Brenda Van Mere

Herrin- Brenda S. Van Mere, 57, of Herrin, died at 12:20 PM, Thursday, August 22, 2002 at her home. Brenda was born on May 9, 1945 in Herrin to Steven & Betty (Gosnell) Petryniec. She married Nelson Van Mere on June 20, 1964 in Elmhurst, IL. He survives of Herrin. Mrs. Van Mere was a member of Hurricane Memorial Baptist Church in Herrin. She formerly helped count votes for various precincts within the community of Herrin. She enjoyed crocheting and sewing blankets for her grandchildren in her spare time. SURVIVORS: Mother- Betty Appleton- Joliet, IL Husband- Nelson Van Mere- Herrin Daughter & son in law- Suzanne & Robert Noonan- Evergreen Park, IL Son- Michael N. Van Mere- Herrin Three Grandchildren: Audrey Noonan- Evergreen Park, IL Sarah Noonan- Evergreen Park, IL Matthew Noonan- Evergreen Park, IL Sister- Joann Lucas- Herrin Brother- Steven Petryniec- Rolling Meadows, IL Aunt- Genon Meneese- Herrin Aunt- Mildred Nielsen- Herrin Aunt- Mary Ottolini- Herrin Many nieces, nephews, and cousins She was preceded in death by her father, one infant daughter; Sylvia Helene, and grandparents; Andrew & Lela Gosnell. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, August 24, 2002, at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Dr. Randall Grace will officiate. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until time of service Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the Hurricane Memorial Baptist Church Building Fund and will be accepted at the funeral home. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register; please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.