"Vickie carried on the proud tradition of serving in the military like four of her Uncles, her brother and several cousins. Taking care of other soldiers is a high calling and she performed her duty admirably as the highest rank in the Frank family. "
In loving memory of
Victoria VanDyke
July 16, 1944 - May 19, 2021
Victoria "Vicky" M. VanDyke
Canton - Vicky VanDyke, 76, of Peoria, formerly of Canton, passed away at 4:48 pm, Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. She was born on July 16, 1944 in Peoria to Frederick and Marian (Wolter) Frank. Vicky married David VanDyke on October 25, 1969 in Peoria. He preceded her in death on October 31, 2016. Also preceding her in death were her parents and brother Gregory Neal Frank.
Surviving are three children; Douglas Allan VanDyke of Canton, Brent Michael VanDyke of Peoria and Colleen Renee VanDyke of Westmont, IL, brother F. Allan (Gail) Frank of Valley Village, CA, step-brother Tony Lee (Nicole) Frank of Peoria, three sisters; Laurie Jean (Robert) Parish of Creve Coeur, Susan Lynn (Steven) Ibbotson of Murphy, NC, and Jill Ann (late Joseph) Powers of Creve Coeur and granddaughter Colette (VanDyke) Monsen.
Vicky worked as a registered nurse at St. Elizabeth in Dayton, OH, Methodist Pediatrics and various Dr. offices and as a private duty nurse. She also worked at nursing homes and retired from Zeller Nursing Home in Peoria in 1995. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Canton. Vicky also was a member of the Bunko Club in Peoria. She enjoyed going to Dickson Mounds, listening to music, fishing with her sons, attending her daughters beauty pageants and musical performances, going on the Spoon River Drive, and playing games with fellow residents at elder care facilities in later years, but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. Vicky was a Lieutenant in the Army, serving as nurse.
Visitation will be on Thursday, May 27, 2021 from 5-7 pm at the Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton. Mass will be 10 am, Friday, May 28, 2021 at the St. Mary's Church in Canton. Due to CDC mandates masks and social distancing are required at the funeral home and church. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery in Canton. The family is planning a Memorial/Celebration and Memento giveaway in mid to late September in Peoria for those unable to travel or attend. If interested please subscribe for updates for the time at www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
Cards can be mailed to Victoria VanDyke c/o Oaks-Hines Funeral Home, 1601 E. Chestnut Ave., Canton, IL 61520. Donations and Memorials can be made to a trust fund to be set up by her brother F. Allan Frank for her son Brent VanDyke. Checks may be made out to Victoria VanDyke Or F. Allan Frank. Please indicate in the Memo section, "for Brent Trust." To leave online condolence please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
***"MEMORIAL SERVICE UPDATE: Due to several issues including the latest COVID 19 recommendation from the CDC. We are postponing the Victoria VanDyke Memorial Service originally schedule for this Fall of 2021 until Spring of 2022. We will provide more information in March 2022. We are sorry for this postponement but know that Vicky would have approved. Thank you."
Tributes
"Sending my condolences to all the family. Colleen, my heart is with you. God Bless."
"My heartfelt sympathy to the family. I enjoyed being neighbors and friends when our children were growing up. We had a great time at the lake properties!! Prayers to the family. "
"My heartfelt sympathy and prayers to the family, May God provide you with comfort, peace and strength during this difficult time of mourning. Psalms 29:11"