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Memories and Condolences
for Donald VanHeel
Cathy Lockwood
July 19, 2020
Ricky, Karen, Mike and Betsy,
Always fond memories of our time spent with your family. I have a lot of uncles and still "Uncle" Donnie was a favorite of mine! Always sweet and funny. My most distinct memory is of being at one of the Schilling family picnics. He and I were messing around with our slices of my Grandma's birthday cake, when all of the sudden he took his and smashed it in my face. I couldn't believe it, we laughed, he was a big kid at heart! Anyway, I want to offer all of you my condolences, and wish you peace in the days ahead. I made a toast to your Dad from our Colorado mountains at his happy hour time. Hugs to all.
Cathy (Ruff) Lockwood
Paul and Sandy Gauer
July 18, 2020
Paul and I met through Ethna. I bonded with him right away as I was born in Roseland.
We had several dinners with Don and Ethna over the years. We loved him as he was so kind to our dear friend Ethna. Grateful for the relationship they had together.
Sharon Salamon, Mary and Mark Kamerer and all our Families
July 18, 2020
Toast to Uncle Don!! Always there with a big hug and kiss! We will truly miss you, Give a kiss to Aunt Betty Ann from all of us in Florida
Ray and Rita Buchanan
July 18, 2020
Shared many good times with Don and Betty...at the Elks Club in Dolton and on the many golf trips we took together with the Darlings and Reids as we "teed up" all over the country. Don was an all-around good guy with a great sense of humor we all enjoyed. Rest in Peace, Don.
Jennifer Ferraro
July 18, 2020
Condolences to the family and friends of Mr. VanHeel. We will continue to keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. Love to all.
John Zidek
July 18, 2020
Condolences to the Van Heel family and friends. Don will be missed. One thing you can take away from Don's daily playbook is to have fun and enjoy life with family and friends.
Granny, Kathy and Jack
Eddi
July 16, 2020
Don was One of the kindest caring man I have ever known. He loved everyone and saw the good in people. I am lucky to have had him and his family in my life❤❤
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