Alvira B. Van Hessen, 83, of Lansing, IL passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2009. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Charles F. Van Hessen; daughter: Doris (Larry) Wright; son: Charles (Jenise) Van Hessen; granddaughters: Loreen (Raymond) Brown and Colette (Eric) Asmussen; great grandchildren: Lucas, Jacob, Morgan, Lucy and Lindsey; sister: Lillian (late Paul) DeBartolo; sister-in-law: Ann (late Eugene) Cittadino; preceded in death by her brother: Alfred (late Marion) Cittadino.Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, March 14, 2009 from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM at Kish Funeral Home 10000 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN. A memorial service will take place at 2:00 PM at the funeral home.Alvira was a longtime member of Lansing Country Club. Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to a charity of your choice.