Delores “Dee Dee” Van Der Heyden
Thursday, November 11, 1937
Date of Death:
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Age:
86 years old
Visitation
Date: Friday August 23, 2024
Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Memorial Service
Date: Friday August 23, 2024
Time: 2:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Grandview Memorial Gardens [ view map ]
Thursday, November 11, 1937
Date of Death:
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Age:
86 years old
Thursday, November 11, 1937
Date of Death:
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Age:
86 years old
Delores “Dee Dee” Van Der Heyden
Delores E. Van Der Heyden – Rochester
Delores “Dee Dee” Van Der Heyden, 86 of Rochester passed away on August 13, 2024 at The Moments Memory Care in Lakeville, MN surrounded by her loving family.
Delores Schutte was born on November 11, 1937 in Lime Springs, IA to Louie and Clara Schutte.
She graduated from Cresco High School. On May 24, 1956 she married Roger Van Der Heyden. In 1958, the couple moved to Rochester where Delores was the heart of the home and family. She devoted her life to her children, her husband and the Lord. She was a devout member of Zumbro Lutheran Church in Rochester for many years. Delores had a beautiful and pure heart and was always there for her children, offering unconditional support and guidance. That love continued on into her grandchildren. She never missed an opportunity to cheer them on at an event, or just to cuddle and watch TV. Delores found joy in helping others and always put others before herself.
She was an avid gardener and had a passion for feeding the wildlife. She was our walking angel on earth.
She is survived by her children Mark (Kathy) Van Der Heyden of Byron, MN, Betty Van Der Heyden of Rochester, Kim Van Der Heyden of Eagan, MN, grandchildren Nicole (Jesse) Nelson, Cassidy (Jerry) Keefer, Courtney (Cavin) Van Der Heyden, Austin (Taylor) Van Der Heyden, great-grandchildren Nevaeh and Taytum Nelson, Keef and Abigail Keefer, Cora Van Der Heyden, Ezekiel and Malachi Van Der Heyden.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Roger (2016), and three brothers.
The Memorial Service for Dee Dee will be held on Friday, August 23, 2024 at 2:00PM in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home with reception to follow officiated by Pastor Tim Rotman. Visitation will begin at 12:00PM prior to the service, in the chapel. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Rochester.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Delores “Dee Dee” Van Der Heyden has received the following condolences.
Our condolences to Dee Dee's family and friends. We loved Dee Dee! She was definitely an angel on Earth. She included people in her space that were in need of a friend when others weren't welcoming. Dee Dee was a warm person who hugged and smiled and held hands and prayed with her special friends. She made our sister's time at The Moments much more enjoyable in her last months (passed in June), and for that, we will be forever grateful for Dee Dee being in Patti's life.
Dee Dee was a very kind hearted woman who loved her family and treated everyone like they were family with a warm hug every time she seen you. I have a lot of fond memories of Dee Dee including meeting at Perkins at the same time as her and Roger, She invited us to sit and have dinner with them and we had the greatest conversation. Rest well Dee Dee you left us all with great memories.
Dee Dee was a bright light in my day everyday at the moments. She made me laugh, gave me good advice, and she was always willing to do activities with me, no matter what it was. I will miss Dee’s sense of humor and laughter. I’m so glad I got to know you, Dee Dee.
Dee Dee was a bright light in my day everyday at the moments. She made me laugh, gave me good advice, and she was always willing to do activities with me, no matter what it was. I will miss Dee’s sense of humor and laughter. I’m so glad I got to know you, Dee Dee.
Dee Dee was a bright light in my day everyday at the moments. She made me laugh, gave me good advice, and she was always willing to do activities with me, no matter what it was. I will miss Dee’s sense of humor and laughter. I’m so glad I got to know you, Dee Dee.