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Nancy Heggemeier Van Pelt

1953 - 2014

Nancy Heggemeier Van Pelt obituary, 1953-2014, Chicago, IL

BORN

1953

DIED

2014

Nancy Van Pelt Obituary

Nancy Heggemeier Van Pelt, 60, of Chicago, passed away in her home on January 13, 2014, after a short illness. She was born on February 3, 1953, in Rockford, to Wilbert and Alice (Morris) Heggemeier. She married Richard Van Pelt on December 31, 1983. She is survived by her Husband (Richard Van Pelt), Daughter (Allison Van Pelt), and Son (Michael Van Pelt) all of Chicago; Siblings: Stephen (Mary) Heggemeier of Owen, WI, Susan Heggemeier of Loves Park, IL, James (Jody) Heggemeier of Platte City, MO, Judith (John) Zrimec of Denver, CO, and Christine (Stephen) Gilbert of Colchester, CT; 10 nieces and nephews, 21 great-nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents. Graduated from Hiawatha High School (Kirkland) as Salutatorian of her class, and received her BA at Northern Illinois University. She taught Art at Ottawa Public Schools. Was an accredited Yoga instructor and a Shiatsu practitioner. A celebration of Nancy's life will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 25, at Salvatore's, 525 W. Arlington Place, Chicago, IL. In lieu of flowers memorials can be given in care of the American Cancer Society in Nancy's name.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jan. 19, 2014.

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January 24, 2014

My deepest sympathy to you Rick and to your entire family. My you be comforted by your faith as well as your friends during this most difficult time. God Speed with your healing my friend.
Wade Werth, Saint John, IN

Bill kubovy

January 23, 2014

Rick, I'm sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you and your family.

January 23, 2014

To all the family. You have our deepest sympathy and prayers. Gary and Cyni Menz Sparks

January 21, 2014

Nancy was my yoga teacher. friend and inspiration for over 20 years. I will miss her.
Joan Olin

Constance Shute

January 20, 2014

Chante to you Nancy and your beloved family and faithful yogis.
Love, Connie

George Vodden

January 20, 2014

I will always remember Nancy as a very good friend of mine. She was in my High School class of 1971. She was also my friend on Fb, and we would chat on Fb about once a year. I will always remember Nancy as a very good friend of mine. May the Heggemeier and Van Pelt families always remember her until they see her again!!! ?

January 19, 2014

May persevering in prayer comfort you and your family. Romans 12:12. Norma J.W.(Ohio).

Curtis Thurlby

January 19, 2014

I'm very sad to hear about your sister's passing. She was a wonderful person inside and out. Sincerely, Curtis Thurlby

Steve Andres DVM

January 19, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with the Van Pelts and Heggemeiers during this difficult time. We reconnected when Allison brought her cat to my clinic. We had time to share our life experiences since high school. She was happy and proud of her family. We will miss her.

Mark Rubin

January 18, 2014

With much love, intention, caring and devotion, and regularly for more than a decade in an era before it was an “in” thing to do, Nancy Heggemeier opened me, and many others, to the world of yoga, chant and meditation...to pausing long enough to be infused by the beauty of the present moment...to the powerful and much needed practice of lovingkindness...and more. Thank you, dear teacher and friend. Blessings to you always, and to your dear family who you loved. You will be missed but not forgotten.

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