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Carol Shippy Obituary
Carol (Collier) Shippy Little Chute, age 86.
Carol peacefully entered into Eternal Life on Sunday, January 27, 2013 while surrounded by the love of her family.
Carol was born on December 9, 1926 to John & Anastasia Collier. She was united in marriage to Bob Shippy on November 28, 1953 at St. Rose Catholic Church in Clintonville.
Carol is survived by her children: John (Ann) Shippy, Sue (Bob) Hermus, Mary (Pat) Hietpas; Grandchildren: Jason Shippy and Jill, Ben Shippy and Stephanie, Nathaniel Bluma, Ashley (Billy) Andersen, Joshua (Michelle) Hermus, Brent (Amy) Hermus, Brooke (Ryan) Polcyn, Rachel Hermus, Terry Hietpas and Tressa, Jennifer Hietpas and Brad; and great-grandchildren Carter, Lauren and Jack Hermus, and Lucas Polcyn; who all brought extreme smiles and joy to her. Sisters-in-law: Barbara Brummitt, Geraldine Kussman and Joyce Collier; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by Bob, her husband of 43 years; parents: John and Anastasia Collier; father and mother-In-law: Dr. Vincent and Josephine Shippy; brothers: Bill and Jack Collier; sister Cecilia (Pat) Geenen; and brother-in-law: George Brummitt.
She is further survived by Deb Thyssen, Sue Bloedorn and Dennis Judkins whom she loved as her own.
Visitation will be held Thursday January 31, 2012 at ST. JOHN NEPOMUCENE CATHOLIC CHURCH (323 S. Pine St. Little Chute) beginning at 2:00 p.m. until time of Mass at 5:00 p.m. The Rev. Msgr. James Vanden Hogen will officiate. Committal St. John Cemetery. To sign the guest book, please visit oconnellfh.com.
Mom/Grandma was God's living testimony of what it means to be a Good and Faithful Servant. Her acceptance and full submission to God's Will in the face of her illness, and ability overcome many obstacles throughout her life with Amazing Grace will allow her Spirit to remain in our hearts forever. Praise and thanks to our God who chose this beautiful woman to be our mother. With humble, grateful hearts, we give her back to the Lord until we are reunited for eternity.
Special thanks to her guardian angels Peg and Irene Kons; she loved you both so much.
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Pauline De Groot
January 31, 2013
Sue and Bob, Jerry and I send our sympathy to and your family. Your mother was a real sweet lady, We will miss her a St.John's. Sue I prayed with your many times at Mass when I saw you in the morning. I knew you were praying for your Mom. God Bless you. Jerry & Pauline De Groot
Brent Hermus
January 31, 2013
Grandma I miss u so much and it is very hard for me bec I was so close 2 u I am gonna miss bringing u places goin grocery shopping with u?? and coming over 2 visit u and sitting in that pink chair eating peanuts grandma I love u sooo much and u have a special spot in my heart love u gram and your favorite saying come when u can
Vicki Hermsen
January 31, 2013
So very sorry for your loss but at last, she is at peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jeff and Sue DeGroot
January 30, 2013
Carol was a beautiful lady that our parish family will truly miss...Lucky for her now in God's warm and loving arms... Our prayers are with you all...
Char and Tony Kilsdonk
January 30, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Carol was such a nice person - I always enjoyed talking with her at St. Johns. She was always positive and kind. Peace to all of you!
AMC INPT SURGERY DEPT.
January 29, 2013
Mary & Pat, our prayers and thoughts go out to you and your families.Remember the 'good' times with your mother!
Robbie (Strick) Berg
January 29, 2013
Sue, I am so sorry to see the passing of your mother. It is always hard to loose a mom. May your memories bring you joy and gladness that you have those to cherish.
Paula Draheim (Van Grinsven)
January 29, 2013
i remember working with your mom at Hietpas restaurant when i was 15.(about 45 years ago) She was so kind to a young waitress who was clueless what to do. We had a lot of laughs together. She was a very special lady.
Diane Williamson
January 29, 2013
Sue, So sorry for the loss of your mother. May you find comfort in the memories you made with her.
Kevin&Karen Hietpas
January 29, 2013
Thinking of the Shippy family!! Sorry for. Your loss!
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