Lucina A. Wydeven

Lucina Wydeven, age 97, was called home to Jesus on Wednesday morning, February 26, 2014. Lucina was born in the Town of Vandenbroek on February 6, 1917, daughter of the late William and Katie (DeBruin) Kobussen. On September 7, 1935, she married Vincent “Bink” Wydeven; the couple shared many years of marriage until Vince's death in 2003.

Lucina lived for her family – there was nothing more important to her. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed preparing meals for her children, grandchildren, and their friends. She also had the gift of making everyone feel special. Her generosity and grace will always be remembered.

She is survived by four children: Sharon Gracyalny of Kaukauna; Jim (Judy) Wydeven of Little Chute; Lynn (Joe) Strick of Combined Locks; and Kay (Duane) DeGroot of Freedom; a foster daughter: Barbara (Frank) Gifford of New London; a foster son: Rod (Mary) Delfosse of Darboy; her loving grandchildren: Mary, Kris, Katie, David, Leann, Danny, Jessie, Brenda, Billy, Mark, David, Greg, Julie, James, Angie, John, Tricia, Donnie, and Adam; and also Tom's wife, Kathy Van Toll. There are also many great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Lucina was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Vincent, daughters Rebecca Phillips and Beverly (Jerry) Van Toll, a son-in-law Stan Gracyalny, grandsons Alan Wydeven and Tom Van Toll, a great-granddaughter Amie Van Berkel, and her siblings: Albert Kobussen, Annacille (Henry) Gajewski, Robert (Gloria) Kobussen, Eileen (Art) Tennessen, Gladys (Jim) Tennessen, and an infant brother, Eugene.

The funeral liturgy for Lucina will be held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC CHURCH, 600 E. Kimberly Avenue in Kimberly, with Fr. Robert Kollath officiating. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery. Family and friends are welcome to gather at the church on Saturday morning from 10:00 AM until the time of the service. Online condolences may be offered at www.wichmannfargo.com.

The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to everyone at Oakridge Gardens Care Center. Mom lived with you for more than seven years, and we know you loved her like she was your very own. We will never forget the love, care and compassion you gave to all of us. Mom had angels everywhere in her life – many of them work at Oakridge Gardens.