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Mary Ellen V. Sanders, Kaukauna, age 75, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at Appleton Medical Center. She was born on August 15, 1938 in Kaukauna, daughter of the late William and Sally (Derfus) Marx. On June 3, 1961 she was united in marriage to Thomas Sanders at St. Mary Catholic Church and together they celebrated 26 years of marriage. Thomas preceded her in death in 1988. Mary Ellen was employed in the Sales Department of Kaukauna Cheese Co. for 30 years until her retirement. She was a longstanding member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Kaukauna. Mary Ellen enjoyed playing cards with her friends every Monday and looked forward to being with family and friends.
She is survived by her three children: Kris (Ann), Dale (Amy), and Sheila (Kurt) Buchberger; seven grandchildren: Malerie (Jake) Van Gompel, Fallon (special friend Roman Peplinski), Roman (special friend Anna Brittnacher), Baleigh, Zacary, Samantha, and Aaron Buchberger; a great grandson, Brecken Van Gompel; a sister, Joan (Vic) Ebben; two brothers: Bill Marx and Bob (Barb) Marx; a brother-in-law, Raymond Sanders; a sister-in-law, Noreen Vaubel. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband, mother and father-in-law: Veronica and Les Sanders, a sister and brother-in-law: Mary Catherine and Neil Hietpas; and a sister-in-law: Betty Sanders.
Funeral services for Mary Ellen will be held at 7: 00 PM on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at the BOETTCHER FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 2401 Fieldcrest Dr. in Kaukauna with Deacon Steve Van De Hey officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery in Kaukauna. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4:00 PM until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund in Mary Ellen's name is being established. www.boettcherfamily funeral.com
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Cindy Fallona
April 17, 2014
My deepest sympathy to all of you on the loss of your mother. I worked with MaryEllen at Kaukauna Cheese and we had such fun at the "Club". She always had a smile on her face and the best laugh. May you find solace in your wonderful memories of her.
Lynn Barclay
April 16, 2014
Dear Kris, Dale and Shelia,
Know that you and your families are in our thoughts and prayers. It takes great comfort to know that Aunt Mary Ellen is so at peace and not suffering any more. I'm sure Uncle Tom and the rest of the Sanders gang will be greeting her with open arms. Aunt Mary Ellen was a wonderful lady, so upbeat and positive in everything. Rarely did I ever see her without a smile on her face. What neat & fun memories I have with the family gatherings during the holidays and reunions. The three of you are what kept her going after Uncle Tom has Passed and she has always lived life to the fullest. Love and prayers during this tough time for you all.
April 16, 2014
I so enjoyed your mother..what a great lady, always with a smile and a heart of gold. She will be greatly missed! My deepest sympathy to your family.
Dick and Leona Brandt
Diane Deering
April 16, 2014
Kris, Dale and Shelia,
Your mother was an amazing woman. She was a mother figure to many at Kaukauna Cheese. I have so many great memories of her thru the years that I will always cherish. You have my deepest sympathy. Rest in Peace Mary Ellen!
Mary Simon
April 16, 2014
She believed in Angels and she was one herself, I will miss her!
Mary
Sally Giordana
April 16, 2014
I always knew a smile would welcome me when we saw each other. We go way back and it was my advantage to have known you! Sally Giordana
Anne and Jerry Renard
April 15, 2014
Aunt Mary Ellen always had a smile on her face! She was always fun to be around. Never was there a time where she didn't have something going on. She raised three wonderful children who provided her with a son in-law and two daughter in laws who she spoke highly of. She loved her grandchildren and was very involved with them. She will be missed by all that knew her.
Naomi and Terry Dvorachek
April 15, 2014
To all three of the Sanders "kids" and to your extended family... In loving memory of "Mom"... Things won't be the same at Little Silver Lake this summer that's for certain. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers as you remember the happy times and grieve your loss...
Diane Porsch
April 15, 2014
Dearest cousins...
There are no words to express my sympathies to you. I can only say that Mary Ellen was such a positive person...full of energy...and fun and she could tell a good joke and certainly loved hearing them! I am proud to say that she was my "Fairy Godmother" (something we laughed about for many years!)...and my friend.
My heart is with all of you...
Love,
Di
Lisa Sawlsville
April 15, 2014
My sympathies to the entire Sanders family. Mary Ellen is a great lady and will be sadly missed. Sincerely, Lisa (Peebles) Sawlsville
Paul and Margaret Nettekoven
April 15, 2014
Our prayers are with you. We were best friends forever. Love to you all.
April 15, 2014
God bless you and your family, sorry for your loss. It's been a long time but we saw Mary Ellen at a reardon wedding . Your in our prayers and thoughts. Mert lewandowski Heindel
April 15, 2014
Dear Friends,
So very sorry to hear about your mother. May you have peace in all of your memories together. Our deepest sympathies. Patti and Al Lesky
Andy and Lisa Peakman
April 15, 2014
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Marilyn and Jim Dragosh
April 15, 2014
Our prayers are with each of you as you grieve the loss of your mom. We had many talks over the years and I know that she was a woman of great faith. She and your dad will be waiting for each of you in heaven. Praying that God will comfort each of you and bring peace to your heart.
Mary Kay Deering
April 15, 2014
Mary Ellens family.
I am so sorry to hear about Mary Ellen's passing. She is a remarkable woman. I will miss seeing her the Skyview Club. I will miss her big hugs and the wonderful laughs we always shared. I have known her for about 40 years. Bob and Barb, I am so sorry for this loss. May God wrap his arms around you and help you all get thru this sad time in your lives. hugs to everyone.
Mary Ann & Dan Wierschke
April 14, 2014
Kris, Dale, and Sheila; My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Your mom taught by example, she always had a warm smile and kind word for everyone she met. Cherish the memories.
Eric Noonan
April 14, 2014
I am very sorry for your loss. All of you will be in my prayers.
Deborah Jansen
April 14, 2014
So sorry for your loss. She was such a wonderful lady. I will never forget the years I worked with her. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
April 14, 2014
So sorry about your mom...Dar Blahnik
Wendi Werner-Jedwabny
April 14, 2014
Sheila,
So sorry to hear about your mother. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
April 14, 2014
Dear Chris, Dale and Sheila, I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I didn't realize she was ill. We share many great memories of her while we lived on Park St. in Little Chute. She truly was a cheerful, optimistic person. I had a chance to chat with her recently and we just picked up the conversation where we left off the last time. I'll miss her. Our sympathy, Norm and Ruth Eppinger
Rita and Reiny Meihsner
April 14, 2014
Our sympathy to your family. We'll miss you.
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