Rosella Burgoyne Van Hoof, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2008. She was born November 1, 1917 in Freedom, to the late Nicholas and Ann (Huss) Kieffer. She married Louie Burgoyne in June 1939. Together they operated Burgoyne's farm in De Pere. Louie preceded her in death in November 1969. In April 1972 she married Wally Van Hoof. Wally died in March 2006.
She is survived by her son; Dan (Judy) Burgoyne, two daughters; Dolores (Ken) Van De Hei, and Linda Schmidt all of De Pere. Two sisters; Evelyn Thiele of Florida and Ellie (John) Vincent of Appleton, her sister in law; Marian Jensen, three step sons; Bob (Irene) Van Hoof, Jim (Janet) Van Hoof, Gary (Sue) Van Hoof, two stepdaughters; Jane Witter, and Shirley (Orville) Evers. 9 grandchildren, and 19 great grandchildren further survive Rosella.
She was further preceded in death by her brother and sister in law Sylvester (Marge) Kieffer.
Friends may call at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Family, corner of Lourdes Ave. and Suburban Drive, De Pere after 9am Tuesday, September 23rd, until the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30am with Fr. Tim Shillcox O.Praem officiating. Please go to www.ryanfh.com to express online condolences.