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Joan Bellin Obituary
Joan M. Bellin, Little Chute, age 82, died Monday, August 10, 2015 at Cherry Meadows with her family at her side. She was born in the Town of Vandenbroek on July 2, 1933 to the late John and Nettie (Van Ryte) Vande Burgt. Joan married Louis Bellin on August 3, 1955 at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Little Chute. Joan worked at Rich's Bakery until her retirement. She enjoyed sewing, playing cards and visiting the casino.
Above all, Joan was a loving wife and mother. Her greatest joy was her family and spending time with them. Joan was an excellent cook and loved to host family dinners.
Joan is survived by her husband of 60 years, Louis; children: Sandy Smith, Little Chute; Todd (Debbie), Wilmington, NC; Sheri (Dan) Huolihan, Little Chute; and Cindy (fiance Benji Biesterveld) Merson, Little Chute; grandchildren: Ben, Mark (Michelle) and Beka Smith, Scott (Amber) and Sara Bellin, Jesse (Luke) Lesselyoung, Mike (Hilarie) Huolihan, Whitney (Kurt) Van Den Heuvel, Megan and Hayley Merson; great grandchildren: Ava, Chloe, Gwen, Ariel and Gracie; sibings: Rose Seegers, Gerald (Rosie) Vande Burgt, Clayton Vande Burgt, Gloria (Merle) Verhagen, Duane (Shirley) Vande Burgt; and sister-in-law: Vera Krueger. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to her parents, Joan was preceded in death by her daughter Jodi; brother Virgil (Beth) Vande Burgt; 2 infant siblings; brothers-in-law Clarence Seegers and Wilmer Krueger; and sister-in-law Agnes Vande Burgt.
Visitation will be held Wednesday August 12, 2015 at ST. JOHN NEPOMUCENE CATHOLIC CHURCH (323 Pine St. Little Chute) beginning at 3:00 p.m. until time of Mass at 5:00 p.m. The Rev. Ronald Belitz will officiate. Committal St. John Cemetery. To sign the guest book, please visit oconnellfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joan Bellin
Carolyn Braley
August 17, 2015
Sandie, Sherie and Dan and family:
Even though I never met your Mom know that she must have been the best of the best. My sympathy and prayers to your whole family.
Lisa Van Gompel
August 16, 2015
Cindy and family, wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Wim Rovers
August 13, 2015
Dear Family Bellin and family Van de Burgt,
I will miss Joan in my visite to Little Chute in two weeks September 1 till September 23. So sorry for your loss. Hope to see you all in September in Little Chute. Joan was a granddaughter of my greataunt Mrs. Johanna (Sanders) VanRijt from Little Chute, a sister of my grandmother Mary (Sanders)Rovers from Uden The Netherlands. Joan did share a lot of memories with her family in Uden and Nistelrode in the Netherlands. THANKS.
Wim Rovers Uden, The Netherlands.
The VandenRijt family from Uden.
The Sanders family from Uden.
The VandenBurgt family from Nistelrode and your 900 second cousins in Uden and Nistelrode.
August 12, 2015
The family of Dennis and Peggy Bennett send our deepest sympathy to your family. Our prayers are with the family at this time. Todd we are very sorry for our loss.
Bob & Darlene Schultz
August 12, 2015
Louie and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Bob worked many years with your mom @ Richs on the night shift. She was truly a special lady and will be missed. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary DuFrane
August 12, 2015
Sheri,Dan and family,so sorry to here the loss of your mother.You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.God bless you all.
ila Mae Schabow
August 12, 2015
Bellin family. So sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers.
August 12, 2015
Dear Bellin Family,
We are sending our sincere sympathy to you at the loss of your Mom. You are in our thoughts and daily prayers.
Jane and Bob Klozotsky
Mr.and Mrs. K.
LCMS teachers, retired
Ila Mae Jens
August 12, 2015
You are in my prayers. Worked with your Mom on the night shift @ Rich's. Will always be thankful for the memory of her.
Blessings, Ila Mae Jens
Marilyn Dragosh
August 11, 2015
Our deepest sympathies to the entire family. She was a lovely lady I really enjoyed getting to know her. She loved talking about her children and their children, she was so proud of each of them. Praying for peace and comfort as you grieve the loss of your mom.
Randy & Diane Janssen
August 11, 2015
Sheri, so sorry for the loss of your mother. you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Carol Brietzke
August 11, 2015
Worked many years with Joan at Rich's. She was a wonderful person and had a great sense of humor. Thinking of you Joan and the memories from Rich's. Sherri and Dan please accept my condolences and to the rest of your family. We will always have those memories to share.Thinking of you. God Bless
Barb Smith
August 11, 2015
Sandy sorry for the loss of your mother my thoughts are with you
Karen & Giles Hermus
August 11, 2015
To the Bellin Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Keep those memories fresh they will help you in your time of need.
August 11, 2015
Sorry for your loss, sending hugs and prayers.
Judy Knaus+
Debbie Salm
August 11, 2015
Todd, Debbie and Bellin Family - Our sympathy to all of you.
Debbie and Adam
Jan and Gordie huolihan
August 11, 2015
So sorry for your loss Sheri,Dan and the rest of the family. Your Mom will be greatly missed. You have so many memories of what a wonderful person she was.
Sharon Bellin-Schmidt
August 11, 2015
Junior
You are in my prayers so sorry for your loss
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