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2017
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Dorothy Heesaker Obituary
Dorothy May Heesaker, 93, passed away peacefully into eternal life, Saturday, June 10, 2017. She was born June 6, 1924 in West De Pere, daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (Bongers) Heesaker.
Dorothy lived life extremely proud of her Dutch heritage and with the same passion, heart, toughness and spirit of her number one favorite team, the Packers. She really enjoyed spending time with her Iowa Packer fan family.
Dorothy most enjoyed time spent with her family.
Dorothy is survived by her 2 sons, Hank (Betty) and George "Van" Vanderveren; 2 daughters, Mari (Leon) Rushing and Susan (Joe) Schleis; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; her sister, Joan Otto; sister-in-law, Irene Heesaker and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her soulmate, Steve; 5 siblings; a Godson; other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME (340 S. Monroe Ave., Green Bay), Monday, June 19, 2017 from 11 AM to 1 PM. A funeral service will follow at 1 PM. To read more about Dorothy's life or to leave an online condolence for the family, please visit www.NewcomerGreenBay.com.
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Elias
December 31, 2017
May the love and support of family and friends give you strength to cope with your loss of Dorothy Heesaker. And may the comforting promise found at 2 Thessalonians 3:16 be of comfort. That "the Lord himself give you peace constantly in every way. May the Lord be with all of you."
MARCEL T
July 10, 2017
May ALMIGHTY GOD who " binds up the brokenhearted " and " comfort all who mourn " sustain your family during this challenging time ( ISAIAH 61:1,2 ) With heart felt sympathy to you and your family.
N.
June 22, 2017
My sympathy to the loved ones of Mrs. Heesaker. May your fond memories of her keep her 'alive' in your hearts until she hears the call of our King Jesus Christ to 'come out!' (John 11:43)
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