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Dorothy "Irene" Van BeckumAugust 01, 1926 - July 20, 2010 Service: Funeral Services will be held on Friday, July 23, 2010 at 11:00 am at the Piasecki-Althaus Funeral Home, 3720-39th Avenue. Interment will follow in St. James Cemetery. Visitation: A visitation will be held on Thursday from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Obituary: Dorothy "Irene" Van Beckum, age 83 of Kenosha, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at the United Hospital System-Kenosha Campus. Born in Kenosha on August 1, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Cecilia (Azer) Cunningham. A lifelong resident of Kenosha, she attended St. Thomas Aquinas Elementary School and was a graduate of Mary D. Bradford High School. On May 20, 1950, "Irene" was united in marriage to Thomas A. Van Beckum at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic church. Thomas preceded her in death on September 29, 1980. They were blessed with four sons and 30 years of marriage. Irene was a homemaker and dedicated to her family. She was also involved with her parish, the former St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church and with the St. Mary's Catholic Church seniors. Irene could also be found helping at the St Mary's Lutheran Church Friendly Center and enjoyed her membership of the Red Hat Society. An avid Packer fan, she enjoyed playing cards and attending plays. She is survived by her four sons, Jeffrey Van Beckum of Kenosha, Walter Van Beckum of Kenosha, Thomas (Carolyn) Van Beckum, Jr., of Racine and Donald (Lynnette) Van Beckum of Oxford, WI; her seven loving grand children, Amie, Justin, Thomas III, Steven, Michael, Danielle and Lauren and her adorable great-granddaughter, Mya.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brother Joseph Cunningham. |
Condolences
Posted on: July 22, 2010 | By: Mike Starr
My thoughts are with you at this time. I have fond memories of Mrs. Van Beckum from when I grew up across the street from the Van Beckum family on 28th Avenue and spent many happy hours playing with the boys.
Best regards,
Mike Starr
Posted on: July 22, 2010 | By: Dave Stewart
During this time, I would like to offer my sincerest condolences to your family.
Dave Stewart
Jeff ("Big Daddy") & Family:
So sorry to hear about your mother's passing. Quite a woman your mother! It was always a joy to see her - especially when you'd bring her to the Rotary Tournament to say "Hello!". Loved her smile, her laugh and adorable sense of humor.
Please know that even though I am unable to be there to commemorate the life of your mother I will be with you in thought. When I am in Kenosha next I'll give you a great big hug.
Kiss your mom on the cheek for me!
Love you!
Dave Stewart
Posted on: July 22, 2010 | By: Jerrie & Henry Cicerale
Irene our friend and best neighbor will be greatly missed. We always had so much fun teasing between us. She called us to find out the news on the north end of 17th and we called her for the news on the south end of 17th. Our kids loved her also, she and my mother watched over them and her three grand kids when they were very young. Irene always was a great talker and joker. Our family will miss her a lot and I will miss our phone conversations and visits.
Our condolences go out to the whole family. We loved you Irene.
Jerrie, Henry, Tony and Nic Cicerale
Posted on: July 23, 2010 | By: Raelyn (Van Beckum) Kunath & Paul
Dear family members of Aunt Irene,
We were so sorry to hear of Aunt Irene's demise. I have often thought of her and remember our last conversation with her very well. So vibrant and seemed to have it all together. Her laughter was contagious. She will be sadly missed by all. May she rest in peace and fill the heavens with laughter.
Love, Raelyn and Paul
