Johanna Diane Van Den Broek

Johanna Diane Van Den Broek (nee Durr), 68 years old, died after a short illness at her home on Wednesday, July 9, 2014. Born to George and Helena Durr in Paterson, N.J., she had lived in Haledon, N.J., before moving to Franklin, NJ in 1971.

Mrs. Van Den Broek worked as a receptionist for Paterson Canning in Paterson, NJ and then for Dr. Jerome Kesselman in Newton, NJ before retiring. She was a doting wife, mother and grandmother and enjoyed decorating.

Mrs. Van Den Broek is the beloved wife for 47 years of Fred J. Van Den Broek of Franklin, N.J. Devoted mother of Michael Van Den Broek of Highland Lakes, N.J., Marc Van Den Broek of Stillwater, N.J., and Brian Van Den Broek of Wantage Twp., N.J. Cherished by 5 grandchildren. Dear brother of George Durr of Wheeling, IL.

Graveside services were Friday, July 11, 2014, at North Hardyston Cemetery, Hardyston Twp., N.J. Funeral was under the direction of F. John Ramsey Funeral Home, 1 Main St., Franklin, N.J. Memorial gifts to Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 99 Sparta Avenue, Newton, NJ 07860 would be appreciated. Information and condolences can be found at www.fjohnramseyfuneralhome.com