Photo courtesy of Smits Funeral Home, Ltd. - Dyer
Dyer, Indiana
Feb 1, 1926 – Jul 8, 2024
Geraldine “Babe” Van Deel, age 98, of Crown Point, IN, went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 8, 2024. Dear sister of the late Arthur (late Jeanette) Van Deel, late Louise (late Cal) Oostman, late John (late Grace) Van Deel, and the late Henry (late Sally) Van Deel....
Read MoreDearest Lulu: My thoughts are with you as I Remember Auntie Babe ~ love B
Roberta Hartley
July 03, 2025 | Oak Harbor, WA | Acquaintance
Today my heart is with Martha Visser, Babe's longtime friend and companion. Together, Babe and Martha led an expansive life that included a lot of travel, adventure, volunteerism and hard work. They were active in so many ways and had a wide circle of friends. I am sorry to hear of Babe's death. May she rest in peace and rise in glory.
Thomas Folkert
July 10, 2024 | Kalamazoo, MI | Friend
Her Smile Made her GLOW from the inside out. Her Spirit was large & loving. She will be remembered.
Roberta Hartley
July 09, 2024 | Oak Harbor, WA | Acquaintance
I remember her from Roseland days and playing church softball. She was fun!
Donna ( Fennema) VanderWall
July 09, 2024 | Dyer, IN | Acquaintance
