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Ruth DeCoster

Ruth Marie De Coster - Little Chute - Age 97, entered into Eternal Life on Dec. 19, 2021. Ruth was born on Aug. 16, 1924, daughter of George and Catherine Vanden Heuvel. She grew up in Little Chute, the third of four daughters. Ruth attended St. John Grade School and High School. On April 12, 1947, Ruth proudly married Norbert De Coster at St. John Nepomucene and lovingly shared 66 years of marriage. Together they raised two children, Linda and Jim. Ruth is survived by children: Linda Meulemans, Wrightstown and Jim (Linda) De Coster, Black Creek. Grandchildren: Jason (Lindsay) Meulemans, Jody (Sara) Meulemans, Jeremy (Kacy) Meulemans, Janelle (Nathan) Sprangers, Joel (Stephanie) Meulemans, Jill (Brian) Denor, Angie (Rick) Steffens, Matt (Kate) De Coster and Mike De Coster. Great grandchildren: Chloe, Grant, Ella and Saylor Meulemans, Skyler, Jordan and Paityn Meulemans, Landon, Davis and Ryker Sprangers, Ava and Jaxon Meulemans , Nolan Denor, Connor and Caden Steffens. In-laws: Evelyn Carlson, Leo De Coster, Anna Mae De Coster, and Peggy De Coster. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband: Norbert, on March 15, 2014; her parents: George and Catherine Vanden Heuvel; Norb’s parents: Leonard and Anna De Coster; son-in-law: Pete Meulemans; sisters: Betty (John) Van Beek, Jane (John) Christensen and Virginia (Gene) Welhouse (Don) Stuyvenberg; In-laws: Lorraine (Francis) Demerath, Della (Robert) VanDeLoo, Marie (Robert) Sievers, Lawrence (Anna) De Coster, Mark De Coster, Jerome De Coster, Muriel De Coster, Bev De Coster, and Willard Carlson. A private, family funeral was held Dec. 28 at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church. The Rev. Ron Belitz will officiate. For those wishing to view the service online, it can be seen archived at www.stjn.org. Interment will be in St. John Cemetery. Contributions may be made in Ruth’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Ruth’s family wishes to thank the staff at Country Villa 2 in Freedom and Moments Hospice for their wonderful care, compassion and friendship. A special thank you to Sheila De Coster for taking Mom to Mass for several years. We are proud to say you are our Mother. Love you, Linda and Jim.

VERKUILEN-VAN DEURZEN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 101 Canal Street, Little Chute 920 788 3321, www.verkuilenfh.com