Mrs. Beverly J. VanAsdlen

September 26, 1932 - February 5, 2013

Beverly J. Van Asdlen (nee Sanders) Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice-Home at the age of 80 years. Born on September 26, 1932 the daughter of the late John and Margaret Sanders. Beverly grew up living in Crest Hill. In 1957 she was wed to the late Richard Van Asdlen, shortly after marriage they moved to Minooka where she has since been a resident. Dearly loved mother of Richard "Rick" (Brenda) Van Asdlen and William "Bill" (Ronalee) Van Asdlen; Proud grandmother of Jessica (Mark) Smith, Jonathan, Brett, Brooke, Brock and Brad Van Asdlen and dear great grandmother of Cora Rae Smith, Beloved sister of Shirley Hartley and Darlene (Kenny) Rybinski. Also left to cherish her memory are numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, her parents, sister; Kathy (Richard) Winn, her father in law and mother in law; William and Mildred Van Asdlen, brothers in law Jim Hartley, Robert Van Asdlen, Donald "Ozzie" Van Asdlen, Buck Arnold, Charles Brown and Clyde Heap also preceded by sisters in law Bette Arnold, Helen Brown and Jane Heap. Beverly spent most of her working career at Jemco Engineering in Minooka. She cherished spending time with her children, grandchildren and great granddaughter more than life itself. She was her grandchildren's # 1 fan. She was at all of the events and activities that they were participants in. She also enjoyed playing Bunco and spending time with her "Lunch Bunch" friends The family would like to extend a special thank you to her physicians; Dr. Gus Pedraza, Dr. Jason Suh, Dr. John Walsh and also recognize the truly exceptional nurses at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center and the Joliet Area Community Hospice. Funeral Service for Beverly J. Van Asdlen will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 9:15 at The Maple Funeral Home located at 24300 W. Ford Rd., Channahon to St. Mary's Catholic Church, Minooka for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM. Interment Seward Mound Cemetery, Minooka. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to St. Mary's Church or JACH. Visitation Friday, February 8, 2013 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm and from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. For information www.themaplefunealhome.com