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Mary Vercauteren Obituary
Mary Jo (Kwilinski) Vercauteren, 52, De Pere, passed away on October 7, 2013. She was born on August 8, 1961 in Green Bay to Mark and Nancy (Rose) Kwilinski. Mary Jo graduated from Green Bay West in 1979. Mary Jo worked as a certified fitness trainer for UWGB, YWCA and succeeded in owning her own studio as well. She later moved to Tampa, FL in 2000 to enjoy her "endless summers", where she was able to enjoy the company of many friends and pets. Mary Jo loved many people including friends, family and especially her nieces and nephews. She took great pride in having healthy habits and had a soft spot for animals. Mary Jo will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Survivors include Mary Jo's mother, Nancy Kwilinski; brothers, David, Daniel and Christopher (Monica) Kwilinski; and Cheryl Rose, Karyn (Christopher) Timmers; her uncle Rudy and Karen Rose and family; nieces and nephews, John and Amy Gruszczynski, Heidi Burnette and family, Cynthia Ducat and family, Darin and Jackie Kwilinski; Brittany Szczepanski and family, Brandon Szczepanski, Kendall Timmers and family, David Timmers, her pet Girly Girl.
Mary Jo is preceded in death by her father, Mark Kwilinski and nephew Davey Kwilinski; adored pets Chewy, Benson, Chester, Nephertities, Romeow and Dolly.
A celebration of the life of Mary Jo Vercauteren will be held at Lyndahl Funeral Home, 1350 Lombardi Avenue, on Saturday October 12, 2013 from 10:00 am until the memorial service at 12:00 pm with Ann Froelich officiating. Online condolences maybe expressed at www.lyndahl.com. A memorial fund has been established in Mary Jo's name.
Mary Jo's family would like to thank everyone for their thoughtfulness, friendship and support for Mary Jo, including friends Jane, Scott, Corrin, Nuala, Dot, Kathy and Steve Buelow, Audry Sterling and Wally Gruszczynski, Sister Helen Keyser and the many people included in the Bellin Cancer Team; Bellin medical unit's nursing staff as well as Unity Hospice and Lyndahl Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary Vercauteren
Kathy Buelow
October 11, 2013
Mary Jo,
I am thankful for the crossing of our paths in life, and for the opportunities to share times of adventure, laughter, and fun.
I am honored to have been counted among your friends.
Your acts of kindness, generosity, and encouragement of others will stand as shining, lasting examples for many, many people.
This counts you among the best of teachers.
Farewell... until we meet again.
Jeff
October 9, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Tom Collins
October 9, 2013
God Bless Mary Jo, prayers for you and your family.
Cindy Ducat & family
October 8, 2013
I will miss your smile, your laugh, your kindness and your love for animals. I also will miss my aunt, my dad's sister, my grandmother's daughter. We love you so much, please watch over us.
Heidi Burnett
October 8, 2013
Even though my heart is so heavy, I'm thanking God that she's finally found peace. She definitely earned her wings. She will be forever missed!
leslie appleby-mcwilliams
October 8, 2013
My childhood friend,Thought of you so much through the years,such great memories...R.I.P my friend for ever,
Lori Appleby
October 8, 2013
I'm deeply saddened by MaryJo's passing. My mind is full of great childhood memories, of MaryJo, Cheryl, Karyn and the boys. My sympathies to all her family and friends.
leslie appleby-mc williams
October 8, 2013
Mary jo,how i thought of you so many times wish we could of reunited from our child hood/high school so many fond memories rip my friend
October 8, 2013
I am so sorry for this loss in your family Karyn. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. May God help your family to get through this with all the special memories she has left for u.
John and Barbara Kwilinski
October 8, 2013
Our sympathy to your and yours. Love,
October 8, 2013
May God give your family peace and comfort to endure the difficult days ahead. Psalm 62:8
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