Ardel E. Vander Pluym (Nee Lager), 90 of Breese, died Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Breese.

Ardel was the wife of the late Robert Vander Pluym. 

She was born December 14, 1920 the daughter of the late Alvin and Henrietta (Ward) Lager. 

Also preceded in death by 2 brothers James Lager and wife Frances and Alvin Lager Jr. 

Surviving are 3 daughters, Mary (Chad) Roberts of Salem, Beth (Charley) Grapperhaus of Breese and Teresa Jansen of Breese. 

7 grandchildren, Cheryl (Shawn) Johnson, Kristen (fiancé David Wright) Hollenkamp, Keith Hollenkamp, Cole (Beth) Grapperhaus, Katie Grapperhaus, Brian Jansen and Brent Jansen. 

4 great grandchildren, Billy and Madelyn Johnson, Adeline and Alex Wright. 

Ardel married Robert “Bob” Vander Pluym in New Brunswick, NJ on January 10, 1946 while Bob was still in the service. Bob and Ardel were lifelong residents of Breese, and celebrated 61 years of marriage. 

Ardel was employed as office Secretary at the former ASCS office in Breese, now known as Farm Service Agency. She retired in March of 1988 after 37 years of Service. 

She was a member of St. Dominic’s Church, attended St. Dominic Grade School and High School, and graduated from Aviston High School.  Also a member of St. Dominic Altar Sodality and the Daughters of Isabella Precious Blood Circle 718 in Breese. 

Memorial Service Monday May 9, 2011 at 11:00 am at St. Dominic Church in Breese with Fr. Patrick Peter officiating. Interment St. Dominic ~ St. Augustine Cemetery. 

Visitation will be Monday May 9, 2011 from 9:30 am to time of service at St. Dominic Church in Breese. 

Memorials can be made to St. Joseph's Hospital Auxiliary  Lights for Scholarship and will be received by Moss Funeral Home in Breese, who is handling the arrangements.