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Laurie Vander Velden

Date of Death: August 11, 2011

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Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Catholic Church
227 Columbus Street
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Tuesday 8/16, 11:00 am

Laurel “Laurie” Vander Velden, age 67 passed away on August 11, 2011 at her home. She was born on March 27, 1944 in Combined Locks, WI and was the daughter of Arthur and Johanna (Wulterkens) Vanderheiden. She married Jeff Vander Velden on October 8, 1966 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Combined Locks.
She is survived by her husband, a daughter Jolene (Jerry) King of Columbus, a son Greg of Sun Prairie; 2 grandchildren Ryan and Alexis; 3 sisters Janet (Richard) Verbeten, Doris Dolan, Barb Vanderheiden; 2 brothers-in-law, Ken (Karin) Vander Velden, Gene (Grace) Vander Velden, and a sister-in-law, Bonnie Vander Velden

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister Carol Stuyvenberg; father-in-law, Lyle Vander Velden; brothers-in-law, Gerald Vander Velden and Tom Dolan; and a daughter-in-law, Cheryl Vander Velden.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Catholic Church, 227 Columbus Street in Sun Prairie with Monsignor Duane Moellenberndt presiding. Burial will be in Sun Prairie Memory Gardens. A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, August 15, 2011 at the Tuschen-Newcomer Funeral Home 302 Columbus St. in Sun Prairie and from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services at the church on Tuesday. A special thanks to the Oncology Dept. at Columbus Dean Medical Center and HospiceCare for their wonderful care and support. The family suggests in lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Hospice Care Inc. or Sacred Hearts School Endowment Fund.

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Laurel “Laurie” Vander Velden, age 67 passed away on August 11, 2011 at her home. She was born on March 27, 1944 in Combined Locks, WI and was the daughter of Arthur and Johanna (Wulterkens) Vanderheiden. She married Jeff Vander Velden on October 8, 1966 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Combined Locks. She isContinue Reading

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Jolene left a message on September 19, 2011:
I miss you mom.
Sarah left a message on August 18, 2011:
Jeff, Greg and Lolene, It was nice to see you all but with sad circumstances. I hope we can see each other under better ones some day. Please keep in touch. You are all in my prayers. Sarah and Pete and boys.
Heather Halvorson left a message on August 16, 2011:
I will always remember Laurie as a laughing, smiling person that I never saw get mad. I have great childhood memories of living next to the Vander Veldens. Jeff, JoJo, and Greg, I am so, so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts.
Diane Halvorson left a message on August 16, 2011:
Laurie was always smiling and always offering calmness and friendship. She helped me with my premature daughter 30 years ago by taking to me and from the hospital. She shared the joys of her young children with humor and excitement. I never saw her mad or frustrated even during these past months. I will miss Laurie as will all of us. Love, Diane, John, Heather and Adam
Greta Dove left a message on August 15, 2011:
I was much younger than Laurie. I think she was already married by the time I would remember anything, so I don't recall her being there when we visited Aunt Joanne and Uncle Art. But she did make me laugh when I was lamenting about wearing glasses as I aged. She remarked that she did not need to wear glasses to see, but wore them to cover the bags under her eyes. I was shocked, maybe she was just joking but I thought it was very funny. I am sure that was probably at Uncle Paul's funeral or if she visited Arizona once when I was there visiting. A sense of humor to remember. God bless you, all in your sorrow or anguish.
Sarah Reinemeyer (Sally Dove) left a message on August 15, 2011:
Laurie was only a few months older than I was. As we lived so far away, I only saw Laurie a few times over the years. We would stay at Aunt JoAnn's and Uncle Art's house some times when visiting as kids. My memory as a kid was at some point, Grandma Vanderhieden started calling me Laurie. I kept correcting her until I finally gave up. I would just answer when she called for Laurie when Laurie was clearly not there. Laurie was always soft spoken and smiling. I was fortunate enough to be able to visit with her in the last few years when visiting FL.
Carol Besch left a message on August 14, 2011:
Jeff, Jolene&Greg We are so sorry to hear about the death of your dear wife and mother it brings back wonderful memories of our Sun Prairie days and the fun times we shared as neighbors. You all are in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time, we hope the good memories will help you through these days.........hugs to all of you and your family. Carol&Bob Besch&family
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