Rosella P. Van Dyke, formerly of Kimberly, age 99, died Monday May 7, 2012 at the St. Paul Home. She was born on Little Chute on April 29, 1913 to the late Henry and Petronella (Bergman) Bongers. Rosella married Emil Van Dyke on August 21, 1935 at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Little Chute. He preceded her in death on April 3, 1978. Rosella enjoyed playing bingo and socializing during the St. Paul Home's happy hour and the monthly dinner outings. She also liked to read, knit, crochet and play in her neighborhood monthly card club.

Rosella is survived by her children: Jean (Hooyman) Weyenberg, Vanden Broek; Karen (Jerry) Dollevoet, Appleton; and Jim (Mary Jo) Van Dyke, Appleton; grandchildren: Mike (Ellen), Steve (Mary) and Tom (Vonnie) Hooyman, Dan (Meredith) and Jesse (Heather) Dollevoet, Jenny (Dave) Sprangers, Brady (Amy) Sturm and Emily (Jerry) Gordee; great-grandchildren: Amy (Ryan) Vosters, Katie, Kim and Kelsey Hooyman, Alex and Annika Dollevoet, Noah and Chloe Sprangers, Kylie and Katie Sturm, Caleb, Alexa and Taylor Gordee; great-great-granddaughter Lauren; brother Bernard "Beany" Bongers; sister-in-law Evelyn Bongers; and special godchild Joan Martinez. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to her husband and parents, Rosella was preceded in death by her sons-in-law: Ervan Hooyman and Romie Weyenberg; brothers Joseph, Cyril and Orville (Barbara) Bongers; sisters: Lucina (Nick) Jansen, Catherine (Martin) Schumacher and Marie (Joseph) Huiting; and sisters-in-law: Helen and Wilma Bongers.

Visitation will be held Friday May 11, 2012 at HOLY SPIRIT PARISH (620 E. Kimberly) beginning at 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass at 12:00 Noon. The Rev. Msgr. James Vanden Hogen will officiate. Committal St. John Cemetery, Little Chute. A memorial is being established.

The Van Dyke family would like to send a special thank you to the St. Paul Home and staff, especially Kim, Paula, Nicole and Amy.