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- Ursula Van Handle
Born March 28, 1927
She was married to Clarence Vanden Heuvel
How I was related to her?
She was my grandmas mother
Ursula grew up on a farm with 11 kids in her family.
They all went to S1. Johns School. Later she became
a Kimberly Clark at the mill. She also was a very
good baseball player and she really enjoyed the sport.
Alexis Dercks, 2010
- Vanden Heuvel, Ursula A. "Urs"
Ursula A. VandenHeuvel, age 89, died peacefully Monday, October 31, 2016. She was born March 28, 1927 to the late Fred and Anna (Schumacher) VanHandel. Urs married Clarence VandenHeuvel on October 21, 1950 at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on May 10, 2014 after 63 years of marriage.
Urs is survived by four daughters, Jackie (Jim) VanGrinsven, Dori (Steve) Dercks, Ann (Scott) VandenHeuvel and Carla (Scott) Schmalz; grandchildren Kurt VanGrinsven, Beth (Ryan) Driessen, Craig (Stacey) VanGrinsven, Nick Dercks, Michael (Katie) Dercks, Charlie Dercks, Abby (Manny) Vasquez, Shea (Nick) Kitzman, Carly VandenHeuvel, Sam (fiancé Gina), Lexi and Chelsea Schmalz; great grandchildren: Kayla, Jake, Lucas, Peter, Hannah, Claire, Lauren, Grace, Reid, Stella, Alexis, Isaac, Anna, Dominic, Colton, Avery, Dane, Isaac, Isabel, Sam and Brooks; and brothers and sisters-in-law: Lorna VanHandel, Jane VandenHeuvel, Noreen VandenHeuvel, Yvonne Rusk, Laverne VandenHeuvel, Delores Machurick, Donna (Bob) Welch, Ken VandenHeuvel and Barbara (Mike) Kons. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to her parents, Ursula was preceded in death by her sons: Alan and Tommy; siblings: Catherine (Mike Micke, Jerome VanLanen), Marie (Ruben VanLanen, Butch Dobrinska), Matt (Marion, Janet) VanHandel, Agnes (Al) Smudde, Irene (George) Stoffel, Art (Bernice) VanHandel, Bill VanHandel, Audrey (Fabe) VanCamp, Erv (Bonnie, Ruth) VanHandel and Rich (Grace) VanHandel; and brothers and sisters-in-law: Anne VandenHeuvel, Mike Machurick, Lloyd VandeHeuvel, Jerome VandenHeuvel, Gene VandenHeuvel and Paul VandenHeuvel.
Urs was a loving and generous daughter, wife, mother and grandmother who dedicated herself to her parents, husband, children and grandchildren, always caring, always helping and always singing. Throughout her life she maintained a sweet and simple demeanor that won the trust and hearts of many who even now are changed by her witness of constant nurturing, love, faith and her signature gift of joy through her constant smiling, humming and acceptance of all people wherever they may be in their life's journey.
Visitation will be held Thursday, November 3, 2016 (TODAY) at ST. JOHN NEPOMUCENE CATHOLIC CHURCH (323 Pine St. Little Chute) beginning at 2:00 p.m. until time of Mass at 5:00 p.m. The Rev. Ronald Belitz will officiate. Committal St. John Cemetery. To sign the guest book, please visit oconnellfh.com.
The Family is deeply grateful for the outpouring of love, prayers and support in many heartfelt forms - but most of all those who selflessly helped care for her for the past 2-1/2 years, Mostly Abby Vasquez and her kids who provided countless hours of loving grandma while at her home and also at Caroline Manor, where they became the Wednesday afternoon entertainment.
Mom - you are finally back in the arms of dear dad and reunited with your two boys. Until we meet again.....................
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1927 - 2016 (89 years)
