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Vinalee Medders Obituary
1942-2009Vinalee Medders, beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and friends on Monday, may 25 2009.
Vinalle was born in Fisher IL, July 11, 1942. She worked as a civil servant at Chanute Air Force Base in Rantoul IL, where she meet and married the love of her life Walter Medders June 23, 1967.
Vinalee was very involved in Amvets post 292, where she was the Auxiliary president, treasurer and even held an office in the District.
Vinalee was preceded in death by her parents, Alton R. Hewerdine and Edna B. Thomas Hewerdine, her husband Walter B. Medders and one brother Allan Hewerdine. She is survived by her Children Lonnie and Christine Hewerdine of Gulf Breeze, FL., Paul Chenell and Laurie Hewerdine Chenell of Fisher IL, two grandchildren Seth Hewerdine and Lindylee Hewerdine, two step sons Steve Jacobs and Jeff Jacobs both of Baytown TX, two step daughters Cathy Broussard, of Baytown TX, and Cindy Hopmann of Alvin TX, five step grandchildren, three brothers Maynard Hewerdine of Pensacola FL, Thomas Hewerdine of Fisher IL, and Wallace Hewerdine of Fisher IL, two sisters Melodee Gallier of Fisher IL, and Rosie Zahnd of Fisher IL.
Vina will be greatly missed by all those who knew her.
A memorial service will be held at Oak Lawn Funeral Home Friday, May 29, 2009 at 6:00 pm with visitation from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Oak Lawn Funeral Home entrusted with the arrangements.
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for Vinalee Medders
Steve Jacobs
June 3, 2009
I met Mom when I was stationed at Little Rock Air Force base. Dad brought her to Arkansas to meet me and she was one of the sweetest women I ever met. I never heard her say a bad word about anybody.
Felicia Fisher
June 1, 2009
It's been many years since we shared good times with Vina, but, those memories will live on forever. Lonnie, Christine, Seth, Lorinda, and family, I hope the good memories you have wiil comfort you now. Love to you all, Felicia and Tommy Fisher, Brad and Carly
Dick & Alice Schultz
May 31, 2009
Sorry to hear that Vina has passed. I know she is in a better place but will always be remembered by her friends. She is missed.
cathy @ zach clarkson
May 29, 2009
Vina,what can I say....so so many good times together.Thanks so much for helping and being a great mom to Zach..I do know one thing tho..You are now so very happy being back in the arms of Walt...I love and will miss ya alot..but now I know you are truely happy.
May 28, 2009
My heart is broken to here the news of Vina
passing away. I have so many memories of the days Vina worked with me. I still laugh
after asking her husband why he called her crisco and the answer he gave me. I will keep that my secret just as she would have wanted. To her family you have my deepest sympathy.
Artice Holland
Diana Ard
May 28, 2009
How sad to hear this news. I worked with Vina and Laurie back in the late 80's to early 90's. I think of Vina often especially when I get a nasty biscuit from a fast food restaurant. Vina made the best biscuits in town hands down! Laurie I will be thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. God be with you all.
Pat Chenell
May 28, 2009
Dear Laurie, Paul & Lindy, We are so sad to hear of your loss. Lindy, your grandma will always be watching over you. She was a sweet lady. Love, Pat, Jamie, Dan, Tracy & Max
Dunning Family
May 28, 2009
I grew up with people from the AMVETS and my father, David Dunning and Vina and Walt were friends. I have fond memories of Vina and Walt. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. May you find comfort in the memories you have of your mom, sister, aunt and friend.
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