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Ann Van Dyke, age 59, of Louisville, Illinois, passed away Wednesday evening, May 2nd in Louisville.
A service to celebrate her life will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 9th at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora, with Pastor Gary Fortkamp officiating. Burial will be in Orchard Hill Cemetery in Louisville. Visitation will be held Tuesday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. at Frank & Bright Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Clay County Hospice or Effingham Unit 40 Foundation and will be accepted through the funeral home. An online guestbook is available at www.frankandbright.com.
Ann was born on March 6, 1959, to Robert “Bob” L. and Marie Dell Van Dyke. She received her nursing degree from Olney Central College and spent the last three decades caring for others via the Health Care industry. She had a passion for helping those in need and spent countless hours providing exceptional care to her patients as well as her parents. Her work ethic and sincere desire to help others was always evident. She enjoyed flower gardening, music, and spending time with friends and family. She loved and cherished her dog.
Ann was blessed with one son Jacob and daughter-in-law Erin Wendling. Her greatest treasures were her four grandchildren: Hayden Allen, Melia Jane, Elijah Jacob and Lydia Marie Wendling. She was a loving and caring mother/grandmother and will be deeply missed by her family.
Ann is survived by her son: Jacob (Erin) Wendling of Watson; four grandchildren; her brother: Steve (Ann) Van Dyke of Mt. Vernon; nephews: Tad (Mandy) Van Dyke and Clay (Yuko) Van Dyke; a niece: Shawn (Mark) Pitts; as well as several great nieces and nephews, cousins, and other extended loving family and close friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert L. and Marie Dell Van Dyke.
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To Ann's family, I am so very sorry to read about your loss. Please take comfort in knowing that our heavenly Father truly loves you and cares about what you are going through. He will give you the strength needed to cope during this difficult time. 2 Corinthians 1:3,4
What a beautiful person you were and I feel very blessed to have known you and your family. To the family no words can ease the pain just know that she touched many lives and was a very special person. She will be missed.
I am so deeply sorry for your loss of Ann. I met her thru her mom, Marie Dell. Marie and I worked at the State together. I got to know the family and truly was blessed to have been a part of their lives. Sending prayers
My heart goes out to all of you who knew Ann. She was an amazing person whom I met through my mom, Winnie Cantrell, who was one of her teachers in Louisville. Mom absolutely loved Ann. Over the years that Ann and mom became good friends, I got to know Ann better and came to understand how special that friendship was, and how wonderful Ann was. In mom’s later years, as her memory went downhill, Ann continued to be such a genuine, strong, supportive friend to her. The world is a better place for Ann having been here. So many people are going to miss her so much.
RIP to Ann Van Dyke. Everyone misses you at the Flora Healthcare Center.
Heartfelt sympathy to Ann's family and friends! RIP sweet lady!
Prayers for family
Dearest Annie. You’ve made a difference in all our lives just by being there. You were fun, inspiring, caring & gentle. What a wonderful life. You are missed. Be at peace beautiful spirit. All our love, Lauren Ferry Mack &. Coleen Jordan.
We share your sorrow in the loss of Ann and send our sympathy. We got to know Ann at Flora Healthcare Center and she was truly a caring nurse. Family of Robert L. Fatheree; Helen, Roger & Becky; Evelyn & Gary; Paul & Anita
Sympathy is extended to the family. Sorry for your loss.
I did not know her, but wanted to let the family know I have been thinking of them and hope they can find peace....may she rest in peace. Jennifer Franklin Smith
Ann was a kind, caring, wonderful lady. Prayers to the family.
Annie was there in my darkest hour. I will never forget her kind words and support.
We were deeply saddened to hear of Annie's passing. We will keep all of her family in our thoughts and prayers. Sandy & Willie Thompson
I remember Ann's smile and kind spirit. She was a friend to all. Good-bye dear friend.
So very sorry for the loss of Ann. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Ann is someone I could count on to have friendly words when I saw her, and warmly remind me of the discovery that we had mutual family friendships through her father and my grandfather's family. She will always hold a place in my memory.
Ann was one of my favorite student's and was a dear friend!
Ann was a good friend of mine. I met Ann when she worked as a custodian at North Clay. She cleaned my Kindergarten classroom. She loved my students and enjoyed coming in my classroom and visiting with them. They nicknamed her Apple Annie and she loved it ! Ann always took time to talk to me as I finished up my day at school and she came in my room to begin her day. She cleaned my classroom until it sparkled and she always took pride in her work. I will always remember Ann's kind spirit, amazing smile, and contagious laugh. She brought joy to my day. Ann also cared for my grandpa at the nursing home when he was ill. Ann will be truly missed by me and by all of the people that she surrounded herself with. God Bless you Ann! I love you! Lori Parks
Ann was a sweet lady with a smile to light up a room. Sorry for your loss.
Thoughts and prayers for her family!!!!
Annie was such a kind and caring person who always made you feel important to her. She will be missed.
I went to school with Ann from grades 1 thru 12. She was always spunky and happy. Ann was popular with her classmates and was our Senior Class President. She loved full-out. She cared for her father with selflessness. I will miss this forever friend.
Prayers for her family. RIP, Ann.
I remember how caring she was with her patients. Ann always had a smile on her face. She is friendly and very out going.Prayers for her family.
Worked with Ann @ the Care Center she was a great nurse and co-worker Ella Mix
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