Jeanette Wolken

Jeanette Wolken, 82, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020, at Baldwin Healthcare and Rehab in Baldwin City, Kansas.

Jeanette Van Leeuwen was born the ninth of ten children to Jake and Bertha (Jennings) Van Leeuwen on December 12, 1937, in St. Paul. As a young girl, she grew up and attended school in St. Paul, graduating from high school there in 1955. On October 3, 1959, she and Louis Wolken were united in marriage in St. Paul. The couple raised their family on a farm in the Greeley area. She was a dedicated and faithful member of St. John Catholic Church in Greeley.

Survivors include:

Three daughters – Jane Campbell (Craig) of Fort Scott, Kansas

Eileen Bertels (Bill Jewell) of Mayetta, Kansas

Sharon Mader (Alan) of Baldwin City, Kansas

One son – Jim Wolken (Kelli) of Greeley, Kansas

Thirteen grandchildren – Brett, Trevor and Jenna Campbell; Eric Bertels; Beth Hughes; Seth and Tyler Wolken; Grace Mader; and Wesley, Bailey, Briley, Gavin and Teagan Wolken

Nine great-grandchildren

Two sisters – Sr. Rosina Van Leeuwen of Wichita, Kansas

Judy Fager of Erie, Kansas

Jeanette was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Louis, on March 7, 2013; son, Gus, on October 31, 2014; grandson, Ryan Campbell, on February 1, 2002; three brothers, Roger, Ted and Harry Van Leeuwen; and four sisters, Jerry Hill, Cleo Jacquinot, Jeanie LaForge, and Gert Forbes.

The rosary was prayed and the Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. John Catholic Church in Greeley. Burial was at St. John Catholic Cemetery in Greeley, Kansas.

Memorials are suggested to St. Rose School. These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357.