Born ‎12 Mar 1921, died ‎22 Jul 2014 De Pere, Brown County, Wisconsin‎, age 93 years
Dorothy M. Gerarden, 93, a lifelong resident of De Pere passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning July 22, 2014. She was a loving sister and amazing aunt "mother" to generations of nieces and nephews, who all loved her dearly. Dort was a selfless and hardworking aunt who always put others ahead of herself. She was a dedicated caretaker to many in her family. Her delightful cooking was one of the ways she loved to give to others. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Family in De Pere.

She is survived by her two sisters: Hazel Van De Ven and Beatrice Coenen, and generations of nieces and nephews.

Dorty was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers: Don Gerarden and Barney (Pat) Gerarden, her sister Margie Forsythe, brothers-in-law: Art Van De Ven and Herb Coenen, two nieces and a nephew: Cathy Van De Ven, Cindy Lasee, and Randy Coenen.

Friends may call at the RYAN FUNERAL HOME 305 N. Tenth Street in De Pere after 1pm Friday July 25, 2014 until time of service at 3:30pm with Deacon Mike VanderBloomen officiating.

The family would like to extend a special thank you for the compassionate loving care they gave to Dort at Matthews Senior Living in Wrightstown.

Published in Green Bay Press-Gazette from July 23 to July 24, 2014.

Born ‎14 Jul 1922 De Pere, Brown County, Wisconsin, died ‎23 Apr 2003 De Pere, Brown County, Wisconsin‎, age 80 years

Born ‎10 Jul 1923 De Pere, Brown County, Wisconsin, died ‎17 May 2017 De Pere, Brown County, Wisconsin‎, age 93 years
Hazel Viola (Gerarden) Van De Ven returned to her loving God who created her, redeemed and guided her all of her life on May 17, 2017. She was brought to life by the love of her parents, Napoleon Gerarden and Barbara Bell on July 10, 1923 in De Pere, Wisconsin. Napoleon (Nap) and Barbara raised her in a loving working family of six children: Dorothy, Donald, Hazel, Beatrice, Bernard, and Margaret. Hazel's birth family remained close all of their lives and supported one another through difficult times including the Depression and World War II.

Hazel married her husband Arthur J. Van De Ven and together they had three children; Rev. Kenneth A. Van De Ven of Glendale AZ, Denis (Butch) P. Van De Ven (Diane) of Fairfax VA, Catherine (Cathy) Mary. Cathy was born with Down Syndrome and taught her family and all of her relatives the meaning of unconditional love, a lesson which they have carried with them through today.

Hazel was blessed with two wonderful loving grandchildren and their spouses, Emily Jung (Ben) and Seth Van De Ven (Susan) of Fairfax, VA.

Hazel was blessed too with a special cousin, Jeannie Huepfner, who was like a sister to her and the other Gerarden girls.

She was especially thankful for her many years of friendship with Father Michal J. Minogue whom she considered her younger brother.

All of Hazel's birth family has preceded her in their path to eternal life as well as Arthur her husband and her beloved daughter Cathy.

Hazel touched many peoples' lives with her simplicity, generosity and willingness to accept others for who they were regardless of their station in life or their religious beliefs. She lived most of her life in De Pere. After the death of her husband, her many beautiful and generous nieces and nephews and their families helped her in her elder years. In these later years she spent in Arizona enjoying the sunshine of winter and her friends from church as well as her special furry companion, Mickey. In this last year of Hazel's life while she has been on Hospice (Hospice of the Valley), Hazel made many friends with Hospice particularly with Steve Turner RN and Tiffany Polee. Hazel has been especially blessed by the assistance of friends of the family who were there for her daily, week after week. She so enjoyed getting to know them, their children and grandchildren. Their presence made her quality of life so special this past year. They truly were her caring angels. Hazel had no fear of dying and believed in her Savior's promise of eternal life where she would join all those who preceded her in this life.

The family requests that any kindness you wish to extend in her memory be given to her faith family, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Family 1307 Lourdes Ave. De Pere WI 54115 or Hospice of the Valley 1510 E. Flower St. Phoenix AZ 85014. A Celebration of the Eucharist and Hazel's life will be at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Family 1307 Lourdes Ave. De Pere, WI 54115 with visitation beginning at 9:00AM on Saturday September 2, 2017.

Published in Green Bay Press-Gazette on Aug. 27, 2017

Born ‎4 Feb 1925 De Pere, Brown County, Wisconsin, died ‎2 Dec 2016 De Pere, Brown County, Wisconsin‎, age 91 years
Beatrice Coenen, 91, De Pere, died peacefully with family by her side on December 2, 2016. Beatty was born on February 4, 1925 in De Pere to Napoleon and Barbara Gerarden. On January 6, 1947 she married Herbert Coenen, the love of her life, and they were together for almost 64 years.

No matter what words we choose, they will be insufficient to adequately describe who this wonderful woman was. She loved life, and cared deeply for people.

Beatty was a compassionate, patient, generous person who always put others ahead of herself. She was a humble, gentle soul and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She taught us all so much about life and how to be better people just by the example she set. So many people were blessed by her heartfelt care and concern. Filled with hospitality, whenever someone was in need, she was ready, offering her help which included her best-you-ever-tasted homemade meals and gourmet desserts. Beatty will be VERY sadly missed by us all. There is a big heart-shaped hole missing in our lives now. But we rejoice with her that she gets to see the God of her faith face to face.

Beatrice is survived by three of her children: Gary H (Bev) Coenen, Suamico; Ron (Judy) Coenen, De Pere; Dawn (Joie) Kampen, De Pere; son-in-law, Jim Lasee, Bellingham, WA; ten cherished grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren: Tiffany (Chris) Sanders and their children Lauren, Anna and Mary; Graham (Erika) Lasee and their children Ella and Kayson; Melissa (Ty) Little and their children Teddy and Elliott; Melissa Lantz; Matt Coenen; Jacob Kampen; Jed (Bria) Kampen and their children Haddon and baby on the way; Lena (Kaidon) Hempton; Luke Kampen; Shane (Dee) Wolford and their daughter MyKenzie.

Further survived by her sister Hazel Van De Ven, sisters-in-law Rosie Bartels and Millie Coenen, and brother-in-law Clarence Coenen. Also survived by numerous special nieces and nephews, and dear friend, Jenny Smith.

Beatrice was preceeded in death by her parents, her husband Herb, two of their children Randy Coenen and Cindy Lasee, her sisters Dorothy Gerarden and Margie Forsythe, brothers Don Gerarden and Barney (Pat) Gerarden, and brothers-in-law Art Van De Ven, Louis Coenen, Fritz (Eleanor) Coenen, Joe Bartels; sister-in-law Fran Coenen, Helen (Norb) Achten, Agatha (Leo) Albers, Florence (Sam) Boyea and Caroline (Ray) Lisch, and niece Cathy Van De Ven.

Friends may call at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Family, 1307 Lourdes Avenue, De Pere, from 9:00am until 10:30am on Tuesday, December 6, 2016. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am on Tuesday at the church with Father Tim Shillcox, O.Praem. officiating. Interment will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Rank for his great care over the years; to the AseraCare Hospice team and Kayla for her kind and tender care; and to Nancy, JoAnn, and each and every one of the caring staff at Artisan Assisted Living for their care during her stay there, not only as caregivers but many of whom had become friends.

Obituary courtesy of www.newcomergreenbay.com.

Born ‎20 May 1935 De Pere, Brown County, Wisconsin, died ‎21 Jan 2008 Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin‎, age 72 years

Born ‎17 Oct 1937 De Pere, Brown County, Wisconsin, died ‎29 Dec 2010 De Pere, Brown County, Wisconsin‎, age 73 years