Debra A Vandenberg, age 56 of De Pere passed away surrounded by her family at Appleton Medical Center July 2nd following complications from surgery. Debbie was born in Freedom on Oct. 29, 1957. She worked at Humana in De Pere for 31 years. Debbie married Joe Vandenberg on September 13, 1986 and they spent 27…
Continue ReadingDebra A Vandenberg, age 56 of De Pere passed away surrounded by her family at Appleton Medical Center July 2nd following complications from surgery.
Debbie was born in Freedom on Oct. 29, 1957. She worked at Humana in De Pere for 31 years. Debbie married Joe Vandenberg on September 13, 1986 and they spent 27 wonderful years together.
Debbie loved to work in her flower garden, play in cribbage tournaments with her Mom, shop especially at Craft Fairs in Kohler, and spend time at the cottage in Crivitz. She was also a member of the Sweet Adelines as she had a beautiful singing voice and often sang at weddings and funerals.
Debbie is survived by her husband, Joe Vandenberg (De Pere); mother Kathleen (Jean)Hooyman, Freedom; sister Kathy Hayes (Ron) Oconto, brother Gary Hooyman (Sherry) Shiocton; brothers-in-law: Dick (Ruth) Kaukauna; Tom(Sherry), Sheboygan; Tony (June) West Bend; Jon , Freedom; Robb Appleton; Steve (Yati) Kaukauna. Godchildren: Sara Perrizo, Oconto; Scott Hooyman, Seymour; Tricia Schuh, Kaukauna.
She is further survived by her beloved dog Micah and many nieces and nephews and aunts and uncles. She was preceded in death by her father Les Hooyman last October and special friend Mary Verbeten. Online condolences may be offered at www.wichmannfargo.com.
Funeral liturgy will be held on July 7, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at ST. NICHOLAS CATHOLIC CHURCH, W 2037 County Road S in Freedom with Father Walter Stumpf officiating. A time of visitation will be held at 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Sunday July 6, 2014 with a prayer service at 5:30 p.m. at FARGO FUNERAL HOME, 400 W Wisconsin Ave in Kaukauna, and again on Monday July 7, 2014 at the church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.
Steve Sanders
left a message on July 7, 2014:
Joe, you are in our thoughts and prayers, Steve and Donna.
Jeff & Gerri Yingling
left a message on July 7, 2014:
Joe and family, sorry to here of your loss of Deb. Hold everything together, we know you can do it!
Christina Gardner
left a message on July 7, 2014:
I had the pleasure of working with this fine woman for the last year. She was a wonderful woman through, through. She will be sorely missed and my thoughts and prayers go out to her families.
Kevin and Barb Coleman
left a message on July 7, 2014:
Our deepest sympathy to you, Joe and to all the family. Deb was a special person who will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Virginia and Ron Nelson
left a message on July 6, 2014:
Our hearts have been heavy upon hearing of your family's loss. A special prayer goes to Deb's mother Jean who is our neighbor and good friend.
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
Paul Vander Loop
left a message on July 6, 2014:
My deepest sympathy in the loss of Deb. I had gotten to know Deb while working with her at Humana. She always had a smile and a way to cheer a persons day. She will be greatly missed. She and her family are in our prayers.
The Schiedermayer family
left a message on July 5, 2014:
A beuatiful, fun-loving woman who will be missed by all. May the promise of the resurrection bring us all peace and hope.
Mike and Debi Jackson
left a message on July 5, 2014:
Our deepest sympathy on the death of Debbie. Our hearts go out to all of you not just today but in all the following days as you try to understand the tragedy of her death. May you all have comfort in the knowledge that Dear Les is not alone, nor will she be. God bless everyone of you.
Steve & Julie Ahlgren
left a message on July 5, 2014:
Take comfort in the joy you had together, and find strength in the family gathered around you. We send our love and prayers.
Mary Ann and Matthew Daul
left a message on July 4, 2014:
Kathy our Prayers are with you and your Family. What a shock it was to read about Debbie. I am sure that Les met her at the gates of Heaven. Together they will watch over you until you all are together again.
God Bless You. Matthew and Mary Ann
Charie
left a message on July 4, 2014:
I sang with Debbie for several years in the Fox Valley Chorus. I'm sorry to hear her beautiful voice is stilled. You have my deepest condolences.
Jim and Peggy Reader
left a message on July 4, 2014:
Our deepest sympathy goes to you, Joe, and the entire Vandenberg and Hooyman family. May the wonderful memories of Deb help you get to a place of peace. She was a fun, talented and loving person. RIP Deb!
Sue Stone
left a message on July 4, 2014:
The entire Jon Stone family sends thoughts and prayers.
Love, Sue
Deb & Time Schuh
left a message on July 4, 2014:
Dear Joe & Family,
We will never forget those Winter Vacations. The Sparkle in her Big Brown eyes could make everyone Melt, always so much Fun
She will be Missed
Deb & Tim Schuh
Lesley
left a message on July 4, 2014:
Dear Joe and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Much love,
Lesley Stone
Brian and Rosemary Rice
left a message on July 4, 2014:
As Oconto friends of Kathy and Sara and their families, please accept our sincere sympathy. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Steve Sanders
left a message on July 7, 2014:
Joe, you are in our thoughts and prayers, Steve and Donna.
Jeff & Gerri Yingling
left a message on July 7, 2014:
Joe and family, sorry to here of your loss of Deb. Hold everything together, we know you can do it!
Christina Gardner
left a message on July 7, 2014:
I had the pleasure of working with this fine woman for the last year. She was a wonderful woman through, through. She will be sorely missed and my thoughts and prayers go out to her families.
Kevin and Barb Coleman
left a message on July 7, 2014:
Our deepest sympathy to you, Joe and to all the family. Deb was a special person who will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Virginia and Ron Nelson
left a message on July 6, 2014:
Our hearts have been heavy upon hearing of your family's loss. A special prayer goes to Deb's mother Jean who is our neighbor and good friend.
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
Paul Vander Loop
left a message on July 6, 2014:
My deepest sympathy in the loss of Deb. I had gotten to know Deb while working with her at Humana. She always had a smile and a way to cheer a persons day. She will be greatly missed. She and her family are in our prayers.
The Schiedermayer family
left a message on July 5, 2014:
A beuatiful, fun-loving woman who will be missed by all. May the promise of the resurrection bring us all peace and hope.
Mike and Debi Jackson
left a message on July 5, 2014:
Our deepest sympathy on the death of Debbie. Our hearts go out to all of you not just today but in all the following days as you try to understand the tragedy of her death. May you all have comfort in the knowledge that Dear Les is not alone, nor will she be. God bless everyone of you.
Steve & Julie Ahlgren
left a message on July 5, 2014:
Take comfort in the joy you had together, and find strength in the family gathered around you. We send our love and prayers.
Mary Ann and Matthew Daul
left a message on July 4, 2014:
Kathy our Prayers are with you and your Family. What a shock it was to read about Debbie. I am sure that Les met her at the gates of Heaven. Together they will watch over you until you all are together again.
God Bless You. Matthew and Mary Ann
Charie
left a message on July 4, 2014:
I sang with Debbie for several years in the Fox Valley Chorus. I'm sorry to hear her beautiful voice is stilled. You have my deepest condolences.
Jim and Peggy Reader
left a message on July 4, 2014:
Our deepest sympathy goes to you, Joe, and the entire Vandenberg and Hooyman family. May the wonderful memories of Deb help you get to a place of peace. She was a fun, talented and loving person. RIP Deb!
Sue Stone
left a message on July 4, 2014:
The entire Jon Stone family sends thoughts and prayers.
Love, Sue
Deb & Time Schuh
left a message on July 4, 2014:
Dear Joe & Family,
We will never forget those Winter Vacations. The Sparkle in her Big Brown eyes could make everyone Melt, always so much Fun
She will be Missed
Deb & Tim Schuh
Lesley
left a message on July 4, 2014:
Dear Joe and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Much love,
Lesley Stone
Brian and Rosemary Rice
left a message on July 4, 2014:
As Oconto friends of Kathy and Sara and their families, please accept our sincere sympathy. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
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