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Jean Van Den Eeden Obituary

Jean M. Van Den Eeden, nee Sutton, age 88, an Elmhurst resident since 1955. Born September 14, 1921, passed away September 16, 2009. She had been involved with the Oak Brook Senior Center, Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Teen Volunteers and The Elmhurst Y.M.C.A. Survivors include her sons Paul (Linda) Van Den Eeden, Stephen (Assiamira) Van Den Eeden and James Van Den Eeden; grandchildren Theresa, Angela, Stella and Emma. Preceded in death by her husband Frank Van Den Eeden, son John Van Den Eeden and sister Barbara Hamilton. Visitation at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S Spring Rd, Elmhurst from 12:00 pm until time of service at 4:00 pm Saturday, September 19th. Interment private, Arlington Cemetery. Memorials to The American Cancer Society, 1801 S. Meyers, Suite 100, Oak Brook, IL 60181 or American Heart Association, Greater Midwest Affiliates, Memorials & Tributes, 209 S. LaSalle St, Ste 1500, Chicago, IL 60604-1242 or American Lung Association of Illinois-Greater Chicago, 150 N Wacker Dr., Ste 2360, Chicago, IL 60606 or a Park Beautification Project. Info 630-834-3515 or www.ahlgrim.com

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Published by East DuPage Press/Spectator/Argus from Sep. 21 to Sep. 25, 2009.

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Jennifer Goyer

September 21, 2009

Jean was a great lady...I still think of her often as well as the rest of the family. My thoughts are with you all.

With fond memories and still with love,

An Van den Eeden

September 21, 2009

Wonderful person! I am happy I have met her on our first trip to the States and spend some time at her place.
Big hugs to the family,
An Van den Eeden

Peter Ghera

September 19, 2009

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

September 18, 2009

I worked with Jean at the Oak Brook Senior Center, and enjoyed a wonderful friendship. I will miss her compassion and her laughter. With much love and support,
Paula Cyphers

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