Helen Louise Van Deusen

Helen Louise (Gibbons) Van Deusen, 86, of Harrisburg, Illinois, passed away on March 26, 2016.

A private graveside burial service was held on Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at Sunset Lawn Cemetary in Harrisburg, IL.

Louise, born to Charlie "Red" Gibbons and Helen (Hicks) Gibbons on May 19, 1929, was preceded in death by her parents, brother Charles Dale Gibbons; sisters Betty Jean Katske and Martha Ann Edwards; sisters-in-law Pat Gibbons and Barbara (Gibbons) Budzius; brothers-in-law George Edwards, James Murrie, Melvin Katske and Tony Capozucca; and a nephew Charlie Capozucca.

Among her survivors are her husband of over 60 years, Ted Van Deusen, daughters Karen Louise and Kris Lynn, sons Ted Jr. and Tim, two granddaughters, one grandson and two great-granddaughters.

Louise is also survived by her youngest sister Charline Murrie of Harrisburg, IL and her baby brother Sam Gibbons of Orion, MI, and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends who are all saddened by her passing. Louise was loved by many and will be missed greatly by everyone who knew her.