She is survived by her, four children: Myron "Mike" (Mary) Van Effen, Tim (Cindy) Van Effen, Brennan (Teresa) Van Effen and Sheila Van Effen, grandchildren: Matt (Sarah) Van Effen, Mark Van Effen, Miranda (Randy) Derouin, Sara (Keith) Dorner, Lucas Van Effen, Amanda (Sam) Marenger, Brennan Van Effen Jr., Mitch Van Effen, Kayli (Vinnie) Studt, Danny Van Effen, Andy (Andria) Wellman, Heather (Ricky) Woodbury and Amber Wellman, many great-grandchildren, as well as nieces and nephews.
Elly was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and a sister: Anna Mae Cashin.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. on Friday December 13, 2024 at St. Joseph & St. Patrick parish with Fr. Tim Ferguson officiating. Inurnment will take place in the New Garden Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either St. Joseph & St. Patrick Parish or St. Vincent De Paul.
The Allo Coolman Funeral Home is assisting the Van Effen family.
Please visit www.allofh.com to send online condolences to her family.
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"Heaven gained an angel today with the passing of Elly. I will miss our visits with her talking about the good old days on south 9th st. A great role model for me."
-Marilyn Albrecht -
"So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. I enjoyed visiting with her when I had the chance to stop in and see her. I enjoyed hearing her stories "
-Michele Janowski -
"Dear Mike, Tim, Brennan and Sheila, My deepest sympathy to you on the death of your dear mother. What a gift she was to you, your family, and to so many who knew and loved her! I have such wonderful memories of her time as our secretary at St. Anne’s when I was there with Fr. Dishaw. May she rest in peace and you all know God’s comfort. Fr. Jed"
-Fr. Jed Patrick -
"My heartfelt sympathies to the entire VanEffen family! So many memories of our families as we lived next door to each other for all those years! Elly was an amazing wife, mother and the best “mom next door”! "
-LeeAnn Wetli (Lewis) -
"Dear Mike, Tim, Brennan, and Sheila, my heart goes out to you all at the loss of Elly. She was a beautiful, fun loving, and all around wonderful woman. Our families had such fun together. I am sure those Elly has a special place with the love of her life and they will rest in peace together. She will be missed and remembered fondly."
-Nonie VanEffen -
"My deepest sympathies go out to all of you! You’re in my thoughts and prayers as we grieve the loss of your Mom. Elly was a very special neighbor and friend with a personality that always made you smile. I will miss our phone conversation and lunches, catching up on families and those stories from our time on 9th street. Always in my heart❣️"
-Carol Vardian (Lewis) -
"On behalf of my parents Terry & Carol, I would like to extend our sympathies to Elly's family. She was such a delightful, caring and loving woman who we all were Blessed to have in our lives. May she rest in Peace."
-Janet Lancour Gereau -
"On behalf of my mom Louise, wife Schendell & myself. My condolences to the Van Effen family. Elly was always a great person that I liked seeing and talking with. She was a great Mom and loved her family like no other! May she rest in Peace! "
-Ed Legault -
"I’m so sorry to hear of Elly’s passing. She was such a sweet person and when my mom was at northwood they were good for each other. My son played soccer with Tim’s son. Prayers to you all. "
-Tina douglass/gayla louis -
"I just found out today Elle was truly my 2nd mom. God bless your entire family. "
-Jon wiles -
"I just found out today Elle was truly my 2nd mom. God bless your entire family. "
-Jon wiles -
"I just found out today Elle was truly my 2nd mom. God bless your entire family. "
-Jon wiles -
"As a Senior Companion, I got to know Elly quite well, and always stopped in to visit with her. She was a wonderful person, and had a great heart. "
-Bud Lemire
