Janet M. Van Boxtel, 65, of Appleton, died peacefully on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 after a courageous battle with idiopathic pulmonary fibrous. Janet was born in Crystal Falls, Michigan on February 16, 1948, daughter of the late Monroe and Veronica (Hendricks) Leeman. As a small girl, the family moved about, and she resided in Channing,…
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Janet M. Van Boxtel, 65, of Appleton, died peacefully on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 after a courageous battle with idiopathic pulmonary fibrous.
Janet was born in Crystal Falls, Michigan on February 16, 1948, daughter of the late Monroe and Veronica (Hendricks) Leeman. As a small girl, the family moved about, and she resided in Channing, Michigan, Green Bay, and Oneida. Janet was a 1969 graduate of the Holy Family School of Nursing, and on September 19, 1970 she married Eugene T. Van Boxtel in Marinette; he survives. Since their marriage, the couple has lived in Manitowoc, Milwaukee, Appleton, Freedom, but for the last many years have been back in Appleton, with the exception of a six-month visit to Hawaii. In 1985, she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Arts from St. Francis College in Joliet, Illinois. Janet worked in various areas within the nursing profession, including intensive care, neo-natal intensive care, chemical dependency, home care, institutional nursing, and telephone triage. Though she was proud of her nursing career; Janet always considered her greatest mission was that of being an excellent mother and grandmother. She also enjoyed pottery and felting and was named artist of the year at UW Fox Valley in 2000.
Janet is survived by her husband, Eugene Van Boxtel of Appleton; four children: Tonia Van Boxtel of Sister Bay; Gina Van Boxtel of Appleton; Jesse (Stephanie) Van Boxtel of Appleton; and Andrew (Michaela) Van Boxtel of Appleton; five granddaughters: Alysia, Lydia, Briana Harper and Amelia. Janet comes from a large family and is also survived by; and several brothers and sisters: Sr. Pauline Marie, Sister Verone, Jeanne (Don) Zepnick, Mary Anne Brocker, Bill (Barb) Leeman, Betty Lou Ferron, Jim (Cathy) Leeman, Joe (Debbie) Leeman, Pete (Anita) Leeman, Dan Leeman, Tom (Marcia) Leeman, and Teresa (Dave) Rosenbaum.
Other survivors include Gene's mother, Veronica Van Boxtel, sisters and brother: Kay Reynolds, Faye Van Boxtel, Mary Jo (Mark) Wilde, Julie Ann Van Boxtel, Neil Van Boxtel, Tamara (Ken) Keller and Francine (Scott) Messinger. There are also many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Janet was preceded in death by her father and mother Monroe and Veronica Leeman, a sister Sr. Elizabeth Marie, a brother, John Leeman, her father-in-law, Martin Van Boxtel and a brother-in-law Marty Van Boxtel.
The funeral liturgy for Janet will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, September 27, 2013 at ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH, 410 W. Lawrence St with Fr. Jim Leary OFM. CAP. officiating. Interment will be in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. A time of visitation will be held on Friday from 9:00 AM until the time of the service at the church. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wichmannfargo.com.
The family would like to extend a sincere thanks to the staff at Cherry Meadows, nurses Mary and Katie from Theda Care Hospice and Dr. Whiteside and Dr. Swanson.
Natalie Jo
left a message on September 29, 2013:
We are all (Natalie, Austin, Alana, and Mathew) praying for you. We are so sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful gift God gave us here on earth, but now's the time God calls upon her for bigger and better things. Our prayers are with you all.
Brian and Sherry Sundby
left a message on September 27, 2013:
Dear Gene,
Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family
Brian and Sherry Sundby
Al & Mary Hendricks
left a message on September 27, 2013:
Sending prays and our deepest sympathy to the Van Boxtel and Leeman Families
Tim and Jessica Schmidt
left a message on September 27, 2013:
Jesse, Andy and Van Boxtel families,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. We are praying for
your family during this hard time!!
Tony Van Kampen
left a message on September 27, 2013:
Dear Gene,
We am so sorry for your loss, you and your family will be in our prayers.
Tony & Lorraine Van Kampen
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
Carmen
left a message on September 26, 2013:
My deepest sympathies to the family. Losing a loved one is so hard. Our comforter Jehovah God assures us that he is near to those broken at heart; and those crushed in spirit he saves. (Psalm 34:18) His Word also assures us that death was never intended to be something mankind would experience. What's even more comforting is his promise at Isaiah 26:19 where He promises us that our dead loved "ones will live again. They will awake and cry out joyfully." May your hearts be comforted with these beautiful Scriptures in this sad time. My prayers are with you.
Marilyn Dorn
left a message on September 26, 2013:
Jesse and Family,
I am so deeply saddened by Janet's death. She was a loving, beautiful, kind, caring and very spiritual lady. She will live on in the hearts of family and friends. Heaven is now her home, and Jesus has gathered her in His arms--wiping away all her tears--never more to know pain and sorrow. Words are so inadequate when one's grief is so great. Praying for God's peace and comfort for you and your family.
Donna Fahrenkrug
left a message on September 26, 2013:
May God comfort you during your loss. She has made an imprint in your heart which will last forever. God bless you.
Mrs. Fahrenkrug
Dottie Mathews
left a message on September 26, 2013:
Dear Gene and all of the Van Boxtel Family,
My heart is with you all in your grief over Janet's death. Her beautiful spirit and her great love of her family will live on and on. I was so grateful that I had a chance to know her and I know she will be missed by many!!
Peace & sympathies,
Dottie
Rev. Dottie Mathews
Organizational Chaplain for Goodwill NCW
Mary
left a message on September 25, 2013:
Jesse and all of the Van Boxtel family. Our deepest condolences being extended out to all of you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Always remember that she will be forever watching over you.
Mary & Rick Nickel
Nickel Electric, Inc.
NMGOM
left a message on September 25, 2013:
Gene,
My sincerest condolences on the passing of your wife, Janet.
Bernie Kressner.
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Natalie Jo
left a message on September 29, 2013:
We are all (Natalie, Austin, Alana, and Mathew) praying for you. We are so sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful gift God gave us here on earth, but now's the time God calls upon her for bigger and better things. Our prayers are with you all.
Brian and Sherry Sundby
left a message on September 27, 2013:
Dear Gene,
Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family
Brian and Sherry Sundby
Al & Mary Hendricks
left a message on September 27, 2013:
Sending prays and our deepest sympathy to the Van Boxtel and Leeman Families
Tim and Jessica Schmidt
left a message on September 27, 2013:
Jesse, Andy and Van Boxtel families,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. We are praying for
your family during this hard time!!
Tony Van Kampen
left a message on September 27, 2013:
Dear Gene,
We am so sorry for your loss, you and your family will be in our prayers.
Tony & Lorraine Van Kampen
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
Carmen
left a message on September 26, 2013:
My deepest sympathies to the family. Losing a loved one is so hard. Our comforter Jehovah God assures us that he is near to those broken at heart; and those crushed in spirit he saves. (Psalm 34:18) His Word also assures us that death was never intended to be something mankind would experience. What's even more comforting is his promise at Isaiah 26:19 where He promises us that our dead loved "ones will live again. They will awake and cry out joyfully." May your hearts be comforted with these beautiful Scriptures in this sad time. My prayers are with you.
Marilyn Dorn
left a message on September 26, 2013:
Jesse and Family,
I am so deeply saddened by Janet's death. She was a loving, beautiful, kind, caring and very spiritual lady. She will live on in the hearts of family and friends. Heaven is now her home, and Jesus has gathered her in His arms--wiping away all her tears--never more to know pain and sorrow. Words are so inadequate when one's grief is so great. Praying for God's peace and comfort for you and your family.
Donna Fahrenkrug
left a message on September 26, 2013:
May God comfort you during your loss. She has made an imprint in your heart which will last forever. God bless you.
Mrs. Fahrenkrug
Dottie Mathews
left a message on September 26, 2013:
Dear Gene and all of the Van Boxtel Family,
My heart is with you all in your grief over Janet's death. Her beautiful spirit and her great love of her family will live on and on. I was so grateful that I had a chance to know her and I know she will be missed by many!!
Peace & sympathies,
Dottie
Rev. Dottie Mathews
Organizational Chaplain for Goodwill NCW
Mary
left a message on September 25, 2013:
Jesse and all of the Van Boxtel family. Our deepest condolences being extended out to all of you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Always remember that she will be forever watching over you.
Mary & Rick Nickel
Nickel Electric, Inc.
NMGOM
left a message on September 25, 2013:
Gene,
My sincerest condolences on the passing of your wife, Janet.
Bernie Kressner.
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