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Caroline VanHemel Obituary
Phelps: Age 96, died on Sunday Nov. 4, 2007 at the Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic. Friends may call Wednesday from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM at the Cheney Funeral Home 70 Main Street Phelps. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 10 AM in St. Francis Church in Phelps. Burial, St. Francis Cemetery. It is suggested that contributions be made to St. Francis Church 12 Hibbard Ave. or the House of John 14 Spring Street Clifton Springs, NY 14432.
Survived by her children, Raymond (Marcia) Van Hemel of Coconut Creek, FL., Paul (Susan) Van Hemel of Alexandria, VA., Carole (Robert) Jensen of Phelps, Mary (Ralph) Klinger of Camp Hill, P.A. 14 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren; son-in-law, Philip Crough; sister, Lucille Dickens of Clifton Springs; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Van Hemel; daughter, Eleanor Crough; grandson, Jeff Van Hemel and great-granddaughter, Chelsea Jensen;7 brothers and sisters.
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Michael Crough
November 10, 2007
Grandma Van Hemel will always have a special place in my heart. The fond memories of a beautiful loving woman who had such an influential role in my life are too many to express in one sitting or paragraph. She will be sorely missed...but always loved!
Lynne (Crough), Kevin & Eric Anstee
November 10, 2007
So many memories! So many special times shared ... our hearts, prayers, and love are with all of our families as we celebrate the touch Mom, Aunt, Grandma had on each of our lives and say "see you later" to a very special and wonderful lady in all our lives. May she rest in peace and walk hand in hand with many loved ones who have gone before (Grandpa, my Mom, Chelsea and many many more!). Love, Always, The Virginia Anstees
Marge & Bob Lash
November 8, 2007
We remember with love both Carrie and Frank and all they did for our church and community. How fortunate we were to have them as friends and mentors in our lives. Their goodness and compassion live on today in their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. I treasure the special times of prayer with Carrie and Barb De Ruyter and know Carrie is living her Fifth Day as a Cursillista with her family in heaven, Our Lord and His Blessed Mother. De Colores Carrie!
Paul Van Hemel
November 6, 2007
I will tell my father, John (Jack) Van Hemel who lives in an assited living facility in Jacksonville, NC. He has some dementia from a fall about 18 months ago, but from time to time speaks of going to talk with Uncle Frank and Aunt Carrie.
Our heart felt sympathy to the family at this time of your loss.
Paul Van Hemel
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