Mary Therese Hooyman

HOOYMAN, MARY THERESE (PARMAN)

Mary Therese (Parman) Hooyman, cherished mother, adored grandmother, loving great-grandmother, and treasured sister left her earthly home to begin her promised gift of everlasting life with her Creator on Wednesday, November 15, 2006. She was happily met by her husband, son, parents and other departed relatives who were waiting for her.

Mary was born on April 24, 1926 in Kaukauna, WI. Mary was a 1944 graduate of Kaukauna High School where she was a member of the Kaukauna High School band, was chosen as Drum Majorette and was elected prom queen her senior year. After graduation, Mary worked in timekeeping at the Kimberly Clark Corporation.

On July 26, 1947, Mary wed Alois “Bud" Hooyman, the ‘love of her life' at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Kaukauna. Mary and Bud “danced” their way through 54 years of loving devotion before Bud was called to his heavenly home on May 23, 2001.

Mary enjoyed square dancing, golfing, family camping outings and winter trips to Florida and Arizona with Bud. Mary and Bud were long-time volunteers with the St. Vincent de Paul Society in Kaukauna and members of the Kaukauna Alumni Association and the Cabaret Club.

Mary is survived by her daughter Julie (Douglas) Stroess, Appleton, WI; son Mark (Kathleen) Hooyman, Kaukauna, WI; daughter-in-law Laurel Hooyman, Deerfield, IL; Grandchildren Michael Hooyman, Combined Locks, WI; Robert (Kelly) Stroess, Manitowoc, WI; Joshua (Kristi) Hooyman, Menasha, WI; Jennifer (Ron) Kain, Little Chute, WI; Christine and Jonathan Hooyman, Deerfield, IL; great-grandchildren Brandon and Nathan Hooyman, Combined Locks, WI; Karrigan Kain, Little Chute, WI; and two little angels due in December and April. Mary is also survived by her brother Jerome (Mary B) Parman, LeCanto, FL; brothers-in-law Floyd Hooyman, Menasha, WI; Marvin (Julie) Hooyman, Green Valley, AZ; sisters-in-law Eleanor Engel, Appleton, WI; JoAnn (James) Vandenberg, Rothschild, WI; Mary Sue (Robert) Streck, Menasha, WI; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

She is now in union with her husband Alois (Bud), son Thomas, parents William and Elizabeth (Koutnik) Parman, brother Robert “Bunny” Parman, parents-in-law Jack and Ella (Vandenberg) Hooyman, sisters-in-law Margaret (McMahon) Hooyman, Patricia (Skell) Hooyman, brother-in-law Norbert Engel, nephews Michael and Christopher Hooyman, nieces Catherine and Sara Hooyman, and great-nephew Donald Pawling.

Thank you mom, for the unconditional love and support you always gave to us, your children. We will love you forever and you will remain in our hearts always.

A memorial funeral liturgy for Mary will be held at 5:00 PM on Monday, November 20th at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 119 West Seventh St. Kaukauna, WI with Father David Funk, OFM Cap officiating. The family will receive relatives and friends directly at the church from 4:00 PM until the hour of the liturgy. An inurnment ceremony will take place at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, November 21st at Highland Memorial Park, 3131 North Richmond Avenue Appleton, WI.

Mary’s family would like to express their most sincere thanks to Dr. Paul Russo, Dr. Lisa Kokontis, and to the staff of “Angels” at the St. Paul Villa for the care and compassion extended to Mary in the latter years of her life. God Bless You All!

Memorials can be directed to “The Right to Life Foundation” or to “The American Parkinson Disease Association”.

FARGO FUNERAL HOME
400 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920766-6200