MINOOKA, Ill. — Mrs. Beverly J. (Sanders) Van Asdlen, 80, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013, at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home.

Born Sept. 26, 1932, the daughter of the late John and Margaret Sanders, Beverly grew up living in Crest Hill. In 1957, she married the late Richard Van Asdlen. Shortly after marriage, they moved to Minooka, Ill., where she has since been a resident.

The dearly loved mother of Richard "Rick" (Brenda) Van Asdlen and William "Bill" (Ronalee) Van Asdlen, she was also the proud grandmother of Jessica (Mark) Smith, and Jonathan, Brett, Brooke, Brock and Brad Van Asdlen; and the dear great-grandmother of Cora Rae Smith. Beverly was also the beloved sister of Shirley Hartley and Darlene (Kenny) Rybinski. Also left to cherish her memory are numerous nieces and nephews.