Ans J. Van Lith, Kimberly, age 86, passed away at home on Friday, June 2, 2017. He was born in Maren, Netherlands on March 20, 1931 to the late Johannus and Adriana (Klaren) Van Lith. Ans married Mathilda "Tilly" Steenbekkers on May 17, 1956. She preceded him in death in 2000.

Ans is survived by his daughters: Lucy (Rick) Bevers, Appleton; Sjanny (Dave) Friebel, Kimberly; Petra Van Lith, Kimberly; and Ria (Rene´) Van Dongen, Holland; grandchildren: Rick (Bev) and Eric Bevers, Jeff (Dominique) and Kim Friebel; great grandchildren: Taylor, Isaac, Aria, Kyla, Brantley, Sophia and Jack; brother, Al Van Lith; and brother-in-law, Mich (Hanneke) and Annemie Steenbekkers. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, here and in Holland.

In addition to his parents and wife, Tilly, Ans was preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law: Jan and Lucia Steenbekkers; grandson, Frank Friebel; and other members of the Van Lith and Steenbekkers families.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at HOLY SPIRIT PARISH – DARBOY CHURCH (W2796 Hwy. KK) beginning at 2:00 p.m. until time of Mass at 4:00 p.m. The Rev. Robert Kollath will officiate. Committal Holy Name of Jesus Cemetery.   To sign the guest book, please visit oconnellfh.com. In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established.

We would like to thank St. Paul Hospice Services for coming to our rescue when we needed you the most. Also, thank you to Hanneke and Mich for all of the support and care they gave to Pa and us.