Maxine "Mickey"

Vanderheyden

Maxine “Mickey” Carol Vanderheyden, age 98, of Stockton, IL passed away Saturday, November 7, 2026 at Serenity Estates of Lena. She was born in Hanover, IL on December 24, 1927 to the late John Carl and Blanche M. (Shaw) Potter. She married Norman Vanderheyden on November 6, 1949 at the Hanover Methodist Church. They were married for 64 years before Norman passed away in May of 2013.

Mickey attended Hanover High School and graduated in 1945. She was the last remaining member of this class. She was a loyal member of the Wesley United Methodist Church in Stockton, UMW and Heritage League. She had worked at the Kraft Whey Plant for many years. In her early years, she enjoyed bowling, dancing, playing cards and sewing. She was an excellent seamstress and made wedding dresses for 2 of her daughters, Vicki and Carol, and a flower girl dress for her great granddaughter, Natalee Sullivan. Later on, she enjoyed golfing, quilting, and other crafts. She baked many pies, cakes and cookies for family and church activities. Mickey and Norman were Chicago Cubs fans and spent many hours together watching them on TV. They also enjoyed the many winters they spent in Spring Hill, FL.

She is survived by her daughters, Debby (Jim) Sullivan and Vicki (Terry) Herbig; her 6 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Norman; her daughter, Carol Taufmann; her son, Dale Vanderheyden; her grandson, Todd Herbig; her sisters, Geneva Morrison, Marcella Kammer, Irma Jean Geiger, and Elizabeth Shepherd; and her brother, Carl Edward Potter.

A private family graveside will be held at Ladies Union Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established.