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Alice Van Poppel Obituary

Alice M. Van Poppel Feb. 18, 1916 - April 22, 2014 MISHAWAKA - Alice M. Van Poppel, 98, passed away at home, the home she was born in, on Tuesday, April 22, 2014. Alice was born on February 18, 1916, in Mishawaka, as the daughter of Henry and Zulma (Bekeart) Van De Putte. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Oscar, George and Richard Van De Putte; a son, Dennis Van Poppel; son-in-law, Jeff Gast; and a great-granddaughter, Delisa Brown. On May 20, 1939, in Mishawaka, as Alice M. Van De Putte, she married Cyriel Van Poppel. He preceded her in death on March 29, 1973. Surviving are two daughters, Andrea (Jeffrey) Butler of South Bend and Mary Ann "Babe" Gast of Mishawaka, and a son, Jeffery (Deborah) Van Poppel of Mishawaka; daughter-in-law, Sue Ann (Carl) Heiser; 14 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Alice was a member of St. Bavo Catholic Church. She was a cook at St. Bavo and worked for School City of Mishawaka for four years and Wheelabrator for five years. Alice enjoyed playing cards and being with family and friends. Visitation for Alice will be today, April 24, from 3 to 8 p.m., with a Rosary at 7:30 p.m., in Hahn Funeral Home, 505 W. 8th Street, Mishawaka. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, April 25, at 10:00 a.m., in St. Bavo Catholic Church, with Rev. Barry England officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Bavo Catholic Church, 511 W. 7th Street, Mishawaka, IN 46544. To leave the family and online condolence, please visit our website at www.hahnfuneralhomes.com.

Published by South Bend Tribune on Apr. 24, 2014.
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I am so sorry to learn of Alice's death. My sympathy to your entire family. I have fond memories of Alice. She was always so very kind and we know heaven has welcomed a very special person. God bless and comfort you.

Donna (Wurst) Hums

May 7, 2014

Love and prayers go out to each of you.

Torrie

April 26, 2014

Sending our condolences and prayers to you and your entire family. We are very sorry for your loss and hope you find comfort in knowing others are thinking of you at this time. Pam Calvano and Ken Fershin

April 25, 2014

Jeff, Debbie and your entire family, thinking of you and sending hugs and prayers. She surely lived a wonderful life. We hope those happy memories hug you close when you are sad. God Bless you.

Jim and Joni Lebiedzinski

April 25, 2014

May God Bless the Van Poppel family in this time of sorrow. Rest in peace Alice.

Michael Van Durmen

April 24, 2014

May God bring all her family peace and strength as you deal with your loss.

Sandy Mikesell

April 24, 2014

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