> > Wanda VanPaassen, 84, of Enfield, died Saturday, June 25, 2011 at her > home. > > She was born Jan. 12, 1926 in Mt. Vernon, Ill., the daughter of John and > Ruby (Huff) Miller. She was married to Gerald VanPaassen. > > Wanda had worked for the Chicago Police Department for many years. She and > her husband trained German shepherd dogs. She attended Enfield General > Baptist Church. > > She is survived by her husband, Gerald; two sons, Thomas VanPaassen of > Franklin Park and Leonard VanPaassen of Round Lake Beach; one brother, > John > Miller of Albany, N.Y.; six grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. > She was preceded in death by one daughter, Sandra; and one brother, > Michael > Miller. > > Private services will be held by the family. Stendeback Family Funeral > Home > in Enfield is in charge of arrangements. >