Charlene A. Van Beveren, nee Plana, age 77, beloved wife of Richard J. Van Beveren, Sr. for 60 years. Loving mother of Richard Jr. (Linda), Debra Van Beveren, Barbara (Mark) Block, and Ronald (Yvonne). Cherished grandmother of Dawn (Zack) Cleveland, Jill (Reaco) Williams, Tina (Guy) Persico, William Jr. (Lesley) Owens, Erica Van Beveren, and Richard Van Beveren III USAF. Dearest great-grandmother of 13. Charlene gave many years to the Alsip School District 126 PTA, including serving as its president. Also, she helped manage the Van Beveren Family Farm for many years. She was an avid bowler and loved to travel to exotic ports. Visitation Wednesday, November 17, 2010 from 3-9PM. Funeral Service Thursday, November 18, 2010, 10:00AM at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South. Memorials can be made to Mt. Greenwood Reformed Church, Chicago, IL. Express your thoughts and condolences at www.colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400