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Joanne VanCalster Obituary

Van Calster, Joanne H.

Joanne H. Van Calster, 71, of Green Bay, WI was called to her heavenly home on Monday, December 10, 2012 while with her family in Marion, IL. She was born on September 20, 1941 in Sheboygan to the late Clarence and Virginia ( Reinemann) Bruckschen.

Joanne enjoyed playing piano and organ for church along with handbells, vacationing, and spending time with family and friends. She will be missed terribly but will live on in our hearts forever. She will never be forgotten. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend.

Joanne is survived by her son, Steven Hirschmann; two daughters, Dawn Barnes and Kathlyn (Kevin) Riem; two brothers, Kenneth(Judy) Bruckschen and Larry(Nancy) Bruckschen; a sister, Sharon Lorfeld; nine grandsons, Justin Hirschmann, Tyler, Alex, Kyle, Jacob and Logan Barnes, Nickalus, Chandler and Conner Riem; and a granddaughter, Isabella Barnes. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother-in-law, Dale Lorfeld.

Visitation will be held at St. Mark Ev. Lutheran Church, 2066 Lawrence Drive, De Pere on Friday, December 21, 2012 from 9:00 am until the funeral service at 11:00 am with Rev. John M. Parlow, Rev. Christopher Johnson and Rev. Eric Hansen officiating. Interment will be at St. John's (Kassa) Cemetery, Town of Centerville, WI. Online condolences may be expressed at www.lyndahl.com.



In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

Published by Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter from Dec. 16 to Dec. 20, 2012.
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With saddened hearts we read Joanne's obituary, however,we know that she loved and served our Lord. May the Lord give you peace, comfort and healing during this time. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Don and Janelle Zimmermann

Janelle Zimmermann

December 20, 2012

Knowing you are all held in prayer by so many who care, I hope will help you through your loss.
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December 18, 2012

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

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December 18, 2012

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