Frances Jeanne Van Nevel, 78, of Victor passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2013, at Brooklyn Community Estates in Brooklyn. Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M., Thursday, August 22, 2013, at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Victor, with Rev. Brian Shepley officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 21, 2013, from 2:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m., at the Smith Funeral Home in Victor. A rosary will be recited at 4:00 P.M. and a scripture service at 7:30 P.M. The family will be present from 4-8. Interment will be at the Calvary Cemetery in Victor. Memorials may be directed to the Jeanne Van Nevel Memorial Fund and sent in care of the Smith Funeral Home, P.O. Box 485, Victor, Iowa 52347. Jeanne was born on September 28, 1934, to John and Mildred (Keefe) Wentland in Grinnell, Iowa. She was raised on the family farm near Hartwick. She graduated with the class of 1953 from Hartwick High School. Jeanne was baptized and confirmed at St. Bridget Catholic Church. Following graduation, she was employed as a telephone operator in Cedar Rapids. On May 21, 1955, Jeanne was united in marriage to Donald J. Van Nevel at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Victor. She was a joyful, active housewife who devoted herself to raising her five children. In her younger years she was active with sewing and cooking for the family. Later in life she enjoyed several part-time jobs including working at the Victorian Inn and Welcome Home. She treasured holiday gatherings with the family and attending all of her grandchildren's sporting events. Jeanne enjoyed all sports on television and especially the Iowa Hawkeyes. Her passions were playing cards for hours, laughing and competing in Euchre, Bridge and Pepper games with her friends and family. Jeanne was devoted to St. Bridget Catholic Church and active with St. Bridget's Altar and Rosary Society. She was also a participating member in the Victor American Legion Auxiliary, and the Red Hats. Jeanne is survived by her husband Donald of 58 years, five children, Peggy (Dan) Weisskopf of Victor, Steven (Vicki) Van Nevel of Brooklyn, Patricia (Damon) Carter of The Villages, Florida, Pamela (Todd) Emerson of Belle Plaine, and Scott (Lanette) Van Nevel of Terrebonne, Oregon; sisters, Kay (Wayland) Herzberg and Marcella Van Nevel; brother Mike (Dixie) Wentland; grandchildren, Matthew (Stacia) Weisskopf, Brett (Danielle) Weisskopf, Chad Weisskopf and fiancé Vanessa Houser, Elizabeth (Dennis) Clark, Dustan (Cecelie) Van Nevel, Grace (Colton) Opperman, Tara (Josiah) Mullins, Jamie (Nick) Wille, Kyle (Megan) Bazyn, Nolan Van Nevel, Julia Van Nevel, and Renee Van Nevel; 16 great grandchildren, Drew, Derek, Dylan, Devon, Cale, Belle, Laynie, Katie, Shyla, Alayna, Raelyn, Hunter, Alivia, Siena, Sophia, and Sydney. Jeanne was preceded in death by her parents, grandson, Jason Weisskopf; sister, JoAnn Miller; and brother, John Wentland, Jr.