Angela Agnes Haverkamp Devillier

Angela Agnes Haverkamp Devillier, 95, of St. Marys, Kansas, peacefully passed from this life to her eternal home on December 16, 2017, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka.
Angela was born on February 17, 1922, to John F. and Theresa Olberding Haverkamp. While serving as a registered nurse in the Army, she met the love of her life, Russell DeVillier. They were married on September 4, 1946, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. In 2006, the couple celebrated 60 years of marriage.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell DeVillier, in 2006; a daughter, Jane Davida DeVillier, in 1966; and three brothers, John Henry Haverkamp, Kenneth A. Haverkamp and Lillis Haverkamp.
Angela was devoted to the Lord, the Blessed Virgin Mary, her husband, children, grandchildren, and family. Angela’s nurturing personality and unconditional love enriched the lives of all those around her.
She is survived by four children and their spouses, Dr. James (Jodi) DeVillier of Roxboro, North Carolina, Stephen DeVillier of Lawrence, Eugene (Cheryl) Devillier of Wellsville and Lorraine (Mitch) Poell of Lenexa; seven grandchildren, David (Alicia) Poell, Lauren Poell, Phillip (Katie) DeVillier, Paul DeVillier, Stephanie DeVillier, Charles DeVillier and Catherine DeVillier; and siblings, Cecilia Kohake of Sabetha, Luella Curti of Seneca, John J. Haverkamp of Seneca, and Henrietta Dressman of Baileyville.
Rosaries were prayed at 2 and 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 21, at Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca. A Mass of Christian Burial was held 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 22, 2017, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in St. Benedict. She will be laid to rest next to her husband and daughter in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be given in Angela’s memory to the St. Mary’s Cemetery, and sent in care of the family.
Lauer Funeral Home is graciously handling memorial arrangements. To express your sympathy and for more information, visit www.lauerfuneralhome.com.

Teche Today

P.O. Box 69
St. Martinville, LA 70582
Phone: 337-394-6232
Fax: 337-394-7511