, Kimberly Campus, 600 E. Kimberly Ave, Kimberly, with Fr. Tom Pomeroy officiating. Friends will be received at the church on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the liturgy. Burial will be at St. John Cemetery, Little Chute.

The family extends a special thank you to the nurses and doctors at St. Elizabeth Hospital and the nurses at Franciscan Care Center. A very special thank you is extended to Lisa Le Roy and May Fuchs for their compassionate care of Christine.

A memorial fund in Christine’s name is being established.

WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME
537 N. Superior Street
Appleton 739-1231