Lois Helen Miller

Our mother, of great beauty, strength and grace, has passed from this life, into eternal life. She is joined with our Creator, now and forever in His loving care.

Lois Helen Miller (nee Vandenberg), age 79, of Kaukauna, Wisconsin, died Thursday, June 28 at home surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Lois was born on December 16, 1932, in Little Chute, WI, the first child of the late John and Delphine (De Groot) Vandenberg. She attended Holy Cross Grade School and graduated from Kaukauna High School with the Class of 1951. She was united in holy matrimony to Glen C. Miller Jr. on June 13, 1953, at Holy Cross Catholic Church. The couple lived in Chicago, IL, before moving back to Kaukauna where they raised their family. Lois and Glen celebrated 45 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on May 17, 1998.

Lois was a longtime and faithful member of Holy Cross Parish. She had a deep faith in God and cherished the holy sacraments she received from the Catholic Church: Baptism, Communion, Penance, Confirmation, Marriage, and, recently, Anointing of the Sick.

Lois was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Her greatest joy was her eight children and four grandchildren. She took great pride in tending to her home and garden and was a wonderful homemaker. She enjoyed reading, cooking, baking, and was an excellent seamstress. She also enjoyed 20 years of employment as a dental receptionist and assistant for Dr. Gregory Russo.

Lois is survived by her eight children: Tom Miller of Stockholm, Sweden; Teri (Richard) Hillgenberg of Long Beach, California; Tim (Cheri) Miller of Freedom; Tamra Miller of Appleton; Tracie (Tom) Zuleger of Appleton; Tanya Miller of Plymouth, Minnesota; Ted Miller of St. Paul, Minnesota; and Tyler (Veronica) Miller of Bloomington, Minnesota; by her four dear grandchildren: Melissa Miller of Stockholm, Sweden; Kurt Zuleger of Appleton; Kathryn Zuleger of New Orleans; and Kyle Zuleger of Madison. Lois is also survived by a brother: Lyle (Kay nee Killian) Vandenberg of Kaukauna; a sister: Lisa Kositzke of Hortonville and her fiancée Tom Pawlowski; and a brother-in-law: Robert (Sylvia) Miller of Iron River. Her Godchildren include: Lisa Kositzke, Jill Vandenberg Jest, Charlie Kositzke, Besty Schulenberg, and Rick Regenfuss. Lois is further survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, Glen, Lois was preceded in death by an infant son, Toby; stepfather Richard P. Dercks; in-laws Glen Sr. and Ruth (Winge) Miller; sister-in-law: Patricia Miller; brother-in-law: Rick Kositzke, and nephew: Wade Miller.

The funeral Mass for Lois will be held at 12:00 noon on Monday, July 2, 2012 at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 309 Desnoyer Street, Kaukauna, WI, with Fr. Donald Zuleger officiating. Burial will take place at the parish cemetery. Friends will be received at the church from 10:00 AM until the hour of the service. Online condolences may be offered at www.wichmannfargo.com

Lois's family would like to thank Dr. Goggins and his staff at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Affinity Visiting Nurses and Hospice; and many neighbors and friends for their special care, prayers, and heartfelt visits with our mother.

Angel of God my Guardian dear,
To whom His love commits me here,
Ever this day be at my side
To light and guard, to rule and guide.

Amen.