Verona June Verhyen

Verona J. Verhyen, 87 of Appleton died Saturday April 16, 2011 at Rennes Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born June 22, 1923 a daughter of the late, Neil and Mary (Burton) Brown. Verona married Joseph Verhyen on January 3, 1944.

Verona was a long time member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Appleton. She was a life member of the ladies auxiliary of VFW post #2778. Verona was an avid Packer fan, she enjoyed bowling, and playing cards with friends.

Verona is survived by her husband of 67 years, Joseph, four children, Dennis (Phyllis) Verhyen , Green Leaf, Vickie Eberhard, Appleton, Tim (Jackie) Verhyen, Lake Havasu City, Arizona, and Lisa Volkman, Grand Chute; nine grandchildren, Tina Laura, Sara (Jim), Joe (Deb), Daniel (Lindsey), Jonathan (friend Mary), Amie(Keith), Shelby, and Will; 11 great grandchildren and one more due in October; three brothers, Lee (Ruth) Brown, Phoenix Arizona, Bill Brown, Phoenix, Arizona, and Carl (Toni) Brown, Little Chute; one sister, Eleanor Sonnleitner, Appleton; two sisters-in-law, Frances Ronk, and Mildred Verhyen; She was preceded in death by a brother, Leonard; a sister, Ferol; sister-in-law, Florence Jacques, three brothers-in-law, Bill Jacques, Peter Verhyen, and Mike Niesen.

The Funeral Liturgy will be at 11:00 am on Wednesday April 20, 2011 at ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH 410 West Lawrence Street with Fr. Jim Leary, OFM. CAP. officiating. Friends may call at the Wichmann Funeral Home Tuesday evening from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm and on Wednesday at the church from 10:00 am until the hour of service. Burial will be at Highland Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established.

Verona’s family would like to thank the entire staff at Rennes Health and Rehabilitation Center for their care and compassion.
Wichmann Funeral Home
537 N Superior Street
Appleton, Wisconsin
(920) 739-1231