August 19, 1933 ~ February 25, 2016
Helen C. Vanderlooven, 82, of Essexville, our loving and caring wife, mom, grandma, sister, aunt, and friend was born into eternal life on the morning of Thursday, February 25, 2016 at McLaren Bay Region. Helen was born in Essexville on August 19, 1933, the daughter of the late Chauncy and Annette (Johnson) Hages. She attended St. John’s School, graduating with the Class of 1951. While in school, she met the love of her life, Joseph Vanderlooven. They dated, fell in love, and were united in marriage on September 12, 1953 by Fr. Gravin in St. John’s Church. Family always came first with Helen. She was known for her unwavering love and dedication to her husband, children, and grandchildren. A talented and thorough bookkeeper, Helen retired from Essexville Lumber. She belonged to the L.C.B.A. and was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Fr. VanRooy Council Ladies Auxiliary. Helen loved playing cards, knitting, crocheting, and most of all, spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her legacy of love will live on for generations to come. Her husband, Joe, of sixty-three years is left to cherish her memory, along with their seven children, Debbie (Dan) Schroeder, Joseph (Sandy) Vanderlooven, Mark (Amy) Vanderlooven, Mike (Paige) Vanderlooven, Wayne (Becky) Vanderlooven, Bob (Terri) Vanderlooven, and Pat (Jenni) Vanderlooven. Helen will be deeply missed, but lovingly remembered by her grandchildren, Kristy (Nate) Carver, Jeff Vanderlooven, Brad (Stephanie) Vanderlooven, Kara (Chris) Hotchikiss, Stacie (Terry) Syring, Doug (Sarah) Vanderlooven, Samantha Vanderlooven, Emily Vanderlooven, Mytch Vanderlooven, Sarah Vanderlooven; her great-grandchildren, Kelly, Benjamin, Kaylee, Kinley, Max, Cambrey, Hadley, Abigail, and Amelia. She is also survived by her sister, Ann Peterson; sister-in-law, Jackie Hages, along with many nieces, nephews, and friends. In addition to her parents, Helen was welcomed home to heaven by her brothers, Wally, Don, C.J.; sisters, Lorraine and Lucille, and in-laws, George, Duffy, and Gustave Vanderlooven, and Marion Pletzke. Helen’s family will be present to receive visitors on Sunday, February 28, 2016 from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a 7:00 PM Vigil for the Deceased at Skorupski Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 955 N. Pine Rd., Hampton Twp. On Monday, February 29, 2016, Helen will be taken to St. Jude Thaddeus Parish (St. John the Evangelist Church), 614 Pine St., Essexville, where visiting will continue from 11:00 AM until the time of her 12:00 Noon Funeral Liturgy. The Rite of Committal will be held privately in St. Patrick Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Jude Thaddeus Parish. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.skorupskis.com.
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Helen C. Vanderlooven, 82, of Essexville, our loving and caring wife, mom, grandma, sister, aunt, and friend was born into eternal life on the morning of Thursday, February 25, 2016 at McLaren Bay Region. Helen was born in Essexville on August 19, 1933, the daughter of the late Chauncy and Annette (Johnson) Hages. She attended St. John's School, graduating with the Class of 1951. While in school, she met the love of her life, Joseph Vanderlooven. They dated, fell in love, and were united in marriage on September 12, 1953 by Fr. Gravin in St. John's Church. Family always came first with Helen. She was known for her unwavering love and dedication to her husband, children, and grandchildren. A talented and thorough bookkeeper, Helen retired from Essexville Lumber. She belonged to the L.C.B.A. and was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Fr. VanRooy Council Ladies Auxiliary. Helen loved playing cards, knitting, crocheting, and most of all, spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her legacy of love will live on for generations to come. Her husband, Joe, of sixty-three years is left to cherish her memory, along with their seven children, Debbie (Dan) Schroeder, Joseph (Sandy) Vanderlooven, Mark (Amy) Vanderlooven, Mike (Paige) Vanderlooven, Wayne (Becky) Vanderlooven, Bob (Terri) Vanderlooven, and Pat (Jenni) Vanderlooven. Helen will be deeply missed, but lovingly remembered by her grandchildren, Kristy (Nate) Carver, Jeff Vanderlooven, Brad (Stephanie) Vanderlooven, Kara (Chris) Hotchikiss, Stacie (Terry) Syring, Doug (Sarah) Vanderlooven, Samantha Vanderlooven, Emily Vanderlooven, Mytch Vanderlooven, Sarah Vanderlooven; her great-grandchildren, Kelly, Benjamin, Kaylee, Kinley, Max, Cambrey, Hadley, Abigail, and Amelia. She is also survived by her sister, Ann Peterson; sister-in-law, Jackie Hages, along with many nieces, nephews, and friends. In addition to her parents, Helen was welcomed home to heaven by her brothers, Wally, Don, C.J.; sisters, Lorraine and Lucille, and in-laws, George, Duffy, and Gustave Vanderlooven, and Marion Pletzke. Helen's family will be present to receive visitors on Sunday, February 28, 2016 from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a 7:00 PM Vigil for the Deceased at Skorupski Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 955 N. Pine Rd., Hampton Twp. On Monday, February 29, 2016, Helen will be taken to St. Jude Thaddeus Parish (St. John the Evangelist Church), 614 Pine St., Essexville, where visiting will continue from 11:00 AM until the time of her 12:00 Noon Funeral Liturgy. The Rite of Committal will be held privately in St. Patrick Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Jude Thaddeus Parish. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.skorupskis.com.
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Mom.. There’s so many things I wanna Thank you for and I know I have over the years but I want people to know just how special of a woman you really were.. You took over as my mom when I lost my mom some 20 years ago.. Never did you ever turn me away when I needed a mom to talk to or ask for advice, you were always there for me, and I appreciated you so much.. All the prayers I asked you to pray for me and my family,, you always pulled us through.. I couldn’t have asked for a better person to have had as a 2nd mom as you.. I miss you already.. But I know your in a better place and I’m happy for you.. I bet your playing cards or reminiscing with your mom and dad, brothers and sisters and for that I smile.. Don’t worry about Dad, we will take good care of him.. He loves you so much! I just wanna thank you mom for being such a positive impact on my life.. Fly high with the angels mom and shine down on us everyday.. Tell my mom and dad hi for me and that I have been a good girl… They will believe you.. :blush: for you would never lie.. R. I. H. Now mom.. You fought a good fight and you were very brave.. We love you and miss you.. Terri… :heart:
Dearest Joe and children: We are so sorry to hear of Helen’s passing. Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. We will always have find memories of Helen and the fortune cookies.
Louise and Katie Schoenike and the Marguerite Zelhofer family
I remember “Aunt Helen’s” visits to her sister Ann Peterson. The station wagon would pull up and out would bound her children. As she visited with her sister she had one eye on her children and still found time for a kind word to the Luczak brood running about her .
My thoughts and prayers are with the Peterson, Hages and Vanderloven families.
Eternal rest grant unto Helen Oh Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. Amen
Susan Luczak Horner
My dear Joe and family: I was so sorry to hear of Helen’s passing. I am glad that we got to see you two when we were in Michigan last summer. I will always have fond memories of Helen, especially when I eat fortune cookies.
Louise and Katie Schoenike
Dear Joe & family, we are so very saddened to learn of Helen’s passing. Will always remember the two of you teaching the game of “pinochle” to Harvey & I over 20 yrs ago in Leesburg, FL at the HTR travel park. I still love the game. Please take care.
Harvey & Judy LaJiness
So sorry to hear of mom’ death. So many wonderful memories of the old Essexville neighborhood growing up. She will be missed dearly by everyone who she shared her life with. Prayers and thoughts are will all of you.
Gary, Ginny, Tori, and Wyndham Gordon
To the Vanderlooven family: I am so sorry for the passing of Helen. She was an amazing woman whom I really adored. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. -Kell Schultz
Dear Uncle Joe and Family, I was so sorry to hear of Aunt Helen’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. I am so glad that I have been able to visit with the two of you the past few summer’s when I have been home. I have great memories of family events when growing up and the two family photos of all the grandchildren taken at my parents home. Aunt Helen tell mom and dad “hi” from me. And Uncle Joe my plans are to see you again this summer when I come to Michigan this summer.
Denise ( LaChance ) Thompson