Mary Theodora Van Krevel

Passed away surrounded by her loving family at Avalon Square on Friday, November 6, 2026, at the age of 100 years. She was born on December 19, 1925, in Antwerp, Belgium, the daughter of Jan and Victorine (nee Swinkels) Reyntjens. She married her beloved husband, Theodore, who was from the Netherlands, in 1948. They moved together to the United States in 1952. He preceded her in death, by exactly 31 years, on November 6, 1995.

Mary had a lifelong reputation of generosity and kindness. She constantly gave of herself and her time to whoever called on her. From looking after her grandchildren for weeks to volunteering at church, she was always there for family. When she arrived at Avalon Square, they were looking to find out her hobbies; they quickly learned her favorite hobby was “Socializing!”
While living at Avalon Square, Mary developed a love for crafting, and her title "Miss Avalon” will reign for years to come. One of her famous lines, “Water is for Frogs" will always be remembered, along with a saying she carried of her mother's, “There is a time of coming and a time of going”. Her loving kindness to all she knew will not be forgotten. Her strong faith carried her far.

She will sadly be missed by her children; John (Kit) Van Krevel, Dinah (Glen Polzin) Van Krevel-Polzin, and Nicole (Mark) Hutchins; her grandchildren; Simone (Erik) Culver, Alex Van Krevel, Kyle Van Krevel, Carly (Ben) Borowicz and Michael (Bethany) Hutchins; and her great-grandchildren; Bentley, Braxton, Barrett, Caleb, Lainey, Henry, Jack, Hayes and Lucy. She is also loved and survived by her sister Dorene (the late Rey) De Neve; brother Leon (the late Simone) Reyntjens; other relatives and friends. In addition to her husband, Theodore, she was preceded in death by her brother Steph (Lucianne) Reyntjens.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. until the 12:30 p.m. Funeral Mass at Corpus Christi Parish-St. Mary Church, 225 S. Hartwell Ave. Waukesha. Burial to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, with a reception and continued celebration of Mary’s life to follow at a location to be announced. Memorials in Mary's memory are appreciated to Corpus Christi Parish.