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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2019
VISITATION: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
FUNERAL SERVICE: 12:00 p.m.
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ELMWOOD PARK – It is with great sadness that the family of Audrey Viau, 79, announces her passing. On November 8, 2019 Audrey received the promise of eternal life with her loving family by her side.
She was born in Fargo, ND on April 30, 1940, the daughter of the late Arthur and Marion (nee: Hunter) Burmeister. She was united in marriage to her best friend and love of her life, Dennis Viau, Sr. in 1967. He preceded her in death on September 14, 2017.
Audrey received her degree in nursing from St. Luke’s School of Nursing in 1975 and worked at St. Mary’s hospital from many years. Audrey also served as the Elmwood Village Health Officer for 24 years. After retiring from nursing, Audrey began her career in politics and was appointed the Elmwood Park President in 2002, she served her community for more than 10 years.
In addition to her passion for politics, Audrey enjoyed traveling abroad; especially her trips to England, hunting for antiques at local flea markets, attending country concerts, going out for dinner and most of all, being in the company of her family. Audrey was also an active member of the Retired Inactive Nurses Group (RING).
She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Dixon of Racine; her son, Dennis Viau, Jr., her granddaughter, Amy (Matt) Soens of Mount Pleasant; her great grandchildren, Austin and Mason Soens; her sisters and brother, Gloria Chiappetta of Sturtevant, Sharon (Bill) Catechi of San Mateo, CA, Gary Burmeister of Racine; brother-in-law, Ellsworth “Ozzie” (Wilma) Viau of Van Buren, MI; as well as many dear nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Audrey was preceded in death by her son, Rick Dixon, her brother-in-law, Tony Chiappetta and sister-in-law, Valerie (George) Frasher.
Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Saturday, November 16, 2019 for a visitation from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. A service remembering and celebrating her life will follow at 12:00 p.m. with Rev. Dr. Warren D. Williams officiating. Her interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. Memorials have been suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the American Cancer Society.
Sandy Kozich says
Sorry to hear of your loss. I am a member of the retired nurses who meet once a month. I have often picked up Audrey for our meetings. She is such a nice lady and very social. On our rides to our meeting, she would tell me some of her life and often talk of her husband. She will be sadly missed. Miss her engery. Another angel in heaven.
Neighbors, Anthony and Maryanne says
To family of Audrey Viau:
We were saddened to learn of the passing of our dear neighbor and friend Audrey Viau. We wish to send our condolence to the family and regret we cannot do it in person as we are currently out of state visiting family. May you take comfort with the happy memories shared with a bright warm generous current and caring woman who always made the world around her a brighter place.
Debbie and Tony LoCurto says
We are very sorry for your loss. Audrey had such a positive outlook on life and it was always a pleasure to stop and catch-up on the happenings in (and out of) the neighborhood. We are both working today, but want to wish her wonderful family our heartfelt condolences. Audrey’s strength and kindness will surely be missed.
mary anderson says
audrey and i go way back. we both worked at st marys where we both worked. we to antiques shops all over, plus some rummage sales usually at lake genevva and around that vacinity and always stopped for lunch. r.i.p. audrey. you”re with dennis now.