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GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan18 January 2007

EDWARD BRABANDT, Age 91, of Harrison Township, died Jan. 6, 2007. He was born Dec. 26, 1915, in Antwerp, Belgium.

Survived by his wife, Margaret; children, Edward Brabandt, Jeanette Brabandt and Judy Mifflin; 3 grandchildren; 2 great-

grandchildren. Funeral service was held at the Arthur J. VanLerberghe Funeral Home. He was past president and secretary of the

Cadieux Bicycle Club.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan18 January, 2007

HELEN DAENENS, Age 88, of Warren. Beloved wife of the late Albert; mother of Vern Daenens and the late Sheryl Meservey; 7

grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Memorials to the Warren Garden Club or Purple Heart.


OSCAR DECOSTER, Age 90, died Jan., 10, 2007. Beloved husband of (t)he late Audrey; father of Patricia Maniaci (Stephen) and

Denis; grandfather of 1; great-grandfather of 3. Memorials to American Macular Degeneration Foundation, P.O. Box 515,

Northampton, MA 01061.


MARTHA LANDUYT, Age 89, of Clinton Township,died Jan. 7, 2007. She was born Oct. 22, 1917, in Detroit. Survived by her

husband, Morris; children, Diane (Lyle) Cole,Kay (Joe) Kosiba and Arlene Stevens; 4 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held at Kaul Funeral Home. Memorials to the charity of the donor's choice.


CYRIEL VERMEERSCH, Age 80, of Roseville, died Jan. 6, 2007. He was born May 14, 1926, in Canada. Beloved husband of the

late Evelyn. Survived by his children, Art Mack, Evelyn (Ed) Szymczak and tom Vermeersch; brother, Charles (Ginny) Vermeersch; 6

grandchildren. Funeral services were from Kaul funeral Home and St. Mark Lutheran Church, Roseville.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 18 January 2007

MARK WARNEZ, Age 49, of Detroit, died Jan. 3, 2007 at home. No other information.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 18 January 2007 RONALD VAN HORN, Age 45, died Dec. 21, 2006. Beloved husband of Hyeson Walter; father of Dennis W. Merrit; grandfather of

5; loving son of Melva Jean Van Horn; grandson of Leonard and Pauline Ronk; brother of Melody, Teri, Regina and Kim; uncle of 10.


CHARLOTTE RENE MAERTENS, (nee Ongena), Age 86, of Lake Barrington, Illinois, formerly of West Bloomfield and Grosse

Pointe, passed away Jan. 2, 2007. She was born Feb. 14, 1920 in Detroit. She was preceded in death by her husbands, John Maertens

and George Reno. Survived by her children, Lyn (Robert) Crowther, Jack (Jana) Maertens, Tom (Becca Kesler) Maertens, Ann (Tim)

Love, George (Bridget) Reno, Janet (Kevin) McCutcheon, and Barbara Reno; 18 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; sister of Ted

(Nellie) Ongena and Bob (Dorothy) Ongena. Memorial Mass was held at St. Colman Catholic Church, Farmington Hills. Memorials

to the Holy Family Parish for the Center for Children, Youth and Families and/or the Music Ministry, 2515 W. Palatine Rd.,

Inverness, IL 60067 or to Hospice of Northeastern Illinois, 410 S. Hagar Ave., Barrington, IL. 60011 or to St. Colman Catholic

Church.


MARY VAN BELLE, (nee De Poorter), Age 101, died Jan. 10, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Cyriel. Sister of Morris DePoorter,

Julia Surmont, Bertha DePoorter, Henry DePoorter and Alfonso DePoorter (all deceased). Many nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass

was held at St. Clare of Montefalco Catholic Church. Donations to the Pinkerton School for the Blind.


CHARLIE VERMEEERSCH, Age 96, died suddenly on Dec. 31, 2006. Beloved husband of the late Margaret; father of Joann

(Mark) Samardich and grandfather of 1

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan15 March 2007 WILLIAM BALDUCK, Age 82, died March 6, 2007, formerly of Roseville. Loving husband of the late Joyce; father of Diane,

Donna, Terri, Randy and the late Bill and Joseph; grandfather of 12; great-grandfather of 15; brother to Walter, Gloria, Elizabeth,

Marianne, Johnny, Mary and Dick. Funeral Mass was held at St. Donald Catholic Church.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan15 March 2007

JOSEPH CLEREBOUT, Age 85 of Redford passed away Feb. 18, 2007. Beloved husband of Gladys; brother of Dorothy Heger;

father of Philip, David, Mary, Barbara, Betty, Martin, Yvonne and Kari; grandfather of 24; great-grandfather of 5. Funeral service

was held at Church of Christ Scientist.


JOANNE DEMUNNIK, Beloved mother of Lindsay (Gary) Barello and Robin (Rick) Culbertson; grandmother of 4; great-

grandmother of 1. Funeral services were held at Kaul Funeral Home. Memorials to Henry Ford Hospice.


DONALD DE SMET, Age 50, of Eastpointe. Beloved son of Vera and the late Joseph; brother of George (Karen), Robert, William, Kathy De Smet and the late Joseph (the late Sandy). Funeral services were from Kaul Funeral Home and Mass at St. Angela Church,

Roseville.


JOSEPH DEVOLDER, Age 85, of Warren, died Feb. 23, 2007. Beloved husband of the late Lois; father of Michael (Denise) and

Sandy (John) Smith; grandfather of 2; great-grandfather of 2; brother of Margaret (the late Julian) VanSteenkiste. Memorials to Henry

Ford Hospice. He was a member of the Flemish Family Circle.


ANTHONY KAY, Age 91, of Detroit and Roseville, died Feb.. 25, 2007. He was born Jan. 30, 1916 in Avela, PA. Beloved husband

of the late Alice (Vandenbrouck). Survived by his son, Norman (Maureen) Kay; grandchildren Gary, Cindy, Jennifer and Brian.

Predeceased by his daughter Nancy Engels; and brothers , Dan and John. Funeral services were from Arthur J. VanLerberghe Funeral Home and Mass at St. Lucy Catholic Church. He was a member of the Belgian-American Association.


SHIRLEY DEREERE, Age 75, of Chesterfield Township, died March 5, 2007. She was born Feb. 4, 1932, in Detroit. Beloved wife

of the late Maurice. Survived by her children, Charles, Denise, Dyer, Dean (Fran), and Daniel (Deanna); 7 grandchildren; 2 great-

grandchildren. Funeral service was held at Christ Lutheran Church, New Baltimore. Memorial contributions to the Michigan

Humane Society (attention Honorariums and Memorials), 26711 Northwestern Hwy., Suite 175, Southfield,MI 48033-2169

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit,Michigan15 March 2007

VALERE DE JANS, Age 89, died on March 6, 2007 in Phoenix, Arizona. He was born June 10, 1917 in Machelen, Belgium.

Beloved husband of Margaret (Corteville) DeJans; brother of Servaas in Canada, Olivia and Elizabeth in Belgium. Memorial services were held at the Beatitudes in Phoenix, Arizona.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit,Michigan - 15 March 2007

DOROTHY VAN BELLE, Age 80, died Feb. 28, 2007. Beloved wife of Morris; mother of Shirley (John) Glide and Michael

(Kathy); grandmother of 5; great-grandmother of 4; sister of Ken (Barbara) Knoll, Larry Knoll, Bob Knoll, Frank (Jan) Knoll, Betty

Stahl, Carol (George) Van Houw. Funeral Mass was held at St. Thomas of Lisieux Church.


DEBBIE VEROUGSTRAETE, Age 50, died Feb. 18, 2007. Beloved wife of Frank; mother of Ryan, Matthew and Tara Kimberly;

sister of Doug, Robert and Carol. Funeral Mass was held at St. Edmund Catholic Church.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan15 March 2007 ERNEST VUYLSTEKE, 92, of Warren, died March 5, 2007. He was born Jan. 3, 1915 in St Boniface, Manitoba , Canada Beloved

husband of the late Katherine. Survived by his children, Judith Ryan and Robert (Jeanne) Vuylsteke; 2 grandchildren; predeceased by

granddaughter Monica Vuylsteke and siblings, Noe Vuylsteke, Edna Delmotte and Lea D'Hondt. Memorials to the Royal Oak Public

Library Memorial Book Collection, 222 E. 11 Mile road, Royal Oak, MI 48068 or the charity of one's choice.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT - December 25, 1935 - March 17, 2007

Raymond J. Landschoot - Fort Gratiot - Raymond J. Landschoot, 71, died March 17, 2007 in Port Huron

Hospital following a short illness. He was born December 25, 1935 to the late Frank and Eva (Dove)

Landschoot. Ray married his beloved wife of 46 years Betty Pickelhaupt on August 14, 1959. She preceded

him in death on June 17, 2005. Ray served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. He worked at St.

Clair Rubber Company for 28 years and retired from Daimler Chrysler in 1999. He was a member of St. Edwards Church for many years. His children attended St. Edward's School. Ray volunteered at the parish in

many ways. His children have very fond memories of him making donuts and calling Bingo. He continued to

support the school by donating items for raffles. Ray was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, VFW

and the American Legion Ray enjoyed traveling to Brimley and Copper Harbor, playing bingo with his many friends and camping. He

enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Ray's generosity and willingness to put others ahead of himself

was his greatest gift of all. He is survived by his children, Randy Hills (Ginger Hawes), Laura (Brian) Kinsella, Brenda (Bernie)

Shafran, Julie Smith, Mollie (Joe) Paterson, Lisa Collinge (Nate Bannister); grandchildren, John, Joel, Jason, Derek, Kevin, Joshua,

Michael, Jacob, Cody, Selina, Emily and Logan; great grandchildren, Devon, Daniel, Matthew, Haiden, Isaac and Leah; brother,

Richard (Marge) Landschoot; sisters, Helen Hills, Dorothy McFarlane, Ann Lukasek and Lucy Shimmel; sister-in-laws, Leanore,

Mary and Alice Landschoot. He is also preceded in death by his son Frank P. Landschoot, and his brothers, Robert , Peter, Harold and

Gerald. Funeral mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Edwards-on-the-Lake Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph M. Esper will

officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Military rites will be under the direction of the St. Clair County Allied Veterans

Council. Pallbearers will be Randy Hills, Derek Kinsella, Jacob Shafran, Michael Smith, Joe Paterson and lifelong friend Bill Parniske

Visiting hours are 2-4 & 7-9 Monday and Tuesday at Karrer- Simpson Funeral Home and 9 a.m. Wednesday until the service

time at church. Memorials may be made to St. Edward's School.

Memorials St. Edward's School - Cemetery Mt Hope Catholic Cemetery - 1209 Krafft Road Port Huron, MI 48060 KARRER-SIMPSON FUNERAL HOME, Port Huron, Michigan - Posted online 18 March 2007


GERALD DEBURGHGRAEVE, Age 60, died March 3, 2007. Loving husband of Claire Marie; father of Michael; son of Anna

Deburghgraeve and he late Al Deburghgraeve; brother of Nancy Kline (Gary) and the late Ronald (Ann). Funeral Mass was held at

St. Ambrose Church.


LINDA TERABIT, Age 55, of Rolling Meadows, Illinois, died March 15, 2007. She was born May 16, 1951. Loving mother of Jim,

Charlie and Anne; sister of Kathy (Joe) Kucmienski, Cindy Sudak, Marsha Van Gieson, Harry (Sandi) Minidis and Angela (Matt(

Nogoski. Funeral Mass was held at St. Helena Church.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan29 March, 2007

ANTONY VAN ANTWERP, Lt. Col. Van Antwerp was buried March 11, 2007 in Florida. A WWII veteran. Survived by 3

daughters, Dirke, Frances and Mary; 4 siblings Agnes, George, Dacia and Daniel.


BEVERLY VANDENEEDE, Age 69, of Lincoln Park, died March 7, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Leo; mother of Rene Smith,

Daniel, Kim, Patrick, Melissa,Louis, the late Leo Paul III, and the late William; grandmother of 7, great grandmother of 3. Funeral

Mass was held at St. Cyprian Church.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan

ARTHUR VANDENHEEDE, Age 80, died March 7, 2007. Beloved husband of the late Lorraine; father of Joseph Vandenheede and Mary (Mark) Rozycki; grandfather of 2; brother of Thomas (Carol), Jean Suminski (Hal), Sr. Susanne Vandenheede and Elaine Maes

(the late Jaques). Funeral Mass was held at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Memorials to Henry Ford Hospice.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 29 March 2007

THOMAS VEREBIEST, SR., Age 77, died March 18, 2007. Beloved husband of Suzanne (nee Miesch); father of Thomas Jr. (Mary

Anne), Christopher (Betheen), Mark, Bethann (Jeff) Kirk, and John (Stacy); grandfather of 12; brother of Nancy Becigneul, Beth

(Tom)Gibney, and the late Mary Devine-Rayl. Memorial Mass was held at St. Clare of Montefalco Catholic Church. Memorials to

St. Clare of Montefalco or to U of D. Jesuit High School.


ELSIE VERHOYE, Beloved wife of Frank; mother of Michael (Kathryn); grandmother of 2; great-grandmother of 4; sister of John

Vincent; sister-in-law of Clara Bacci. Funeral services were held at Kaul Funeral Home.


RALPH VERSCHAEVE, "Buff" Verschaeve, 93, died March 16, 2007. He was born March 9, 1914, in Mannington W.Va. Survived

by his children, Jerome (Carol), Charles (Carol), and Paul (Janet); 9 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren.

Funeral service was held at Arthur J. VanLerberghe Funeral Home. Donations to the Capuchins.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit Michigan - 26 April 2007

IN MEMORIAM Roger BOLLENBERG, Age 69, died April 6, 2007. Beloved husband of Lorraine; father of William (Kathleen),

James (Dawn) and Edward Bollenberg; grandfather of 3; brother of Richard, Raymond, Ronald and Robert Bollenberg

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit Michigan - 26 April 2007 IN MEMORIAM - Peter COBBAERT, Age 82, died April, 2007. He was born in Belgium. Survived by his special friend Edwin

Bara; brother Gustaf Cobbaert; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass was held at St. Edmund Catholic Church. Burial will be in

Denderhoutem, Belgium


IN MEMORIAM – Lucille DECLERCK (nee Metter), Age 87, of Sterling Heights, died April 8, 2007. she was born Jan. 17, 1920,

in Center Line. Beloved wife of the late James. Survived by her children, James (Susan) DeClerck, Sharon (Mike) Hurley and Michael

(Rosemary) DeClerck; sister, Anna Mae Mianecki; 8 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren. Funeral service was held at St. Blase

Catholic Church.


IN MEMORIAM - George LOGGHE, Age 71, of Roseville, formerly of Fraser, died April 7, 2007. He was born Dec. 28, 1935 in

Fraser. Survived by his wife, Isabelle; step-children, Merrill, Wayne (Beverly), Earl (Kathleen) and Duane Neiman, and Gloria

(Richard) Zalewski; siblings, Julius and Margaret (Sam) Bratta; 6 step-grandchildren. Funeral Mass was held at St. Athanasius

Church. Memorials to St. John Hospice.


IN MEMORIAM - Peter MAAS - Age 80 of Chesterfield Township, died March 31, 2007. He was born Jan. 30, 1937 in Fraser.

Survived by his wife, Mary Lou; children, Colleen (Lawrence Sr.) Gill, Kathleen (Will) Underhill and Brian (Megan) Maas; 6

grandchildren. Funeral Mass was held at St. Germaine Catholic Church. Memorials to the Epilepsy Foundation.


IN MEMORIAM - Hendrika MACDONALD - "Rika" MacDonald, age 72, of Casco Township, died April 9, 2007. She was born

July 14, 1934 in Wingene, Belgium. Survived by her husband Thomas; children, Norman (Deborah), Bruce (Nancy), Christine

(Timothy) McCoy, James (Carol) and Kathleen (Charles) Toebel; 11 grandchildren; siblings, Ann Vandevoorde and Guido (Greta)

VanCauwenberghe. Funeral services were from Arthur J. VanLerberghe Funeral Home and Mass at St. Ronald's Catholic Church.

Memorials to the MCG Foundation c/o Medical Outreach Clinic, Mt. Clemens Regional Medical Center 19500 Hall Road, Suite 120,

Clinton Township, MI 48038

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan10 May 2007

IN MEMORIAM - RUTH ANN VANDENBERGHE (nee Miller), Age 70, died April 30 2007. Beloved wife of the late Paul, mother

of Steven (Lisa), James (Denise) and Ken (Cathy), grandmother of 8, sister of Carl Miller (Eleanor). Funeral Mass was held at St.

Fabian Catholic Church. Contributions to the American Heart Association.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan10 May 2007

IN MEMORIAM - FRANCES VANHUYLENBROUCK, Age 83, died May 1, 2007. Beloved wife of Omer; mother of Carol (Will)

Sullivan, Donna Haws, Ron (Patty) VanHuylenbrouck and the late David Hawes; grandmother of 6; great grandmother of 3. Funeral

Mass was held at St. Dennis Catholic Church. Memorials to Hospice of Michigan.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 10 May 2007

LENA VERBEKE, "Jonnie" of Allen Park, died April 30, 2007. Beloved wife of the late George; mother of the late Margot Herrick;

mother-in-law of Edward Herrick; 2 sister; 4 grandchildren 10 great grandchildren; 6 great-great grandchildren.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit Michigan - 10 May 2007

IN MEMORIAM - LENA WYCKHUYS, Age 83, died April 19, 2007. Beloved wife of Gustave; mother of Allan(JoAnne), Kathleen

Castor and Brian; grandmother of 6; great-grandmother of 8; sister of Zilda Harrap


IN MEMORIAM - Richard DEKETELAERE, Age 77, a resident of Harrison Township, died May 15, 2007. He was born

December 24, 1929, in Detroit. Survived by his wife, Joann; sons, Michael and Mark (Tracy); daughter, Peggy DeKetelaere.

Contributions to the Kidney Foundation of Michigan.


IN MEMORIAM - Catherine JANSSEN, Age 83, died May 2, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Sylvester; mother of Carol Janssen,

Margaret Janssen and Susan (Pierre) Wener; grandmother of 2. Service was held at St. Matthew Lutheran Church.

Memorials to St. Matthew Lutheran Church or Wayne County Library for the Blind & Physically handicapped.


IN MEMORIAM - Leo PADOT, Age 84, of Roseville, died May 5, 2007. Beloved husband of Georgeanne; father of Cheryl (John)

Stuermer, Leo V., Sandy (Joe) Stevens, Janey (Jerry) Grabowski and Karen (Joe) Horodko; grandfather of 5; brother of Richard, Edna

Claravino, John, Joann Foley; and the late Don. Funeral Mass was held at Our Lady Queen of All Saints Catholic Church, Fraser.


IN MEMORIAM - Glenn VANDEKERCKHOVE, Age 50, of Clinton Twp., died suddenly, May 12, 2007. Preceded in death by his

father, Gilbert. Beloved father of Natalie, Grant, Lynne, and Michael; grandfather of Scott. Survived by his mother Simone; and

brother Tilo.


IN MEMORIAM - Gabrielle VANDENABEELE, Age 94, of Eastpointe, died May 5, 2007. She was born May 9, 1913, in Almont.

Beloved wife of the late John. Survived by her children, Judith Madrid, Allan Vandenabeele; 9 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren.


IN MEMORIAM - Florent VANZAELEN, Age 70, of Macomb Township, formerly of Detroit, died April 27, 2007. He was born

March 24, 1937, in Mechelen, Belgium, a son of Frank and Pauline (nee VanKeer) VanZaelen. Surviving are his brother, Pierre

(Lucille) VanZaelen; sisters, Louise Verbrugge, Maria VanZaelen, Justine (Leo) Goguen, Leonie (Omer) Marchand and Jean (Bill)

Zierau.


IN MEMORIAM - Josephine WILLAERT (nee Desmet), Age 93, died May 4, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Oscar; mother of

Paul (Gloria), Florine (Charles), Aline, George and Larry; grandmother of 8; great-grandhildren of 10. Funeral services were from the

Arthur J. VanLerberghe Funeral Home and Mass at St. Joan of arc Catholic Church.


IN MEMORIAM - Wilfried VANDEVYVERE - Dankzij Frans verghote (vroeger wonende te Delhi, Ontario) kregen we er kennis

van dat Wilfried VANDEVYVERE op 2 Januari 2007 overleed te Orlata, California. Wilfried Vandevyvere werd geboren te

WOUMEN (nabij DIKSMUIDE) op 3 augustus 1930 en vertrok met de boot op 15 april 1954 (op witte Donderdag) naar CANADA.

In het jaar 1956 kwam hij terug naar Belgie om er op 26 april te huwen met Elisabeth Vandevijvere afkomstig van DIKSMUIDE

(dochter van Omer Vandevijvere, een landbouwer died in Diksmuide een hoeve had in de Ijzerlaan (nabij de garage VOET). Gans de

familie van Omer Vandevijvere trok in 1958 ook naar CANADA. Wilfried Vandevyvere en zijn vrouw Elisabeth Vandevijvere hadden 2 dochters: Grace Vandevyvere, geboren op 15 mei 1957, en Gloria Vandevyvere, geboren op 17 september 1964. Beiden

women nog in Ontario, Canada. Wilfried werkte vele jaren in de tabak in de omgeving van Tillsonburg-Delhi, maar na zijn scheiding

van zijn echtgenote trok hij in oktober van 1964 naar de USA. Hij werkte et in een grote indusriele bakkerij als 'Ornamental Cake

Decorator'. Deze industriele bakkerij waar zo'n 2000 mensen tewerkgesteld waren, werd gerund door een zekere Vandecamth of Van

de Camp, een Nederlander. Wilfried woonde eerst in Astoria Street te Sylmar, California en vervolgens in de Woodman Ave te Arlata,

California. Hij maakte twee aardbevingen mee in deze streek waardoor zijn woning eel wat schade opliep. Tal van Familieleden uit

Belgie verbleven bij hem en hij kwam ook een aantal keren terug naar Belgie. Wilfried Vandevyvere maakte deel uit van een gezin

van negen en had dus nog 5 zussen en 3 broers in ons land. Hij was de enige die de grote plas overstak.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 7 June 2007

MOLINE, ILLINOIS - Margaret L. (Claeys) Borgonjon,88, of Davenport, passed away May 5, 2007. Services and a Mass of Christian burial were held at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church. Memorials can be made to either Our Lady of Victory Church or

the QC Alzheimer Association. Margaret Louise Claeys was born Nov. 29, 1918, in Eldridge, IA. She married Arthur Borgonjon on

June 25, 1938. Particularly proud of her Belgian heritage, she was a member of the CBC, the East End Club, and an avid rolle bolle

player. Survivors include her husband Arthur; 4 daughters and their spouses; 8 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters-in-law.


MOLINE, ILLINOIS - ANN V. KNOBLOCH, 81, of East Moline, passed away April 20, 2007, at home. Services were held at St.

Anne Catholic Church. Memorials can be made to Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy Fine Arts Program. Ann Veys was born July

14, 1925, in East Moline, the daughter of Frank and Alice Peers Veys. She married Robert Knobloch on July 7, 1947. Survivors

include her husband Robert; 5 daughters and their spouses; 3 sons and their spouses; 18 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; one

sister.


IN MEMORIAM - Lenore DELANGHE nee BROUTIN, "Toots" - Age 92, died on May 25, 2007. Preceded in death by

husband August and daughter Gay Ann. Memorial Service was held on June 10,2007 in Ann Arbor. Donations to the Gay Ann

Delanghe Endowment Fund, School of Music, Theatre and Dance, 3003 S. State St., Suite 8000, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1288. -


IN MEMORIAM - Elfrieda LANNOO, Age 82, of New Baltimore, died June 10, 2007. She was born in Cleveland Ohio. Beloved

wife of the late Maurice. Survived by her sisters, Emily (Henry) Kayuk and Rosemarie (Norman) Soper. Memorial contributions to

the Hospices of Henry Ford with "The Residence" noted in the memo line, at 11700 E. 10 Mile Rd., Warren, MI 48089.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 21 June 2007 IN MEMORIAM - Margaret VANDEKERKHOVE, "Maggie" - Age 90, of Utica, died June 6, 2007. she was born Oct. 4, 1916, in

Highland Park. Survived by her children, Rose Marie "Tennie" (Dennis) Schodowski and John (Beverly) Roeder; sister Rose Coultier;

4 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren. Funeral Mass was held at St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Donations to Henry Ford Hospice, 1

Ford Place, 5A Detroit, MI 48202-9941.


IN MEMORIAM - Msgr. Ferdinand J. DeCneudt, 94, was born in Ghent Belgium, and attended Sacred Heart Seminary, Detroit,

and Mount St. Mary's Seminary in Norwood, Ohio. He was ordained June 3, 1939, and celebrated his first Mass at St. Margaret Mary

Parish, Detroit, in the summer of 1939. Fr. DeCneudt served as assistant pastor at St. Elizabeth Parish, Wyandotte (1939-42); Our

Lady of Sorrows Parish, Detroit (1942-48); St. Joan of Arc Parish, St. Clair Shores (1948-52); St. Edward Parish, Detroit, (1952-53);

and Our Lady of Victory Parish, Detroit (1953-58). He was named pastor of Madonna and St. Paul (Maltese) parishes, Detroit, in

1958, and then become pastor of Our Lady Queen of All Saints Parish in Fraser (1964-82)/ He was named a monsignor in 1965, and

was granted senior priest status in 1982.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 19 July 2007

IN MEMORIAM JOSEPH and MARY DUDAL (Nee MEESSEMAN) of Scottsdale, Arizona, formerly of St. Clair Shores, passed away peacefully. Mr. Dudal, 82, was born March 22, 1925, in Detroit, and died June 29, 2007. Mrs. Dudal, 77, was born March 7,

1930, in Detroit, and died June 18, 2007. The couple were married for 57 years. Mr. Dudal retired from the Water Department for the

City of St. Clair Shores. He served in the U.S. Army - Air Force as a PFC 485th bomb squadron munitions worker during the air

offensive in Japan. He was honored with a Victory Medal and two Bronze Stars for his service in the Asiatic Pacific Theatre. He was

a proud member of American Legion and VFW Bruce Post 1146, and also was a member of the Belgian-American Association. Mrs.

Dudal owned a tour company called Bingo Lovers. She was a member of the Women's Century Club. The are survived by their

children, Christine (Norm) Rhoades, Karen (Pete) Piccinato and Cindy (Steve) Grider; 6 grandchildren; siblings, Joanne Daniels, and

Raymond (Sharon) Meesseman. They were predeceased by sister Alice Van Zaelen. A memorial service was held at the Arthur J. Van

Lerberghe Funeral Home. Memorials to the family or the donor's choice of charity.


IN MEMORIAM MARIE SINNAEVE, age 101, died July 3, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Baldwin; mother of Gilbert (Lois); grandmother of 4; great-grandmother of 7. Funeral Mass was held at St. Regis Church, Bloomfield Hills.


IN MEMORIAM RALPH STYAERT, age 79, of Warren, died July 11, 2007. He was born April 18, 1928, in Kansas. He is survived

by his wife, Antonina; daughters, Laura (Tasie) Backos and Mary Jo (Chris) Garascia; 5 grandchildren.


IN MEMORIAM DAVID VANHAMPLER, age 58, died July 1, 2007. Proud Vietnam Army Veteran - Purple Heart recipient.

Beloved companion of Renate Hughes; father of David VanHampler, Jr., Denise Hoch, Sharon (Jason) Barber, Christopher (Susan)

Van Hampler; grandfather of 3; brother of Mary Lou, Debbie, Michael.


IN MEMORIAM GERALD MOENAERT, "Jerry", age 81, died June 29, 2007, in Warren. He was born Feb. 27, 1926, in Detroit.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He is survived by his children, Bobbie Roberts, Frances (James) Hudgins, JoAnn

(Rick) Honoway, Debbie (Don) Cuttler, Butch (Ardin), Barb (Steve) Baker, Wilma (Lloyd) Maison and Jimi; 17 grandchildren; 28

great-grandchildren; siblings, Al Moenaert and Clarice Strader. Funeral Mass was held at St. Matthias Catholic Church.


IN MEMORIAM - GERTRUDE ONDERBEKE, Age 82, of Detroit, died July 9, 2007. Beloved wife of the late George; mother of

Maureen (David) Jonker, George (Jane), Margaret (Donald) Burr, Paul, Kathy Onderbeke, IHM, and Patricia (Kevin) Curtin; 8

grandchildren; brother, James (Joan) Barron and brother-in-law, Dick Onderbeke. Funeral Mass was held at St. Peter the Apostle

Catholic Church, Harper Woods. donations to St. Vincent de Paul society or IHM Sisters.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 2 August 2007

IN MEMORIAM DONALD AHRENS, age 66, Livonia and Dearborn, passed away July 7, 2007. Dear husband of Arleen; father of

Michelle (Randy) Kleoppel, Donald Jr. and Page; grandfather of 2. Donations to VFW National Home for Children.


IN MEMORIAM BLANCHE SMET, age 96, of Detroit, died July 20, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Alfonse. She was born in

Belgium, July 14, 1911. Survived by her brother Frank (Sally Ann) Chave. Memorials to American Cancer Society.


IN MEMORIAM REGINA VERMANDER, age 89, died July 21, 2007. Beloved wife of the late William. Survived b y her children,

Patricia Vermander, Janet (Robert) Ezzo, Roseann (Mark) Forton, William (Kim) Vermander, Donna (Frank) Cilluffo, Gerald (Janet) Vermander, David (Sandra) Vermander, David (Sandra) Vermander and Regina (Paul) Hebert; daughter-in-law, Barbara Vermander;

brother, John (Marsha) Cook; 36 Grandchildren; 51great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass was held at San Frencesco Church, Clinton

Township.


IN MEMORIAM JOHN VERSICAL, age 57, died July l25, 2007. He was born Oct. 25, 1949, in Detroit. Survived by his wife Pam

(Brunette); children, John and Kristi; twin sister, Ann (Crowley); brothers, Joseph, James, David and Robert. He was predeceased by

his parents Joseph and Catherine Versical. Funeral Mass was held at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Memorials to the Make-a-

Wish Foundation.


IN MEMORIAM MONICA VICTOR, age 83, died July 18, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Leonard; mother of Karen (Brian) Coons,

Fr. Ron, Lennie (Maureen), Lynda (Ron) Fecteau and the late Gary; grandmother of 8; great-grandmother of 2; sister of Nola

(Raymond) Collins, Joanne LaLonde, Lynda (David) Winter and the late Joseph, Gladys, Jack, Donald, Jim and Richard.

Funeral services were from Kaul Funeral Home and Mass at St.Athanasius Catholic Church. Memorials to St. John Hospice.


IN MEMORIAM LAURA WACHTER, age 80, died July 16, 2007. Beloved wife of John Wachter; mother of David, Daniel, and the

late Sandy DeSmet; grandmother of 4; great-grandmother of 4; sister of John VanLerberche. Funeral Mass was held at St. Edmond

Catholic Church.


IN MEMORIAM JEROME WOSTYN, age 82, of Brockway Township, formerly of Macomb Township, died July 17, 2007. He was

born Jan. 20, 1924, in Detroit. Beloved husband of Melvina; children, Julianna (Brian) Tideswell; Melody Rose Wostyn; 1

granddaughter. He was predeceased by his parents, Julius and Irma DeClerk Wostyn. Funeral service was held at Sacred Heart

Christian Church in Yale. Memorials to VFW Yale Post 8594.


IN MEMORIAM - KEITH VAN CANNEYT, Age 46, of St. Helena Island, SC, died July 31, 2007. He was born Sept. 13, 1960 in

Riverview, MI, a son of John VanCanneyt and Janice Gain Benn Van Canneyt. Surviving are his mother of Roscommon, MI; 2 sisters

Carrie Perialas (Jim) and Gwen Duhon; brother John VanCanneyt.


IN MEMORIAM - MARIE VANDEN EYNDE, Age 93, died Aug. 15, 2007 in Sterling Heights. She was born Dec. 5, 1916 in

Detroit. Beloved wife of the late Raymond. Survived by children, Ray (Sharon) Vanden Eynde, Marilyn (Jim) Simkus, and Kathleen

Fililpski; son-in-law, Richard Notte; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 30 August 2007 IN MEMORIAM - CECILIA VAN DE PUTTE, Age 95, died August 9, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Frederick; sister of Hugo

(Florence) Rinke, Edwin (Elsie) Rinke, Gilbert (the late Marion) Rinke and the late Melvin (Beverly) Rinke. Funeral Mass was held

at St. Cletus Catholic Church. Contributions to the Capuchin Monastery.


IN MEMORIAM - ALLAN VANDEWEGHE, "Fuzz" - Age 64, died August 11, 2007. Beloved husband of Karen, father of Kristine

(Jeffrey) Schwartz, Allan Jr. (Janice), Deborah (Walter) Alderete, Andrew J., Officer Matthew J. and the late Timothy J.; grandfather

of 4. Funeral Mass was held at St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Memorials to Michigan Humane Society or St. Ambrose Church.


IN MEMORIAM - PAULA WEISSE, Age 95, died Aug. 21, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Clemens; mother of Fred (Mary),

Maryann (James) Armour and Virginia (Walt) Gerstner; grandmother of 9; great-grandmother of 13. Paula Weisse was included in the group of adults and children brought back from Belgium by Fr. Syoen in August 1915. Funeral Mass was held at St. Aidan Catholic

Church. Memorials to the American Red Cross.


IN MEMORIAM - MARY ROELOFS, Age 77, of East Jordan, formerly of Troy, died August 8, 2007. Loving wife of William;

children, Kurt (Wendy), Deborah; 4 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; sister, Betty Mayer. Memorials to Northern Michigan

Hospital Foundation, 360 Connable, Petoskey, MI 49770 for the memorial of Mary N. Roelofs.


IN MEMORIAM - CORNELIA RENDERS, Age 77, of Clinton Township died August 8, 2007. She was born Feb. 5, 1930, in

Antwerp, Belgium. she is survived by her husband of 53 years, Steve Renders; children Patricia (Michael) Pfaendtner and John (Ruth) Renders; grandsons Joel and Trevor Pfaendtner and Sean and Daniel Renders. Also survived by her brother Jacques (Julia) Demitris.

Funeral services were from Resurrection Funeral Home. Memorial to American Cancer Society or the American Lung Association.


IN MEMORIAM - EVELYN DUPONT, age 99, died Aug. 21, 2007. Wife of the late George; mother of Kent DuPont (Sandra)and

Lorraine K. Marks (Walter, grandmother of 2; great-grandmother of 2. Service was held at Presbyterian Church. Memorials to

Presbyterian Women at Northminster Presbyterian Church, 3633 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy,MI 38084.


IN MEMORIAM - MADELINE DE VOS (nee Heggerick), Age 88, of Harrison Twp., died Aug. 12, 2007. She was born July 20,

1919, in east Moline, Ill. Beloved wife the late Roland DeVos. Survived by her daughter Patricia DeVos (William Bakber); 2

grandchildren; 1 great-grandson; brother-in-law; Robert De Vos; sister-in-law, Helen Heggerick-Menz. Funeral Mass was held at St.

Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church with the Rev. Ronald DeHondt officiating. Memorials to hospice of Michigan, 400 Mack Ave.,

Detroit, MI 48201; or to the family.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 27 September 2007

IN MEMORIAM - PATRICIA COUVREUR, Age 76, died Sept. 9, 2007. Beloved wife of Albert; mother of Tim (Diane), Jeanne

Andreoli (Steve), and Noelle Couvreur; grandmother of 7. Funeral Mass was held at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church.


IN MEMORIAM - MELISSA DEBLAERE, Age 32, died Sept. 6, 2007. Loving mother of Michael and Ryan; daughter of the late

Theresa and Susan (the late Gary Sr) Glaser; sister of Irene (Roger) Sun and Gary (Anita) Glaser Jr. Memorials to the Melissa

DeBlaere Trust Account for the children.


IN MEMORIAM - HAROLD DECONINCK, died on Sept. 8, 2007. Devoted husband of the late Margaret Mary (McDermott); Father of Dianne Marie (William) Neihengen; grandfather of 2; great-grandfather of 2; brother of the late Margaret Cullen, Phillips

DeConinck, Arthur DeConinck, and Catherine Cavalani. Funeral Mass was held at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, Canton.

Memorials to the St. Charles Borromeo Church, 1491 Baldwin St., Detroit, MI 48214 or the Father Solanus Guild, 1780 Mt. Elliott

St., Detroit, MI 48207.


IN MEMORIAM - CYRIL DEGAND, Age 85, of Detroit, died on Sept. 9, 2007. He was born Feb. 12, 1922, in Grosse Pointe.

Beloved husband of the late Regina. Survived by his daughtere, Marsha (Lee) Cobey, Jr.; 1 grandchild; 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral

service was held at the Arthur J. VanLerberghe Funeral Home.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 27 September 2007 IN MEMORIAM - JOHN LANDUIT, Age 75, of Livonia. Beloved husband of Jean; father of five; father-in-law of four; grandfather

of six; brother of two. Memorial service was held at St. Priscilla Catholic Church in Livonia. Memorials to the family for a future

designation.


IN MEMORIAM - REMI PYPE, Age 74, of Sterling Heights, died on Sept. 8, 2007. He was born Feb. 23, 1933, in Berville.

Survived by his wife Nanette; childrren, Antony (Diane) Pype, Kathleen (Robert) Systermann, Dawn Bagnasco, Rodney (Kimberly)

Pype, Michelle (Theodore) Koupparis, Krista (Mark) Mason, Michael (Andrea) Sabatini and Deanna Sabatini; 18 grandchildren; 17

great-grandchildren; brother, Richard (Karen) Pype; sister, Patricia (Bill) Cutcher; sister-in-law, Charlene Pype. Funeral JMass was

held at St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church. Memorials to the family's wishes.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 27 September 2007 IN MEMORIAM - PAULA VANDERHAEGHE, Age 87, of Canton, died Sept. 7, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Marcel; mother of

Elaine (Paul) Rork and Irene (David) Baines; grandmother of 6; great-grandmother of 4. Funeral services were held at St. Thomas

A'Becket Catholic Church, Canton.


IN MEMORIAM - RONALD VANHOUTTE, Age 69, of Macomb Twp., died on Sept 19, 2007. He was born Nov. 22, 1937, in Mt.

Clemens. Survived by his wife, Kathy; children, Lisa VanHoutte, Ron (Janie) VanHoutte and Angela (John) Ruggirello; 9

grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; sister, Mary Welling. Funeral Mass was held at St. Isidore Catholic Church.


IN MEMORIAM - DUANE VAN PAMEL, Age 64 of Washington Twp., died Sept. 19, 2007. He was born March 16, 1943, in Detroit. Survived by his wife, Joyce; children, Duane (Kristen) and Kevin (Angie); 5 grandchildren. Funeral Mass was held at St.

John and Paul Church, Washington Twp.


IN MEMORIAM - MARY LOU VERMEULEN, Age 78, died Sept. 17, 2007. she was born Oct. 1, 1828. Beloved wife of Louis for

56 years; mother of Tom (Kristin), Jerry (Nancy), David (Wendy), and Paul (Barbara) Vermeulen; grandmother of 6; sister of Gabriel

(Jacqueline) De Kimpe. Funeral Mass was held at St. Basil the Great Catholic Church. Memorials to St. Basil the Great Catholic

Church.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 11 October 2007

IN MEMORIAM - ELIZA (VAN ACKER) WULLEMAN passed away Sept. 19, 2007 at the age of 93 years - formerly of Langton.

she was born in Beveren-Waas, Belgium, Jan. 7, 1914. Predeceased by her husband Marcel Wulleman (Jan. 22, 1977). Mother of

Mariette (Maurice) Sinnesael, Albert (Jacqueline) Wulleman, Jeanette (George) Duwyn and Frances Verspeeten; grandmother of 15;

great-grandmother of 19. Survived by a brother-in-law, Albert Van Laecke. Rested at Verhoeve Funeral Home, Langton.


IN MEMORIAM - LEO VAN OPDENBOSCH, Age 85, of Harrison Twp., died Sept.30, 2007. He was born March 4, 1922, in

Ninove, Belgium. He moved his family to Canada in 1957, and then in 1962 moved them again to the U.S. He was predeceased by his

wife, Marie-Jose. Survived by his children, Greta Emery, Andre (Donna) and Paulette (John) Emery; 9 grandchildren; 5 great-

grandchildren; 4 step-grandchildren. Leo was a champion archer and feather bowler.


IN MEMORIAM - GENE DEPRIEST, Age 74, of Canton, died Sept. 19, 2007. Beloved husband of Marion; father of Gene, Thomas

and Carol (Dan) O'Donohue, grandfather of 4.


IN MEMORIAM - EVELYN DEMERS, Age 90, died Sept. 26, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Joseph; mother of Russell and Thomas (Karen); 6 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; sister of Ruth McVey and Grace Beals.


IN MEMORIAM - RUTH DEMEERE, Age 70, of Eastpointe, died Sept. 26, 2007. She was born Jan. 28, 1937. Survived by her

children, Marie (Gilbert) Martin, John DeMeere, David (Cheryl) DeMeere, Patricia VanDoorne and Vicki (David) Duc; 3 brothers; 2

sisters; 16 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren.


IN MEMORIAM - SUSAN TERREBROOD, Age 59, of Clinton Township, died Sept. 21, 2007. She was born Feb 13, 1948, in

Detroit. Survived by her husband Michael; son, Jason Terrebrood; siblings Arnold (Shirley) Hofer, Bob (Ann) Hofer, Joann (Ed)

Cannon, Donald (Kathy) Hofer, Richard (Kim) Hofer and Jean Hofer; 2 grandchildren; brother-in-law James (Janice) Terrebrood.


IN MEMORIAM - EMIEL LAETHEM, Age 81, of Eastpointe, died Sept. 27, 2007. He was born Oct. 7, 1925, in Halfway, in a log

cabin. Beloved husband of the late Geri. Survived by his children, Emiel "Jim" Laethem, Terry (Malcolm) Lilley, Edwin (Becky)

Laethem and Danny (Sue) Laethem; 9 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren. Memorials to St. John's

Hospice, c/o St. John Health Foundation, 22101 Moross MOB, Suite 102, Detroit, MI 48236.


IN MEMORIAM - KURT DEVRIES, age 44, of Algonac, died Sept. 12, 2007. Dear husband of Theresa; son of Genevieve;

stepfather of Don (Mia) Gumm, Matt Gumm and the late Jeffery; brothers, Gregg (Mary) DeVries and Bruce (Linda) DeVries; sister

Deb (Tom) Grasman; 3 step-grandchildren. Memorials to the family wishes.


IN MEMORIAM - DUANE DE LEEUW, Age 56, died Oct. 2, 2007. Beloved father of Matt De Leeuw and Sarah (Joe) Schilkey;

brother of Susan (Harry) Campbell and Karl (Michele) De Leeuw.


IN MEMORIAM - YVONNE DEFOUR (nee VanMaele), Age 71, of Warren, died Sept. 23, 2007. she was born June 3, 1936, in

Detroit. beloved wife of the late Joseph. Survived by her children, Deborah (Rodney) Blaszyk, Sharon (Norman) Carson, Steven and

William; 5 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; sister, Barbara (El) Hill. Memorials to the American Cancer Society or the

Alzheimer's Association.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 11 October 2007 IN MEMORIAM - ROBERT BOURGOIS, Age 71, of Memphis, died Sept. 30, 2007. He was born Jan. 11, 1936, in Detroit. He is

survived by his wife, Patricia; children, Robert Jr., Lee, Michael (Deborah), Deborah (Mark) Morgan, Brian (Rachel) Card, Jeffrey

(Kim) Card, Steven Card, Scott (Laura) Card, Ryan, and Rebecca; 16 grandchildren; sisters, Kathy Kuffer and Marshal Caughell;

mother-in-law, Marion Frohm. Memorial contributions to the wishes of the family.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit,Michigan - 25 October 2007

IN MEMORIAM - Alexandria, Illinois

John Van Mol, Sr., 71, of Pineville, died Aug. 9, 2007. He was the father of John Van Mol, Jr.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit,Michigan - 25 October 2007

IN MEMORIAM - Alexandria, Louisiana

Ferdinand Van Mol, 75 of Alexandria, died June 6, 2007. He was first cousin to Ray Van Mol.


IN MEMORIAM - Alexandria, Louisiana Marie Van Mol Lohman, 73, of Palm Spring, Cal., died June 24, 2007. She was the sister of Ray Van Mol.


IN MEMORIAM - Alexandria, Louisiana

Alice Cuppett, 83, of Alexandria, died August 7, 2007. she was the sister-in-law of Pat Peterman.


Moline, Illinois

WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHIES - Robert Vande Moortel, 84, of Moline, died Sept. 8, 2007. Services were held at Sacred Heart

Catholic Church. Memorials may be made to the Ex-Servicemen's Club, Moline. Bob was born May 7, 1923, in Moline. He married

Geraldine Guske on Jan. 31, 1948, in Moline. She preceded him in death on Jan. 7 2006. Bob was a Navy veteran serving during

WWII and the Korean Conflict. He was a clinical lab supervisor, microbiologist and health officer at the former East Moline Mental Health Center. Survivors include daughters, Lynne (Dave) Rumler, Dawn Vande Moortel (Steve Morenz); sons, Craig, Mark, and

Jon; 6 grandchilden; 1 great-grandchild; sister, Maurine Schweitzer; brother, Joseph (Marilyn) Vande Moortel.


Moline, Illinois

WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHIES - Mildred Anderson, 94, of Coal Valley, Ill. passed away August 31, 2007. Services were held at

St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church. Memorials can be made to the Life and Family Center, Bettendorf, Iowa. Mildred was born Jan.

22, 1913, in Decatur, Ill. She married George Anderson, August 13, 1932. He died May 31, 2004. Survivors are: daughter, Judith

(Allen) DePorter; 13 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 25 October 2007 Moline, Illinois

WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHIES - Marie L. Wells, 99, of Rock Island, died August 17, 2007. Services were held at St. Pius X

Church. Memorials can be made to Alleman High School or the Multiple Sclerosis Association. Marie was born Nov. 16, 1907, in

Vliermaalroot, Province Limburg, Belgium. She came to America in 1913. She married Thomas Wells, Feb. 10, 1934. He preceded

her in death Feb. 3, 1989. Survivors include sons James (Marie), and Jerry (Mary); sister Beatrice (Lee) De Branbander.


IN MEMORIAM - KENNETH LA FEVER, Age 81, of Fenton, formerly of Detroit, died Oct. 13, 2007. Dear father of Michael

(Norma) La Fever, Darcy La Fever and Pamela Lynn Hamilton; grandfather of 6; great-grandfather of 1; brother of Kelton (Linda) La

Fever, Bill (Lillie) La Fever, Syble Mitchell and Dorothy (Euel) Mahoney. Memorial service was held at Hope Lutheran Church,

Linden. Memorials to American Cancer Society or to Fenton VFW Post 3242.


FR. DONALD DUEWEKE, Age 75, of Lexington, died Oct. 4, 2007. Senior Priest Saginaw Diocese. Brother of Barbara Haasc,

Robert Dueweke and Gilbert (Mary) Dueweke. Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Denis Catholic Church, Lexington.

Memorials to Fair Acres Care Center, Capuchin Soup Kitchen, or St. Denis Building Fund.


IN MEMORIAM - IRENE VAN DE VYVER, Age 90, died Oct. 11, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Hector; mother of the late sister

Mary Francilene, CSSF, Joanne (Raymond) McMurray, Margaret (Sebastian) Ales, Sister Joyce Marie, CSSF, the late Ronald, and

Gerard (Linda); grandmother of 25; sister of Genia Kempski and sister-in-law of Grace Pender. Funeral Mass was held at St.

Bonaventure Monastery, Detroit. Donations to the Felician Sisters.


IN MEMORIAM - ADELE DENOMME, Age 98, died Oct. 10, 2007. Beloved wife of the late George; mother of Margie (Jimmy)

Caverly; brother Hugh, F.M.M., Virginia, Sue (the late John) Kosifas, and the late Tommy; grandmother of 7; great-grandmother of

16; sister of Arthur Pilette. Funeral Mass was held at the Church of the Transfiguration (formerly St. Michael), Southfield.

Memorials to the Franciscan Poverty fund.


IN MEMORIAM - MARGARET VANDERPLAS, Age 92, of Fenton, died Oct. 6, 2007. Beloved wife of the late William; mother

of Thomas (Ruth), Mary Jo (Bill) Huntington, Patty Brown, Gerry (Donna) and Cindy (Steve) Taylor; 15 grandchildren; 13 great-

grandchildren. Funeral Mass was held at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Fenton. Contributions to American Diabetes Assn.

or Alzheimer's Asn.


IN MEMORIAM - GEORGE VANDENBRANDEN, Age 87, of St. Clair Shores, died Oct. 6, 2007. He was born March 15, 1920, in

Brussels, Belgium. Survived by his wife, Mary Procter; son Roger VanDenBranden; 1 grandchild; 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held at the Arthur VanLerberghe Funeral Home. Memorials to St. John's Macomb Hospice.


IN MEMORIAM - GLORIA DAMM, Age 76, died Oct. 12, 2007. Beloved mother of Rick (Terri) and the late Gary; mother-in-law

of Janice Damm; grandmother of 2. Memorials to Henry Ford Hospice.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit Michigan - 25 October 2007

IN MEMORIAM - DOROTHY CALLENS, Age 88, of Oxford and formerly of Lapeer, died Oct. 8, 2007. Survived by 5 children; 9

grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 8 November 2007

IN MEMORIAM - John Roelandt - 5th Anniversary 11-19-2002 - Elsie Roelandt - 10th Anniversary 12-8-1997

When the Lord calls our loved ones home, he leaves a gift of memories which are the legacy of love.

May their souls rest in peace.


IN MEMORIAM - GLORIA MILLER (nee WINNE), (Gale), age 64. died in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Survived by her children, Valerie

Gale and Craig (Beth LaFata) Gale; 2 grandchildren; mother Susie Arioli (Crombez, Winne); siblings James (Sharon) Winne, Gregory

(Patricia) Winne and Gary Winne. She was predeceased by her father, Armand Winne. Funeral service was held at St. Michael's

employment support group.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 8 November 2007 IN MEMORIAM - GEORGE LAMS, Age 79, of Warren, died Oct. 22, 2007. He was born Jan. 28, 1928, in Brighton. Beloved

husband of the late Pauline May. Survived by his son, Gary; 6 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren;

sister, Gussie. Funeral services were from Kaul Funeral Home and Mass at St. Martin DePorres Catholic Church.


IN MEMORIAM - IRENE VANDENBUSSCHE, Age 80, of Warren died Oct. 19, 2007. She was born Aug. 19, 1927 in Carson

City. Beloved wife of the late Maurice. Surviving are children, Gary (Irma), Donna (John) Affeldt, Susan (Steve) Patti, Ronald

(Patty); 6 grandchildren. Memorials to the American Lung Association, 25900 Greenfield Rd., Suite 401, Oak Park, MI 48237.


IN MEMORIAM - EMMA VANDENBERGHE, Age 90, of Clinton Township, died October 28, 2007. She was born June 16, 1917.

Beloved 6wife of the late Omer. Survived by her son, James (Laurie) Bohen; daughters, Susan (Dr. Mark) Setter and Carol (Donn) Hooker; 6 grandchildren, Donald (Elaine) VanDenBerghe and Janice Roberts; brothers, Henry Freigruber and Albert (Billie)

Freigruber; sisters, Dorothy (Albert) Buechel and Betty Light. Funeral Mass was held at St. Michael Catholic Church. Memorials to

the family's wishes or Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan.


IN MEMORIAM - APRIL DUPONT, Age 29, formerly of Detroit, died suddenly Oct. 17, 2007 from a car accident. She was born

April 14, 1978 in Detroit, MI. Survived by her parents Raymond and Margaret (Schindler) Dupont and brother David Dupont.

Memorials to the Animal Rescue League, 55 Anna's Place, 238 Pine Street, Dedham, MA 02026 or to Carnegie Mellon University,

Pittsburgh, PA.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 8 November 2007 IN MEMORIAM - ALPHONSE DEWITTE, Age 85, died Oct. 21, 2007. Beloved husband of the late Irene; father of Linda Walters

and Diane (Agostino) Costa; grandfather of 3; great-grandfather of 3; brother of Diana (Jerry) Wisniewski. Funeral Service was hald

at Arthur J. Van Lerberghe Funeral Home.


IN MEMORIAM - WALTER DECALUWE, Age 85, of Detroit and Kerrville, TX, died Oct. 30, 2007. Beloved husband of

Bernardine Decaluwe and the late Margaret Decaluwe; father of Dennis (Shirley) and Denise (Keith) Clarke; grandfather of 4; great-

grandfather of 1. Memorial to Wayne State University School of Medicine, Department of Anatomy/Body Bequest Program, 540 E.

Canfield, Detroit, MI 48201.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 20 December 2007

IN MEMORIAM - MAURICE VERKEYN, Age 91, died Dec. 12, 2007. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth; father of Gloria

(Michael) Premo and Patricia Fett; grandfather of 6; great-grandfather of 7; great-great-grandfather of 6; 3 siblings: Albert (Lillian)

Verkeyn, Margaret (Marcel)Tanghe, Marion (Ted) Westfall. Funeral Mass was held at St. Clair of Montefalco. He was a member of

B.A.A. and Retirees' Club and B.A. Century Club.


IN MEMORIAM - JOSEPH VERELLEN, Age 88, of Washington Twp., died December 12, 2007. He was born March 28, 1919 in

Royal Oak. He is survived by his children, Ronald (Linda), Virginia (Howard) Bjornstad, Michae, Gerald, Jane (Tony)Keller, Mary

(Al) Pallister, Mark, Daniel, Patricia Hlavity, Jeffrey (Laurie), Marcia (Terry)Bower, Mitchell, and richard; brother, Bart (Doris)

Verellen, 31 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass was held at Saints John and Paul Catholic Church. Memorials to

PIME Mission.


IN MEMORIAM - JUANITA VANNIEULANDE, Age 85, of Davisburg, and formerly of Detroit, died Nov. 30, 2007. She was born

Sept. 14, 1922 in Jamestown, Ind. Beloved wife the late Rene. Survived by her children, Dennis (Holly) Van Nieulande, David

VanNieulande and Deborah VanNieulande; siblings, William Luckfelt, Mary Frank, and Lois Teasdale; 5 grandchildren; 9 great-

grandchildren. Funeral Mass was held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Memorials to Alzheimer's Association or the American Diabetes Association.


IN MEMORIAM - CLEMA VANHOORNE, "Clem" Age 91, of Cheboygan, formerly of Warren, passed away Dec. 5, 2007.

Funeral Mass was held at St. Mary/St. Charles Catholic Church.


IN MEMORIAM - MORRIS DEMEY, Age 81, of Williamston, MI., passed away Dec. 5, 2007. Mr. Demey was a WWII veteran of

the U.S. Navy. Surviving are his wife Alice; children, Gene (Carryn) Demey, Lori (Bernie) Martin, Denise (David) Wilcox, Karen

Bethuy, Jeffrey Demey and Steven (DeAnne) Demey; daughter-in-law, Julie Demey; 17 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren.

Funeral Mass was held at St. Mary Catholic Church. Memorials to Visiting Nurse Services of Michigan/Hospice, 825 E. Michigan Ave.,Lansing, MI 48912 in honor of Mr. Demey.


IN MEMORIAM - SUSAN DELIE, Woodhouse - Age 65 of Buford, Georgia, passed away Nov. 26, 2007. She was born May 26,

1942 in Detroit. Memorial service was held at Hamilton United Methodist church. Donations to Hamilton Mill United Methodist

Church, 1450 Pine Road, Dacula, GA 30019 or the Gwinnett Human (?Humane) Society, 3724 Lawrenceville, Highway,

Lawrenceville, GA 30044 in memory of Susan Delie.


IN MEMORIAM - WALTER BUDZYN, Age 87, of Warren, died Dec. 5, 2007. Beloved husband of Marguerite (Ghesquiere);

father of James (Catherine) Budzyn, Gerald Budzyn and Carol (Bernie Conrad)Budzyn; grandfather of 6. Funeral Mass was held at

St. Blase Catholic Church. He was a member of Roose Vanker Post #286 and Flemish Family Circle.


IN MEMORIAM - MARILYN VERMANDER, 68, died Dec. 23, 2007. she was born May 18, 1939, in Mt. Clemens. Survived by

her sister Charlotte (Joseph) Witulski; brother-in-law, Donald Geisler; sister-in-law, Joanne Vermander. Funeral Mass was held at St.

Thecla Church. Memorials to St. Thecla Church.


IN MEMORIAM - WILLIAM VANSTEENKISTE 67, of Shelby Twp., died Dec. 19, 2007. He was born May 28, 1940, in warren.

Survived by his wife, Leona; children, William, Debra (Wallace) Bird. Danielle Allard, Nicole (Dennis)Adler and Tamara (Jason)

Westlake; mother, Madeline; 11 grandchildren; sisters, Joann Weber and Darlene (Jim) Graham. Funeral Mass was held at St.

Therese of Lisieux catholic Church. Memorials to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen.


IN MEMORIAM - DELPHINE VAN FLETEREN, Age 78, of St. Clair Shores, died Dec. 26, 2007. She was born Oct. 24, 1929, in

Detroit. Beloved wife of the late Henry. Survived by her daughters, Pamela (Daniel)Fox and Merry (Michael) Price; sons, Stephan

(Alicia), Daniel (Sheryl) and James (Margaret Ann Cross); 13 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; brothers, Arthur (Maria)Kwapisz

and Robert (Nancy) Kwapisz. Funeral services were from Kaul Funeral Home and Mass at St.Germaine Church.


IN MEMORIAM - RICHARD ONDERBEKE, "Dick" Age 81, died Dec. 23, 2007. Beloved husband of the late Virginia; stepfather

of Dennis (Pamela), Kathy and Donna Gryka; father of Richard and Matthew Onderbeke; grandfather of 4. Funeral services were

from Kaul Funeral Home and Mass at St. Michael Catholic Church. Memorials to Servants of Mary, 7400 Military Ave., Omaha, NE

68134.


IN MEMORIAM - DORIS NAEYAERT, Age 82, of Brentwood, Tenn., died Dec. 12, 2007. She was born in Windsor, Ontario,

Canada. Beloved wife of the late Earl. Survived by her children, Rena (Gordon) Wujek, Roger, Robert (Mary) and Roxanne (Deke)

Ellwanger; 7 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; brothers, Raymond and Jerry (Rachel) Lamoureux. Funeral Mass was held at St.

John Vianney Catholic Church. Memorials to Alive Hospice, 1718 Patterson St., Nashville, Tenn. 37203.


IN MEMORIAM - ARTHUR JOYE, 65, of Shelby Twp., died Dec. 17, 2007. He was born Dec. 21, 1941, in Detroit. Survived by his

wife Alison; sons, Jack and Jason; 3 grandchildren; mother Alice Joye; sister, Joan Gwynn.


IN MEMORIAM - GASTON GOETHALS, 89, of St. Clair, died Dec. 31, 2007.He was born May 30, 1918, in East Detroit. beloved husband of the late Margaret. Survived by his children, Nancy (Luther) Klenke, Richard (Deborah) Goethals, Frank (Beverly)

Goethals, Elizabeth (Michael) Gannon, and William Denise) Goethals; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; sisters, Hilda (Carl)

Beauvais and Irene Shagena. Services were held at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Marysville. Memorials to the Lutheran Layman's

League.


IN MEMORIAM - JEAN DEPAPE, Age 96, of St. Clair Shores, died Dec. 21, 2007. She was born Jan. 6, 1911, in Canada. Beloved

wife of the late George. Survived by her children, Marilyn DuCharme, Gloria Reynolds (Tom), Harvey DePape (Debra) and Wayne

DePape (Lori); 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; brother Joseph Svoboda. Memorials to the

donor's choice of charity.


IN MEMORIAM - CHARLENE DEMAIRE, Age 88. Beloved wife of the late Emil; mother of Gerald (Patricia) DeMaire and Mary

L. DeDonatis; grandmother of 4; great-grandmother of 2; sister of Natalie Reiter and Betty White. Funeral service was held at Kaul

Funeral Home.


IN MEMORIAM - ANNA DEHENAU, Age 97, died Dec. 14, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Felix; mother of Betty Lou Kreg, Leana

(Thomas) Nistor, and the late Gerald; grandmother of 2; sister of Natalie Reiter and Betty White. Funeral service was held at Kaul

Funeral Home.


IN MEMORIAM - ZELMA DEFEVER (NEE DePorre), Age 81, of Chesterfield Twp., died Dec. 24, 2007. She was born Feb. 26, 1926, in Grosse Pointe Woods. Beloved wife of the late Harold. Survived by her children; Harold (Kathy) Defever; Zelma Defever-

Loeb, and Mary (Paul) Zarkis; 4 grandchildren. Funeral Mass was held at St. Mary queen of Creation Church, New Baltimore.

Memorials to Alzheimer's Association, 20300 Civic Center Drive, Suite 100, Southfield, MI 48076.


IN MEMORIAM - MARIE-LOUISE DEFEVER, Age 73, of Durand, Michigan, passed away Dec. 14, 2007. She was born July 3,

1934, in Ramskapelle, West Flanders, Belgium. beloved wife of Roger of 53 years and survived by 3 children. Kristine (John)

Bronkema, Francine (John) Grysen and son Ronald; 9 grandchildren; 2 great-grandsons. Funeral Mass was held at St. Mary Catholic

Church of Durand.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 10 January 2008 IN MEMORIAM - GEORGE DECLARK, Age 102, died Dec. 24, 2007. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy; father of Rose Mary

(Donald) Miller and David (Debbie) DeClark; grandfather of 6; great-grandfather of 5. Memorials to the Leader Dog for the Blind,

Redford Lions Club, Detroit Opera House or Detroit Symphony.


IN MEMORIAM - HOMER COOLS, Age 90, died Dec.31, 2007. Beloved husband of Genevieve; father of Jean Williams and Joann

(Charles) Raeder; grandfather of 4; great-grandfather of 7. Donations to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen or the Evangelical Home of

Sterling Heights, 14900 Shoreline Drive, Sterling Heights, MI 48313.


IN MEMORIAM - LOUISE CLAUW, Age 69, of Hawks, died Dec. 22, 2007. Beloved wife of Frank; mother of Cathy

(Michael)Vogel and Brian (Sue);sister of James (Sue)Jeffery; grandmother of 4.


IN MEMORIAM - STEPHEN BOECK, Age 60, of Farmington Hills, died Jan. 1, 2008. Survived by his wife Robin; children, Steven (Karen) Boeck and Michelle (Michael) Degen; brother, Ron (the late Mary) Boeck. Funeral service was held at the First

United Methodist Church, Farmington. Memorials will be used according to the wishes of Stephen's family.


IN MEMORIAM - ROSCHELLE BEEUWSAERT, Age 91, died Dec. 14, 2007. Dear mother of Joanne Povilaitis (Frank)and

Dianne Robichaud (Roland), grandmother of 6; great-grandmother of 8. Funeral Mass was held at St. Thomas More Church, Troy.

Memorials to NOAH P.O. Box 959, E. Hampstead, New Hampshire 03826.


IN MEMORIAM - WILLIAM ALBRECHT, Age 76, died Jan. 1, 2008. Beloved husband of Rose (Gray) Albrecht; father of Karen

(Joseph)Rudy, Janice (David) Fitch and Kenneth; grandfather of 3.


WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHIES: Rev. Robert E. Lee, 74, of Moline, died on April 18, 2008. A funeral Mass was celebrated at

Sacred Heart Church, with Bishop Daniel Jenky officiating.. Rev. Robert Lee was born May 10, 1933, in Alexis, Illinois, the son of

Harold and Anastasia Pittard Lee. He graduated from St. Ambrose University and St. Meinrad Seminary. He was ordained into the

priesthood on Aug. 2, 1959, at St. Mary's Cathedral in Peoria, IL. In 1959, Father Lee was assigned to Sacred Heart Parish in Moline.

He spent his entire ministry in that city, accumulating 40 years at Sacred Heart Parish and three years as pastor of St. Mary's Parish.

He retired in 2001. Survivors include sisters; Mary Alice (Charles) Stewart, Nelle Rose (Ashton) Blakewell; brothers: Larry (Jane)

Lee, and David (Mary Kay) Lee. Memorials to the Seton Catholic School Endowment Fund, c/o Jane Barrett, 1320-16th Av., Moline,

IL 61265.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 24 January 2008 IN MEMORIAM - AUGUST E. VAN LAEKEN (photo)

August Frank Van Laeken - Age 82 formerly of Mt. clemens, MI, died Jan. 14, 2008 at home in Warsaw, Indiana. He was born

June 13, 1925 in Puurs, Belgium. Survived by 2 sons Don (Janet) and John (Cindy); 4 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren. Preceded

in death by his wife Magdalena Anna (Algoet) - Dec. 11, 2005 - and sister Yvonne Devos, former owner of the Cadieux Cafe. His

parents were Frans Van Laeken and Ferdinanda (De Smedt). Funeral services were held Jan. 16, 2008 at Titus Funeral Home,

Warsaw, with Fr. Paul Bueter officiating. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. Memorial to Kosciusko Community Senior Services.


IN MEMORIAM - MARY VANBERKEL, Age 82, of Shelby Township, died Dec. 23, 2007. She was born November 16, 1925, in

Detroit. beloved wife of Walter; children, Linda (James) Hornpeck, Cheryl (Al) Imami, Nancy (Mark) Clark; 4 brothers; 2 sisters; 7

grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren.


IN MEMORIAM - ELIZABETH GODDERIS, Age 91, died Jan. 9, 2008. Beloved wife of the late James; mother of Charles,

Michael (Suzanne), Patricia Mirlani (Dennis), Anthony (Jane) and Mary Jo Berns Kennedy (Wayne); 18 grandchildren, 18 great-

grandchildren.

Funeral Mass was held at St. Joan of Arc Church, St. Clair Shores. Memorials to the Capuchins, 1820 Mt. Elliott, Detroit, MI

48207


IN MEMORIAM - RICHARD DELOOF, Age 80, died Jan. 10, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Patricia; father of Mark William

(Susan) DeLoof, Ann Shields, (Merton) DeLancey, Sarah Elizabeth (Robert) Grant, Marie Margaret (Michael)Jackson, Joan Catherine

(Steven) Henkel; 11 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass was held at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, Ann Arbor. Contributions to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, 1820 Mt. Elliott Ave., Detroit, MI 48207


IN MEMORIAM - FLORENT DEBOUCK, Age 88, died Jan. 13, 2008. Dear father of Donna and the late Dennis. Services will be

held at the Arthur J. Van Lerberghe Funeral Home.


IN MEMORIAM - ALEX CROMBEZ, Age 86, died Jan. 17, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Isabelle; father of Linda (Ted)

Sharpe and Jeri (Ralph) Panek; grandfather of 5; great-grandfather of 2 Funeral services were from the Arthur J. VanLerberghe

Funeral Home and Mass at St. Barnabas Church.


IN MEMORIAM - LUCIE MARIE BEELS, Age 83. Dear mother of Guy (Carol), Monique, Rae, and Michelle (Richard) Allen;

seven grandchildren; sister of Leo (Agathe) Cuerrier. Memorials to the inhouse Hospice Solutions, 14151 E. 15 Mile, Sterling

Heights, MI 48312

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan 7 Feb 2008

IN MEMORIAM VICTOR WALGRAEVE: Age 81, died Jan. 23, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Audrey; father of Raymond,

Edward (Cheryl) and Brian (Pamela) Walgraeve; 3 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass was held at St. Louise de

Marillac Church


IN MEMORIAM DORIS VAN DAELE: Age 89, died Jan 29, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Arthur; mother of Cheryl (Charles)

Habitz and the late Lynn Kenneth Engler; grandmother of 3; great-grandmother of 4. Funeral Mass was held at St. Michael Catholic

Community. Donations to the American Cancer Society.


IN MEMORIAM ROBERT MARSHALL: Age 83, died Jan 19, 2008. Beloved husband of Emilie; father of Pamela (Gregory) Wheeler and Janis (Michael) Sollenbarger; grandfather of 2; great-grandfather of 3. Funeral Mass was held at St. Philomena Church,

Detroit. Memorials to the Capuchins.


IN MEMORIAM BARBARA SPYBROOK: Age 63, died Jan. 31, 2008. Loving daughter of Irene Spybrook; sister of Tom, Janet

(Dan), and Mary Jo Spybrook; sister-in-law Geri; 8 nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass was held at St. Clement Church.

Donations to the Capuchins.


IN MEMORIAM FLORENCE LAPIERRE (nee Jefferis): Age 90, of Albemarle, N.C., died Jan. 15, 2008. She was born Nov. 30,

1917, in Detroit. Beloved wife of the late Walter. Survived by her son, Thomas (Barbara); daughters, Patricia (Jimmie) Burris and Janet Yancey; 5 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. Memorials to St. Jude Children's Research Hospi(t)al, 501 St. Jude Place,

Memphis, TN 38105.


IN MEMORIAM MICHIEL EDE: Age 100, of Harrison Township, died Jan. 24, 2008. He was born Aug. 23, 1907, in Wingene,

Belgium. Beloved husband of the late Germaine; father of Richard (Victoria) Ede Sr., Germaine (Milt) Hill; 11 grandchildren; 18

great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass was held at St. Hubert Catholic Church.



IN MEMORIAM GLORIA DEWOLF passed away Jan. 28, 2008. Beloved wife of Albert; mother of Mary (Ed) Pieniazek, Dolores

(Larry) Nicoromni, Albert, Mark, Cheryl Hodgins (Frank Strucel), John (Ruth), April (Randy) Tasco, May (Gene) DesJarlais, Joseph (Cindy), and William (Kathy); grandmother of 25; great-grandmother of 12. Memorials to Jude's.


IN MEMORIAM PAMELA DEVRIES: Age 66, passed away Jan. 24, 2008. She was born May 9, 1941 in Traverse City. Beloved

wife of the late Rodney; sister of Dennis (Marie) Novak; aunt of 3. Memorials to William Beaumont Hospice.


IN MEMORIAM ANGELA DEBUSSCHER of St. Clair Shores died Jan.29, 2008. Beloved wife of John; mother of Kathleen

(Donald) Zielke and Gary (Joan) DeBusscher; grandmother of 3; sister of Herbert Walby. Funeral services were from Kaul Funeral

Home and Mass at St. Isaac Joques Church. Memorials to the Capuchin Fathers.


IN MEMORIAM JULES DEBACKER died Jan. 27, 2008. Beloved husband of Jean; father of Diane (Keith) Rasey and Lois

DeBacker; dear family member Debra Snyder; grandfather of 4; great-grandfather of 1. Memorial service was held at Henry Ford

Village Retirement Community Chapel. Memorials to Henry Ford Village Scholarship Fund and/or Alzheimer's Association. -


IN MEMORIAM ROSEMARY BLOMME: Age 68, of St. Clair Shores, passed away Jan. 2, 2008. She was born July 28, 1938.

Survived by her sister, Barbara Bailey. Funeral Mass was held at St. Lucy Catholic Church.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 7 Feb 2008

IN MEMORIAM: Elsie Lyphout, 78, of East Moline, died Jan. 7, 2008. Services were held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic

Church, Silvis, IL. Elsie Verslype was born in Moline on July 23, 1929. She married Jordan Lyphout on Aug. 3, 1946, in East Moline.

He died Sept. 27, 1991. The Lyphouts owned and operated Lyphout Hardware on 7th Street in Moline for 13 years. She had worked

at the former Metro Bank for over 35 years. Survivors include daughters: Bernadette (Steve) Williams, Moline, Bernadine (Jerry)

Brewer, East Moline; sons: Jame (Rose) Lyphout, Granger, Ind., Jerry (Judy) Lyphout, East Moline; 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; sisters: Marie (Bill) Dunlop, Fort Myers, FL., Elizabeth (Gene) Poling, Moline, and Marge (George) Collins, East

Moline.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 21 February 2008

IN MEMORIAM - LINDA VAN DAMME,Age 59, of Columbus Twp. and formerly of Chesterfield Twp., died Feb. 11, 2008. She

was born Feb. 13, 1948, in Mt. Clemens. Survived by her husband Michael; sons, Michael, Brian (Robin), Scott (Deanne Miller),

Gregg (Elizabeth); siblings, Nancy Carr, Kathy (Ray) Colosimo, Patrick (June) Longton; 8 grandchildren. Memorials to Michigan

Diabetes Association.


IN MEMORIAM - DORIS VAN CLEVE, Age 81, died Feb. 8, 2008. Loving wife of the late Maurice; mother of Lawrence (Janine)

and William (Carolyn); grandmother of 3, sister of Max, Tom, Pam and Judy. Memorials to Angela Hospice.


IN MEMORIAM - PATRICIA SCHULTZ (nee Defever), Age 56, of Harrison Township, died Feb. 10, 2008. She was born April

12,1951, in Grosse Pointe. Beloved wife of Tom; son, Eric Schultz; stepson, Thomas (Stacey) Schultz; 1 grandson; siblings, Cyril

"Kit" Defever and Maryann (Joe) Lucido. She was predeceased by her parents, Cyril and Marie Defever. Memorials to St. John

Hospice or the Van Elslander Cancer Center.


IN MEMORIAM - DENISE SABBE, Age 81, died Feb. 6, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Fred; mother of Michael (Diane) and

Nancy Sabbe; grandmother of 2. Funeral service was held at the VanLerberghe Funeral Home. Memorials to Hospice Michigan,

26957 Northwestern Highway, Ste. 120, Southfield, MI 48033.


IN MEMORIAM - MICHAEL LEFEBEVRE, Age 51, of Roseville, died Feb. 11, 2008. He was born Dec. 28, 1956, in Mt.

Clemens. survived by his children, Jason LeFebvre and Melissa (Ryan) Follis; parents, Philip and Mary Lou LeFebvre; 3

grandchildren; siblings, Philip LeFebvre; 3 grandchildren; siblings, Philip LeFebvrfe and Linda (Pete) Austin. Funeral service was

held at Kaul Funeral Home.


IN MEMORIAM - DONALD HOUSER, Age 51, of Clinton Township, died Feb. 7, 2008. He was born Dec. 5, 1956 in Mt. Clemens.

Survived by his wife, Diane (nee Vandenberghe); children, Danielle and Dana; mother Joanne (Tanghe) Houser; siblings, Karen

(James) Johnson and David (Rose Anne); parents-in-law, Elmer and Elaine Vandenberghe; sisters-in-law, Cheryl (James) Katcher and

Janet (Gary)Raska; brother-in-law, Larry Vandenberghe. He was predeceased by his father, Donald. Funeral Mass was held at Rockpointe Community Church, Sterling Heights. Memorials to Ted B. Wabby Cancer Center or Hospice of Mich.


IN MEMORIAM - LEONARD HELLEBUYCK, "Bill", age 71, of Center Line, died Feb. 1, 2008. Survived by his wife Jo-Ellen;

children, Mark, Matthew (Belinda), Lenny, Doug, Don, Dan and Debbie (Darrell) Diehl; siblings, Art (Martha), Robert (Rose Marie),

Gene (the late Joan), Gary (Marge), and Nancy Miller (Bob); 8 grandchildren. Funeral Mass was held at St. Clement Catholic Church.


IN MEMORIAM - CHARLES DOOM, Age 74, died Feb. 14, 2008. Beloved husband of Barbara; father of James (Brenda Doom,

Michael(Kris) Doom and the late Lisa Doom; grandfather of 5; great-grandfather of 4; brother of Lola Patton and Juanita (J.T.) Cobb.

Funeral service was held at Bethsesda Christian Church.


IN MEMORIAM - OSCAR DEBACKERE, Age 79. Beloved husband of Gladys. Funeral services were from Kaul Funeral Home.

Memorials to St. John Hospice, 37650 Garfield, Clinton Twp., MI 48036 or Michigan Parkinson Foundation, 30400 Telegraph Rd.,

Suite 150, Bingham Farms, MI 48025.


IN MEMORIAM - ALBERT WARMOES, Age 87, of Capac, died Feb. 22, 2008. He was born Feb. 5, 1921, in Detroit, to the late

Camiel and Laura Marchand Warmoes. Beloved husband of the late Ellen O'Brien. Survived by his step-daughters-in-law, Janet

Lawitski and Louise Lawitski; 14 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; several friends. He was predeceased by step-children,

Leo and Robert Lawitski, and Anita Stege


IN MEMORIAM - MABEL VANDEN BROOK, Age 84, died Feb. 27, 2008. Beloved wife of the late John; mother of Richard,

Carol Eschbach (Roland), and the late Arthur; grandmother of 10; great-grandmother of 15. Memorial tributes to American Cancer Society.


IN MEMORIAM - PAT THEUT, 62, of Applegate and formerly of Armada, died Feb. 22, 2008. He was born March 17, 1945, in

Detroit. Survived by his wife, Vicki; daughter, Jodi Theut; stepdaughters, Kelly Pardon, Amy (Gary) Suess, Brandie (Mark) Majewski

and Courtney (Darin) Roth; former wife and friend Diane Theut; 5 step-grandchildren; siblings, Charles (Mary) Theut, James (Jean)

Theut, William (Linda) Theut, Francis (Sharon) Theut, Paul (Beverly) Theut, Mary Annette (William) Lang, Jeanne (James) Curtis,

Eileen Theut, Kathleen Pipe, Helen (Raymond) Frazier, Agnes (Stephen) Flynn, and Marcia (John) Atkinson. Funeral Mass was held

at St. Mary Mystical Rose Catholic Church, Armada. Memorials to the Karmanos Cancer Institute, 4100 John R. Detroit, MI 48201


IN MEMORIAM - LINDA PROVOST, died Feb. 17, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Joseph; sister of Nick (Carol) Mulrath and Kate (Owen) Wissner. Funeral Mass was held at St. Suzanne. Donations to the American Cancer Society.


IN MEMORIAM - MARCELLA PARYS, Age 58, passed away Feb. 14, 2008. Loving daughter of Joseph and the late Helen

(Raczkowski) Parys. She was born July 7, 1949 in Wyandotte, MI. Dear sister of Robert (Connie) and Chester (Pamela) Parys.

Funeral Mass was held at St. Mary Magdalen Church, Melvindale. Donations to the American Diabetes Assoc.


IN MEMORIAM - FRANK LUYCKX, "Francois" Age 67, died Feb. 24, 2008. Loving father of Laurie Walworth and Frank Luyckx;

grandfather of 6.


IN MEMORIAM - KARL KINDT, Age 93, of Rochester Hills, died Feb. 5, 2008. Loving husband of the late Genevieve; father of

Karen (Michael) Sweeney, Kenneth Kindt, Herb (Kathy) Kindt, and Connie (Jim)Holland; 8 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren.

Memorial Mass was held at Sacred Heart of the Hills Catholic Church, Auburn Hills. Memorials to Hearts of Hope SE MI, or

Hospice of Michigan.


IN MEMORIAM - JULIANNE GIELEGHEM Age 91, died Feb. 22, 2008, in Florida. Beloved wife of the late Walter; mother of a

Ann Lukomski, Therese Olson, June Belski, and John Gieleghem; grandmother of 2


IN MEMORIAM - ALBERT DEWOLF, Age 75, died on Feb. 22, 2008. He was born May 27, 1932. Beloved husband of the late Gloria Ann; father of Mary (Ed) Pieniazek, Dolores (Larry) Niscoromini, Albert (Lisa), Mark, Cheryl Hodgins (Frank Strucel), John

(Ruth), April (Randy) Tasco, May (Gene) Desjarlais, Joseph (Cindy), and William (Kathy); grandfather of 25; great-grandfather of 12.

Memorial Mass was held at St. Priscilla Catholic Church, Livonia


IN MEMORIAM - EDMUND BRAECKEVELT, "Ed" 72, of Romeo, died Feb. 27, 2008. He was born Sept. 3, 1935, in Romeo.

survived by his wife, Virginia; children, RoseMary (Fred) Goike and Gerard (Shannon) Braeckevelt; 6 grandchildren. Funeral service

was held at St. Clement Catholic Church. Donations to the donor's choice of charity.


DECEASED IN BELGIUM IN MEMORIAM - Rachel LANSSENS (nee MEIRE), Age 82, died Feb. 17, 2008 in Oostkamp, W. FL., Belgium. She was born May

25, 1925 in Lapscheure. Beloved wife of the late Edgard Lanssens. Survived by her children: Paul (Annemie)Lanssens-Denoo, Lena

(Guido) Gevaert-Lanssens, Joris (Ria) Lanssens-Calliauw, Stefan (Ann) Lanssens-Claeys, Ludo (Veronique) Lanssens-Werdefroy; 12

grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; brother - Robert Meire (Jeanne); sister-Gabrielle Casteleyn-Meire (Raphael +). Funeral Mass

was held at the Sint-Pieterskerk, Oostkamp. Rachel was a subscriber to the Gazette.


IN MEMORIAM FR. Firmin MICHIELS, Age 77, passed away March 2, 2008. He was born May 7, 1930 in St. Alphonse, MB.

survived by his two brothers, Gerard (Denise) Michiels and George (Maria) Michiels; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his

parents, Robert and Helen (Cnudde) Michiels. He received his primary education at Cypress Valley School, Cypress River, then at

Oakhill School, Swan Lake (1936-1944). He then pursued his studies towards the priesthood at Seminaire des Sts-Apotres, Montreal

(1954-1960), and continued his theological studies at Grand Seminaire de Quebec (Laval) University, 1960-1964).

Archbishop Maurice Baudoux, Archbishop of St. Boniface, ordained him to the priesthood at St. Gerard Church, Bruxelles, MB, on

May 28, 1964. Father Michiels was Assistant Director of St. John Seminary (for First Nations), Otterburne (1964-1965); Director of

Catechetics at St. Bernadette Parish (1964-1966), rector of St. Boniface Diocesan High School (1969-1972). He was Assistant Pastor

at Holy Cross (1972-1973); Pastor of same Parish (1973-1980); Pastor of Mary, Mother of the Church Parish (1981-1996); Pastor at Swan Lake, Bruxelles, Holland, Treherne and Cypress River (1996-2006); adding Mariapolis, St. Alphonse and Pilot Mound (1999-

2006). Fathere Firmin retired from fulltime Parish ministery in 2006 to take up residence in Holland, MB.

Funeral Mass was held at St. Boniface Cathedral. Donations may be made to the Holland Catholic Centre, Holland MB, R0G 0X0 or

to the Swan Lake Catholic Centre, c/o Betty Ann DeCeuleneer, Swan Lake, MB, R0G 2S0.


IN MEMORIAM - JOHN WYCHUYSE, Age 69, died March 2, 2008. Beloved husband of Ann; father of Laura Gennety (Robert),

Kim Gould (Douglas); Kevin, and Jason (Julie); grandfather of 7. Funeral Mass was held at St. Cletus Church.


IN MEMORIAM - EDWARD VAN TIEM, Age 90, of West Palm Beach, Florida, died March 3, 2008. Beloved husband of Rose;

son Donald; daughter Suzanne Brown; brothers, Robert and George; sister Mary Ugorowski; 4 grandchildren.


IN MEMORIAM - REBECCA ECKHOUT (nee Davis), 51, resident of Shelby Township, died March 10, 2008. she was born Dec.

6, 1956, in Detroit. Beloved wife of Robert; children, Danielle (John) Bankstahl and Ashley Eckhout; sister, Joyce (Larry) Reaid;

brother, Robin (Kathy) Davis. Contributions can be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.


IN MEMORIAM - HESTER DEVRIESE (nee Posner), 97, of Clinton Twp.,died March 11, 2008. She was born Nov 1, 1910, in

Waldenburg, Mich. Beloved wife of the late Adolph. Survived by her special care-givers, Ivan (Geraldine) Techel; niece, Beatrice

Hummel; nephews, Frederick Techel and Robert Posner. Funeral service was held at Trinity Lutheran Church. Memorials to Trinity

Lutheran Church, Clinton Twp.


IN MEMORIAM - PATRICIA RAVESCHOT, Age 72, died March 12, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Ross C. Naidow, Matthew

W. (Becky) Naidow, and Ross C (Dawn) Naidow, Jr.; grandmother of 10; great-grandmother of 8; sister of Jerry Gibson, Mary Ann

Mothley, and the late Susie Gibson. Memorials to VanElslander Cancer Center.


IN MEMORIAM - ESTELLE CLAERHOUT, Age 102, died on March 6, 2008. Loving wife of the late of Maurice; mother of

Barbara and the late Mike. Funeral arrangements were held at the Arthur J. VanLerberghe Funeral Home.


IN MEMORIAM - LE ANN CARRETTE, Age 61, died Jan. 25, 2008 due to complications of the flu. she was the daughter of the late Joseph Carrette and Bernadine Potrikus; niece of Celina Baghein and Adolph DeSmedt. She had a degree in Social Work, which

she did for 37 years for the State of Michigan.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 3 April 2008

St. Boniface, Manitoba – Rene DEMEYER, Age 93, passed away March 12, 2008. He was born in 1914 in St. Boniface. Beloved

husband of Mary; his children; Renee DeMeyer Messman (Hubert), Jo-Anne Ferrier (Vic), Elaine, and Raymond (Roxanne); 4

grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews. Rene was employed by Canada Packers for 40 years.

He was a lifelong member of the Belgian Club. Throughout his life, Rene was always a gentleman whose warm demeanor and quiet

dignity attracted many friends and loved ones. The family extends their deepest thanks and appreciation to the caring staff of the

River East Personal Care Home and to his two special friends Ruth and Bunny. Their compassion during Rene's final years will

always be remembered. A private family service was held at the funeral home.


IN MEMORIAM MARGARET VERCAMMEN, Age 94, died March 23, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Frank; mother of Paul

(Joy), Raymond (Gayle), Norbert (Linda), John (Sandy) and James (Gwen); grandmother of 11; great-grandmother of many.


IN MEMORIAM ESTHER VANREYENDAM (nee Semrau), Age 84, died Jan. 9, 2008, in Spokane, WA, formerly of Detroit.

Beloved wife of the late John. Survived by her daughter, Gay (Rusty) Pritchard; grandmother of 2; great-grandmother of 1.


IN MEMORIAM SOPHIA VANDAMME, Age 88, of Lenox Township, died March 27, 2008. She was born March 7, 1920, in

Detroit. Beloved wife of the late Aloise. Survived by her sons, David and Thomas (Monica); sister, Anna Burczycki; 5 grandchildren;

2 step-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandson. Funeral Mass was held at St. Augustine Church, Richmond.

Memorial to the Michigan Cancer Foundation. - GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 3 April 2008


IN MEMORIAM PAULINE SCHNURR (nee Brulez), Age 81, of Warren, died March 24, 2008. She was born April 9, 1926 in

Shawnee, Kansas, the daughter of the late Arthur and the late Herminia (nee Wyckstandt) Brulez. Beloved wife of the late John;

mother of Jane (Joe) Neuman, Irene Schnurr-May, Thomas J. and the late Arthur; grandmother of 2; sister of Marcel Brulez, Albert

Brulez, and JoAnn Tidwell. Funeral Mass was held at St. Cletus Catholic Church.


IN MEMORIAM BEVERLY HELLEBUYCK of Warren. Life partner of Robert Freck; mother of Craig (Kathy) Hellebuyck;

stepmother of Gloria (Ken) Dillon and David Freck; grandmother of 3; sister of Helen Cerney. Memorials suggested to the Salvation

Army.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 3 April 2008 IN MEMORIAM CYRIL DEMEULENAERE, Age 86, died March 17, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Virginia; father of Sharon

(Charles Anderson) Bertgers, Carl, and James (Pamela); grandfather of 1; great-grandfather of 1; brother of Marietta Tessmar and the

late Margaret Coe; brother-in-law of Ilene Cieszkowski (Ben) and the late Ernest Kornacki.


IN MEMORIAM THOMAS DELMOTTE Age 59, of Clinton Twp., died March 17, 2008. He was born Dec. 24, 1948, in West

Branch. Survived by his wife, Mary Ann; children, Thomas Delmotte Jr., and Anna Delmotte; mother Rose Ingweiller; siblings, Diana

(Jerry) Duhame and Cecile (John) Jones. Predeceased by his father Adolph Delmotte.


IN MEMORIAM ANTOINETTE DEGREZ: Age 84, of Roseville, (Mich) died March 23, 2008. She was born Aug. 8, 1923, in Detroit. Survived by her husband, Alphonse; children, Alan Sr. (Angela), Suzanne, Nancy (Douglas) Summers, Rodney, James

(Candice), Thomas (Julie) and Sheri (Darryl) Miglio; 8 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild.


IN MEMORIAM BERNADINE COUZENS: Age 65, died March 21, 2008. Beloved daughter of the late Edward and Mary; loving

niece of Lottie Bergquist (Jerry) and Helen Jed; many cousins. Funeral Mass was held at St. Thecla Catholic Church.

Memorials to Karmanos Cancer Society.


IN MEMORIAM ELIZABETH BOUSSON (nee Schnurr): Age 80, of Warren, died March 25, 2008. She was born Sept. 3, 1927.

Survived by her children, Charlene (William) Harrison, Ronald and Robert Bousson; sister, Phillis Confer and Geraldine Lobsinger;

grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass was held at St. Louise Catholic Church.


IN MEMORIAM MADELEINE BEELS: Age 92, passed away March 24, 2008. Dearest sister of Jennie Genest; sister-in-law of

Eileen Beels and Alice Beels. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass was held at St. Paul on the Lake.


IN MEMORIAM - JORDAN VANDEPUTTE, Age 18, died April 8, 2008. Beloved son of Matthew Vande Putte and Jill (Robert)

Grewette; brother of Eric and Ella; grandson of Marie (Tom) Vande Putte - Manuszak, Robert (Karen) McKnight, Robert (Diana)

Grewette, Bill (Linda) Adams and the late Frank VandePutte and Anna Adams; Godson of Mark McKnight and Karen Belmonti;

many uncles, aunts and cousins. Funeral Mass was held at St. Michael Catholic Community. Donations for a memorial fund.


IN MEMORIAM - JOHANNA VAN DEN BERG, Age 97, of Clinton Twp., died April 9, 2008. she was born July 9, 1910, in The

Netherlands. Beloved wife of the late Jacob. Survived by her children, Anna Sisco, Johanna Ward, Frances Toia, Jacqueline (Frank)

Travis, Anthony (Patricia) Van Den Berg, Gerard (Carol) Van Den Berg and Teresa (Anthony) Barbera; sister, Marie Van Nuland;

daughter-in-law, Delores Van Den Berg; 32 grandchildren; 70 great-grandchildren; 20 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral service was

held at St. Ephrem Catholic Church.


IN MEMORIAM - PHYLLIS DEKEYSER, Age 84, died April 5, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Milton; mother of Mary (John)

Garland and Paul (Debra); grandmother of 5; great-grandmother of 3; sister of Bernardine, Richard and Mary Lou. Funeral Mass was

held at St. Raphael Catholic Church.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 17 April 2008 IN MEMORIAM - IRENE CADIEUX, Age 90, died April 9, 2008. Beloved wife of Archie; mother of Claudette Casselman, Lillian

(Edward) Pfanes, Pauline (the late Gerald) Seifert, Diane (Michael) Sarzynski, Susanne (Gregory) Ham and the late Annette Cadieux;

grandmother of 16; great-grandmother of 18; 1 brother; 3 sisters.


IN MEMORIAM - JEANETTE BILLIET (nee Winczner), Age 73, of Shelby Township, died March 31, 2008. she was born Oct.

18, 1934, in Detroit. Survived by her husband, James; daughters, Linda (David) Jacklyn and Diana (Kevin) Humphries; 7

grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; siblings, Edward (Marsha) Winczner; Margaret (William) Schalter; Patricia (Lawrence)

Higgins, Sharon (Edward) Sheridan, Cherylyn (Robert) Dilley. Funeral Mass was held at St. John Vianney Catholic Church.

Memorial to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 17 April 2008 St. Boniface Man., Canada

IN MEMORIAM - Yvonne PLAITIN (nee Blomme)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Yvonne Camille Marguerite Plaitin on March 28,2008 at the age of 93. She

was born September 14, 1914. Beloved wife of the late Georges (1995), Survived by her children: Eveline (Ron) Cruise, Raymond

(Sharon Kraus) Plaitin both of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Adeline (Larry) Van Cauwenberghe and Florimond (Marilyn Foidart) Plaitin both

of Swan Lake; 18 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren


IN MEMORIAM MARIAN VANSTEENKISTE, age 79, of Ray Twp., died April 7, 2008. She was born Oct. 18, 1928 in Warren.

Beloved wife of Herb; sons, Lawrence, Thomas (Laurie) and Raymond (Linda); 8 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; siblings,

Julian DeHondt, Margaret Cornellie, Madeline Martin, Elsie Delmotte, Evelyn Sucaet and Lawrence DeHondt. Funeral Mass was held at St. Clement of Rome Church, Romeo.

Memorials to C.W.C. Medical Missions.


IN MEMORIAM ACHILLE VYNCKE, Age 87, died March 31, 2008 in Richmond. He was born Sept. 19, 1920 in France. Beloved

husband of Evelyn; sons, Ronald (Arlene Heier) and Gary (Carol); 5 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass was held at

St. Isidore Catholic Church, Macomb Twp. Memorials to Michigan State University School of Veterinary Medicine or Alzheimer's

research.


IN MEMORIAM JAMES VANDEKERCKHOVE, died March 28, 2008. Beloved husband of Penny; father of Gail King, Stephen

and the late James Jr.; grandfather of 5; great grandfather of 2; brother of William, Joan Goodreau, Jack and the late Charles. Funeral Mass was held at St. Thomas Aquinas.


ST BONIFACE, MANITOBA

In Memoriam - MARGUERITE THORIMBERT (nee Van Der Linden)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, at the age of 92. She

peacefully passed away on April 21, 2008 at the St. Claude-Pavilion. Alice, as she was known, was predeceased by her beloved

husband Leon in 1987. she leaves to cherish her memory, her children: Agnes (Guy), Simone (Larry), Jeannette (Richard), Gerald

(Alice); 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; her sister Yvonne (Joseph) Philippot; nieces and nephews. Alice was born June 12,

1915 in Nederbrakel, Belgium. at the age of nine, she immigrated with her family to St. Lupicin, Manitoba. It was in Notre Dame de

Lourdes, Manitoba, that Alice met, fell in love with and married Leon Thorimbert. Alice was known for her gutsy determination. She was never afraid of hard work. Alice was very proud of the life that she and her husband made for their children in rural Manitoba

and of her Flemish ancestry. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the wonderful staff at the St. Claude Pavilion.

Funeral Services were held on Friday, April 25, 2008 at the St. Claude Catholic Church, St. Claude, Manitoba.


IN MEMORIAM - ROGER VANDENBERGHE, Age 84, of Columbus Twp., died April 22, 2008. He was born in Belgium, Oct., 5,

1923. Beloved husband of Rosa VanDenBerghe. Funeral service was held at Holy Family Parish in Memphis. Memorials to charity

of donor's choice


IN MEMORIAM - Agnes VAN POUCKER, Age 71, died April 12, 2008. Loving mother of Martin (Anna), Michael, Joseph, and

Mary; grandmother of 3.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detoit, Michigan - 1 May 2008

IN MEMORIAM - HENRIETTA VANOVER (nee Harris), Age 91, of Birmingham, died April 13, 2008. She was born in Kentucky during World War I. Beloved wife of the late Ernest "B"; mother of William Henry and Ernest Neil; grandmother of 3.

Interment will be in Kentucky.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit,Michigan - 1 May 2008

IN MEMORIAM - NORMA VANHECK, Age 84, of Algonac, died April 19, 2008. She was born April 25, 1923, in Linton, Ind.

Beloved wife of the late Alfred. Survived by her children, Clarence (Jeannette), Church (Sharon), Roger, Dawn Marie (Dale)

Piotrowski-Shelton, Sandra Kay (Kevin) Fedderson; brothers, Frank and Wayne Gravernier; 19 grandchildren; 18 great-granchildren.


ROBERT VANDEUSEN - "Bob" - Age 66, of Oxford, died April 21, 2008. He was born Fe. 23, 1942, in Detroit. Survived by his

wife, Cheryl; children, Ann (Eric) Skiver, Bobby Jr. (Lori), Connie (Kevin) Feirer and Matthew (Jackie) Bieber; 7 grandchildren.

Memorials to the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan or American Heart Association.


IN MEMORIAM - GAYLE DESMET, Age 59, of Burton, MI, died April 22, 2008. She was born Feb. 3, 1949 in Detroit, daughter

of the late Harry and Frances (Valentine) Chapman. Survived by her husband, Peter; daughters, Stephanie and Shawn; 3

grandchildren; brothers, Robert (Shirley) Chapman and Dennis (Sandra) Chapman. Funeral Mass was held at St. John the Evangelist

Catholic Church, Davison.


ST. BONIFACE, MANITOBA

In Memoriam - EDMOND (ED) BONNE

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Ed, on Friday April 11, 2008 at the age of 79. Left to mourn are his wife Irene of 58 years; sons: Ron (Louise), Jim (Pauline), Brian (fiancee Laura); grandchildren, Ryan (Jen), Ashley, Mark and Leslie;

great-grandchildren Cedar, Brynn, April and Rielle; his mother Maria; brother, Bob (Alice); sisters: Margaret, Irene and Jenny

(Bruce); numerous friends and relatives. Ed was predeceased by his sister Elsie, father Emerick, son Terry and brother Oscar. Ed was

born July 27, 1928 to Maria and Emerick Bonne. At an early age he worked for a dairy farmer delivering milk. In the year 1949 he

married Irene. He than worked for Royal Dairies starting with milk delivery, then supervisor and i charge of making yogurt. When he

left the dairy he started into farming growing sugar beets and grain. After retirement, he drove the courtesy van at Armadale Hollows

part-time, driving Miss Daisies as we called it. He loved this very much. Ed loved sports, Belgian bowling, ten pin bowling, curling

and golf. He enjoyed playing many card games, including cribbage, whist and most of all the Belgian card game (Bien).

Cremation has taken place and, as per his wishes, there was a private family service held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in

Ed's memory to the Alzheimer's Society of Manitoba, 10-120 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3C 4G2 or a charity of one's choice.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 15 May 2008 ONTARIO, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - ALBERT VANKERREBROECK of Otterville died suddenly at his residence on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 in his

64th year. Beloved husband of Glenda (Vuylsteke); father of Megan Vankerrebroeck and Dan Cornwell of Norwich, Kathryn (Wayne)

Samways of Otterville; grandpa of Kyle Samways; brother of Harriet DeCleir (Paul) of Delhi, Gilbert Vankerrebroeck (Anne) of

Norwich, Denise Provoost (Ronny) of Delhi, sister-in-law Brenda VanQuaethem (Steve) of Tillsonburg; son-in-law of Roger and

Paula Vuylsteke of Otterville; brother-in-law of Rick Vuylsteke (Lorraine) of Otterville, Susan Vuylsteke (Paul Story) of London.

Predeceased by his parents Remi and Janet Vankerrebroeck and a brother Marcel Vankerrebroeck. Albert was a second-generation

tobacco farmer who loved farming. He was an active and lifelong member of Our Lady of LaSalette Parish. Conservation of the

environment and local history were important to him. He enjoyed springtime tree planting days. Please plant a tree in his memory.

Funeral Mass was celebrated at Our Lady of LaSalette Church. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to either South

Norwich or Norwich Historial Societies.


ONTARIO CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - GAIL DEWAELE (nee GORMAN) of Port Rowan formerly of Langton, passed away on Thursday, April 10,

2008, in her 58th year. Born Jan. 19, 1950 in London, Ont., daughter of the late Harry and Catherine Gorman. Gail moved to Langton

37 years ago and was a member of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Langton, and the Langton C.W.L.; a former member of the

Langton Lioness; she was a teacher for over 35 years at the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic School in Langton. Loving wife to Gary

Dewaele; dear mother of Stefan (Trina) Dewaele of St. Williams; Ashley Dewaele of Port Rowan; two sisters, Jeanie Gorman and

Mindy Gorman; grandmother of two grandchildren, Adam and Brett Dewaele. Also survived by her father- and mother-in-law Art and

Angela Dewaele, Langton, and by her brothers-in-law and sister-in-law Albert Dewaele (the late Rita 2006), Langton, and Roger and

Judy Dewaele, Southampton. Funeral Mass was held at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Langton. Interment in Sacred Heart

Roman Catholic Cemetery. Donations (by cheque only) to the Canadian Cancer Society, Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, or the

charity of your choice.


IN MEMORIAM - John Baptist VAN LANDEGHEM, St. Boniface Man., Canada With great sadness we announce the passing of our father, husband and brother John Van Landeghem, age 86, on Wednesday, May

14, 2008 at Deer Lodge Centre. John is survived by his wife Norman of 60 years; four children: John (Vi) of Edmonton, Sheila of

Toronto, Laurie (John) of Winnipeg and Linda (Tim) of Winnipeg; two grandchildren, Darryl and Nicholas; his brother Albert

(Bernadine). John was born in Ingelmunster, Belgium, September 19, 1921. He came to Canada with his parents at the age of six and

spent his childhood years growing up in St. Boniface. During the Second World War he served in the Navy. John and his brother

Albert owned and operated the Winnipeg institution of Jeanne's Bakery for many years. The bakery was started by their father Achille

who named it after their mother. John also had a love of music; he enjoyed listening to his many LPs and playing the organ. -


IN MEMORIAM - RAFAEL JAECQUES: Age 65, of Lake Orion, died May 6, 2008. He was born Feb. 20, 1943. Loving husband

of Nadine; dear father of Melissa (Bradley) Kempski; brother of Roger (Nelly) Jaecques, Agnes Deleersnyder, and 10 brothers and

sisters in Belgium; son-in-law of Marcel and Simone Marevoet. Funeral services took place at the funeral home on Friday May 9th. Rafael was a member of the Belgian-American Association.


IN MEMORIAM - JAMES GHESQUIERE, age 83, died May 21, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Margaret; father of Michael

(Lynn), John, M.D. (Kathie) and Carol Ghesquiere; 6 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brother of Florence Long, Marion

Schweitzer and Mildred Woodhouse. Memorials to Alzheimer's Association.


IN MEMORIAM - ROBERT DE VOS, age 91, died May 23, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Julienne; father of Robert (Karen)

De Vos, James (Kathy) De Vos, and Donald (Lori) De Vos; grandfather of 6; great-grandfather of 2.


IN MEMORIAM - URBAIN BRAEM, age 74, of Warren, died May 19, 2008. He was born August 13, 1933 in Izegem, Belgium.

Beloved husband of Betty (Collius); father of Nicole Braem; brother of Robert Braem (Josephine); predeceased by 3 sisters in

Belgium. He leaves behind several nieces and nephews here in the States and in Belgium.


IN MEMORIAM - MADELEINE BAEYENS, age 87, of Columbus Twp., died May 13, 2008. She was born Feb. 9, 1921, in

Ridgetown, Ontario, Canada. Beloved wife of the late Gaston. Survived by her daughters, Godelieve "Lee" Baeyens and Marlene

(Loren) Brown; 2 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass was held at All saints Church, Memphis.

Memorials to P.I.M.E. Missions or Hospice of Michigan

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 29 May 2008 IN MEMORIAM - MILDRED ALBRECHT, age 88, died May 12, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Walter; mother of Kay (Michael)

McDonough and JoAnn (Allan) Ruth; grandmother of 4; great-grandmother of 3. Funeral service was held at Christ Our Savior

Lutheran Church. Contributions to Huron Valley Lutheran High School.


IN MEMORIAM - ANDRE AUGUST JODTS - Peacefully on Wednesday, May 28, 2008, Andre passed away at Poseidon Care

Centre. He was predeceased by his parents Maurice and Pharailde, brother Roger and his in-laws Frans and Octavie. Andre is survived

by his loving wife Bertha of 60 years; his brother Willy (Helen); nephew Tim, cousins, Lillian (Andre), Roger (Stephanie), Rose

(Joseph), Mary (Michel); along with numerous relatives in Belgium. Andre was a longtime member of the Norwood Pigeon Flyers

Club and recent Winnipeg Pigeon Flyers Club. Pallbearers were Tim Jodts, Andre LaFleche, Roger Devriendt, Jean-Paul LaFleche,

Larry Daeninck and Dick VanWalleghem


WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHIES

Sympathy also goes to Al and Judy DePorter on the death of Al's niece JOAN HERRIG of Davenport, Iowa.

AND

to Evelyn VanPuyvelde on the death of her brother, RICHARD ACCOE.


IN MEMORIAM - EMMA VICTOOR, Age 95, of Harper Woods, died February 22, 2008 at St. John's Hospital. She was born Jan.

1, 1913 in Ruddervoorde, Belgium; and came to the United States in the early 1940's. Miss Victoor was preceded in death by her

parents, Augusta and Constancia Victoor; four sisters, one brother. She is survived by two nieces and two nephews and several great-

nieces and great-nephews. There will be a private family memorial service in Ohio. Emma was a member of the Flemish Family

Circle. -


IN MEMORIAM ELMA JOY SWAIN, (nee Salembier), Age 91, of St. Clair Shores, died June 3, 2008. Beloved wife of the late

Bill; mother of Beverly (Patrick) Callahan, Ronald (Barbara) Swain, Bette-Ann (Roy) Huckaby, and Barbara Sny; sister of Madelyne Caruso; 11 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were from Kaul Funeral Home. Memorials to Hospice of Michigan

or the American Cancer Society.


IN MEMORIAM ALICE JOYE, (nee Revyn), Age 90, of Harrison Twp., and former of Shelby Twp., died June 3, 2008. She was

born March 30, 1918, in Detroit. Beloved wife of the late Andrew. Survived by 5 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; daughter-in-

law, Janet Joye; sister, Marie (Sam) Ward.

Contributions to the Alzheimers Association, 2030 Civic Center Drive, 100, Southfield, MI 48076.


IN MEMORIAM RICHARD DOOM, "Dick" of Taylor, died June 4, 2008. Beloved husband of Shirley; sons, Robert (Nancy), Bruce

(Elke), Mark (Donna); daughters, Linda (Gene) and Sue (Tim); 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Lois Varner. Funeral Mass was held at St. Constance Catholic Church. Memorials to Angela Hospice or St. Constance Catholic Church


IN MEMORIAM ELIZABETH DHARTE (nee Wagner), Age 93, of Sterling Heights, died May 23, 2008. She was born Sept. 1,

1914, in Detroit. Beloved wife of the late Charles. Survived by her sons, Charles Jr. (Heidi)and Donald; daughters, Carol (John)

Coleman and Marilyn Dharte; 7 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters, Marie Krause and Margaret Walesky. Funeral Mass

was held at St. Matthias Catholic Church. Memorials to the Capuchin Monastery; 1820 Mount Elliot, Detroit, MI 48207 or In House

Hospice.


IN MEMORIAM GEORGE CROMBE, Age 79, of Ft. Myers, Florida, formerly of Utica, died on May 23, 2008. He was born on April 22, 1929 in Detroit. Survived by his wife Marge; 2 children Linda (Kerry)Knight and Steven Crombe; 2 stepchildren, Bonnie

Bliss and Chuck (Mary) Bliss; 3 grandchildren; siblings, Norbert (Sylvia, James (Helen) and Mary Harmon. He was predeceased by

his former wife May (Hazlett) Crombe. Memorial service was held at the White Chapel Cemetery Chapel.

Donations to American Cancer Society


ONTARIO CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - MARY VERBEKE (nee Werbrouck)

Age 87, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2008. she was born in Petrolia, Ontario, November 5, 1920. beloved wife of the late Ralph

(1994). Survived by her children Barbara Ann Quenneville (Archie), Rosemary Beer (Gary), Dorothy Balko (John), Ed Verbeke

(Anne Marie), grandmother of Gary Quenneville and Lisa DiGiola, Mark Quenneville and Marianne Baeini, Angela and Pierre Jitani,

Rodrick Beer, Ronald Beer and friend Kristy Bailey, Nicole Verbeke, the late Benjamin Beer; step-grandmother of 2; great-grandmother of 8; sister of Rachel Verhaeghe (the late Kamiel), Albert Werbrouck (Sissi); sister-in-law of Lorraine Verbeke (the late

Roger), Mary Hudders (the late G. Stephen). Mary was a past-president and longtime member of St. Michael's Church, Leamington.

Memorials made by cheque to St. Michael's Church Building Fund or the Leamington Hospital Foundation.


ONTARIO CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - DANIEL VANHOOREN of Tillsonburg passed away at Tillsonburg Memorial Hospital on May 28, 2008 in his

74th year. Beloved husband of Noella Vanhooren (Ghesquiere); father of Brendra (Robert) VanParys and Sandra (Randy) Hildebrant;

grandfather of 7 grandchildren; son-in-law of Maria Ghesquiere of Tillsonburg; brother of Simone (Gus) Van Daele; brother-in-law of

Ron (Claudine) Ghesquiere, Norel (Madeleine) Ghesquiere and Noel (Diana) Ghesquiere; predeceased by parents Prudent and

Marguerite (DeClercq) Vanhooren; brother Roger Vanhooren and nephew Rick Van Daele and James Van Daele. also predeceased by his father-in-law Henri Ghesquiere. Rested at the Verhoeve Funeral Home in Langton. Interment in Langton R.C. Cemetery.


ONTARIO CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - MAURICE PLEYSIER of R.R. #3, Tillsonburg, passed away at Tillsonburg Memorial Hospital on Saturday,

June 7, 2008 in his 82nd year. He was born in Torhout, Belgium, October 31, 1925. Beloved husband of the late Maria Alida

(Deketelaere) Pleysier (2006); dear son of the late Arsene Pleysiere and the late former Adrienne Acx. Survived by a brother-in-law

Maurice Deketelaere (Yvonne) of Tillsonburg; brother Andrew (Margaret) in Belgium; also by several nices and nephews in Belgium.

Maurice was a former employee of the R.J.R. MacDonald Tobacco Co. He was a member of St. Mary's R.C. Church, Tillsonburg.

Funeral service was held on June 10, 2008 in the Verhoeve funeral home, Tillsonburg. Interment at the Tillsonburg Cemetery.


IN MEMORIAM - ELLWOOD WACHTER, Age 100, of Grosse Pointe Woods, died June 4, 2008. Beloved husband of the late

Mildred. Survived by his sons, Ellwood (Mary) Jr. and John (Diane); daughter-in-law, Mary Wachter; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-

grandchildren. Funeral Mass was held at St. Paul Catholic Church. Memorials to Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church, 5900

McClellan, Detroit, MI 48313.


IN MEMORIAM - ISOBEL VERRIEST, Age 95, died June 13, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Raoul; mother of Judith Reger

McKeever (James) and the late Barbara Howe; grandmother of 5; great-grandmother of 11. Funeral Mass was held at St. Paul on the

Lake. Memorials to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital


IN MEMORIAM - GEORGE VERMEERSCH, Age 66, of Romeo, died June 6, 2008. He was born Aug. 6, 1941, in Detroit.

Survived by his children; Lisa (John) Wilson, Gary (Kelly) Vermeersch and Edward Vermeersch; 5 grandchildren; siblings, Simone

(Patrick) O'Connell and Cathy (Brian) Fredericks. Funeral Mass was held at St. Clement Catholic Church. Memorials to Hospice of

Michigan.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 26 June 2008 IN MEMORIAM - RUDOLPH VAN UDEN, Age 80, of St. Helen,MI. Beloved husband of Johanna; father of John (Ada), Adrianus

(Pat), and Henricus (Lisa); grandfather of 6. Funeral service was held at Kaul Funeral Home.


IN MEMORIAM - JOHN VAN DE VOORT, Age 90, died June 16, 2008. He was born May 18, 1918. Beloved husband of Johanna;

father of Susan (Thomas) Curcuri and Carol (Mark) Goodman; grandfather of 4; great-grandfather of 3. He was fire chief in

Farmington Hills, where he retired in 1980 after 45 years in the fire service industry.


IN MEMORIAM - BETTY ROTARIUS, 78, of St. Clair Shores, died June 10, 2008. She was born March 31, 1930 in Grosse Pointe

Farms. Beloved wife of the late Raymond. Survived by her children, Sandy (Dennis) Smoke and Doug (Debi); 6 grandchildren; brother, Harry. Funeral service was held at Kaul Funeral Home.


IN MEMORIAM - BERNIE VAN ANTWERP, Age 43, of Lake Forest, Illinois, formerly of Gross Pointe Park, died June 4, 2008.

Beloved husband of Pattie Domzalski; father of Nicholas, Michael, and Eleanor; son of Deanna and Bernard VanAntwerp; son-in-law

of Bruno and Katie Domzalski; brother of Julie (Johann) Odermann, Lynn (Karl) Ness, Christopher (Loretta) and Michael; brother-in-

law of Michael (Paige) Domzalski and Ellen (Chris) Clark. Funeral Mass was held at St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Memorial

donations to VanAntwerp Children Educational Fund, 26333 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores, MI 48081.


IN MEMORIAM - JOANN DERONNE, Age 74, of Chesterfield Twp., died June 13, 2008. She was born Jan. 20, 1934, in Detroit.

Survived by her husband John F. DeRonne Sr.; her children, Charlene (Richard) Sobanski, Denise (Kelly) McNutt, Greg (Patty) O'Driscoll, Michelle "Shelly" (Matthew) Joseph, Russell (Rose) DeRonne II, Elizabeth (Gene) Dettore, Thomas (Lisa) DeRonne and

John DeRonne Jr.; 14 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held at St. Mary Queen of Creation Church.

Memorials to the American Lung Association.


MARGARET DEJANS nee Corteville, Age 87, passed away in Phoenix, Arizona, on June 15, 2008. She was born in Detroit,

Michigan, on November 16, 1920. She will be missed by her daughter, Nancy Baker; her sons Thomas and James Callebaut; her

grandchildren and great-grandchildren in Arizona and Michigan. She is also survived by her brothers: Leon and George Corteville,

and many nieces and nephews. Her husband, Valere DeJans, predeceased her on March 6, 2007. Memorial service was held on June

19, 2008 in the Chapel at the Beatitudes where she lived.


IN MEMORIAM - DIANE CLAVENNA (nee Eeckhout), Age 65, passed away June 14, 2008. She was born Aug. 3, 1942. Beloved

wife of the late Peter; dear mother of Paul (Beth), Lynette (Eric) Swiben, Susan (Bob) Palm, Carrie (Charlie) Hemmen and Amy

(Marshall) Stewart; daughter of Florence and the late Art; grandmother of 5; two step-grandchildren; sister to Charles (Virg.) Funeral

Mass was held at the Arthur J. VanLerberghe Funeral Home. Memorials to St. Jude's Children Research Hospital or Hospice of

Michigan.


IN MEMORIAM - ROGER LUCIEN BELOT

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Roger Belot, beloved husband of the late Vivian Belot, on Friday, July 4,

2008, at Bethesda Hospital. Roger will be remembered by his son Cory (Melody) and their 3 children; daughter-in-law Sherri and her

children; his brother Maurice (Dolores) Belot; his sister Roberta Snauwaert; sister-in-law Gaylene (Mick) Lazar; brother-in-law Brian

(Judy) Matiowsky as well as numerous nieces and nephews and friends. Roger is now in heaven with Vivian who predeceased him in August of 2007, and their son, Bradley, who predeceased him in October of 2006. He was also predeceased by his mother Stella in

January, 2008, his father Robert in 1992 and brother Albert in 1971. Roger was born in St. Boniface, MB, on July 4, 1939. Roger

spent his early years working on the family dairy farm. Once the family farm was sold, Vivian and Roger moved to the farm in Prairie

Grove, MB, where they started their life together and raised their children. In 1968 Roger and his two brothers formed a partnership,

Belot Brothers, dealing in crops and long distance trucking. In 1977 Roger and his brother Maurice formed Belbro Enterprises Ltd.

which they eventually sold in 1989. In 1980 Roger sold their farm and moved his family to Ile-des-Chenes. Funeral Mass was held at

Notre-Dame-de-la-Misericorde Church in Ile-des-Chenes, MB> Donations can be made to the South Eastman Health, c/oThe

Bethesda Hospital, 316 Henry St., Steinbach, MB R5G 0P9.


KANSAS CITY, KANSAS

IN MEMORIAM - GENEVA SOETAERT, Age 92, passed away June 17, 2008 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. Mrs. Soetaert was born in Perry KS. Beloved wife of the late George. survived by a daughter, Sheila Soetaert-Custer (Bill); 3 sons, George Soetaert

(Pat), Tony Soetaert (Joyce), and Robert Soetaert (Sharon); daughter-in-law, Kay Soetaert; a brother Robert Fyock (Delores); a sister,

Shirley Dowling; 18 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren - 8 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass had place at St. Joseph

Catholic Church with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery.


IN MEMORIAM - GEORGE VANDENBROUCKE, Age 95, died June 21, 2008 in Florida, formerly of Fraser, MI, he was born

May 15, 1913 in Wallaceburg, Ont. Beloved husband of the late Philomena Rose Bultynk. Survived by his children Theresa Ann Van

Overbeke, Robert Vandenbroucke and Doreen (John) Maciarz; 7 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 10 July 2008 IN MEMORIAM - DONALD LOOSVELT, Age 57, died July 2, 2008. Loving son of Richard and Margaret; brother of the late

Sharon Stark. Memorials to Michigan Parkinson's Foundation.


IN MEMORIAM - ROSE LAGAE (nee Verraes), Age 72, died June 22, 2008. She was born Oct. 8, 1935 in Lauwe, West Flanders,

Belgium. Beloved wife of the late Valere; mother of Michael (Svetlana) and Steve (Claudia); grandmother of 2; sister of Marie Jeanne

(Herwig) Demarcke of Belgium. Funeral Mass was held at St. Ambrose Catholic Church. She was a member of the Women's

Century Club.


IN MEMORIAM - MARYLOU VAN RIETTE of Roseville, died June 19, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Raymond. Survived by her

children, Raymonda Gross, Marta (Shawn) Shea, Mark (Debbie) Van Riette, Mary Vitale, Pam (Terry) Johnson and Robin (Joseph) Domanski; 17 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Kaul Funeral Home and Sacred Heart Catholic

Church. Contributions to the Capuchins, 1820 Mt. Elliot, Detroit, MI 48207-3485.


IN MEMORIAM - JULIUS VAN EENENAAM, JR., "Jim" - age 78, of Traverse City, died July 1, 2008. He was born Dec. 3, 1929,

in Erie, Penn. Beloved husband of the late Sandra. Survived by his children, Martha Sue "Marti" (Tom) Van Eenenaam-Iwanicki,

Juliaan, Lori Lyn (Michael) Beckwith; 2 grandchildren; sisters, Phyllis Archambeau (Stuart), and Marilyn Fortney. Funeral service

was held at First Congregational Church, Traverse City.


IN MEMORIAM - GEORGE DELMOTTE, Age 85, died June 21, 2008. Beloved husband of Rosemary; father of Dale (Charlotte), Dona Marie (Lanah), Georgina (Bill), and Peter (Ann); grandfather of 8; great-grandfather of 1; brother of Ed (Barbara). Funeral

Mass was held at St. Philomena Catholic Church. Memorials to Season's Hospice.


IN MEMORIAM - CYRIEL DEBLOCK, Age 84, died on April 12, 2008 in Lakeland, Florida. Dearest father of Robrecht (Mary

Elise) and Arnold; 4 grandchildren in Belgium; stepfather of Barbara (Bill) Moceri, Karen (Paul) Martin, and Sandra (Jim) Saad; 10

grandchildren in the U.S.A.; sisters Camilla and Godelieve and the late Justine of Belgium; dear friend of Sophia Leach. Cremated in

Florida and interred at Cadillac Memorial Cemetery in Clinton Twp., MI.


IN MEMORIAM - JOSEPH BOURGEOIS, Age 78, died June 22, 2008. dear father of Jeff (Ann), Paul (Sherry) Dian (Kevin) Knott

and Dave (Jo); grandfather of 8; great-grandfather of 2; brother of Larry (Muriel), Pat, Judy and Ed (Sue).


ST BONIFACE, MAN., CANADA IN MEMORIAM - JEAN WAYWOOD (nee Van Welleghem), Age 92, passed away at Victoria Hospital on July 9, 2008, she was

born February 28, 1916 in Charleswood. Her family moved to Ile-des-Chenes in 1919. In 1951, she married Jack Waywood and lived

in the St. Vital area. Jean was predeceased by her husband Jack (1986). Survived by nephew George Daneels (Evelyn); grandnephews

Marcel (Carole), Wayne (Lisa). She was a 20-year member of the Royal Purple and also a member of the Catholic Women's League.

A funeral service was held at Christ the King Church with interment at the Belgian Sacred Heart Cemetery.


ST BONIFACE, MAN., CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - ANNE-MARIE VAN WALLEGHEM (nee DeBaets), Age 87, Mom's courageous battle with cancer ended on

June 29, 2008. Born to Theophile and Augusta (Beernaerts) DeBaets, she was the fifth of ten children and the first to be born in

Canada at Swan Lake, MB on September 30, 1920. survived by her husband of 65 years, Michael, and their three children: son,

Wayne (Leonne) and children; son, Bob (Betty) and children; daughter Betty Seol and children; 2 great-granchildren; brother Jerry (Elsie) DeBaets; sisters, Adrienne Gagnon, Julia Guilbault, and Germaine Willson; brothers-in-law George and Gerard Van

Walleghem S.J.; sisters-in-law Yvonne and Anita Van Walleghem. She spent hundreds of hours volunteering at the Red Cross,

Misericordia Hospital flower shop, CWL, PTA, Darjeeling Club, Roses and many other organizations at St. Ignatius Church.

Donations can be made to CancerCare Manitoba or Canadian Jesuits International (1325 Bay St. Toronto, ON M5R 2C4 Attn: Fr.

Gerard Van Walleghem S.J. A memorial service was held at St. Ignatius Church officiated by Fr. Gerard Van Walleghem, S.J.


IN MEMORIAM - BASIL COEMAN, Age 86, died July 18, 2008. He was born March 31, 1922 in Bekegem, West Flanders,

Belgium. Beloved husband of Hedy (Herbort); four children: Nancy (Bill) Nugent, Karl, John and Paul Coeman; 7 grandchildren; 3

great-grandchildren. He was a WWII Veteran buried at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, Michigan.


IN MEMORIAM - ANDRE AMEYE, Age 76, died July 13, 2008. Beloved husband of Mary Aline (nee DeSloovere); father of Paul

(Michelle), Bart (Aileen), Kris (Laureen), Gary (DeAnna) and Steven; grandfather of 12; many nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law and

friends; predeceased by 4 brothers and 3 sisters. Mr. Ameye served for two years in the Belgian Army. Funeral Mass was held at St.

Hubert Church. Donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.


IN MEMORIAM - BEATRICE VANWASSENHOVE, Age 89, died July 8, 2008. Beloved wife of Raymond; mother of Patricia

(Philip) Dimercurio; grandmother of 3; great-grandmother of 6. Funeral Mass was held at St. Michael Catholic Church.


IN MEMORIAM - MICHAEL NAERT, "Mick" - age 68, of Caseville, formerly of Warren, died July 12, 2008. Beloved husband of Alice; father of Michael P. (Carol) and David (Paula); grandfather of 5; son of Marcel (the late Lena); brother of William (Pam) and

Joseph (Corkey). Funeral Mass was held at St. Roch Catholic Church, Caseville.


IN MEMORIAM - RUTH VANDERCOOK, Age 87, died July 5, 2008. Loving wife of the late Raymond; mother of Karen

(Michael) Jones, the late David Vandercook, and Lori (Steve) Perkins; grandmother of 4; great-grandmother of 4; three brothers.

Memorials to In-House Hospice Solutions,, 24293 Telegraph Rd., Ste. 102, Southfield, MI 48034 or Lake Orion Nursing and

Rehabilitation Center, 585 E. Flint Street, Lake Orion, MI 48362.


WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHIES - Mary R. Mortier, 89, of Moline, died June 14, 2008, in Bettendorf, Iowa. Funeral Mass was held at Sacred Heart Church, Moline. Memorials may be made to Sacred Heart Church, Alleman High School or the Lupus Foundation.

Mary was born July 7, 1918, in Belgium. She married Henry Mortier on Sept. 29, 1938, in Rock Island. He preceded her in death on

Aug. 14, 1991. Survivors include a son, Bill (Mary Beth) Mortier; daughter-in-law, Joyce Mortier; 6 grandchildren; 5 great-

grandchildren.


IN MEMORIAM - JERRY MATHYS, Age 65, of Macomb Township, died July 29, 2008. He was born Oct. 10, 1942, in Detroit.

Survived by his wife Dianne; children, Lori (Steve) Smith, Debbie (Jeff) Anderson, Jeff (Tamara) Mathys, Wendy (Joel) Morris and

Scott (Norma) Goniwicha; 12 grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Kaul Funeral Home. Jerry was a member of the B.A.


IN MEMORIAM - GAVIN DEJAECHERE, Age 57, of Harrison Township, died July 22, 2008. He was born Jan. 27, 1951, in

Detroit. Survived by his children, April (Steve) Provenzino, Theresa (Brian) Hartman, and Vanessa and Matthew DeJaeghere; 5

grandchildren; brother, Dennis (Marilyn) DeJaeghere; sister, Sonja (Kim) Schneider. Memorials to the American Lung Association,

25900 Greenfield, Suite 401, Oak Park, MI 48237; or Macomb Homeless Coalition, P.O. Box 856, Mount Clemens, MI 48046


IN MEMORIAM - DEBORAH COGAN (nee Rotarius), Age 51, died July 19, 2008. Beloved wife of Allen; daughter of Irene (the

late Sylvester) Rotarius; sister of Roger Rotarius, Tim (Jan) Rotarius and Donna (Chris) Karas. Funeral Mass was held at St. Clement

Catholic Church.


IN MEMORIAM - OLIVIA KIMPE, died on July 26, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth; mother of David (Jean), Paul

(Debbie), Michael Kimpe, Suzanne Riley, Daniel, Denise (Ed) Kimpe and Lisa (Joe) Brault; grandmother of 4; sister of Anna (John)

Faller. Funeral Mass was held at St. Michael Catholic Church. Memorials to Henry Ford Hospice.


IN MEMORIAM - PHILO JOSEPHINE DEFEVER, Age 78, of Corunna, MI went to be with her Lord and Blessed Vergin Mary on July 29, 2008 at Clevelend Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all who came in contact with

her. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Paul's Catholic Church, Owosso, MI, on August 2, 2008. Philo was born in Braine

L'Alleud, Belgium, on April 5, 1930, the third child of Gustaaf and Justine (Hannaert) Debremacker. After marrying her husband,

Herve Defever in Belgium, they departed on the Queen Mary and arrived in the United States on March 12, 1956. she resided most of

her life on the family's Corunna farm. Survived by her husband Herve Defever; three daughters: Ann Defever, Ingrid (Tom) Schwab,

Nancy (Victor) Loomis; one son Frank (Janet) Defever; 9 grandchildren, and additional member of the family Jim Walter. Her family

resides in Belgium. Her sisters are: Ida (Gaston) Demol, Marie Van Lancker, Susan (John) Vanderdonck, Paula Derauw, Jeanne

(Pierre) Demol; a brother Pierrot (Bertha) Debremacker. She is predeceased by her parents, brother Francis, and sister Martha.

Memorial may be made to the Blue Army of Our Lady, St. Paul Altar society or St. Vincent de Paul.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 7 August 2008 IN MEMORIAM - THOMAS VAN SCIEVER, Age 97, of Sterling Heights, formerly of Dearborn, died July 17, 2008. He was born

Dec. 27, 1910, in Cleveland, Ohio. Beloved husband of the late Dorinne. Survived by his children, Craig (Ginny) Van Sciever and

Kendra Harding; 4 grandchildren; 4 great-grandsons. Funeral service was held at Kensington Community Church, Troy. Memorials

to the Aeronautics and Astronautics Scholarship Fund-Purdue Foundation, 403 N. Wood St., Lafayette, IN 49707-2007


IN MEMORIAM - JOANN DEKETELAERE (nee Clark), Age 74, died July 27, 2008. she was born July 31, 1933 in Youngstown,

Ohio. Beloved wife of the late Richard. Survived by her children, Mark (Tracy) DeKetelaere, Michael DeKetelaere and Peggy

DeKetelaere. Memorials to the Arthritis Foundation.


IN MEMORIAM - CARL BAETENS, Age 90, of Waterford, died on July 27, 2008. Beloved husband of June; 5 children, 5 grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date at Our Lade of the Lakes Church, Waterford. Memorials to St. Jude's

Childrens Hospital.


ONTARIO, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - ACHIEL DEGRIECK, Age 90, of Delhi, passed away on July 11, 2008. Beloved husband of Maria Degrieck

(nee Vercooren); father of Noel Degrieck (Nancy), Gerard Degrieck (Judy), Deborah Haentjens (Peter), Darleen Degrieck; grandfather

of 8; great-grandfather of 6. Donations to the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund.


WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHIES - Stanley Francque, 81, of Moline, died July 8, 2008. A Mass was held at Christ the King Catholic Church, Moline. Memorials can be made to Christ the King Church or the Center for Belgian Culture. Mr. Francque was born

Sept.10, 1926, in Genesco. Stanley was a World War II navy veteran serving in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters. He married

Beverly Newell on Nov. 8, 1947 in Moline. Survivors include wife, Beverly; sons, Craig (Linda) Francque, and Gary (Margo)

Francque; daughters, Tammy (Jerry) Ryker, and Diane (Mark) Kohrs; 7 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Barbara

Newell.


ST BONIFACE, MAN. CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - ALBERT BALLEGEER, Age 63, died August 6, 2008. He was born June 18, 1945. Remembered by his three

sons, Trevor (Erin), Tristen (Heather) and Troy (Vanessa); grandson Colin; sister Germain (Ted) Thorpe and family; mother Sylvia

Bowers; Elaine, the mother of his children. He was predeceased by his parents Jules and Julia Ballegeer; sister Imelda; brother

Gerherd and infant daughter Trina. Of special note is the care Albert gave to his ailing mother Sylvia Bowers.

Albert spent much of his retirement dedicated to providing the best possible environment for Sylvia despite her many physical

limitations.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 21 August 2008 IN MEMORIAM - ETHEL DE YONKER, Age 88, of Rochester, died Aug. 13, 2008. Survived by her children, James DeYonker,

Jr., Sharon Swick, Marilyn Rasmussen Diane Hart and Cindy Shuta. No visiting or services. Arrangements are by the Pomeroy

Funeral Home, Carsonville.


IN MEMORIAM - LENA VERBEKE, Age 81, of Clinton Twp., died Aug. 3, 2008. She was born Dec. 3, 1926 in Mullenburg, Ky.

Beloved wife of the late Arthur. Survived by her children, Sandy (Focke) Ulken, Michael (Brigit) Verbeke, Pamela (Herman) Lambart

and Gary (Jami) Verbeke; siblings, Girtie Oats and Louis Caskey; 15 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren.


IN MEMORIAM - JAMES VAN LUVEN, Age 43, of Algonac, died Aug. 7, 2008. Survived by his wife, Roberta; stepdaughter,

Christina Hopkins; father, George (Kim) VanLuven; mother, Sharyle VanLuven; sisters, Kim, Kathy, Lisa, Stephanie and Leslie; special friend Mary McClure. Memorial service was held in the Minnesota Lakes Club House, Port Huron Twp.


IN MEMORIAM - JASMINE VANDEN EYNDE, Age 9, died Aug. 6, 2008. She is survived by her parents, Angela Redmond and

Dennis Vanden Eynde; brother Nick Vanden Eynde; grandparents, Tom and Debbie Redmond and Raymond and Sharon

VandenEynde; great-grandparents, Ray and Teresa Redmond. A graveside service was held at Centennial Cemetery, New Haven.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 21 2008

IN MEMORIAM - SELINA BUYSSE (nee Morrison), Age 91, died Aug. 16, 2008. Loving wife of the late Charles; mother of

Charles, Jr. (Barbara), Barbara (James) Evans and Kathy (Otto) Cerni; grandmother of 3; step-grandmother of 5; sister-in-law of Jerry

(Rosemary) Buysse, Lea (Robert) Vernier, Jean Morrison and Yvette Rechis. Memorial Mass was held at St. Basil Catholic Church. Donations to Alzheimer's Assoc. or Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan.


IN MEMORIAM - BETTIE DEWITT, died on July 31, 2008 at the Hospice of N.W. Ohio. Survived by her husband, James;

daughters, Beth (Mark) Beach, Linda (Jim) Malvesto, Susan (Mark) Oldham and Marilyn Steel; 3 grandchildren; brothers, Dalton,

Cohen, Walter, Bill, Jerry and David; sisters, Edith, Bernice, Carolyn. Funeral service took place in Oregon. Memorials to Hospice

of N.W. Ohio or St Jude Children's Research Hospital.


IN MEMORIAM - MARION CORNEILLIE, Age 86, of Petoskey, and formerly of Mt. Clemens, died Aug. 12, 2008. She was born

May 4, 1922, in Detroit. Beloved wife of the late George Corneillie. Survived by her daughter, Georgene (John) Alger; 6

grandchilden; 8 great-grandchildren. Memorials to the Boyne City Booster Foundation - designate the donation for the Performing Arts.


IN MEMORIAM - DONNA DERIDDER, Age 79, died on Aug. 6, 2008. she was born Jan. 27, 1929 in Detroit. Beloved wife of Paul

DeRidder; mother of Mary Lou DeRidder, Michel Perez (David), Paul DeRidder (Jeni) and Brenda Tracy (Michael); 7 grandchildren;

sister of Lois Broderick, Mary Lou Philips, Sue Muliette; brother Walter (John) Gaffney.


IN MEMORIAM - ROBERT DELORME

Age 92, beloved husband of Margaret (nee Lobert) DeLorme; predeceased by Gladys (Tripp) DeLorme, who is the mother of their 2

daughters, Connie (Leonard) Johnson and Carol Ann (Dr. Carrol) Urban; stepchildren, Mary Suzanne (Ken) Janicki-Pitera and Henry Janicki; 4 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held at Kaul Funeral Home. Contributions to Hospice of

Michigan and the Salvation Army.


IN MEMORIAM - BERNARDINE DECALUWE died Aug. 11, 2008 of Michigan and Texas. Beloved wife of the late Walter.

Survived by her step-children, Dennis (Shirley) Decaluwe and Denise (Keith) Clarke; 4 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Donations

to Evangelical Home of Sterling Heights, 14900 Shoreline Dr., Sterling Heights.


IN MEMORIAM - NANCY MAREEL, Age 68, of Eastpointe, died Aug. 9, 2008. She was born Nov. 9, 1939, in Detroit. Beloved

wife of the late Fred. Survived by her friend, Fremont Beaver; children, Cindy Kosztowny, Randy (Judy), Robin Rose, Lori (David)

Miserlian and Leslie Knack; siblings, Steve (Rhonda) Watters and Patti (Don) Estep; 12 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren.

Funeral service was held at the Kaul Funeral Home. Contributions may be addressed to the family.


IN MEMORIAM - RAYMOND WIEGAND, Age 89, of Romeo, died Aug. 4, 2008. He was born April 30, 1919 in Center Line.

Survived by his wife, Kady; children, Virginia (Thomas) Fette, Nancy Surella, and Daniel (Kathy) Wiegand; brothers, Frank and Jim

Wiegand; sisters, Rosemary and Mary Lou; 9 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held at St. Clement

Catholic Church of Romeo.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan – 4 September 2008

ST. BONIFACE, MAN., CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - GEORGETTE BRUNETEAU (nee NUYTTEN), Age 90, passed away August 16, 2008. Her radiant smile,

friendly personality and superb sense of humour will be greatly missed by all who, knew her. Beloved wife of the late John. Survived

by her daughter Elaine (Marty) and son John (Debbie); granddaughters, Cindy (Dave), Kim, Kathy (Jamie), Kristy (Jason), Lynne

(Frank) and Stacie (Collin); great-grandchildren, Jordan, Ashley, Kaily, Kiara, Brendan and Darian. She will be especially missed by her sisters Zoe and Emily. Georgette was a very hard working lady. When most people were retiring, Georgette began working for

The Sisters of The Saviour and the White Fathers of Africa, retiring at the age of 71. Georgette loved life and lived it to the fullest.


IN MEMORIAM - JOSEPH WIEGAND, Age 81, of Warren, died Aug. 26, 2008. He was born March 4, 1927, in Center Line.

Beloved husband of Betty; children, Joseph Wiegand Jr., Jeffrey Wiegand and Bethann Wanlass; 7 grandchildren.

Funeral Mass was held at St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church.


IN MEMORIAM - JAMES VAN HOEY, Age 79, of Wolverine Lake, died Aug. 27, 2008. Beloved husband of Rita; father of

Michael (Darla), Clifford (Vicky), Gilbert (Carrie) and Joseph; 8 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass was held at St. William Catholic Church, Walled Lake. Memorials to Holy Cross Children's Services, St. William Parish or Barbara Ann Karmanos.


RICHARD MATYN, Age 74, died Aug. 2, 2008. Beloved husband of Margaret; father of Mary Katherine (Mark) Stephens and Ellen

(Milos) Horvat; grandfather of 2; brother of Lois (Chris) Nichols, Harold (Jeannette) and Nancy Tocco. Funeral Mass was held at St.

Michel Catholic Community, Stg. Heights. Memorials to Hospice of Henry Ford or Goodfellows.


IN MEMORIAM - MARGARET DESPIRT (nee Verschaeve), Age 83, died August 21, 2008. Loving wife of Peter; mother of

Donna (Michael) Parker; grandmother of 2; sister of Eleanor (LeRoy) Bruha, Charles (Evelyn) Verschaeve, Rosemary (the late

Leonard) Lamm. Funeral Mass was held at St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Memorials to Erythrmelalgaia Association.


IN MEMORIAM - GERMAINE BRACKX (nee Dejaegher)

Age 85, of Roseville, died Aug. 15, 2008. She was born in Fir Mountain, Saskatchewan, Canada. Beloved wife of the late Charles.

Survived by her children, Charles Brackx, Teresa Posby and Donald (Lorol) Brackx; 6 grandchildren; siblings, Alice Roy and Rene

(Lorraine) Dejaegher. Funeral service was heled at Kaul Funeral Home.


St. BONIFACE, MAN., CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - LAURA EMMA CARELS (nee VANDAELE), Age 90, passed away Aug. 7, 2008. Beloved wife of the late

Harry. She was born Nov. 27, 1917, in Lauder, Man., the youngest of three children of Jules and Marie Vandaele. The family moved

to the Chesterfield District out outside of Melita, Man. In 1938 she married Harry Carels and moved to Deloraine where she happily spent the rest of her life. Laura was never one to dwell on the negative, but was an inspiration to all who knew her with her positive

attitude and uncanny ability to find some good in every situation as well as in everyone she met. She had many friends, offer ing

support and encouragement through good times and bad. Above all, she loved her family deeply and was a source of strength for them

throughout the years. Left to cherish Laura's memory are her children: Ilene, Ronald (Janis), Wayne (Val) and Curtis (Kay);

grandchildren, Kevin, Michelle, Chantelle, Brett, Michael, Andre, Elyse, Luc and Brooklyn; eight great-grandchildren. A celebration

of Laura's life was held at St. Antonius Church in Deloraine.


IN MEMORIAM - CHRISTINE WARNEZ, Age 55, died Sept. 10, 2008. Mother of Michael (Ethel), Carl, and Sean; grandmother

of one; daughter of Phyllis. Memorials to Right to Life of Michigan Education Fund, PO Box 901, Grand Rapids, MI 49509-0901.


IN MEMORIAM - ALMA VERMEESCH, Age 93, of St. Clair Shores, died Sept. 11, 2008. She was born Jan. 31, 1915, in Warren.

Beloved wife of the late Francis. Survived by many nieces and nephews.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 18 September 2008 IN MEMORIAM - EMMA VAN POELVOORDE, Age 91, of Allenton, died Sept. 8, 2008. She was born March 20, 1917, in

Detroit. Beloved wife of the late Carl. Survived by her daughters, Carol Bovenschen and Sharon (Richard) Chamberlin; five

grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass was held at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Memorials to St. John

Catholic Church Building Fund, 883 Capac Road, Allenton, MI 48002; or Hometown Home Health and Hospice, 1330 Imlay City,

Lapeer, MI 48446.


IN MEMORIAM - JOHN DECLOEDT, Age 42, of Clinton Township,died Sept. 12, 2008. He was born Jan. 20, 1966 in Mount

Clemens. Survived by his wife, Patricia Marie (nee Rubrich); sons, Jeremy DeCloedt, and Scott Upleger; parents, Julian and Rose

(nee VanHaverbeck) DeCloedt; brothers, Anthony (Cheryl) DeCloedt and Joseph (Christine) DeCloedt. Memorials to the wishes of

the family.


IN MEMORIAM - GERALD MEERSCHAERT, 81, of Macomb Twp., died Aug. 29, 2008. He was born Nov. 27, 1926, in Detroit.

Survived by his wife Agnes (nee Gietzen); son, Kenneth (Frances) Meerschaert Sr.; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren;

siblings, Marie (Gustav) VanRyckeghem, Sr. Joan Meerschaert O.P., Margaret (Joseph) Hessell, Eleanor (Francis) Fiore, Geraldine

(Leon) Brohl; brother-in-law, Maurice DeCook; sisters-in-law, Estella Meerschaert. Funeral service was held at St. Isidore Catholic

Church. Donations to the Dominican Sisters of Adrian Retirement Fund or Hospice of Michigan.


IN MEMORIAM - BERTHA DEBACKER (nee Hinnau), Age 94, died Sept. 7, 2008. Dear mother of Rachel Kaledas; grandmother

of three; great-grandmother of three; great-grandmother of six. Funeral Mass was held at SS. Simon & Jude Catholic Church,

Westland.


IN MEMORIAM - JOYCE BAERT (nee Lemanske), Age 67, died Sept.1, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Albert; mother of Audra

(Edward) Kozlowski and Michael Baert; grandmother of two; sister of Judith McCarthy . Memorial Mass was held at St. Matthias

Catholic Church. Donations to Beaumont Hospice.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 18 Sept 2008

IN MEMORIAM - GERMAINE ALBRECHT, Age 81, of Warren, died Aug. 30, 2008. she was born July 15, 1927, in Detroit. she

is survived by her husband, Frederick Albrecht; children, Fred (Sass), Stephen (Nancy), Rose (Gary), Paul, (Kathy), Sharon (Richard)

and Linda (Brian); 17 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services was held at St. Isaac Jogues Church. Memorials to St.

John Hospice, 37650 Garfield, Clinton Township, MI 48036; or Alzheimer's Association, 20300 Civic Center Drive, Ste. 100

Southfield, MI 48076.


Simcoe, Ontario

IN MEMORIAM - RITA McELHONE, age 56, passed away on September 21, 2008. She was born Jan. 31, 1952 in Aarsele, West

Flanders, Belgium, and daughter of the late Omer DeCloet and the late former Maria Van Acker. Beloved wife for 35 years of Patrick

McElhone; mother of Christopher and Rebekah. Rita was passionately dedicated to her family and teaching career. She improved the

lives of many students she encountered and was recognized a Teach of the Year in 2007, before retiring in June 2008. Survived also,

by her brothers: Dan De Cloet (Simone), Gabe De Cloet (the late Virginia), John De Cloet (Mary); Paul De Cloet; Alphonse De Cloet,

Ben De Cloet (Edith), and the late Luke De Cloet (Mary McElhone); sister-in-law Betty Murphy; brothers-in-law: Robert McElhone

(Dorothy), Thomas McElhone, Paul McElhone (Norma) and their families. Funeral Mass was held at St. Mary's Roman Catholic

Church, Simcoe. Donations to Doctors Without Borders or Camp Trillium Rainbow Lake would be appreciated by the family.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 2 October 2008.

IN MEMORIAM - MARY VAN WINKLE, (Betty) Age 93, of Howell, died Sept. 16, 2008. She was born August 7, 1915 in Yale,

Mich.; mother of Peter (Tanya) VanWinkle, Mary VanWinkle and Sara (James McLinden) VanWinkle; eight grandchildren; two

great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Helen McGarry. Funeral Service was held at First Presbyterian Church, Howell. Memorials to

American cancer Society or St. Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospice


IN MEMORIAM - ROBERT A. MORTIER, Age 65, of Harrison Township, died September 28, 2008 at Henry Ford Hospital. He

was born June 3, 1943 in Detroit. Survived by his wife of 42 years, Rowena. Dear father of Dawn Dufort, Darren Propes, and Robert

(Beth) Mortier; grandfather of three; brother of Donald Mortier. Funeral services were held at Kaul Funeral Home.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 2 October 2008 IN MEMORIAM - RICHARD BLOOME, Age 79, died Sept. 17, 2008. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Wagner); father of Richard

Bloome Jr., George (Mary) Bloome, and Mary (Randy) Moore; grandfather of four. Funeral Mass was held at St. Blase Catholic

Church.


IN MEMORIAM - ROBERT D'HULSTER, Age 83, died Sept. 14, 2008. Beloved husband of Delores; father of David (Sandy)

D'Hulster, Diane (Tim) Fitzgerald and Debra (Bill) Hennehan; grandfather of seven; brother of Marie DePestel, Elizabeth DeMeester,

George D'Hulster and Bernice Ensworth. Funeral Mass was held at St. Michael Catholic Community. Robert was a member of the

B.A. Century Club.


IN MEMORIAM - MARIE DUFOOR, Age 79, died Sept. 19, 2008. Beloved wife of Emil; mother of Henry (Nancy), Christine (William) Vaughan, Leon (Susan), Denise (Gregg) Corey; grandmother of six; great-grandmother of two. Funeral Service was held at

the Arthur J. VanLerberghe Funeral Home.


TILLSONBURG, Ont.

IN MEMORIAM - LEON VAN PUYENBROECK, Age 87, died Sept. 24, 2008. He was born in Wetteren-ten-Ede, East Flanders,

Belgium, August 2, 1921. Loving husband and best friend of 59 years to Maria (Van Poucke) Van Puyenbroeck; father of Anne

(Michael) Shunock; grandfather of Emily Anne Bain, Douglas LeRoy Bain, Charles Alexander Bain. Survived also by a sister, Bertha

Van Kerkhove in Belgium. Predeceased by a brother, Frank Van Puyenbroeck and a sister, Celina DeDycker. Funeral Mass was held

at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church. Memorial donations (by cheque only) to the Alzheimer Society of Oxford or the charity of

your choice. Arrangements by Verhoeve Funeral Homes.


ST. BONIFACE, Manitoba

IN MEMORIAM - BERTHA EMMA TURNER nee Castelein, Age 96, passed away peacefully Sept. 14, 2008 at Beacon Hill

Lodge. Surviving are her two sons, Don (Dale), Doug (Lynn); grandchildren Darlene (Fred), Brian (Debbie), Laura and Andrew;

great-grandchildren, Matt and Fred Zeiler, Scott and Justin Turner and Colin and Jenna Smith. Bertha was predeceased by hr parents

Alidor and Marie Castelein and brother Rene. She was a very hardworking business woman operating a restaurant in Travellers

Building for 10 years. she owned and operated the Cabin Inn in St. Boniface for 15 years. Many of her customers became lifelong

friends. She was an active member of the Army Navy #60, serving as treasurer for 15 years, and a member of the Belgian Club.


IN MEMORIAM YVONNE AMPE, Age 87, died Oct. 6, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Andre; mother of the late Wilfried (the late Suzanne); grandmother of 2; great-grandmother of 4. Funeral Mass was held at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church.


IN MEMORIAM IRMA ANDRIES (nee Vermeulen) of Delhi, passed away on September 27, 2008. In her 86th year. Irma was best

known for teaching lacework from her native Belgium. The highlight of her life was being inducted into the Order of King Leopold II

and with the highest civilian award one can receive, the Ridder in de Orde Van Leopold II. Irma was a member of the Council of

Canadians, Delhi Tobacco and Heritage Centre, Delhi District Horticultural Society, Tillsonburg District Horticultural Society, Delhi

Senior Citizen Friendship Club, Delhi Belgian Club Ladies Auxiliary and the St. John Brebeuf Catholic Women's League.

Beloved wife of the late Henry Andries (1993); mother of Mary-Jean (Andy), and Will (Molly); grandmother of six, great-

grandmother of three; sister of Andre Vermeulen (late Lisette) and Gentiel Vermeulen (Agnes), all of Belgium; several nieces and

nephews in both Canada and Belgium. A private family funeral service was held with Rev. Fr. Alan Dufraimont officiating. Donations to the Norfolk General Hospitl Foundation or the charit of your choice will be gratefully acknowledged by the family.


IN MEMORIAM CRAIG VANDENBUSSCHE, Age 46, died suddenly on Oct. 7, 2008. Beloved husband of Janet; father of Adam

and Andrew; son of Ray and Dolores; brother of Kim, Rae Lynn, Curt, Kelly, Kevin, and Kristen; son-in-law of George and Pat

Paslaru


IN MEMORIAM FRED VANDENBOSSCHE, died Oct. 2, 2008. Beloved son of Louis and Frances Vandenbossche; brother of

Loretta Scott, Nancy Siedmiorka and Pat Otto.


IN MEMORIAM MARIA WILLAERT, Age 69, of St. Clair Shores, died Oct. 7, 2008. She was born in Mt.Clemens. Beloved wife

of the late Leo. Survived by her sisters, Margaret (Terence) North and Rosemarie Dirjan. Funeral Mass was held at St. Margaret of

Scotland Catholic Church.


IN MEMORIAM MARY VERBEKE, Age 91, of St. Clair Shores, died Oct. 1, 2008. She was born July 24, 1917, in Brugge,

Belgium. Beloved wife of the late Maurice. Survived by her children, Betty Lou (Tony) Wubbolts and Roger (Marlene); five

grandchildren; sister, Margaret Ochenski. –


IN MEMORIAM DOROTHY VANDOESELAAR, Age 85, of Utica and recently of Imlay City, died Sept. 28, 2008. She was born

Nov. 20, 1922 in Detroit. Beloved wife of the late Jacob. Survived by her daughters, Barbara (Dr. Rev. Richard) Griffin and Karen

VanDoeselaar; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters, Elizabeth Burgess and Gladys Deacon; sisters-in-law, Marie Vlieg

and Lavina VanDoeselaar.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 16 October 2008 IN MEMORIAM HARY VANDERHEYDEN, Age 79. of Hamtramck, died Oct. 3, 2008. He is survived by his children: Sharon (the

late Michael), Kathy, Karen, Nick and Gordon and is love Dorothy Watson, our mother; brother Richard; sister Francis; 11

grandchildren. He will be laid to rest at White Chapel Cemetery


IN MEMORIAM HENRY LABAERE, Age 71, of Romeo, died Oct. 1, 2008. He was born March 22, 1937, in Mt. Clemens.

Survived by his wife, Joyce; children, Michael (Dianne) LeBaere, Mark (Pamela) LeBaere and Anthony (Michele) LaBaere; siblings,

Richard and Sandra; eight grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, Albert and Elsie (nee Colpaert) LaBaere. Funeral Mass

was held at St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church. - GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 16 October 2008

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 16 October 2008 IN MEMORIAM GERMAINE SCHAEFER, "Geri", age 84, of Warren, died Sept. 30, 2008. She was born April 5, 1924, in Detroit.

Beloved wife of the late Aloysius "Al" Schaefer. Survived by her children, Dennis (Ellen) Schaefer, Judith (Michael) Murray, Jean

Golochowicz, Doreen (Dennis) Krull, Andrea (Dave) Wilburn and Gwen (Dean) Gassman; siblings, Mary Frances Harris, Charlotte

Ross, Celine Nemeckay, Dolores Dueweke and Jean Jablonski; 20 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held at

Clement Catholic Church. Memorials to St. Clement Church or Beaumont Hospice.


IN MEMORIAM VERA ARENS, Age 87, of Eastpointe, died Sept. 29, 2008. She was born March 21, 1921, in Bemidji, Wis.

Beloved wife of the late Bernard. Survived by her sister, Doris Rife; brothers and sister-in-law, Joseph (Amber) Arens, Leo (Bess)

Arens, Patricia Kramar, James Latourelle, Mary Smith and Ann Marie Latourelle. Funeral service was held at St. Veronica Church.

Memorials to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen.


MANITOBA, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - ARTHUR TURENNE, Age 54, passed away on October 11, 2008 in Nanaimo BC. Born March 25, 1954 to

Robert and Irene (Janssens) Turenne, deceased. Art worked for many years in the printing industry and was an active member of the

Belgian Club orchestra. He relocated to the west coast in 1989 residing there until his passing. Art will be remembered for his strength

of character, spirit of determination and for being a talented, accomplished musician, artist and graphic designer. Art is survived by

his loving wife and friend Nora Lynn (Baril) Turenne of Winnipeg; sister Lori Ann (Marvin) Iverson; brother Mark; nephew Ryan

(Kate) Iverson; and many caring relatives and friends. A memorial service was held in Fort Saskatchewan, AB. Donations may be

made to the Nanaimo Hospital Palliative Care Unit.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 30 October 2008 GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN

IN MEMORIAM - RENDALL D. DE GROOT: Age 92, of Green Ba, died peacefully on October 23, 2008 at Unity Hospice

residence. Born in Wausaukee on October 27, 1915, he is the son of the late John and Justine (De Bot) De Groot. "Ren" left the farm

at the age of 18 and moved to Green Bay to live with his sister Eunice Champeau. He worked at Shefford Cheese where he met his

wife of 61 years - Mabel L. Van Eyck. They married October 4, 1943 at SS. Peter & Paul Church. Ren enlisted in the U.S. army in

1941 and was sent to Panama to train for jungle warfare but ended up in Europe in time to participate in the Battle of the Bulge. After

the war, he returned to Green Bay and started R. De Groot Homebuilders. Ren was a founding member, Past President and ultimately

the last surviving charter member of the Brown County Home Builders Association. He was chosen "Home Builder of the Year" in

1981. Ren was Green Bay alderman and Brown County supervisor at the time Preble was annexed to Green Bay.

Survived by his three children: Karen (Tom) Camilli, Ron (Jody) De Groot both of Green Bay, and Susan (Joe) Boucher of Madison;

seven grandchildren; sister-in-law Kathy Van Eyck of Green Bay; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his wife, Mabel;

one infant son, Brian; eleven brothers and sisters.


ST. BONIFACE, MANITOBA IN MEMORIAM - ALICE STOVE, Age 93, of St. Boniface, passed away at Hospice Tache Centre. Funeral service was held at St.

Alphonsus Church, on October 21 2008. Interment in the Belgian Sacred Heart Cemetery, St. Boniface.


IN MEMORIAM - LEO WIEGAND: "Greg" Age 53, died suddenly on Oct. 13, 2008. Beloved husband of Joan; father of Jason and

Matthew; son of the late Leo and the late Rita Wiegand; brother of Gerald (Joan) Wiegand, Beverly (Bill) Ritz.

Funeral Mass was held at St. Lawrence Church.


IN MEMORIAM - JOSEPH VROMAN: Age 74, of Roseville, died Oct. 15, 2008. He was born May 20, 1934, in Detroit. Survived

by his wife, Vera; children, Renee (Keith) Brandt and Joseph Vroman; three grandchildren; sisters, Irene Kennan and Rachel Green;

brother-in-law; Ernest Hack. He also is survived by his daughter, Karen (Robert) Zayti; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Funeral serivce was held at Kaul Funeral Home.


IN MEMORIAM - WILLIAM VAN HORN: "Bill" Grant, age 71, of Wyandotte, died Oct. 14, 2008. He was born May 2, 1937.

Beloved husband of Sheila; father of Melody Robinson (Mike), Julie Bitsoli (Mike) and Christine Papoushek (Daryl); six

grandchildren; brother of Joyce Blake and brother-in-law of Harold Colliflower, Len (Viola) O'Donnell, Joe (Dian) O'Donnell and

Ray (Terry) O'Donnell


IN MEMORIAM - PAUL VANHEE: Age 64, of Clinton Township, died Oct. 18, 2008. He was born Nov. 13, 1943, in Center Line.

Survived by his siblings, Emma VanHee, Bruce (Sandy) VanHee, Helen (Bob) Coronado, and Anthony (Margaret) VanHee. Funeral service was held at Kaul Funeral Home


IN MEMORIAM - DONALD VAN DUSEN: Age 78, of Canton, died Oct 10, 2008. beloved husband of Helene (Roly); father of

Don, Jr. (Nora), Susan Rogers and Mary (Timothy) Ayers; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sister Jean Zielke. Funeral

Mass was held at St. Thomas a' Becket, Canton. Memorials to the American Cancer Society.


IN MEMORIAM - DOROTHY ERVINCK (nee Weber): Age 95, of Clinton Township, died Oct. 18, 2008. She was born April 10,

1913, in Detroit. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Survived by her children, Shirley (Patrick) Flynn, Ann (Jon) Pettyes, Dorothy

(Richard) Kean, and Frank (Shirley) Ervinck; sisters, Mildred Wolfe and Madeline Gladchun; 17 grandchildren; 42 great-

grandchildren. Funeral Mass was held at St. Michael Catholic Community, Sterling Heights. Memorials to the Capuchins. -


IN MEMORIAM - ALFRED DOBBELAER: Age 82, of Fraser, died Oct. 20 2008. He was born March 12, 1926 in Detroit.

Survived by his devoted wife, Betty; his children, Michael (Christine), Larry (Cindy Piippo), Terry (Mark Kuczynski and Michelle

(Gary) Elsey; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.


IN MEMORIAM - THOMAS DESCHRYVER: Age 60, died Oct. 17, 2008. Beloved husband of Julie; father of Michelle; brother of

Diane Bedard, Dennis (Diane), Mary Jo Wyels, Kathleen DeSchryver, Joseph (Teresa) and Celeste (Thomas) Mueller. Funeral Mass

was held at St. Martin DePorres Catholic Church.


IN MEMORIAM - CHARLES VAN ASSCHE of Port St. Lucie, FL., formerly of Grosse Pointe Shores, died Oct. 22, 2008. He was

born in Detroit. Survived by his wife, Veronica; sons, Steven Van Assche, Joseph Van Assche, Charles Van Assche, Jr., Paul Van

Assche and Sidney Van Assche; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, John Van Assche; sister, Regina Kent.

Memorial contributions to the National Stroke Association, 9707 E. Easter Lane, Centennial, CO 80112.


IN MEMORIAM - GERMAINE HELLEBUYCK (nee Willaert): Age 96, died Oct. 22, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Joseph.

Survived by her children, Cyril and Jeanette Osminski; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Schmidt. Funeral

Mass was held at St. John Vianney Catholic Church.


IN MEMORIAM - EVANGELINE DECLERK: "Angie" Age 97, died October 20, 2008 at her residence. Beloved wife of George

DeClerk; dearest mother of Dennis (Barbara) DeClerk and Jacqueline (Charles) Cornillie. Also leaves many grandchildren and great-

grandchildren. A private gathering took place at the family residence. Inurnment at White Chapel Cemetery. Memorials to one's

favorite charity appreciated.


IN MEMORIAM - JERRY DEBRUYNE: Age 82, of Shelby Twp, died Oct. 12, 2008. Beloved husband of Eleanor; father of Carol

(Gary) Goike, Marlene (Bernard) Zapczynski, Susan (Thomas) McInnis, Richard (Sandra) and Glenn; grandfather of 10; great-

grandfather of seven. Memorial Mass was held at Saint Kieran Catholic Church. Memorials to Salvation Army or Gleaners Food

Bank. –


IN MEMORIAM - WILLIAM DEBRUYNE, Age 93, died Oct. 26, 2008. He was born Jan. 1915. Beloved husband of Suzanne;

father of Debby (Allan) VanDenabeele; grandfather of two. Funeral services were from the Arthur J. VanLerberghe Funeral Home

and Mass at St. Gertrude Catholic Church. He was a Life Member of the Belgian-American Association and Roose-Vanker Post No.

286.


IN MEMORIAM - JOSEPH VAN BAEL, Age 91, of Harrison Township, died Oct. 31, 2008. he was born july 10, 1917, in Lier,

Belgium. Beloved husband of the late Nella (nee Schultz). Survived by his children, Jean Van Bael, Rebecca Ibe, Frank Barna,

Richard Van Bael, Francis (Marilyn) Van Bael, Joann (Tom) Moceri, Joseph Van Bael Jr., and Ralph (Angelic) Van Bael; 21

granchildren; numberous great grandchildren.


IN MEMORIAM - ARTHUR RAEPSAET, Age 73, of Richmond, and formerly of Warren, died Sept 15, 2008. He was born Oct. 15,

1934, in Detroit to the late Arthur and Germaine (Ramaut) Raepsaet. Survived by his wife, Dorothy; daughter, Susan (John) Van

Fleteren; six grandchildren. Funeral Mass was held at Holy Family Parish in Memphis. Memorials to the Richmond Lenox EMS. -


IN MEMORIAM Warren Walter Lootens 1917-1969


IN MEMORIAM - GERTRUDE VANDERBECK died Oct. 30,2008. Professor of Music at Marygrove College. Beloved wife of the

late Lewis; mother of Sue Ann (Richard) Vanderbeck Lenz. Memorial contributions to Marygrove College Music Department or

Warren Woods Westland Church.


IN MEMORIAM - LARRY LAUWERS, age 49, of Macomb Township, died Nov. 4, 2008. He is survived by his companion Nancy

Jenkins; children, Christopher and Jake; father, John; sister, Laura (Rick) Boucher. He was predeceased by his mother, Barbara. -


IN MEMORIAM Craig Vandenbussche passed away on Oct. 7, 2008. Beloved husband of Janet; father of Adam and Andrew. Craig,

was the son of Past Commander Ray and his wife, Dolores. Survived also by numerous siblings, nephews and nieces.



MARCEL VAN DE KERCKHOVE: Age 83, died on Nov. 1, 2008. He was known as Buffalo of Lake Francis, MB. He was born on

July 17, 1925 in St. Alphonse, MB. Marcel is survived by his sons, Erik Marcel, Maurice Kristopher Leigh, Michael Devin Myles;

stepsons Jonathan and Colin Levasseur as well as their mother Valerie Witham who has cared for Marcel for the past two years. he

also leaves his sister Yvonne Ryback (Nick); four grandchildren; two great grandchildren. Marcel started his working career at a

young age with his father at Olgivie Mills in Winnipeg. He then went on to Beggar Trucking driving to the east coast until the late 1960's. From there he moved to Grand Rapids where he was a milkman for a number of years, until he began his own business in the

Recycling Industry where hestayed until his retirement in 2005. He leaves behind many business acquaintances.



IN MEMORIAM JEROME MALBRANCK, Age 64, passed away unexpected on October 20, 2008. Jerome was born October 6,

1944, in Winnipeg. he grew up in St. Vital. Jerome began doing errands and odd jobs after school for his uncle at Al's Jewellers and

started on what became his life-long career in the jewellery business. He was a remarkable man and will be greatly missed by many.

Jerome was predeceased by his father George. He is survived by his mother Mary; brother George (Barb); sister Barb (Norm); his

children: Debbie (Reg), Diana (Rick), Darren (Krista) and their mother Eunice Kaley and her mother Vernelle (David). He is also

survived by three grandchildren. As per Jerome's wishes, a private family service was being held. Donations may be made to the

Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 6 Donald Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3L 0K6 or a charity of your choice.


IOWA CITY, IA

IN MEMORIAM ROGER VAN DORPE, age 95, died July 6, 2008. Roger was born on June 4, 1913 in Ghent, Belgium. He was united in marriage to Betty Jean Linn on August 2, 1941 in Detroit, Mich. The couple lived in Detroit until moving to Farmington,

Mich. in 1971. They were happily married for 61 years until Betty Jean's death in 2002.

Roger had a gift for writing poetry; his work was published several times, especially in "The Hudsonian".

Survived by his son, Paul (Jill) Van Dorpe; three grandchildren; brother, John (Marion) Van Dorpe. He was preceded in death by his

parents, wife Betty Jean, and brother Carl.

Funeral services were held at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Iowa City. graveside services were on Aug. 6th at Oakwood Cemetery

in Farmington, Mich.


IN MEMORIAM DIANE BERZ, (nee Krivens): Age 64, died Oct. 14, 2008 in Fresno CA. She was born June 14, 1944 in Clawson,

MI. Survived by her children, George (Ronni) Berz II, Koren, and Ryan Wellman; six grandchildren; sisters, Doreen Marti and Donna

(Ray) Erikson; two nieces, Amber and Amanda; several cousins. Preced in death by her husbands George Berz and Barry Wellman; her parents, Harry and Germaine (Pattyn) Krivens; her brother Larry Krivens. Private family remembrance service was in Fresno,

CA.


LANGTON, ONTARIO

IN MEMORIAM - NOREL "RAKA" GHESQUIERE

At the age of 66, Norel died after a courageous battle with cancer on November 14, 2008. Survived by his wife Madeleine (Rebry);

children, Tania and Steven Ghesquiere. Norel was born in Moorslede, Belgium, July 16, 1942, and moved to Canada in 1948. He

married Madeleine on February 5, 1975, and they grew tobacco in the Langton area. Also survived by his mother Maria Ghesquiere;

sister Noella VanHooren; brother Noel (Diana) Ghesquiere, Ron (Caludine) Ghesquiere; sisters-in-law Yvonne Vankeymeulen,

Simonne (George) DePauw and Leona (Andrew) Demeester. Norel was predeceased by his father Henry Ghesquiere (1989), his father and mother-in-law Gaston J. (1967) and Laura Rebry (1991), his brother-in-law Daniel VanHooren (2008), brother-in-law Gene

Vankeymeulen (2008). Funeral Mass was held at Sacred Heart Church Building Fund, London Health Sciences Foundation (Cancer

Research) or the London Health Sciences Foundation (University Hospital Neurological Research).


IN MEMORIAM - PIERRE DEDEYNE, Age 80, of St. Clair Shores, died Nov. 19, 2008. He was born Sept. 27, 1928 in France.

Survived by his wife, Lauraine; children, Jean-Christophe (Sherri), Michele (Joseph) Emmons, and Daniele (Jeff) Hargis; nine

grandchildren, siblings, Jeanne Olikier, Felice Verstraete and Andre Dedeyne. Memorial contributions to the Michigan Kidney

Foundation.


MANITOBA, CANADA IN MEMORIAM - MAURICE LANNOO

It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Maurice Lannoo at the age of 77. He will be deeply missed by his wife

Joan; son Brent (Martha); daughter Colleen Bayne (Cam); daughter Laurie McCaughan (Louis); sons Jeff (Chris), Ian (Charlene),

Darren (Laura); 9 grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; mother Suzanne; sister, Cecille Dreger (Ernie); brothers-in-law, Bill Clement

(Debbie), John and sisters-in-law, Gerrie Bannatyne (Bob), Jill Paskewitz (Greg). Maurice was predeceased by his father, Edward.

Maurice was born in Winnipeg on May 15, 1931. He had resided in Charleswood/Headingly all of his life. In 1958, he married Joan

(Clement). together they had six children. Throughout his life Maurice farmed and operated his business, Lannoo Trucking. Moe had

many friends and acquaintances. Anyone who knew him was usually touched by his kindness and his willingness to always give a

helping hand. He continued to look out for his elderly mother Suzanne. Moe was a volunteer firefighter in Charleswood for 17 years.

Donations can be made to the Manitoba Lung Association, MS Society or a charity of your choice.


IN MEMORIAM - DIANE WIEGAND

Beloved wife of Michael; mother of Ryan and Scott; daughter of Eugene and Jessie; sister of Gary, Nancy and Donna; many sisters-

in-law and brothers-in-law. Funeral Mass was held at SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan – 27 November, 2008

IN MEMORIAM - LAURA MAES, Age 82, of St. Clair Shores, died Nov. 13, 2008. She was born June 30, 1926 in Detroit. Survived

by her sister Madeline Dettloff; nieces ad nephews. Funeral services were from the Arthur J. VanLerberghe Funeral Home and Mass

at St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church.


MANITOBA, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - LEONA WILLEMS (nee Walleyn): Age 86, died November 12, 2008. Predeceased by her husband Prosper in

2006. She leaves her children Judy, Laura, Bernice (David), Paula (Dan) and Paul (Marlene); ten grandchildren. Leona was born in

1920 in Mariapolis, Manitoba, and was raised on the family farm near Greenway. She married Prosper Willems on Sept. 22, 1945.

They farmed from 1946 to 1981 first in St. Boniface and then in the Dugald area. After retiring from farming, they moved to Windsor Park. Her smile, generosity and kind heart will be fondly remembered and deeply missed. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Sat., Nov.

15, 2008 from St. Bernadette Roman Catholic Church. Interment took place in the Belgian Sacred Heart Cemetery.


IN MEMORIAM - KATHLEEN VANDENBROUCK, Age 55 of Shelby Township, died Nov. 15, 2008. She was born Sept. 4,

1953, in Mount Clemens. Beloved wife fo the late Victor. Survived by her mother, Marian Weingartz; children; Don (Marcie)

VanDenBrouck, Jeff (Jenny) VanDenBrouck and Julie VanDenBrouck; two grandchildren; siblings, Diane (Bill) shulte, Ron

(Rhonda) Weingartz and Jim Weingartz.


SIMCOE, ONTARIO

IN MEMORIAM - LOUIS DESERRANO, Age 78, passed away on November 17, 2008. Beloved husband of Donna DeSerrano (nee Matuscin); father of Louis (Sally), Ruth, Lorraine, Christine (Eric) Harrop, Joan (Fraser) Pringle, Robert (Lisa), David, and James

(Barbara); 13 grandchildren; brother Angelo (Mary Anne); sisters, Violet, Lea, Lillian McCloskey, Ellen McCarthy (Eugene); sister-

in-law, Mary DeSerrano; brother-in-law, Harry Smit. Louis was predeceased by son Anthony; parents, Alois and Emma DeSerrano;

brothers, Rene and Allan; sister, Hyacinth Smit; sister-in-law, Joyce DeSerrano; brothers-in-law, Garth Lea and Peter McCloskey.

Funeral Mass was held at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Those wishing may donate to the Parkinson's Society.


ST BONIFACE MANITOBA, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - IRENE DE GRAVE (nee VanDeKerkhove), Age 82, passed away on November 18, 2008 in Chilliwack, B.C.

Survived by her children: Marcel, Lorraine (John), Julian Jr. (Glenda), Robert (Beverly), Lawrence (Tracy) and Raymond (Diane); 13

grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters, Esther Dubbert and Mary MALBRANCK; brother Hilaire VanDeKerkhove. In giving of herself, Irene supported many different charities over the years and cared for elderly friends. According to her wishes, cremation

has taken place. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society Manitoba Division, 193 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, MB

R3C 2B7.


ST BONIFACE, MANITOBA, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - DIANA CARRIERE (nee Van Den Meele). It is with profound sadness that we announce the loss of a

courageous human being to the very end. Diana leaves behind her husband of 48 years, Harvey; her children, Darrell (Laurie), Dee-

Dee (Shell), Jason (Carrie); six grandchildren; brother Brian (Coralie); sister Vonnie. Donations may be made in Diana's memory to

CancerCare Manitoba. As per Diana's wishes, cremation has taken place.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 11 December 2008 ST BONIFACE, MANITOBA, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - BROTHER LEO BAERT, O.F.M.

The Rev. Leo Baert, Capuchin friar and priest, who served the community of the Belgian National Parish of the Sacred Heart for more

than twenty years, died November 19, 2008. He was 94. A Flemish friar, Br. Leo joined the Canadian Capuchins of Central Canada

after the Minor Seminary where he taught closed. There was no work in Belgium and he preferred Canada to Congo. Mass of

Christian burial was celebrated at St. Alphonsus Parish. Donations may be sent to Capuchin Vocations Office, Box 520, Station "A",

Toronto, ON M3M 3A8.


CHATHAM, ONTARIO, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - MAURICE BOSSY, Age 79, died November 29, 2008. Beloved husband of Margaret (Lanckriet) Bossy. Born in Orford Township in 1929, son of the late Zulma D'Hooghe and Andre Bossy; father of Alice Chinnick (Brent), Andrew Bossy

(Deborah), Victor Bossy (Mumbi Johnson), Gerry Bossy (Kim), Marianne Stirling, Juliette Marchand (Dan), George Bossy (Sharon);

21 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother of Georgette (George) Devos and Rene (Cecile) Bossy; brother-in-law of Gerard

Couture, Germaine (John) Tulen, and Pauline Bossy. Maurice farmed most of his life in Dresden area, as well as traveled across the

county for 18 years working for Canada Packers. For 10 years, he served on the Kent County Roman Catholifc School Board. After

retiring from farming, he proudly devoted service to Chatham-Kent as Member of Parliament (MP) for 4 years and as Member of

Provincial Parliament (MPP) for 5 years. Funeral Mass was held at St. Ursula's Church. Donations to the Chatham-Kent branch of the

Canadian Cancer Society or the Foundation of Chatham-Kent Health Alliance's MRI campaign.


IN MEMORIAM - MARY SCHEPENS, Age 85, of Lincoln Park, died Nov. 26, 2008. Beloved wife of Henry Schepens; mother of

James (Elizabeth) Shepens, Mary Jill (James) DeLong, and Joy Mason; four grandchildren.


IN MEMORIAM - JOSEPH MALBURG, Age 86, of Macomb County, died Dec. 2, 2008. He was born April 18, 1922, in Erin Township. Survived by his wife, Clara; children, Shirley (John) Ternes, Pam Malburg, Sharon (Al) Verlinde, Marilou (Ron)

Rohrbeck, Charles (Sharlene), Patricia Miller, and Beverly Bettcher; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; siblings Eileen

(Maurice) D'Hondt, Georgina (Don) Campbell, Alice (Al) Sabbe and Grace (George) Debruyn; sisters-in-law, Germaine and Theresa

Malburg and Agnes Janicki. Funeral service was held at St. Clement Catholic Church of Romeo.


IN MEMORIAM - BLANCHE LESPERANCE (nee DeMeyer), Age 85, of St. Clair Shores, died Nov. 27, 2008. She was born April

5, 1923, in Detroit. Beloved wife of the late Wilfred. Survived by her children, James (Marilyn) Lesperance, Jan (Frank) Rosso, Diane

(Mark) Johnson; four grandchildren. Memorial service was held at Beaumont Hospital Grosse Pointe Chapel. Memorials to the

Humane Society or the Leukemia Foundation.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 24 December 2008 IN MEMORIAM - ANNA VERMEERSCH, Age 45, of Macomb Township, died Dec. 10, 2008, in Clinton Township. She was born

in Mount Clemens. Survived by her best friend, Chuck Chronowski; former husband, Norbert Vermeersch; sons, Stephen and

Matthew; mother Lenore Burlingame; siblings, Karen (David) Dooley, Paul Burlingame, Robert (Fran) Burlingame, Joseph Jr.

(Denise), Donald (Cindy) Burlingame, Mary Dandurand and Jeffrey (Katia) Burlingame. Funeral Mass was held at St. Therese of

Lisieux Church, Shelby Township.


ALEXANDRIA, Louisiana - B.A. Club of Louisiana

IN MEMORIAM - Harold "Bud" Vandersypen, died on August 7, 2008. Bud was born to Harold and Dorothy Bell in Pineville, LA

on May 13, 1942 and was adopted by his stepfather, Henry Vandersypen. Bud is survived by his wife, Janet; his daughter Sheri

Badke; grandson, Ty,; 2 grandchildren; grandson Zander Salazar; his father, Henry; sisters Anita (Russell) Patterson and Kathy Garcia.


IN MEMORIAM - WILLIAM PALM, Age 74, died Dec. 14, 2008. Dear father of Gregg (Yvonne) and Sean (Maria); brother of

Denise Potter (Marty); uncle of Billy, Scott and Patrick. Memorials to the Michigan Anti-Cruelty Association, 13569 Joseph Campau,

Detroit, MI 48212


IN MEMORIAM - ANDREAS SUYKERBUYK, (Syskes) Age 59, of Rochester Hills and Harsens Island, died suddenly Dec. 22,

2008, hiking in the mountains of Arizona. Dearest husband of Judith; father of Tracy (Tim Moriarity) Suykerbuyk, Janette (Michael)

Kennedy and Dr. Christopher (Jennifer) Suykerbuyk; grandfather of two; son of Margretha and the late Andries Suykerbuyk; brother

of Maria (Dan) McCarty, Walteria (Jim) Bault, Margaret Koenegstein, the late Theodore Suykerbuyk, anne Maria (Mike) Chlebowski, and Jocaba (Jack) Raper.


IN MEMORIAM - EDWARD PIETERS, Age 66, of Yale, died Dec. 8, 2008. Survived by his wife Marie; son Jason (Tracy) Gibson;

siblings Richard (Theresa) Pieters, Jimmy (Carla) Pieters, Tommy (Karen) Pieters, Judy Dillardi; and deceased daughter and son-in-

law, Rebecca Ann and Paul Wrobel (2007). Funeral Mass was held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Yale.


IN MEMORIAM - MARGARET LAMBRECHTS, Age 65, of Lake Orion, died Dec. 8, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Richard;

mother of Tim (Kathy Grant) Lambrechts, Richard Lambrechts (Vick Smith), Lori Collier and Sherri Lambrechts (Rodney Reneski);

grandmother of six; great-grandmother of one. Funeral Mass was held at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Memorials to the Boys and Girls Club, 1801 Waldon Rd., Lake Orion 48359 or Love In., P.O. Box 104, Lake Orion, MI 48361


IN MEMORIAM - ROSA KESTELOOT, Age 86, of New Haven, died Dec. 8 2008. She was born Sept. 10, 1922, in Marianna, Pa.

Beloved wife of the late William. Survived by her sons, James (Marilyn), Daniel (Rene) and Robert (Kathie) Wolosion; 11

grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; brother Dominick Chiera. Memorials to the First Congregational

Church, New Haven.


IN MEMORIAM - ANDREW BRUNEEL, Age 85, died Dec. 8, 2008. WWII Purple Heart recipient, retired Detroit police officer.

Beloved husband of the late Marian; father of Gary (Judy), Glenn, Andrea (Dave) Slayton and Cathie (Robert) Dobransky; grandfather

of five; brother of Rita Gagne. Funeral Mass was held at St. Edith Catholic Church.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 24 December 2008 IN MEMORIAM - JOSEPH BOSSUYT, Age 87, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Josephine Rose and the late Eve; father of

Patricia Bossuyt, Maria (David) Marshall, Teresa (James) Gribbin, and the late Detroit Police Dept. Sgt. Michael (Mary) Bossuyt;

grandfather of nine; great-grandfather of nine; great-grandfather of seven. Mr. Bossuyt was a Detroit policeman for 35 years. Funeral

services were from Kaul Funeral Home and Mass at St. Athanasius Church.


IN MEMORIAM - DENISE BECKER, Age 56, died on Dec. 21, 2008. Beloved wife of James; mother of Julie (Chris) Alef, Emily

Becker and Timothy Becker; grandmother of one; sister of JoAnn (James) Conlin, Judi (Bob) Connors, Debbie Palm, Mary Jo (Tom)

Dunaj. Funeral services were held at Kaul Funeral Home.


IN MEMORIAM - THOMAS DEWITT, Age 59, of Ypsilanti, died on Dec. 22, 2008. Loving husband of Linda; father of Anna, Matthew, Brandi McCarley (Damon), Ashley and Emily; son of George Fox; brother of Arnold; grandfather of one.


IN MEMORIAM - DUANE LECLUYSE, Age 50, of Washington Twp., died on Dec. 20, 2008. Beloved son of Joyce Handley-

Bellman. Memorial service was held at Washington United Methodist Church.


IN MEMORIAM - DOLORES DUJARDIN, Age 69, died on Dec. 24, 2008. Funeral services were held at the funeral home in

Dearborn. Donations to the American Kidney Fund.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 8 January 2009 IN MEMORIAM - GERALDINE VANDEPUTTE, Age 83, of York, Pennsylvania, died on Dec. 24, 2008. Survived by a son; two

daughters; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; a sister; three brothers.

Funeral Mass was held in Dallastown, PA.


IN MEMORIAM - TODD VANFLETEREN

Age 47, of Troy, died Dec. 28, 2008. Loving son of Susan and the late F. Warren; brother of Ken (Linda) and Michael (Ann).

Memorial tributes to Leader Dogs for the Blind.


IN MEMORIAM - JOANN VANLACKEN

Age 60, of Eastpointe, died Jan. 2, 2009. She was born in Detroit. Beloved wife of the late Henry. Survived by her children, Henry (Christine), Lori (Tony) Bennett, Anthony, and Victoria (Pietro) Taormina; nine grandchildren; father, Leonard; sisters, Nancy (Pat)

Palutis, Rosemary Hargrove, Karen (Dale) Newman, and Helen (Dennis) Palutis. Predeceased by her mother, Mabel, son Jeffery and

stepmother, Genevieve. Funeral Mass was held at St. Basil the Great Catholic church. Memorials to the church.


IN MEMORIAM - MARIA VAN LOON

Age 82, died Dec. 28, 2008. Beloved wife of Cornelis; mother of Patricia (Gabe) Lajko and Deborah (Jerry) Mattiello; grandmother of

one. Memorials to the American Cancer Society.


Roose Vanker Post No. 286 IN MEMORIAM - AUGUST L. SNOECK, born Jan. 19, 1921, passed away on Dec. 10, 2008. He served in the U.S. Navy during

World War II and was a member of the Post since 1946. Augie served as Post Sergeant-at-Arms, Chaplin, Senior Vice-Commander,

Service Officer, and, in the 1965-66 year, as Commander. He also held positions in the Roose-Vanker Memorial Home. He is survived

by wife, Eva; sons, Gary and Michael; three grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. He and Eva resided for several years in Port

Richey, FL. Augie will be buried at the Bushnell Veterans` Cemetery there.


Moline, Illinois Center for Belgian Culture

WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHIES - Lorette Devriendt (nee Cantineau)

age 84, of Moline, died Nov. 12, 2008, in Milan, Illinois. Lorette was born May 16, 1924, in Beervelde, Belgium. She married Willy

Devriendt on July 8, 1958, in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He preceded her in death on July 16, 2007. Survivors include son, Leon

Devriendt; brother Maurice Cantineau of Belgium.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan -8 January 2009

MOLINE, ILLINOIS CENTER FOR BELGIAN CULTURE Marguerite Errico (nee DeGreve), Age 94, of Moline, died Nov. 25, 2008. She was born Oct. 12, 1914, in Moline. She married Dr.

Silvio Errico on May 4, 1939, in Moline. He preceded her in death March 28, 1981. Survivors include daughter, Therese (David)

Terlap; son, Michael (Rebecca) Errico; sister, Irene (Merlyn) Boostrum.


ST. BONIFACE, MANITOBA, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - WYNANT, Myrtle Anne, Age 69, died on December 26, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was

born March 14, 1939 in Winnipeg, Man. Survived by her husband Cliff Lear; her brother Larry Wynant (Jessie); her daughter Deanna

Schuerbeke (Bruce Rehlaender) and their two children; her son James Schuerbeke with his son; her daughter Laurie Schuerbeke (Russ

Hanna) and their children; her son Brant Schuerbeke (Erika); her daughter Rhona Schuerbeke (partner Rick Solecki) and their

children; her son Vance Beck (Kara) and child. Myrtle was a well-known artist who designed a distinctive line of angels and

sculptures which captured special occasions in life. A celebration of Myrtle`s life took place at the Niakwa Country Club. Donations may be made to a charity of one`s choice.



IN MEMORIAM - ALINE DEGUELDRE (nee Cousin), Age 86, of Marshall Bay in Fort Garry died on December 23, 2008. She

was born March 16, 1922. Aline was predeceased by her husband Roger on Dec. 12, 1985. Aline and Roger raised a family of five:

Andre (Thelma Parker), Shirley (Art Lannoo), Lucille (Burt Kennedy), Roger (Eldeen Fellows and Denise Montpetit) and John

(Louise Moreau) all surviving; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; her sisters, Alice Lodwick and Bertha Grift; sisters-in-law,

Irene, Victorine, Josephine and Cecile. Funeral Mass was held at St. Vital Roman Catholic Church. Memorial donations may be

made to the charity of your choice.


ST BONIFACE, MANITOBA,CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - SUZANNE LANNOO (nee DeJonckheere), Age 99, died on December 21, 2008. She was born July 25, 1909 in

St. Boniface. Predeceased by her husband, Edmond Lannoo. Survived by her daughter Cecille Dreger (Ernie); daughter-in-law Joan

Lannoo (Maurice); 16 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. In 1930 she married Edmond Lannoo

and moved to Charleswood/Headingley, where they raised four children and operated Charleswood Dairy until Edmond‟s death in

1950. A burial and Celebration of Life is planned for the summer of 2009. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the MS

Society of Manitoba.



IN MEMORIAM - MARY EMILIANA CNOCKAERT (nee Bettens), Age 102, of St. Boniface, died on January 2, 2009. She was born December 15, 1906 in Dawson City, Yukon. Beloved wife of the late Jerome. Survived by her children: Irene (Herb) Clague,

Margaret Laurin, Doreen (Bob) Peterson, Denise Taylor (Wes Gow), Ron (Darlene) Cnockaert, Judy Cnockaert and Jane Yachison.

Also surviving are her brothers: Eddie and Albert (Bev) Bettens; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-

grandchildren. Predeceased also by a son Maurice Cnockaert; granddaughter Diane Ross; grandson David Taylor; infant

granddaughter Jody Taylor; daughter-in-law Mel Cnockaert and son-in-law Bill Yachison; her sisters, Alice Supeene and Margaret

Riou. A private family burial will follow at a later date.


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IN MEMORIAM - MARIA DE RUYSSCHER “Julie”, Age 87, of Simcoe, passed away on Dec. 5, 2008. Beloved wife of the late

Peter Kegels (1947) and Jozef De Ruysscher (1997); mother of Jimmy DeRuysscher (Christa), Yvonne Doneff (Daniel); 6 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; brother Frank vanLeuvenhage (Juliet). Memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.


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IN MEMORIAM - IRMA VERSCHUEREN, Age 81, of Tillsonburg, passed away on December 28, 2008. She was born in

Betekom, Belgium, on April 7, 1927, Beloved wife of the late Leopold (October 8, 2001); mother of Carol (Eric VanMoerkerke), and

Alex (Christine) Verschueren; grandmother of six. Funeral Mass was held at the St. Mary‟s Roman Catholic Church, Tillsonburg.

Memorial donations are payable by cheque only to the “St. Mary‟s Church” or the Arthritis Society” and will be gratefully

acknowledged by the Verschueren family.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan – 22 January 2009

IN MEMORIAM - BERNARDINE BIDIGARE, Age 89, of St. Clair Shores and Clinton Twp., died Jan. 10, 2009. She was born

March 2, 1919 in Detroit. Beloved wife of the late Chester. Survived by her children, Jeff (Arlene) Bidigare, Anne (Dave) McQueen,

Sue (Dan) Brukwinski, Jennifer (Mike) DeFillippo, Linda (Bill) Revoir and Steve (Annette) Bidigare; 19 grandchildren; four great-

grandchildren; brother Robert (Jeannette) Ameel; friend Irene Wenze "The Belgian Queen". Funeral services were from Kaul Funeral

Home and Mass was at St. Paul of Tarsus Catholic Church. Memorials to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen and Henry Ford Hospice.


IN MEMORIAM - FRANCES CALVERT, Age 81, of St. Clair Shores, passed away Jan. 4, 2009. she was born April 10, 1927 in

Boston, MA. Survived by her husband, Gerald; daughter, Aletha (Gene) Capilla; grandson, Craig, brother-in-law Carter Smith.

Funeral Services were from VanLerberghe Funeral Home and Mass at St. Hubert Catholic Church.


IN MEMORIAM - R. G "Dan" DANNEELS, Age 91, of Macomb Township, died Jan. 10, 2009. Survived by his wife, Camilla;

daughters, Pat Kramer, Cheri (Louis) Vitale and Dee Dee (Kim) Rhoades; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Funeral


GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 22 January 2009 IN MEMORIAM - ALBERT VAN 'THULL, (Van Hull) Age 77, of Sterling Heights, died Jan. 11, 2009. Loving husband of the late

Donna; father of Gary (Michelle), Julie (John) Gagliano and Douglas (Debra); grandfather of six. Funeral services were held at the

Kaul Funeral Home.


IN MEMORIAM - JOHN LOGIE, "Jack" Age 76, died Dec. 31, 2008. Survived by his wife, Barbara; children, David (Debbie

Jacobson) Logie; Debbie Koehler, Cindy (Ronald) Lawler; Terri Hoover and Scott Logie; stepchildren, Steve (Jan) Bellamy, Dusty

(Jim) Sawyer and Roger Bellamy; 11 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; sister, Trina (John) Carruba.


IN MEMORIAM - KATHLEEN VANHOVE (nee Sulewski), Age 51, of Yuma, Tenn., died Jan. 9, 2009. she was born Aug. 14, 1957 in Wayne County, Mich. Survived by her best friend and companion Jeffrey VanHove; daughter, Jody Bergman; two sons, Allan

VanHove and Daniel VanHove; her mother Donna Custance; sister, Donna Davis; three brothers, Chester, Stuart and Joseph Sulewski;

two grandchildren; preceded in death by her father, Chester Sulewski.


IN MEMORIAM - MARIAN LANCKRIET, Age 88, of Clinton Twp., formerly of Harper Woods, died Jan. 7, 2009. Beloved wife

of the late Remi; mother of Vincent Austin and \Marian Rizzo. Survived by her brother Joseph (Lena) Cristodero; sisters Antoinette

(Mario) Aiosa and Doris (Joseph) Bitel; and her grandsons.


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IN MEMORIAM - DANIEL VAN HAECKE, Age 59, of Langton, died Dec. 27, 2008. He was born in St. Thomas, Dec. 20, 1949. Son of Marcel Van Haecke and the former Yvonne (Huyghe) Van Haecke; beloved husband of Donna (Thompson) Van Haecke;

father of three daughters: Jodie Van Haecke (Brad Gard), Meghan Moore (Dr. Chris Moore), and Danielle Van Haecke; grandfather of

three; brother of Dianne (Mike) Pickersgill, Ron Van Haecke (Carrie) and Doreen (Mike) Fulkerson and their families. Funeral Mass

was held at the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church. Memorial donations (payable by cheque only) to the Camp Trillium (Rainbow

Lake), the Cancer Society or TDMH-"Palliative Care".


IN MEMORIAM - HENRY SLABBINCK, Age 96, of St. Clair Shores, formerly of Detroit, died Jan. 16, 2009. He was born May

27, 1912, in Monroe. Beloved husband of the late Angela (nee Grymonprez). Survived by his children: Gustave (Frances) Slabbinck,

Joseph (Brenda) Slabbinck, Rosemary (John) Cieszynski, daughter-in-law Margaret Slabbinck; 12 grandchildren; 19 great

grandchildren. Funeral Mass was held at St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church with Fr. Ron DeHondt officiating. Memorials to Boysville of Michigan.


IN MEMORIAM - LUCIEN DENYS, Age 87. Beloved husband of Johanna; father of Lynda (Vince) Rabaut, Dr. Gerald (Jan)

Denys, Luanne (Bill) Hess, Suzanne Miller and the late Lori Graham; grandfather of 15; great-grandfather of 12. Funeral Mass was

held at St. Philomena Catholic Church. Lucien was a member of the B.A.A. and Retiree's Club. Memorials to the Live-strong Lance

Armstrong Foundation.


IN MEMORIAM - THERESA DAMMAN, Age 60, of Birmingham, died Jan. 9, 2009. Mother of Scott (Carrie Raible) Hill;

grandmother of Emily Hill; daughter of Helen and the late William; sister of Thomas (Jenni), William (Debbie), Robert, James

(Nancy), Bernard (Kelli), Patrick, Charles (Terri) Damman, Janet Hubbler and the late Cheryl. A memorial Mass is pending for Jan.

31. Memorials to American Cancer Society.


IN MEMORIAM - KENNETH STANO, Age 71, of Clarkston, formerly of St. Clair Shores, died Jan. 10, 2009. Beloved husband of

Vera; father of Julie (Buck) Drummond, Jeff (Lisa) Stano, Kristine (Thomas) Lilly, Kelly (Terry) Tipton and Karyn Stano; stepfather

of Philip Keys, the late Michael Keys and Jacquelyn (Nick) Rizzo; 11 grandchildren; brother of Gene (Andrew Cahill) Madison,

Shirley Curran, Carl (Patricia) Stano and Rita Stano; former husband of Diane Stano; son-in-law of Willard and Rose Kohler. Funeral

Mass was held at St. Daniel Catholic Church. Memorials to Beaumont Hospice.


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IN MEMORIAM - MAURICE VANBESIEN - Age 89, of Simcoe, died on Jan. 11, 2009. Beloved husband of Simmone Vanbesien

(nee David); father of John Vanbesien (Bonnie); grandfather of two; brother of Gustaf Vanbesien; sister of Maria Derynck, Belgium,

as well as numerous nieces and nephews in Canada and Belgium. Funeral service was held in the chapel of the funeral home. Donations to the Canadian Cancer swociety or a charity of your choice.


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IN MEMORIAM - SUEANN DEMUYNCK (nee Thompson), Age 57, of Calgary, B.C., died on Dec. 31, 2008. Mother of Christine

(Jason) Raber; grandson Taylor; parents Gord and Dora Thompson of Waterford; brother Gordy (Diane) of Brandford; sister Karen

(Bill) Lindsay; brother Dan (Sue) of Brandford.


IN MEMORIAM - MARIE DECLERCQ, Age 92, of St. Clair Shores, died Jan. 31, 2009. She was born March 28, 1916 in Detroit.

Beloved wife of the late Oscar. Survived by children, James, Kathleen (Joseph) Monacelli, Robert, Jeanie (John) Sharp, Patty (Bob) Kelly, Margaret (Darryl) DeForges; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass was held at St. Joan of Arc

Catholic Church. Memorials to the American Heart Association/Stroke Association 800-242-8721 or the Michigan Humane Society

248-799-7400.


IN MEMORIAM - FRANK CLAEYS, Age 82, of St. Clair Shores, died Jan. 20, 2009. He was born on Dec. 31, 1926 in Detroit.

Beloved husband of Margaret; father of Janice Glentke and Keith (Molly) Claeys; grandfather of three; great-grandfather of two.

Funeral services were from Kaul Funeral Home.


IN MEMORIAM - ALBERT DUYCK, age 86, of St. Clair Shores, died on Jan. 30, 2009. He is survived by his wife Clare; children,

Robert (Lucille), Donna (William) Sanders, David and Annette; four grandchildren. Funeral services were from Kaul Funeral Home and Mass at St. Gertrude Church. Memorials to In House Hospice.


IN MEMORIAM - DOUG DENEWETH, Age 53, of Memphis, Mich., died on Jan. 16, 2009. Survived by his siblings, Marsha (Bill)

Lammers, Denise Deneweth, Robert (Cathy) Deneweth and Joanne Deneweth. He was predeceased by his parents Robert and Shirley

Deneweth.


IN MEMORIAM - THOMAS MacDONALD, Age 76, of Casco Township and formerly of Detroit, died Jan. 24, 2009. Beloved

husband of the late Rika. Survived by his children, Norman (Deborah), Bruce (Nancy), Christine (Timothy) McCoy, James (Carolyn),

Kathleen (Charles) Tobel; 11 grandchildren; brother of Charles (Carol). Predeceased by daughter, Emily and grandson, Paul Crouch; brother to the late Christine LaFace. Funeral services were from the Arthur J. VanLerberghe Funeral Home and Mass at St. Ronald's

Catholic Church. He was a member of the Belgian-American Association, B.A. Century Club and Roose Vanker Post #286.

Memorials to the wishes of the family.


IN MEMORIAM - ARLETA MAE PONTSEELE (nee Coty), passed away on Jan. 24, 2009 in Saginaw, Mich. Beloved wife of the

late Albert Pontseele; mother of Thomas, Dennis, Keith, Kathy, June and the late James; many grandchildren. According to her

wishes, cremation has taken place and no funeral services will take place. Burial will be at a later date in sacred Heart Cemetery,

Merrill, Mich. Donations can be made to Jonesfield-Lakefield Fire Department or a charity of your choice.


IN MEMORIAM - JULIEN RAMAUT, Age 96, of Warren, died January 28, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Simonne Ramaut;

father of Nadine Ramaut and Marlene (Ronald) Subjeck; one grandchild; one great-grandchild. Funeral service was held at St. Martin

de Porres Church. He was a member of the Belgian-American Association and B.A. Century Club. Memorials to the Capuchin Soup

Kitchen.


IN MEMORIAM - ELEANOR TIMMERMAN (nee Lienens), Age 83, died on Dec. 29, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Theodore;

mother of Denise (Robert) Woods, Timothy (Frances), Nancy (Marc) Ross, Maureen (Frederick) Zatirka, Karen (Randy) Zitrick,

Michele (Richard) Kline, and Kevin (Debra); grandmother of 13; sister of Emma (Bill) Guy, Timothy (Beverly) and Raymond, and

the late Bernadine (Church) Sommers. Funeral services were from the Arthur J. VanLerberghe Funeral Home and Mass at St.

Margaret of Scotland Church. Donations to the charity of your choice.


IN MEMORIAM - LEONTINE VANDERBEKE (nee Blomme): "Teeny" Age 96, died on Jan. 3, 2009. She was born July 15, 1912

in Detroit. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Survived by her daughters Sister Lois Vanderbeke and Sharon (Jack) Paul, Doreen

(Roberto)Arevalo, Margie (David) LaRose, and daughter-in-law, Claudia Vanderbeke; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.


IN MEMORIAM - EDWIN VANDOREN, "Ed" Age 72, of Houghton Lake and former resident of Novi, died Jan. 20, 2009.

Survived by his wife Fran; children, Lynne VanDoren, Larry (Dianne) VanDoren, Mark (Ali) VanDoren, Melissa (Chris) Conley, Jeff

(Cori) VanDoren; six grandchildren. lFuneral service was held at Highland Church of the Nazarene, Highland. Memorials to the

Ravitz Phase I Unit, Cancer Center Development, 301 E. Liberty #103, Ann Arbor, MI 48104.


IN MEMORIAM - ELZA VERMEULEN, Age 78, of Sterling Heights and formerly of St. Clair Shores, died on Jan. 29, 2009. She

was born on Aug. 28, 1930 in Wingene, Belgium. Beloved wife of the late Andre; survived by children, Jerry (Carla) Vermeulen and

Lorraine Denha; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Memorial service was held at the Arthur J. VanLerberghe Funeral

Home.


IN MEMORIAM - HENRY WOUTERS, "Hank" Age 77, of New Baltimore and former resident of Warren, died Jan. 20, 2009.

Hwas born March 27, 1931, in Detroit. Survived by his wife, Janice (nee VanAcker); father of Hank (Doris), Elizabeth, Margaret

(Michael) Cyplik, Paul (Lori), Kenneth (Nancy), Nancy (Frank) Kapral, Carole (Larry) Garner; father-in-law of Val Wouters-

Seagram; grandfather of 26; great-grandfather of 4, brother of Catherine (Arnold) Konen, Marion (George) Treppa, Barbara (Bob)

Krause, Bernie (Carole) Wouters; predeceased by his son Christopher Wouters. Donations to the Concerns of Police Survivors

"COPS", P.O. Box 3199, Camdenton, MO 65020 or the CMW Family Foundation, c/o 46632 Riverwoods Dr., Macomb MI 48044.



IN MEMORIAM - BERTHA LECOQ (nee Van Cauwenberghe) Age 94, passed away on January 18, 2009. She was born in 1914. Beloved wife of the late Henry. Survived by her children: Anita

Verdonck, Ellen (Romeo) Thevenot, Dana (Donald) Kerr, Ava (Henry) Benoit and son-in-law Willie Grouette; 10 grandchildren; 16

great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held in the Notre Dame de la Nativite Church in Somerset, MB. Memorial donations may

be made to a charity of choice.



IN MEMORIAM - BERTHA VAN DEN BUSSCHE (nee Grift), Age 91, passed away on January 17, 2009 in Treherne, MB.

Predeceased by her husband Oscar Van Den Bussche. Survived by her sons: Urselin, Norbert, Leonard and Eugene and their families.

Funeral Mass took place at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church in Swan Lake, MB. Donations may be made to the Canadian

Diabetes Association, Manitoba Division, 220-310 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 0S6.



IN MEMORIAM - LINDA VAN DEN BUSSCHE

It is with sadness that the family announces the sudden passing of Linda Alice Van den Bussche on January 19, 2009. Beloved wife of

the late Nick Chita. Survived by her sister Vicky Sandouga (Hussein). Funeral service was held at the Coutu Funeral Chapel.


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IN MEMORIAM - JOSEPH FERYN, age 82, of St. Marys died on Jan. 22, 2009. Beloved husband of Agnes (Raes) Feryn; father of

Patricia (Jim) White and their children, Margaret (Steve) Hartman and their children, Anne (Mike) MacNeill and their children;

brother of Jeanne Feryn of Belgium, Louis (Monique) Feryn of Stratford, Marcel (Christiane) Feryn of Belgium, Gerard (Germaine)

Feryn of Belgium, Maurice (Cecile) Feryn of Belgium; brother-in-law of Margaret Raes of Belgium and Magdalena Feryn of Belgium. Funeral Mass was held at Holy Name of Mary Parish, St. Marys. Donations to the charity of one's choice would be

appreciated.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 5 March, 2009

IN MEMORIAM - BETTY DEFOUR, Age 76, of Warren, died Feb. 16, 2009. She was born June 7, 1932 in Detroit. Beloved wife of

the late Joseph; dear mother of Donna (Joseph) Frontiera, Catherine Alexander, Charles (Pat) Goodsen and Randy Goodson;

stepmother of Joseph, Debbie, Denise and Kim Griffith and Carol Defour; 13 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; brother, George

Hallock.


IN MEMORIAM - CYNTHIA VAN HORN, died Feb. 17, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Albert; mother of Adam (Rebecca)

Wheeler, Charles Wheeler, Martin Van Horn, grandmother of four. Inurnment at Arlington National Memorial Cemetery at a later date.


IN MEMORIAM - MARCEL VANWAMBEKE, Age 89, died peacefully at his home in Detroit on February 26, 2009. He was born

in Aarsele, Belgium and was retired from the Carpenters Union. Survived by his loving wife Evelyn and his son Gary M. (Judy)

VanWambeke; grandfather of three; great-grandfather of four. Funeral service was held at the Arthur J. VanLerberghe Funeral Home.

Interment was in Resurrection Cemetery.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Ontario - 5 March 2009

IN MEMORIAM - CHARLES ROELANDT, Age 66, of Naperville, IL. Beloved husband of Joan; father of Rachelle (Scott) Piwko,

Joelle (Thomas) Sisto, Dr. Darrell (Jennifer) and Danielle; grandfather of seven; son of Julia and the late Arden Roelandt; brother of James (Shirley) and the late Susan Burstall.

Funeral services were from the Arthur J. VanLerberghe Funeral Home and mass at St. Denis Catholic Church, Lexington, MI.


IN MEMORIAM - HELEN SANTORUM, Beloved wife of the late Harold Tucker and the late Edward Santorum, mother of Colleen

Scullin and Douglas Tucker; grandmother of two; great-grandmother of one; sister of Mary Taylor. Funeral services were from the

Arthur J. VanLerberghe Funeral Home and Mass at St. Joan of arc Church.



IN MEMORIAM - IRENE HOWDEN (nee DeCruyenaere), Age 96, passed away on February 12, 2009. She was born July 15,

1922 and grew up in St. Boniface. Predeceased by her husbands, Raymond DeLeeuw in 1965, and Dr. Robert Howden in 2001. Survived by her daughter Diane Muloin; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; stepsons, Robert and Dr. Richard Howden and their

families; her sisters, Marguerite (Omer) VanWalleghem and Madeleine DeLeeuw; brother Ed (Jean) DeCruyenaere. Funeral Mass

was held at Christ The King Church. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Irene may be made to a charity of your choice.


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IN MEMORIAM - MARIA RIGOLE (nee Vankerrebroeck), Age 94, passed away on March 1, 2009. She was born Sept. 29, 1915

in Jabbecke, West Flanders, Belgium. Predeceased by her husband Jules C. Rigole (Feb. 20, 1996); mother of Victor (Marlene)

Rigole, Maurice (Florence) Rigole, Daniel (Lynn) Rigole, Yvonne Rigole, randy Rigole; grandmother of seven; great-grandmother of

six; three sisters-in-law: Mary (Vital) Vankerrebroeck, Mary (Achiel) Vankerrebroeck, Emma (Julien) Coucke. Predeceased by two

daughters in infancy; four brothers; two sisters-in-law. Funeral Mass was held at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Langton. Donations (by check only) to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation, or choice.



ALICE PINETTE (nee Verhaeghe), Age 94, of Ste. Rose du Lac, Manitoba, passed away on February 22, 2009. She was born in

Ste. Amelia, Manitoba, on December 16, 1914. Predeceased by her loving husband, Frederic (1986); twin daughters, Anne Marie

(1938) and Therese (1944); daughter Gisele Masse (2004); son-in-law, Maurice Gendron (2002); two grandsons. Survived by her

children: Irene Gendron, Lorraine (Garry Hamilton), Daniel, Lilliane (Roland Van De Kerckhove), Benoit (Denise), Gerald, Camille

(Margaret), Edithe Filion, Don Masse, Denis (Mariette), Estelle (Ned Funk), Joselyne Pinette, Carmelle (Gilles Meilleur), Rosita (Ben

Bouchard); numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one sister; brother; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. Prayers were

held at the Ste Rose De Lima Roman Catholic Church in Ste. Rose du Lac.


MOLINE, ILLINOIS

WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHIES - August V. "Augie" DeCoster, 56, of Rock Island, died Jan.24, 2009. Augie was born August 5, 1952 in Rock Island, the son of Cyriel and Mary Rose De Coster. He married Joline VandeMoortel in Moline. Survivors include his

wife; sons, Nathan (Tonya) DeCoster and Shane DeCoster; two grandchildren; his mother Mary Rose DeCoster; sister, Laura De

Coster. His father Cyriel, preceded him in death.


MOLINE, ILLINOIS

WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHIES - JOSEPHINE LIEVENS RETTIG, 92 formerly of Moline, died on Feb. 5, 2009 in Davenport,

Iowa. Josephine was born August 30, 1916, in Moline. She married Ralph Retting in Corpus Christi, Texas, on Dec. 19, 1942.

Survivors include her daughter Mary Jo (Larry) Ohrberg; sons, Rick (Barb) Rettig, and John (Emilie) Rettig; 14 grandchildren; 18

great-grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, sue Rettig. Her husband and son Robert preceded her in death.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 19 March 2009 IN MEMORIAM - HENRY MEERSSEMAN, Age 81, of Lake Orion, died March 9, 2009. Loving husband of Meta; father of Jay

(Tammy), Theresa, Kim McLaughlin, Scott, Andre (Sara) and the late Mark and David; father-in-law of the late Pat; grandfather of

ten; brother of the late Richard; brother-in-law of Ruth Marionis and family, Connie Poisson and family, Yvonne Poisson and family

and Joan Meersseman and family. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Korea. He received 2 purple hearts.


IN MEMORIAM - LEONA KLINGKAMMER (nee VanTHOMME), Age 77, of Shelby Township, died March 7, 2009, at Henry

Ford Macomb Hospital. She was born Oct. 17, 1931, in Detroit, to the late Frank and Mary (VanPamel) VanThomme. Leona was

raised on her family's farm which was on 21 Mile Rd., between Romeo Plank and Garfield Roads. She is survived by her husband

Joseph Klingkammer, Jr., who she married July 14, 1951 in St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Utica; children, Sheryl (Jerry) Morris,

Arlene (Brian) Hooper, Gary (MaryAnne) Klingkammer, Joanie (Ed) Oliver, Marie Leone; siblings, Edmund (Pat) VanThomme, Eleanor (Clarence) De Buck, Raymond Van Thomme, Roman (Grace) VanThomme, Charlene (John) Shepperd; 14 grandchildren.

Funeral Mass was held at St. Isidore Church. Memorials to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation.


IN MEMORIAM - THOMAS VANDENBOSSCHE, died on Feb. 27, 2009. Survived by his wife Linda; children, Eva, Thomas Jr.,

and John Joseph; brother of Ronald, Daniel (Judy) and the late James. preceded in death by his parents, Ernestine and John; son-in-law

of Ethel Prain.


IN MEMORIAM - WALTER VANDEWINKLE, Age 85, died Feb. 28, 2009. beloved husband of Evelyn; father of Chuck

(Annette), Sharon (Patrick) Kowaleski, Ronald (Susan), Judy Terenzi (fiancé John), Jim, and the late Dr. David (Sandra)

VanDeWinkle; grandfather of 15; great grandfather of seven. A memorial service will be held at a later date.


ONTARIO, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - SHIRLEY GHESQUIERE (nee Ewerth), Age 69, passed away on February 27, 2009. She was born January 6,

1940 in Simcoe, Ontario. Beloved wife of Walter; son David; daughter Julie Gilvesy (glen); granddaughter Jennifer; grandson Steven;

sister Rosemarie Wilson; sister-in-law Jenny Zamecnik (Edward). She was a secretary for the Oxford County Separate School board,

and was very active in the community with generous involvement in many charitable and fund-raising efforts. Mass of Christian

burial was held at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Tillsonburg. Memorial donations (payable by check only) may be made to the

Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 19 March 2009 ONTARIO CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - MARGARET VANDAELE, Age 84, of Tillsonburg, passed away on February 19, 2009. Beloved wife of Julian

VanDaele; mother of Heather (Randy) Taylor, Bonnie Williams and her companion Murray; step-mother of Linda (John) Rupert,

Terri (Doug) Batton, Guy (Linda) VanDaele; grandmother of 11; great-grandmother of 8. Margaret was an active member of the

Tillsonburg Melody Makers. Funeral services were conducted under the auspice of the Bahai Spiritual Assembly of Woodstock.

Memorial donations (payable by check) may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.


ONTARIO CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - MAURICE NEUTENS, Age 99, a resident of Ridgetown, passed away after a long, fulfilling life, on March 1,

2009. He was born in Belgium in 1910 and came to Canada in 1915. Husband of the late Mary (VanLeirsberghe) Neutens (1992).

Beloved father of Eleonora (Jake) Mieras, the late Henry (2009)(Peg) Neutens, Jim (Mary) Neutens. Sadly missed by grandchildren

Jan and Janet Mieras, Carol Mieras, Yola Oczkosky; Mary Margaret and Fraser Heatherington; Jon and Kim Neutens, Michael Neutens; Elizabeth and Emily Neutens; 11 great-grandchildren; brother of Elsie Lucio, and Evonne Bulckaert. Maurice first owned a

trucking business. He received the TFIO Award of Merit in 1984. He was chairman of the St. Michael's Catholic School Board and a

trustee on the Ridgetown District High School Board. Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Ridgetown.


IN MEMORIAM - JOSEPH BODOR, Age 83, died Feb. 9, 2009 at Chateau Park Nursing Home, Windsor, Ont. He was born on Jan

19, 1926 in Antwerp, Belgium. Survived by his wife Paula (nee Joris). They did not have any children. Joseph was an electrician for

the City of Hamilton, Ont. Cremation was on March 7th.


Dena Michiels Flynn died on Feb. 4, 2009. Her family and friends would like to thank everyone who supported her with special

prayers. Please keep Dena and her family in your prayers.


IN MEMORIAM - LOUISA MARIE VANHOECK (nee VanKeer), Age 86, of Chesterfield Twp., died March 19, 2009. She was

born Nov. 2, 1922, in Malderen, Belgium. Beloved wife of the late Leon. Survived by her children, Marie-Jose (William)

Trojanowski, Jim (Kathleen), Joann VanHoeck; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; her sister Anna Viaene. Predeceased by

sister Pelagia; brothers, Josef and Petrus. Funeral Mass was held on Monday, March 23rd at St. Francis and Maximilian Catholic

Church.


IN MEMORIAM - MARY UREEL, Age 75, died March 15, 2009. Beloved wife of Bill; mother of Ann Marie Ureel, Jim and Joe

(Michele) Ureel; two grandchildren; sister of Frank (Hilda) Mulvihill, Helena (John) Elliot and the late Tom (Lynne) Mulvihill and Bob (Lillian) Mulvihill. Funeral Mass was held at St. Martin de Porres Church.


IN MEMORIAM - SCOTT NYS, Age 52, died March 22, 2009. Beloved husband of Rachel; son of Edward (Noreen) Nys and

Florence Hurlahe; brother of Tim (Nicole) Nys. Memorials to Paralyzed Veterans of America or Multiple Sclerosis Society.


IN MEMORIAM - ELBERT VAN KEMPEN, Age 88, died on Feb. 10, 2009. Loving husband of the late Stanny and father of the

late Rodney. Memorial service was held at the Presbyterian Village of Redford's Chapel, Redford Twp.


IN MEMORIAM - PETRUS (PETE) VANKEER, Age 78, of Chesterfield Township died on March 18, 2009. He was born Feb. 15, 1931 in Malderen, Belgium. Survived by his sister Anna Viaene. Predeceased by his brother Jozef and sister Pelagia. His other sister,

Louisa VanHoeck, died on March 19, 2009. Funeral Mass was held on Monday, March 23rd at St. Francis and Maxmilian Catholic

Church.


IN MEMORIAM - MARTHA DEITTRICK (nee Logghe)

Age 52, of Lexington, died on March 18, 2009. She was born June 18, 1956 in Marlette, MI, daughter of Catherine (Wurmlinger)

Logghe and the late Raymond Logghe. Surviving her are husband Danny; her mother, Catherine Logghe; brothers, Lawrence and

Thomas (Lori) Logghe; sisters, Margaret Topham, Lorraine (Ron) Memmer, Virginia (Charles) Blakney Logghe, Nancy Rios, and

Barbara (Dave) Schandevel.


IN MEMORIAM - JUANITA DEBUSSCHER, Age 76, of St. Clair Shores, died March 20, 2009. She was born Feb. 11, 1933, in St.

Clair Shores. Survived by her husband Raymond; children, Debrah Ann, Kenneth (Pamela), Cynthia (Mark) Mlynarek, Michael

(Barb); eight grandchildren; sister of Louise (Bob) Kiesgen. Funeral Home and Mass at St. Isaac Jogues Church.


IN MEMORIAM - RENA CALLEWAERT, died March 24, 2009. Beloved wife of Victor; mother of Mary Callewaert, Todd

(Jennifer), Amy Callewaert, Ann (Les) Parrish and Gregg (Angel); grandmother of nine; sister of Pat (Rich) Grodecki, Janis (Jules

Deckert, Kevin Ryba and the late James Ryba and Gail Weaver. Memorials to Mackinac Island Medical Center, P.O. box 536,

Mackinac Island, MI 49757 or to Heartline of Detroit, 8201 Sylvester, Detroit, MI 48214.


IN MEMORIAM - SHIRLEY BUYZE, Age 87, of West Branch and St. Clair Shores, MI, died on March 4, 2009. She was born Aug.

21, 1921 in Detroit. Beloved wife of the late Edwin. Survived by her children, Sharon (Elgin) Young, Kryn (Colleen) Buyze, Tim

Buyze, Christine (Patrick) Klose and Mary Buyze; five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Kaul

Funeral Home. Memorials to Hospice of Henry Ford, 1 Ford Place 5A, Detroit, MI 48202 or the Salvation Army, 16130 Northland Drive, Southfield MI 48034.


IN MEMORIAM - MARGARET BRABANDT, of Harrison Township, died March 19, 2009. She was born in Detroit. Beloved wife

of the late Edward. Survived by her children, Judith Mifflin, Jeanette Brabandt, Edward Brabandt; siblings, Mary Geisler, Elizabeth

Dudek, John Carlu, Louie (Beverly) Dauw, Ed (Jackie) Dauw, Elsie Krolik; 9 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren.


IN MEMORIAM - HOWARD ARENS, Age 88, of Davison, passed away March 20, 2009. He was born April 9, 1920 in Detroit.

Beloved husband of the late Dorothy. Survived by his daughters, Katherine (Paul) Dombrowski, Peggy (Donald) Soullier, Elizabeth

(Ronald) Saad; son, Paul (Peggy Jo) Arens; grandfather of five; great-grandfather of two. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force

during WWWII, where he was a radio operator on a B-29 plane. Funeral Mass was held at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Davison. Memorials to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.


MANITOBA, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - GASTON CORNELLIE, Age 84, passed away on April 7, 2009. Gaston leaves his wife Laura (nee Goetz) of 61

years and his three children: sons, Wilbert (June), Murray (Janet) and daughter Judy (Sandy); five grandchildren, six great-

grandchildren; his brothers, Alphonse, Robert (Lily) and Rene (Marge); two sisters, Elizabeth and Katherine. Gaston was born in

Joliette, ND, and grew up on the family farm in Ile des Chenes. Marrying Laura, together they farmed in Dufresne and started their

family. Then moved to Pansy, MB. In 1956 Gaston moved his family to St. Vital where they lived until he and Laura built their home

in Monominto. He retired from Winnipeg Transit in 1984 to enjoy his life long passion of making thins grow. Gaston was active in the

Belgian Club and Belgian Legion. A celebration of Gaston's Life was held at Ostenfeld Lutheran Church, Ostenfeld, MB.


ONTARIO, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - SIMONE MASSCHAELE (nee Van Herzele), Age 75, of Simcoe, formerly of Delhi, passed away on April 7,

2009. Member of the Catholic Women's League and the Delhi Belgian Club Ladies Auxiliary. Beloved wife of Odiel Masschaele;

mother of Joany McDougall (Chuck); grandmother of two; sister of Rachel DeGroote (Roger) and Daniel VanHerzele (Anita) As per

Simone's wishes a private family funeral service was held. Interment in Delhi Cemetery. Donations to the Alzheimer Society can be

made at the funeral home in Delhi.


IN MEMORIAM - RICHARD THOEL, Age 72, of Macomb Twp., died April 7, 2009. He was born Jan. 22, 1937 in Mt. Clemens.

Survived by his wife, Ellen; children, Donald (Julie), Daniel and Missi (Mark) Dixon; eight grandchildren; siblings, Arnold (Evelyn), Ken (Marylou), Gladys (Harold) Deman, Bob (Carol), Alvin (Carol) and Shirley Robertroy. Funeral services were from Kaul Funeral

Home and St. Luke Lutheran Church, Clinton Twp. Memorials to St. Luke Lutheran Church.


IN MEMORIAM - GERALDINE ROGIER, Age 87, of Roseville, died March 27, 2009. she was born Jan. 20, 1922 in Detroit.

Beloved wife of the late Jerome. Survived by her children, Charlene Rogier, Albert (Roxanne) Rogier, Kathleen (Jeffrey) Pilotto,

Mary (Marc) Dawidowski, Lorrie (Christopher) Shock, Sharon (Duane) Gore, Gerald (Julie) Roger; 19 grandchildren. Funeral

services were from Kaul Funeral Home and St. Gertrude Church.


IN MEMORIAM - RICHARD COMMYN, Age 81, of St. Clair Shores, died April 7, 2009. He was born Feb. 3, 1928 in Detroit. He is survived by his wife, Ann; children, Mary Lynn Winningham, Richard (Christine), Beth Ann Whisenand, Kathleen (Kevin)

Boglarsky, Patricia Ochadleus; grandfather of eight; siblings, Betty (Angelo) Attard. Funeral services were from Kaul Funeral Home

and St. Isaac Joques Church. Memorials to American Cancer Society or the Capuchins.


IN MEMORIAM - MARY CALLEWAERT (BLANK)

Age 77, of Grayling, died on March 31, 2009. She was preceded in death by husbands Joseph Callewaert and Elmer Blank. Mary is

survived by her son, William Blank;; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Susan G. Komen

Detroit Race for the Cure, 4100 John R, Detroit, MI 48201.


IN MEMORIAM - ROSALIE BEECKMAN , Age 98, died on March 27, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Frank; mother of Frank R.

Beeckman (Linda) and Margaret (David) Sliger; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services were from the Arthur

J. Van Lerberghe Funeral Home and Mass at St. Germaine Catholic Church.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 16 April 2009 IN MEMORIAM - MARTHA VERWEST (nee DeSIMPELAERE), Age 93, died April, 2009. She was born May 24, 1915 in

Unionville, MI. Beloved wife of the late Octaf; mother of Janice (Dr. Richard) Zimmer; grandmother of one; brothers-in-law, William

and Achiel Verwest and sister-in-law Mary Verwest. Funeral Mass was held at St. Louis Catholic Church.


IN MEMORIAM - WILLIAM VANDEKERCKHOVE, Age 76, died April 7, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Beverly; father of

Diane, Barbara (Bill) Harmony, and Ronald; brother of Joanie (Carl), Jack (Donna) and the late James (Penny); grandfather of three.

Funeral service was held at St. Sylvester Catholic Church.


IN MEMORIAM - PATRICK JOLY, Age 41, of Cathedral City, Cal., formerly of St. Clair Shores and Grand Rapids; father of Tyler

Mayer; son of George and Jeanette Joly; brother of Nikki and Jonathon (Carrie); fiance of Eileen Monhak.


IN MEMORIAM - JULIUS DAEL, Age 82, died April 5, 2009. Beloved husband of Delores; father of Robert (Ellen) and Dennis

(Doreen); grandfther of seven; brother of George Dael (Ann). Memorial Mass was held at St. Hugo of the Hills Stone Chapel,

Bloomfield Hills. Memorials to U of D Jesuit High School & Academy.


IN MEMORIAM - MICHAEL ARENS, Age 38, of Columbus Twp., died April 10, 2009. He was born March 18, 1971, in Mt.

Clemens. Survived by his wife Mary' daughters Samantha and Lauren; parents, Clement and Annaliese Arens; sister, Deborah (John)

Demick; father- and mother-in-law, Howard and Helen Scheer; brothers- and sisters-in-law, Howard Scheer, Patricia (Darrin) Hagel

and Kathy (Scott) Fast. Funeral service was held at Holy Family Church, Memphis. Memorials to the American Heart Association.


IN MEMORIAM - ALLEMON, Betty, Age 73, of Chesterfield Twp., passed away April 1, 2009. Betty was born on Jan. 16, 1936, in

Bogalusa, Louisiana. Beloved wife of the late August. Surviving are her children, Debra (Richard) Vandecar, Richard (Charlene),

Mary Cathereine, and Michael (Amy); brothers Frank Lusco and Paul Lusco and Greg Leibzeit; nine grandchildren; two great-

grandchildren. Funeral Mass was held at St. Isidore Catholic Church.


IN MEMORIAM - MARGARET BAETEN

Age 77, died April 23, 2009. Beloved wife of George; mother of Tim (Clara), Nancy Davey and Paul (Beth); grandmother of six.

Funeral servicewas held at the Arthur J. VanLerberghe Funeral Home.


IN MEMORIAM - MARIETTA DELUE, Age 96, formerly of Clinton Twp., died April 24, 2009. she was born in Belgium. survived

by her daughter, Joan Penzak; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were from the Arthur J. VanLerberghe

Funeral Home and Mass at St. Athanasius Catholic Church.


IN MEMORIAM - RICHARD DEPEW JR., Age 82, passed away April 18, 2009. He was born August 18, 1926, in Detroit.

Survived by his wife, Leona; children, Gerald "Butch", Diana, Marilyn (Don), Brian, Kevin, Roxanne, Valerie, and Randy;

grandfather of ten, great-grandfather of six. Funeral services were from Kaul Funeral Home.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 30 April 2009 IN MEMORIAM - GARY DEPOORTER, Age 77, died April 26, 2009. Beloved husband of Margaret; father of Martin, Jeffrey

(Donna), Joseph (Laura) and Paul (Melissa) DePoorter; stepfather of Kathleen Feikens, Susan (Edward) Pashukewich, Michael

(Debra) Kusluski and Lisa Kusluski; nine grandchildren; two sisters, two brothers. Funeral Mass was held at St. Peter Church.

Memorials to the Capuchins Soup Kitchen.


IN MEMORIAM - HENRY GRYSPEERD, Age 90, of Shelby Twp., died April 20, 2009. He was born May 14, 1918 in Grosse

Pointe, MI. Beloved husband of Jeannette; father of Ilene (William) Adams; grandfather of two; great-grandfather of two Funeral



IN MEMORIAM - VIRGINIA VAN TIEM, Age 79, passed away April 3, 2009. Loving wife of the late Paul; mother of William

(Debra), Patrick (Elizabeth), and the late Paul Jr.; grandmother of 4.


IN MEMORIAM - ALBERT OSTYN, Age 89, of St. Clair Shores, died on April 24, 2009. Beloved husband of Esther; children, Michael (Leslie), Patricia (Robert) Sawicki, and Diane Ostyn; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were

held at the Arthur J. VanLerberghe Funeral Home. Albert was a member of the Belgian-American Association and Retirees' Club, the

B.A. Century Club and the Flemish Family Circle.


IN MEMORIAM - LEO MICHAELS, Age 76, passed away April 15, 2009. Beloved husband of Irene; father of Lynn (Jim) Yagley,

Tom (Laura), Mark (Ouynh), Alan (Beth) and Brian (Belinda); 14 grandchildren. Funeral Mass was held at St. Martin de Porres

Catholic Church. Tributes to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Leo was a member of the Belgian-American Association and

Retirees' Club and Belgian-American Century Club.


ONTARIO IN MEMORIAM - SIMONNE KOLUMBUS (nee DeKoninck), Age 84, of Simcoe and formerly of Delhi passed away on April 14,

2009; survived by daughter Diane Smith, and her father Edward Kolumbus, Delhi; grandmother of two. Funeral Mass was held at Our

Lady Queen of Martyrs Church, Delhi. Donations to the Alzheimer Society or the Children's Wish Foundation will be gratefully

acknowledged by the family.


IN MEMORIAM - IRENE DEPOORTER, Age 81, of Roseville, died April 15, 2009. She was born Nov. 11, 1927. Beloved wife of

the late Oril. Survived by her children, Donald (Sue), Gerald (Mary), Janet (Jeff) Grove, Betty (Larry) Clouse, James (Sheila),

Michelle (Robert) Olzem, and Timothy (Linda); 16 grandchildren. Funeral services were from the Arthur J. VanLerberghe Funeral

Home and Mass at St. Angela Catholic Church.


ONTARIO

IN MEMORIAM - GEORGETTE CLOET, Age 94, passed away on April 14, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Jules Cloet (1998).

Survived by her daughters, Raymonda Douel (Bob) and Juliette Booth; five grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; one great-great-

grandchild; sisters, brother, brothers-in-law, in Canada and Belgium. A private funeral service was held. Cremation with interment at

St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. Those wishing may donate to the charity of one's choice.


ONTARIO

IN MEMORIAM - RONALD VANTHUYNE, Age 67, of Vittoria, passed away suddenly on April 17, 2009. Father of Andre

Vanthuyne, Ronald (Monique) Vanthuyne, and Michael Vanthuyne. Remembered by Betty Jane; brother of Robert (Suzanne)

Vanthuyne; stepfather of Greg, Tammy, Paula and Rob; grandfather of nine. Predeceased by his parents Andre Vanthuyne and Martha Causyn. Funeral arrangements were private. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetic

Association would be appreciated by the family.


ONTARIO

IN MEMORIAM - MADELINE MORTIER (nee Verkest), Age 94, formerly of Delhi, passed away at the McCormick Home,

London on April 9, 2009. Beloved wife of Oscar Mortier; mother of Solange Brown (Ross); grandmother of three; six great-

grandchildren; sister of Michael Verkest (Marion). Interment took place in Delhi Cemetery. Donations to the C.N.I.B. or the

McCormick Home Foundation, London.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 30 April 2009 ONTARIO

IN MEMORIAM - CAROLINE NIGHTINGALE (nee Masselis), Age 50, of LaSalette, passed away on April 5, 2009. Beloved wife

of Bill Nightingale; mother and grandmother of Bill Nightingale Jr. (Natalie) and their daughter Jaden, and Carmina Halstead (Carl)

and their son Sheldon; daughter of Carlos and Cecile Masselis; daughter-in-law of Mary Nightingale; brothers-in-law Frank

Nightingale, and Bob Nightingale (Mary Anne); predeceased by her father-in-law Frank J. Nightingale 1982). Funeral Mass was held

at Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs Church, Delhi. Donations to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation will be gratefully acknowledged

by the family.


ONTARIO

IN MEMORIAM - JOSEPH VERBRUGGEN, Age 73, of LaSalette, passed away suddenly on April 16, 2009. Dearest companion

of Caroline; survived by sons Richard Verbruggen (Nellie), Ron Verbruggen (Donna), Randy Verbruggen, Rob Verbruggen (Cathy),

Rene Verbruggen, and by their mother Vicki Verbruggen; grandfather of seven. Predeceased by his parents, Camiel Verbruggen

(1968) & Mary VanLinden (1999). Funeral service was held in the Chapel of the funeral home. Cremation to follow. Donations to the Camp Trillium/Rainbow Lake or the charity of your choice will be gratefully acknowledged by the family. Joseph was a member

of the Delhi Belgian Club.


St. BONIFACE, MANITOBA, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - SUSANNA DESENDER (nee DeGrear), Age 92, passed away on April 22, 2009. She was born June 3, 1916 in

Roeselare, Belgium. She was predeceased by Andrew Desender, her husband for more than 50 years. She came with her husband and

family to Canada in 1951. Survived by her seven children, Rika (Alex), Frieda (Vital), Conrad (Yvonne), Liebrecht (Amy), Dries Jan,

Kathleen, David; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.


St. BONIFACE, MANITOBA, CANADA IN MEMORIAM - GEORGETTE HOGER, (nee Stubbe), Age 85, of St. Boniface, passed away suddenly on April 15, 2009. She

was born August 8, 1923. Beloved wife of the late James Hoger. Survived by her children, James (Michelle), Ronald (Lynne), Janice

Rees, Patrick (Carol); nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; her sisters Mary Demeyer, Rachel Remillard, Edna (Bernard)

Tremblay, Bernice (Peter) Twerdun, and Diane (Ronald) Lamontagne; her sister-in-law Nadia Stubbe and brothers-in-law Mike Baron

and Paul Baribeau. Georgette was a devoted wife and mother and an outstanding grandmother. She faced the many challenges that

life presented in a courageous way that was an inspiration to her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed the many friends she made

over the years through her membership in the Belgian Club and at bingo at St. Louis Centre.


IN MEMORIAM - ANNA DEBURGHGRAEVE, Age 87, of St. Clair Shores, died on May 5, 2009. She was born on March 22,

1922 in Detroit. Beloved wife of the late Alois. Survived by her daughter, Nancy (Gary) Kline; siblings, Eva Bell, Marlene Gierc and Fred Sturm; daughters-in-law, Clare Deburghgraeve and Ann Deburghgraeve; ten grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Funeral

service was held at the funeral home. Burial took place at Christian Memorial Cultural Center, Rochester.


IN MEMORIAM - ELAINE VANSTEELANT (nee Walsh), Age 75, of Idaho, passed away from cancer, on April 16, 2009. she was

born Dec. 9, 1933 in Grosse Pointe Park, MI, to Anthony Walsh and Rose (Van Tiem) Walsh. She married Robert VanSteelant on Jan.

13, 1955. They moved their family from the Detroit area to New Jersey, in 1968. Robert died on Feb. 18, 1994. Survived by her son,

Paul VanSteelant and daughter Darcy VanSteelant; two sisters, Jacqueline (Walsh) O'Donnell and Martha (Walsh) Chrzanowski.


IN MEMORIAM - RICHARDINA DEMAERE (nee Dillis), Age 101, died on April 10, 2009 in her sleep, at her home in Savannah,

Georgia. She was born on Dec. 14, 1907 in Kieldrecht, Belgium. She relocated to Michigan in the United States in 1953 to be near her daughter. She later left Centerline, MI to live in Savannah, Georgia to be near her granddaughter. A longtime subscriber to the Gazette

van Detroit, she eagerly awaited each issue. She is survived by a daughter, Yvonne LeMere of Florida; granddaughters, Michelle

Tremmel of Ankeny, Iowa and Monique Belli, of Jesup, GA; four great-grandchildren, Courtney Lutz, Laurel Walker, Jacob Belli and

Kevin Belli. Cremation was carried out by Fairhaven Funeral Parlor and Crematorium in Garden City, GA.


IN MEMORIAM - JOSEPH VERGOTE, Age 86, died April 17, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Edith; father of the late James

(Jacqueline) Vergote; brother of Jean Vanderhagen and Leo Vergote; grandfather of four; great-grandfather of five.


ONTARIO, CANADA IN MEMORIAM - ANN KOCHANY (nee Salembier), Age 71, of Simcoe, passed away peacefully at home on May 2, 2009, after a

courageous battle with cancer. Loving wife of Steve Kochany; mother of Vicky Kochany, Richard Kochany (Janice), Michael

Kochany (Terry), Michele Harris (Steve), Stephanie Kochany, and Daphanie Cole (David); many grandchildren and one great-

grandchild; sisters, Nancy Horning (Bob) and Mary Hurkens (Joe); brother Robert Salembier (Susan). Mass of Christian burial was

held at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church. Donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Norfolk General Hospital

Foundation.


IN MEMORIAM - HENRY SCHEPENS, Age 86, of Lincoln Park,. died May 1, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Mary Lillian;

father of James (Elizabeth) Schepens, Mary Jill (James) De Long and Joy Mason; grandfather of four; brother of Margaret Hernalsteen

and Germaine Torporek.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 14 May 2009 MOLINE, ILLINOIS

WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY - Ruth DeDecker Wright, 89, of Urbandale, Iowa, died March 21, 2009. Memorial services were

held at St. Bridget Catholic Church, Victor, Iowa, and burial was at National cemetery, Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois. Survivors

include two brothers, James DeDecker and Jerry DeDecker; one sister, Rosemarie Refer.


IN MEMORIAM - GABRIELLE KETCHUM (nee Corrion), Age 88, of Roseville, died May 14, 2009. She was born Nov. 27, 1920

in Belgium. Beloved wife of the late Frank Kestel and Cecil Ketchum. Survived by her children, Judith Burton, Susan Thomas,

Frances (Roger) VanHuysse, and Steven (Mary) Kestel; stepdaughter, Bonnie (Robert) Gardner; 12 grandchildren; four great-

grandchildren; sister, Agnes.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 28 May 2009 IN MEMORIAM - DONALD VAN GOETHEM “Don”, a.k.a. “Van”. Age 72, died May 8, 2009. Survived by his beloved wife,

Betty; siblings, Raymond (Glenda), Adeline Miller, Judy (Dalyn) Bloom. Funeral Mass was held at St. Michael Catholic Community,

Sterling Heights.


IN MEMORIAM - MARY VAN GORDER “Virginia”, Age 94, died May 14, 2009. Survived by many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Mass was held at St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church. Donations to Fr. Solanus Soup Kitchen.


IN MEMORIAM - ROSEMARY VAN SLEMBROUCK (nee Johnson), Age 85, of Waterford, formerly of Harper Woods, died

May 20, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Henry Van Slembrouck; mother of Michael (Patricia) Van Slembrouck, Diane (Tom) Vermeulen, Jerome (Denise) Van Slembrouck, Joyce (Ronald) Franey and Kathleen (Richard) Goodrich; grandmother of six; great-

grandmother of six. Funeral Mass was held at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church. Memorial contributions to Lourdes Senior

Community at www.lourdesseniorcommunity.org or at 23 Watkins Lake Rd., Waterford MI 48328.


IN MEMORIAM - MARGARET TANGHE, Age 88, passed away May 11, 2009. Loving wife of Marcel for 63 years. Dear mother

of Richard (Irene) and Susan (Richard) Wood; grandmother of Jennifer (Kenneth) Williams, John (Fiancée Anjuli), Sara (Michael)

Martin, Kevin (Meghan) Wood; great-grandmother of Isabel and Owen Williams; sister of Albert (Lillian)Verkeyn and Marion

(Theodore) Westfall and the late Maurice (Elizabeth) Verkeyn. Funeral services were from the Arthur J. VanLerberghe Funeral Home

and Mass at Our Lady Queen of Peace. Member of many Belgian Clubs. Memorial contributions to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 28 May 2009 IN MEMORIAM - BARBARA VANASSCHE, Age 59, died May 18, 2009. Beloved wife of Philip Jr.; mother of Sandra (Tom)

Grady, Philip III (Irene) and Lisa (Mike) Dulworth; grandmother of six; sister of Annie-Ruth (Bobby) Olgetree, Sara Scarborough,

Bill Potter, Walter Potter, Mavis (Hulon) Crowe, DorisAnn Potter and Martha (Bobby) Castleberry.


IN MEMORIAM - MARJORIE WAECHTER passed away on May 20, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Gerard; mother of Nancy

Kramer, Gregg and Rick; grandmother of two.

Funeral services were from the Arthur J. VanLerberghe Funeral Home and Mass at St. Margaret of Scotland Church.


ONTARIO, CANADA IN MEMORIAM - GEORGE DE BOCK, Age 79, of Delhi, passed away on June 1, 2009. Beloved husband of Mary Louise De

Bock; father of Gary De Bock and Debra De Bock; his mother-in-law May Gasparini. He was a lifelong tobacco farmer. Funeral

Mass was held at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church, Delhi. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Norfolk General Hospital

Foundation or the charity of your choice.


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IN MEMORIAM - RACHEL DEBORGER (nee Wouters), Age 78, of Forest, died on March 10, 2009. She was born June 22, 1930

in Belgium. Survived by her husband Frank; her children: Edith (Bill) Prout, Gary (Wanda) and Brigitte (Gerald) Spruyt; eight

grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren; sisters, Maria and Simone (Frans) in Belgium; in Forest and area, sister Anna (Louis) Soetemans;

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brothers, Joseph (Lisa), Jules (Julienne); brothers-in-law, August (Mary) Van Loy and Marcel (Emilia) Verreth. Funeral Mass was

held at St. Christopher‟s R.C. Church, Forest.


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IN MEMORIAM - CECILIA HEYENS (nee De Vos), Age 80, of LaSalette, passed away on June 3, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Wilfred Heyens (1997); mother of Ken Heyens (Margaret), and Anthony Heyens (Janice); grandmother of nine; sister of Joseph

DeVos (Liz), Gabriel DeVos (late Alyce 2007), and Agnes Monteyne (Leonard). Funeral Mass was held at Our lady Queen of

Martyrs Church, Delhi. Donations to the Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Memorial Church Fund or the Pax Et Bonum/Franciscan

Community Fund.


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IN MEMORIAM - GEORGE VANLAUWE, Age 65, of Langton, passed away on June 4, 2009. He was born in Langemark, W.F.

Belgium, April 12, 1944. Dear son of the late Marcel VanLauwe and the late former Madeline DeWilde. Loving husband of 42 years

to Bernice (Vanacker) VanLauwe; father of Sheri (Serge) Coulombe, Rick (Marie) VanLauwe, Lori (Rob) Jamieson; grandfather of

seven; mother-in-law, Martha (DeWilde) Rogers. Funeral Mass was held at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Langton.



IN MEMORIAM - JOHN (Jack) VAN BUEKENHOUT, Age 73, passed away on May 23, 2009. He was born on November 24,

1935 in St. Boniface, Manitoba. Predeceased by his father, Jules (1983). He will be missed by his mother, Antoinette; his wife of 48

years, Jeannette; sons, Paul (Rosanna), James (Barbara); daughter, Jacqueline (Bryan); seven grandchildren. The last 17 months of

Jack‟s life were spent between Minoru Pavilion, Richmond Hospital and Vancouver General Hospital. We thank all of those

institutions for their help and support. Jack‟s retirement years were spent volunteering his time with organizations such as the Sisters

of the Atonement, and served on the Richmond Public Library Board and the RCMP Community Policing Program.


IN MEMORIAM - AGNES ALLEMON, Age 70, died June 12, 2009, sister of Rose (Alfred) DeBuck, Margaret Harms, Anna Marks, Mary (Kenneth) Goike, Cecilia (Herbert) Marcath, Graceann (Walter) Dacon, Jean (August) Miele, Dolly Allemon, Charles (Jean)

Allemon, John (Leona) Allemon, David (Viola) Allemon, Joseph (Marion) Allemon, and Henry (Andrea) Allemon. Funeral Mass was

held at St. Peter Catholic Church.


IN MEMORIAM - ROSEMARY BLANTON (nee Noseda), Age 84, died June 11, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Richard Lambert

and Harold Blanton; mother of Joseph Blanton; brother Joseph (Patricia) Noseda; stepson, Joe Blanton; niece Gayle (Kevin) Hurley;

two sister-in-law Barbara Noseda and Mary Lambert. She was ahead of her time and had a successful business for 62 years.

Memorial contributions to American Cancer Society.


IN MEMORIAM - EMIEL DEVRIENDT, Age 92, of Warren, died June 5, 2009. Husband of the late Laura; father of James (Jeanne), Jeannette Hoebeke-Kessier and the late Henry.


IN MEMORIAM - William Robbe, Age 92, of Warren, died June 14, 2009. Dear brother of Lorraine Robbe, Marcella Hawkins, the

late Harvey Robbe and Margaret Anseeuw.


IN MEMORIAM - Bernice Schokaert, Age 92, of Clinton Twp., died on June 9, 2009. Predeceased by her loving husband Albert,

and daughter Patricia Ruszkiewicz and son-in-law Hank Ruszkiewicz; grandmother of four; great-grandmother of six. Funeral

services were from Kaul Funeral Home and Mass at St. Claude Catholic Church. Memorials to the Michigan Humane Society or to

the Church.


IN MEMORIAM - LILLIAN VERKEYN, Age 87, died on June 9, 2009. Beloved wife of Albert; mother of David (Ann), Joyce

(Ronald) Maciasz and Gary Verkeyn; grandmother of 12; great-grandmother of 17. Funeral Services were from Kaul Funeral Home

and Mass at St. Donald Catholic Church. She was a member of the B.A.A. Retirees‟ Club.


IN MEMORIAM - HELEN DELY, Age 90, died June 17, 2009. Dear sister of Anna (Nelson) Altenbernt, Barbara (Fred) Warren,

Betty Liddle, Irene (Robert) Phillips, Edward (Violette) Dely.


IN MEMORIAM - AUGUSTUS E. RYS ``Gus``, Age 98, of Chesterfield, and prior resident of Fair Haven, MI, died Feb. 14, 2009.

He was born Oct. 11, 1910 in Ostend, Belgium. Mr. Rys was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII serving in Belgium, France and

Germany. In his youth, he was an avid bicyclist in the Detroit area and rode in the Six-day bicycle races in the 1930`s. He enjoyed

sailing and made his own sailboat. He married Irene Waeyaert May 24, 1941, in Napoleon, Ohio. She died Nov. 13, 1977. Gus worked

for Chrysler for 35 years. He is survived by two nieces, Joan Leysen and Margaret Grammatico; and one nephew, Donald Willaert. He was cremated and his ashes will be interred at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Battle Creek, Mich. On July 15th at 1 p.m.


IN MEMORIAM - MARIA J. DESCHRYVER, ``Janet`` Age 81, died June 12, 2009. Beloved wife of the late John; mother of

Dianne (Richard) Seitz, Rick (Frances) DeSchryver and Lisa (Randy) Solgot; grandmother of four; great-grandmother of one. Funeral

Mass was held at St. Athanasius Catholic Church.


IN MEMORIAM - CYNTHIA VERMEERSCH ``Cindy``, Age 52, died June 19, 2009. Loving mother of Eugene Vermeersch,

Kerin (Christopher) Alford, and Jason Vermeersch; grandmother of Jayden Alford; sister of Sandra (Dave) Wisnieski, Dennis

(Maureen) Poker, and Glen (Ann) Poker; daughter of Eugene E. Poker; predeceased by her mother Bernardine.


DELHI, ONTARIO, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - ALBERT BLOMMAERT, Age 81, former of Queen Street & Hillside Avenue, Delhi; passed away at the Delhi

Long Term Care Centre on June 3, 2009. Beloved husband of Irene, for 40 years; brother of Joseph Blommaert (Elenore), Rose

Radovich (Alex), Marie Nold (John) and Delores Blommaert. Sadly missed by all the kids that called him Grandpa Albert, especially

Karissa. Funeral Mass was held at Our Lady, queen of Martyrs Church, Delhi. Donations to the Delhi Long Term Care Centre

Memorial Board Fund.



IN MEMORIAM - LINDA VAN DEN BUSSCHE Linda Alice Van den Bussche passed away suddenly on January 19, 2009, at age 65. She was born on July 27, 1943. Predeceased by

parents Albert and Angela Van Den Bussche and her husband Nick Chita. Survived by sister Vicky Sandouga (Hussein) and family,

Edmonton, AB; aunts Irene, Germaine, Agnes and Anna; many dear cousins especially Julie and Elaine, and numerous other relatives

and friends. A service celebrating her life was held on Saturday, January 24 at 1:00 p.m. in the Coutu Funeral Chapel, 680 Archibald

St., Winnipeg.


IN MEMORIAM - PATRICIA DENOLF, Age 78, died June 11, 2009. Beloved wife of the late James Denolf; mother of the late

Linda Martin (Mike); and son Steven (Kathy); and the late Susan Denolf; grandmother of six; great-grandmother of one. Funeral

services were from the Arthur VanLerberghe Funeral Home.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 25 June 2009 IN MEMORIAM - PAUL ONDERIK, Age 78, passed away on June 18 2009 at his residence in Macomb. He was born June 29,

1930. Loving husband of Constance; father of Darryl (Karen), Brian (Patricia) and Julie Ann (Paul) Tsatsos; grandfather of four.

Funeral Mass was held at St. Lawrence Church.


IN MEMORIAM - MARGIE CLAEYS (nee Willison), Age 79, died June 26, 2009. Beloved wife the late Hubert; mother of David

(Veronica), Rob (Roxanne) and Mark' grandmother of eight, sister of Betty (Fred) Klett, Lois (Howard) Ledbetter and the late Barbara

Butts. Funeral Mass was held at St. Blase Church. Donations to the Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Research Center at U of M or the

Capuchin Soup Kitchen.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 9 July 2009 IN MEMORIAM - MARCELLA DIERICKX, Age 87, of St. Clair Shores, died June 28, 2009. She was born Dec. 3, 1921, in

Holdingford MN. Beloved wife of William; mother of the late Sharon Scott, sister of 15. Funeral services were from Kaul Funeral

Home and Mass at St. Gertrude Church (Our Lady of Hope).


IN MEMORIAM - ANTHONY DESANDRE, Age 82, of Warren, died June 27, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Virginia.

Survived by his companion Helen Staels; his daughter, Karen (Kevin) Ryan; his brother David (Pat) DeSandre. He was a U.S. Navy

veteran of World War II.


GEORGE A. PRIEM, Age 90, former resident of St. Clair Shores and Detroit passed away June 22, 2009 in Texas. He was born on

August 29, 1918. Predeceased by his wife Rose and son Michael. Survived by his son Allan and grandson Jimmie; also survived by

his brother Morris (Elise) and sister Mary Ann Perhogan; predeceased by one brother Marcel. George was a member of the BAA, the

BAA Retirees' Club, and Roose Vanker-Post #286. Services were conducted in the Chapel at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Commander

Connie Sorgeloos and Chaplain Frank Misplon of the American Legion Roose Vanker Post #286 read their burial service and presented the flag to George's grandson Jimmie. Funeral Arrangements were made by the Arthur J. VanLerberghe Funeral Home.


IN MEMORIAM - MARY ANN PERHOGAN, Age 76, of Clinton Township, died June 28, 2009. She was born in Detroit. Survived

by children, Karen (Michael) Harrison, Gerald (Dorothy), Robert (Sharon), Teresa (Tim) Kerckhof and Douglas (Angela); brother

Morris (Elise) Priem; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; predeceased by brother George A. Priem. Funeral services were

from the Arthur J. VanLerberghe Funeral Home and Mass at St. Lucy Catholic Church. Donations to the American Cancer Society.


SALLY SAMYN, nee HOLMES, Age 72, died June 22, 2009. Beloved wife of Mel; mother of Larry (Nancy) Samyn and Laura

(Raymond) Kargol; grandmother of three, sister of Thomas (Patricia) Holmes.


IN MEMORIAM - VANDEBERGHE, Elizabeth (nee Coeman), Age 76, died June 27, 2009 in Apopke, Florida. She was born on

July 26, 1932 in Detroit. Beloved wife the late Robert Vandeberghe. Survived by her sons, Alphonse (+Linda), Charles (Diane),

Michael (Kathy), and Robert (Lisa); her daughter Frances (Dennis) Elderson; many grandchildren. Also survived by her sisters, Mary

T. Diegel and Virginia (Charles) Reichenbach; many nieces and nephews; one sister-in-law, Hedy Coeman. Services were held in

Apopke, Florida.


IN MEMORIAM - GLADYS VANSLAMBROUCK

Age 93, died July 3, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Clarence; sister of Dorothy Parpart, Leonard Parent and the late Eugene, Alger,

Alfred and Irene. Funeral services were from Kaul Funeral Home and Mass at St. Athanasius Church.


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IN MEMORIAM - Pilot Achille "Archie" Vanhee (1909-2009)

Archie Vanhee was born on Sept. 15, 1909, in Jabbeke, Belgium, and died on May 3, 2009, of pneumonia in Hamilton. He was 99. He

leaves his wife, Joanie, his children, Michel and Peter, five grandchildren and his sister Henrietta. "Archie was short in stature but a

giant in the aviation world," says his obit in the Globe and Mail* of May 20. Flamboyant, with a European flair acquired during his

youth in Belgium, he stood out among other pilots. Mr. Vanhee flew more than 90 different types of aircraft, from the biplane Curtiss

JN-4, a First World War aircraft, nicknamed Canuck, on which he learned to fly, to the prototype Boeing 707. He logged more than

25,000 flying hours and never had an accident. When he was 15, a visit by a Canadian uncle changed his life. Intrigued by stories of

opportunities in Canada, Archie persuaded his parents to let him go to work on his uncle's vegetable farm near Montreal. A year of

farm work made him realize that he wanted to look at the sky, not the ground; and so he left to continue his education at College de Saint-Laurent after he persuaded the school to give him free board and tuition in exchange for sweeping floors and making beds. He

had his first flying lesson on May 7, 1928. While he slowly accumulated the required number of flying hours for a pilot's license, he

became a licensed air engineer. In August, 1930, he qualified as a pilot and started flying for La Societe d'Aviation du Quebec. When

the Second World War started, the Royal Canadian Air Force asked him to enlist because it needed his flying expertise. but, at 30, he

was too old to fight, and he became an instructor, teaching in Ontario, British Columbia and Nova Scotia. In 1943, he became

commanding officer of 160 squadron, a Canso Coastal reconnaissance Unit. When the war ended, Mr. Vanhee returned to civilian life,

moved to Vancouver and flew for Canadian Pacific Airlines. In 1969, he relocated his family to Hamilton and joined White River Air

Service as chief pilot on its norOntario route, flying Twin Otters. He took a leave in 1971 to spend two years with the Canadian

International Development Agency training pilots in Senegal and Mali. When he returned to Canada, White river was taken over by

Austin Airways. At the retirement age of 65, Vanhee took on a new challenge as simulator instructor and occasional pilot for Austin

Airways. He took a short leave each year to return to Africa to conduct follow-up training with his former students. The Deluce family, the new owners of Austin Airways, kept him on instead of hiring a younger man because "he had a reputation at the time and

was well-known for his training," said Robert Deluce, now chief executive office of Porter Airlines. Vanhee left Austin Airways in

1983 when he retired at the age of 74. *story excerpted from the obituary by Gay Abbate, sent to us by Mrs. Margaret Van Laeken in

Langton, Ontario.


IN MEMORIAM - JOSEPH COUCKE, Age 88, of Langton and formerly of Delhi, passed away on June 29, 2009. He was

born in Belgium and immigrated to Canada in 1949. Beloved husband of late Germaine (Creton) Coucke (1990); father of James

Coucke, and Ronald Coucke (Janet); grandfather of five; great-grandfather of nine. Joe was a life-long employee of Delhi radio;

former member of the Delhi Belgian Club and the Langton "Merry Makers." As per Joe's wishes cremation has taken place and a

private family inurnment in Delhi Cemetery will take place. Donations to the Delhi Community Health Centre or charity of your

choice.


IN MEMORIAM - LEO DECLARK, Age 50, died July 14, 2009. Loving father of Steven DeClark, Nicole Farhat, and Sarah

DeClark; dear son of Robert DeClark; brother of Ronald (Charlene) DeClark and Barbara (Joel) Girard.


IN MEMORIAM - RAYMOND VAN THOMME, Age 81, of St. Clair died July 10, 2009. He was born March1, 1928 in Detroit.

Beloved husband of the late Theresa. Survived by a daughter, Marion (Robert) Webber; sons, Larry (Nancy), Marvin (Brenda), Frank,

Ken, and Ray VanThomme Jr.; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sisters Charlene (John) Sheppard, Eleanor (Clarence)

DeBuck; brothers, Blaze (Eleanor), Roman (Grace) and Edmund (Pat) VanThomme; brother-in-law Joseph Klingkammer. A funeral

service was held at St. Mary's Catholic Church, St. Clair. Memorials to the wishes of the family.


IN MEMORIAM - KATHLEEN VAN DONGEN, died on July 15, 2009. Dearest daughter of the late Gilbert and Joyce (Strickland)

Van Dongen; sibling to Robert Van Dongen (Mitzie), the late Theodore Van Dongen (Joyce), Christine May (Clarence), Helene

Andrews (Joseph) and David Van Dongen (Celia). Memorial service was held at St. Matthews Church Ypsilanti, MI. Donations to the Michigan Humane Society.


IN MEMORIAM - PAT deSPELDER, (Mrs. D.) passed away in February. Pat is survived by her husband of 52 years. Robert

(Lefty) deSpelder, and a brother Jim Gallagher. Pat leaves behind four children, Bill Sidenstecker (Julia Yao), Robert deSpelder

(Nuria Giralt), Mark deSpelder (Sandy), Lisa Macuga (Peter); three grandchildren, one step-grandchild. A memorial service was held

on July 18th at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial, Grosse Pointe Farms.


IN MEMORIAM - GERTRUDE LANOO, Age 92, died July 17, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Leo; mother of Victor (Mary)

Lannoo, Eileen (Gary) Penzak, Sharon Pytlak, Leon (Janice) Lannoo, and the late Barbara; grandmother of nine; great-grandmother of four; sister of Rose Jasina.


IN MEMORIAM - JUDITH DEPAEPE (nee Adams), Pratt - Age 66, died on June 26, 2009. Beloved wife of George Depaepe;

mother of Rhoda Williams (Ross), Ronda Meekes, Robert Depaepe and Richard Depaepe (Seana); grandmother of nine; great-

grandmother of one; sister of Edward C. Adams, Paul Adams and Virginia Adams. \predeceased by her parents Edward R. Adams and

Rhoda Marie Adams (nee Charleton). Funeral service was held at the funeral home. Donations to the Castleton Sports Club.


Delhi, Ontario

IN MEMORIAM - CECILIA VAN LONDERSELE (nee Valcke), Age 77, of Simcoe, passed away on July 6, 2009. Beloved wife

of Paul Van Londersele; mother of Larry Van Londersele (Linda); Linda Scott (John) and mother-in-law of Mary Ann Van Londersele; grandmother of eight; great-grandmother of six; also survived by her sister, Edna De Leemans (Willy) and brother-in-law,

Ramsay Cairns. She was an outstanding soloist and church choir member; her beautiful singing voice was heard at many weddings

and funerals. Funeral Mass was held at Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs Church, Delhi. Donations to Our Lady, queen of Martyrs

Memorial Fund or the Delhi Community Health Centre.


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IN MEMORIAM - ANDRE VAN HOOREN, "Andy". Age 85, of Tillsonburg, passed away on July 19, 2009. Beloved husband of

the late Edna DeBorghraeve (2002). Loving father of Maurice VanHooren (Mary), Lorraine Van Hooren and Daniel VanHooren

(Linda); grandfather of two; great-grandfather of four; brother of Julia Vandenberghe (Jean), Mary Jacques (Michel), George

VanHooren (Deanna); brother-in-law of Doris DeBorghraeve (late Romain 2006). Funeral Mass was held at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Tillsonburg. Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or Canadian Diabetes Association.


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IN MEMORIAM - JULIEN VANCRAENENBROECK, Age 85, of Delhi, passed away suddenly on July 22, 2009. He will be

missed by several cousins, neighbors and friends. He always had a smile and a joke for everyone he met. As per Julien's request, there

will be no visitation. A private family service will be held at a later date. Donations to the Delhi Community Health Centre; or the

Norfolk General Hospital Foundation.


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IN MEMORIAM - CECILE BAELE (nee DeDecker), Age 77, of Delhi, passed away on July 27, 2009. Beloved wife of the late

Roger Baele (1978) and dearest friend of Guido Rodet; mother of Rick Baele (Leanne); grandmother of two; sister of Simonne

DeDecker (late Paul) of Belgium and the late Leon DeDecker (late Hilda). A private family funeral service was held at the funeral

home. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Charity of your choice. She was a member of the Delhi Belgian Club.


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IN MEMORIAM - MARGARET MARY DEHONDT Age 89, a resident of Macomb for 66 years, died on July 29, 2009. She was

born Dec. 11, 1919, in Gratiot, Mich. Survived by children, Gerald (Marie), Rev. Ronald DeHondt, Donna (Max) Monas, Phyllis

(Chris) O'Brien, Thomas (Denise), Eugene (Judy), Victoria (Larry) Kogelman, Rene Jr. (Linda), Teresa (Tom) Deneweth; 27

grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sons-in-law, Joseph Bohr II and Paul Dubois. She was

predeceased by husband Rene; children, Irene (Merv) Champine, Marion Bohr and Judith Dubois. Funeral services were from the

Arthur J. VanLerberghe Funeral Home and Mass at St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church. Memorials to St. Margaret of Scotland

McWarm Program.

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IN MEMORIAM - MICHAEL MORTIER, Age 49, of New Boston, died on July 28, 2009. Beloved husband of Joyce; father of

Michael, Samantha, and Jessica; brother of Dan (Barb), Bob (Gigi), Steve (Sue), and the late Jim; brother-in-law of Sharon; son of

Francis.


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IN MEMORIAM - VIRGINIA MIELKE, Age 87, of Shelby Township, died July 21, 2009. She was born April 11, 1922, in Detroit.

Beloved wife of the late Ernest. Survived by a daughter, Sheryl Kawala (the late James); three grandchildren; one great-

granddaughter; brother and sister-in-law, the late Norman and (Rosemary) VanMaele. Funeral Mass was held at St. Lawrence

Catholic Church. Memorials to donors choice of charity.


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IN MEMORIAM - SANDRA DUYM, Age 68, of Dearborn Heights, died on July 29, 2009. Loving mother of Cathy (James)

Leavitt, Edgar (Patricia) Smith, Jr., Terri (Randy) Pizzutti, William Darios II and Frances Pillon; daughter of Maryjane; sister of

Charles Buck and Patricia Piper; grandmother of six; great-grandmother of five. Donations to charity of your choice.


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IN MEMORIAM - CLARE MARY DESMET, Age 83, of Eastpointe, formerly of Detroit, died on July 29, 2009. She was born

August 31, 1925, in Detroit. Beloved wife of the late Albert. Survived by sons, Christopher (Patricia), David (Sandy), Mark

(Michelle), Brian (Lisa); 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass was held at St. Basil Catholic Church.


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IN MEMORIAM - MARK DEBUSSCHERE, Age 49, of Grayling, died July 23, 2009, after a courageous battle with leukemia.

He was born Jan. 3, 1960 in Detroit. Beloved father of Connor and Cassidy; brother of Susan (Gaylord Gill) and Paul (Kim);

preceded in death by sister Patricia (Roger Boyd). Memorial service will be on August 8, 2009, in Traverse City.


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IN MEMORIAM - REV. FR. FRANCIS, CLAERR C.M.M. Age 87, died on July 30, 2009. Funeral Mass was held at Our Lady of

Grace Church, Dearborn Heights.


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IN MEMORIAM - MARJORIE BISCHOFF, Age 90, died on July 31, 2009. She was born June 18, 1919, in New Haven, Mich.

Predeceased by husbands, William Bischoff and Arthur Page. Survived by daughters Gail (Larry) Jones and Marlen (Richard) French;

five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Memorials to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Make A Wish Foundation or St.

Mark's Lutheran Church.


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IN MEMORIAM - PAUL ALBRECHT, Age 90, of Dearborn Heights, died on July 10, 2009. Beloved husband of Grace; father of

Marlene (James) Baer, Paula (George) Brueck and Grace (Mark) Sidebottom; brother of Mary Marshall and the late Rose Merriman;

grandfather of six; 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass was held at St. Sebastian Catholic Church. Memorials to the Paralyzed

Veterans of America.


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IN MEMORIAM - SUSAN DE DECKER (nee Heirman), Age 86, died on August 12, 2009 in Winnipeg, MB. Susan was born on

February 22, 1923 in Werchter, Brabant, Belgium. Beloved wife of the late Edward. survived by her children- Denise, roger, Caroline,

Noella, Jeannie, Tony, Ken, John, Angie and Monica; daughters-in-law Debra, Corinne and Karen; sons-in-law Carey, Don, James

and James; nine grandchildren; one great-grandson. Susan also leaves the people she considered her children: Ted (Jan), Phyllis

(Dave), Joan, Kim, Dana (Tim), and Carolynne; and 11 children she considered her grandchildren. Funeral Mass was celebrated at St.

Ignatius Roman Catholic Church with Interment at Glen Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the

Seven Oaks General Hospital Foundation Inc., 2300 McPhillips St., Winnipeg, MB R2V 9Z9 or to a charity of one`s choice.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 20 August 2009 IN MEMORIAM - JACQUELINE DESMYTER, Age 78, died on Aug. 10, 2009. Loving wife of Richard; mother of Theresa

(Joseph) Uratchko, Ronald (Gayle) Neihoff, Lawrence (Tina) Neihoff, James (Anna) Neihoff, Margaret (Robert) Dodd and Deena

(Jeff) Heath; three brothers, one sister; 12 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren.



IN MEMORIAM - ALICE VAN DAMME (nee Hutlet), Age 76, died on August 11, 2009 surrounded by her family. She was born

on January 30, 1933 in Bruxelles, MB. She married Gerard and settled in the St. Alphonse-Cypress River, MB area. Survived by her

husband Gerard; children Yvonne (Gerard) DeSmet, Agnes (Gerald) Messner, Arthur (Leanne), Donald (Laurie), Edward (Diane),

Elaine (Rheal) Trudeau; 22 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; brothers Lou (Rita), Robert (Gean); sisters Isabelle (Romeo)

Choquette, Irene (Alex) Grenier; in-laws, Venise and Marjorie Hutlet, Esther Verstraete, Elizabeth DeSmet, and Irene (Albert) Claeys. She lived her life with integrity, commitment and unconditional love for her family. Alice`s battle with pancreatic cancer was not an

easy one, but she would respond to the tears around her with ``Don`t worry, I will be all right.``

Funeral Mass was held in the St. Alphonse Catholic Church. Interment took place in St. Alphonse Parish Cemetery. Memorial

donations can be made in Alice`s memory to the Cypress River Area Foundation, Box 86 Cypress River MB R0K 0P0.


IN MEMORIAM - SARAH BRAEKEVELT, ``Helen`` - Age 83, of Fraser, died on August 12, 2009. Survived by her devoted

husband, Donald; daughter, Freida (Larry) Brown; two grandsons; five great-grandchildren; brothers, Roy (Edna) and Claude Hurd.

Preceded in death by her former husband Fred Roger. Memorial contributions to St. Jude Children`s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude

Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 20 August 2009 ST BONIFACE, MANITOBA, CANADA

GHISLAINE DHONT (nee Deschouwer), Age 89, died peacefully on August 12, 2009 with her family by her side at Tiger Hills

Personal Care Home in Treherne, MB. Ghislaine was born on May 10, 1920. Beloved wife of the late Gerard. Survived are her three

daughters, Joanne (Barry) Collingwood, Margaret Dhont (Tom May) and Beverly Dhont; one sister Jeanne DeRuyck; numerous

nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian burial was held at St. John Berchmans Catholic Church in Holland MB.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Tiger Hills Personal Care Home, Treherne, MB R0G 2V0.


IN MEMORIAM - NANCY WIEGAND (nee Harding), Age 74, of Cadillac, formerly of Utica, died on August 25, 2009. She was

born July 22, 1935 in Detroit. Beloved wife of Thomas; children, Michael (Cindy) Wiegand and Michelle Wiegand; two

grandchildren; preceded in death by her parents and stepfather, Charle DeBuck. A private memorial gathering will be held at a later date. Memorials to Ovarian Cancer Research.


IN MEMORIAM - WERBROUCK, Marcel, Age 86, of St. Clair Shores, died on August 18, 2009. He was born May 29, 1923 in

Detroit. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Beloved husband of the late Kathryn. Survived by his children, Thomas

(JoAnne) Werbrouck, Marsha (Earl) Leamer, Robert Werbrouck, and Renee (John) Burns; five grandchildren; three great-

grandchildren. Funeral services were from Kaul Funeral Home and Mass at St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church. Mr. Werbrouck was

currently serving as president of the Housing Commission in St. Clair Shores. Memorials to the American Cancer Society.


IN MEMORIAM - EDWARD VUYLSTEKE Age 80, died on August 19, 2009. Beloved husband of Elizabeth; father of Gerard

(Cheryl), Mary (Jerry) Gibson, Anne (Don)Wright and Edward (Kathy Ann Moilanen); grandfather of seven; brother of Dolores (Ray)

Kopitzke and Richard (Rita) Vuylsteke. Funeral Mass was held at St. Mark Catholic Church. Edward was a member of the B.A.

Century Club. Donations to St. Mark St. Vincent de Paul Society.


IN MEMORIAM - DOROTHY LEFIEF, Age 83, died on August 23, 2009 peacefully surrounded by her family. Survived by her

children, Marlene (John) Grocki, Eugene (Colleen); Gregory (Heather); Geoffrey (Kim); grandmother to nine; three great-

grandchildren. Predeceased by her son, Gordon and grandson, Jon Grocki. Funeral service was held at the Arthur J VanLerberghe

Funeral Home. Dorothy was Past President of the B.A. Card Club and member-officer of many Belgian Clubs; also a member of the

American Legion Auxiliary Roose Vanker Post 286. Contributions can be made to the Leukemia Society of Michigan or St. Jude`s

Children Hospital.


IN MEMORIAM - LORETTA HOUTTEMAN, Age 96, died on August 21, 2009. Loving sister of the late Emma Schmeizer, John,

Richard, and Otto Houtteman, Margaret Wieske, Julie Russo, and Virginia Houtteman; many nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass was

held at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Harper Woods. Memorials to the Capuchins.


IN MEMORIAM - JANET VERELLEN (nee Ward), Age 61, of Marine City, died peacefully on August 27, 2009. She was born

Jan. 2, 1948 in Mount Clemens. Janet married Brian Verellen on June 12, 1981 in Romeo, MI. Because of a previous accident, Jan

was confined to a wheelchair, but it never held her back. In 1995, Jan and Brian opened Verellen Farm in Marine City. Janet is

survived by her husband, Brian; son, Nathaniel Verellen; stepchildren, Andrea McVicar; Brandon (Debra) Verellen, Alyce (Jeff)

Austin, Matthew (Amy) Verellen; parents, Robert and Alice Ward; many grandchildren; siblings, Barbara (William) Browne; Kathy

(Wilbert) Warner, Lynn (Frank) Sparger, and Robert A. Ward; many nieces and nephews and close friends. Funeral Mass was held at

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Anchorville. Memorials to ALS of Michigan.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 3 September 2009 MANITOBA

IN MEMORIAM - HERMINA PINETTE (nee VandenBosch), Age 79, passed away suddenly on August 18, 2009 with all her

family by her side. Hermina was born on April 21, 1930 in St. Amelie, MB to pioneer parents from Belgium. She was predeceased by

her husband Rene Pinette, her parents, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, and other family members. Survived by her children, Jeannie

Bauer (Jurgen), Reg (Donna), Carol Wass (Ed), Larry (Sue), Brenda Mitenko, Janice Neufeld (Wayne), Denise Drzewiecki (Steve)

and Eric (Mary); 15 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; her eldest sister Julia Verhaeghe; four sisters-in-law and many nieces and

nephews.


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IN MEMORIAM - MAURICE VERBRUGGE, Age 85, passed away on August 16, 2009 at Riverview Health Centre. Maurice was

born on July 18, 1924 in Meyronne, Saskatchewan, where he spent his childhood helping on the farm to raise and breed thoroughbred Belgian horses, cattle, and work the land. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Cecilia Mae; children, Dave (Laura Diane),

Leona (Peter) and Glen (Linda); seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; his sister, Louise (Bill) and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents, John and Augusta Verbrugge; sisters, Mary, Alice, and Alma; brothers, Fred, George, and Lorne.

Funeral services were held on August 22, 2009 at Glen Lawn Funeral Home.


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IN MEMORIAM - JOSEPH VAN DEVELDE, Age 85, of Delhi, passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family at his

side on August 19, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Mabel Martha VanDeVelde (nee Noppe). Loving father of Mary Ann

VanLondersele, and Jerry VanDeVelde (Brenda); grandfather of four; great-grandfather of four; sister-in-law Georgette VanDeVelde;

many nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by his brother Maurice VanDeVelde (2005); sister Madeline DeLaere (1998) and her late husband Marcel and by his son-in-law Dan VanLondersele (2008). Funeral Mass was held at Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs

Church, Delhi. Interment in Delhi Cemetery. Donations to the Delhi Community Health Centre or Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs

Memorial Church Fund. Member of the Delhi Belgian Club


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DANIEL VERHAEGHE, Age 82, of Delhi, died August 23, 2009. Member of Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs Roman Catholic Church

and a long time member of the Delhi Horticultural Society. Beloved husband of the late Georgette Mestdagh (1992). Loving

companion of Dorothy Etwell. Dearest father of Patrick Verhaeghe (Marianne), Filip Verhaeghe, and Marianne Wigle (Grant);

grandfather of three. Also survived by three brothers and a sister: Michel, Rafael, Albert and Hilde as well as several nieces, nephews.

Predeceased by his three brothers: Triphon, Laurent, Gabriel and by his two sisters: Clara and Simone. His sense of Humour, kindness

and optimism will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Funeral Mass was held at Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs Church, Delhi.

Interment in Delhi Cemetery. Donations to the Norfolk General Hospital Foundation or the Charity of your choice will be gratefully

acknowledged by the family.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 20 September 2009 IN MEMORIAM - KEVIN DECLERCK, Age 23, of Utica, died August 2, 2009. He was born Dec. 5, 1985 in Indianapolis, Ind.

Loving son of David and Christine DeClerck; brother of Eric and Steven DeClerck


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IN MEMORIAM - ROSALIA PETRONELLA LEPLA, Age 101, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2009 at the Beacon

Hill Lodge. Rosalia is survived by her sister-in-law Beatrice Van den Baer, as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased

by her husband Maurice; sister Marie; three brothers: Henry, John, Gerard. She was the last remaining member of her family. Rosalia

was a longtime member of the Belgian Sacred Heart Church. Following the church closure, she became an active member of the St.

Emile Parish. Funeral Mass was held at St. Emile Roman Catholic Church. Interment was held in the family plot at St. Joseph's

Cemetery in Manor, Saskatchewan.


IN MEMORIAM - LOUISE FARMER (nee Storme), Age 83, died Sept. 18, 2009 in Jefferson City, Tennessee. She was born Jan. 5,

1926 in Grosse Pointe Park, MI. Widow of Ewen (Bob) Farmer. survived by a son, Keith (Juiwanna); grandchildren, Kelly and Eric;

one great-grandchild, Jackson Davis Farmer; several step-grandchildren; sisters, Mary Leysen, Clinton Twp., MI, and Gabrielle Beare,

Palm Coast, Fl. Cremation and Memorial Service was in Jefferson City, Tennessee.


IN MEMORIAM - RAYMOND BOHY, Age 83, died on Aug 29, 2009. Service was held at the White Chapel Cemetery, Troy.

Donations to American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association or Salvation Army.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 1 October 2009 IN MEMORIAM - NORMAN VAN FLETEREN, Age 81, of Fraser, died Sept. 26, 2009. Beloved husband of Florence for 55 years;

father of Bernard, "B.J." (Sheryl). Robert (Monica), Carol (Danny) Ferguson, Joseph (Dawn) and John (Susan); grandfather of six;

great-grandfather of two; brother of Virginia (Jack) Roose. Funeral Mass was held at Our Lady Queen of All Saints. Donations to

Sisters of St Joseph-Nazareth, MI 49079 or O.O. Queen of All Saints Church.


IN MEMORIAM - HARRIETT VAN EENOO, Age 89, of Croswell, died on Sept. 20, 2009. She was born Jan. 29, 1920, in Detroit.

Beloved wife of the late Maurice. survived by her sons, Robert (Joann), Gary (Kathy); daughter, Donna (Ronald) Ryan; one brother,

Bernard Martin, Sr.; nine grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian burial took place at St. Patrick Catholic Church.

Memorials to St. Jude Hospital or Mercy Hospice.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 1 October 2009 IN MEMORIAM - PAUL WANCOUR, Age 81 of New Baltimore. Beloved husband of the late Mable Wancour (Fisher); father of

Denise (Tom) Goodson, Michele (Tom) Lada, Susan (Roger) Wancour-Gacon, Paul Wancour, and Michael (Denise) Wancour;

grandfather of six; great-grandfather of eight; brother of Dorothy Amen. Veteran memorial service on Sat., Oct. 3, 2009, 11 a.m. at

St. Mark Lutheran Church 26830 Park St., Roseville. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the American Kidney Fund

or Veterans of Foreign Wars.


IN MEMORIAM - GERTUDE WILLENS, Age 96, Detroit native, died Sept. 8, 2009, in Sarasota, Florida. Beloved wife of the late

Lionel. Survived by son Alan; daughter Kathy; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. A private memorial took place.

Donations: Sarasota - Manatee Jewish Housing Council, Sarasota Orchestra, Brandeis National Committee, or your preferred charity.


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IN MEMORIAM - RICHARD VANDERGUNST, Age 71, of Courtland and formerly of Tillsonburg (former proprietor of

Vandergunst Painting and Decorating) passed away on August 31, 2009. He was born in Houghton Centre, Ontario, May 4, 1938 son

of the late Gaston Vandergunst and the late former Josephine DePauw (both were born in Belgium). Predeceased by his wife Agnes

Irene (Verscheure) Vandergunst (March 31, 2004); father of Michelle (Allan) Lovell, Mark Vandergunst, Darren Vandergunst

(Joanne). Richard was predeceased by his son Derick (1986). also surviving is a daughter Betty (Bill) Simmons; grandfather of 11

grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; brother of Simone Beselaere (the late Omer). Funeral Mass was held at Sacred Heart Roman

Catholic Church, Langton. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or any charity of your choice would be sincerely

appreciated by the family.


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IN MEMORIAM - MARIA VANWYNSBERGHE, Age 86, formerly of Langton and Tillsonburg, passed away at Tillsonburg

District Memorial Hospital on September 12, 2009. Mary was born in Desselgem, West Flanders, Belgium, on October 13, 1922.

Predeceased by her husband Robert Vanwynsberghe (Nov. 2, 1985); mother of Godelieve (Mario), Hubert (Elaine); Magda (Larry); Gilbert (Ruth); Germain, Marcel (Janet); Luc (Terry), Anna, Francine (Reg) Godelie; Patrick (Shirley); Brigitte (Albert) Bolle; Robert

(Debra); Paul (Laurie); companion of Valere Spriet; grandmother of 31 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by one

grandson and two great-grandsons (all in 2006). Survived by five sisters; three brothers-in-law; two sisters-in-law. Predeceased by two

brothers and one sister. Funeral Mass was held at Sacred Heart roman Catholic Church, Langton. Memorial donations to the charity

of your choice.


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IN MEMORIAM - KATHY MAY VANWYNSBERGHE (nee VIRAG), Age 55, passed away on August 27, 2009 at Brantford

General Hospital. Survived by husband Richard VanWynsberghe, children Ryan (Stefanie Viau) and Kaela. granddaughter Elizabeth

May VanWynsberghe. also survived by her mother Lenke Virag; sisters, Elona Virag, Julie VanPamel (Ben), Marilyn Virag, Barb

Beaumont (Jim Tebbs), Rosemary Hubert (Rob); brother Steve Virag (Marie), and sister-in-law Sharon; many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her father Michael Virag Sr., brother Michael and sister Betty. A private funeral Mass was held at Blessed Sacrament

Roman Catholic Church in Burford. Donations in Kathy's memory can be made to the Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation

or the Canadian Women's Foundation.


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IN MEMORIAM - CYRIL HOORNE, Age 75, of Treherne, MB. passed away on September 23, 2009. Beloved husband of Mary;

daughters Michelle, Angela (Jason), Charlotte; his son Gerard (Jill); two grandchildren; his brother Dan (Elaine); sisters Rita (Brian)

and Chris (Walter). Cy was born in St. Alphonse MB, July 2, 1934. His parents, Belgian immigrants, instilled the importance of hard

work and education in their children. Cy's determination, good nature and intelligence was something he was known, and will be

remembered for. Though he faced many adversities through his life, he always kept a positive attitude, always persevered, and always counted his blessings. A farmer, Cy's ties were to the land and the community he spent most life in Treherne, MB. He was happiest

surrounded by family and friends. His loved ones were with him in the end. Cy was predeceased by his father and mother; his younger

brother Josef; his mother-in-law and father-in-law. Funeral service was held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Treherne, with

interment to follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, P.O.

Box 26331 Stn. BRM B Toronto, ON M7Y 4R1.


IN MEMORIAM - MARGUERITE WALDECKER, Age 80, of Mount Clemens, died Sept. 23, 2008. She was born Aug. 30, 1928

in Detroit. Beloved wife of the late William. survived by her children, William (Patricia) Waldecker, Susan (David) Damp and David

(Melinda) Waldecker; sister, Godelieve Vincke; eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren. Funeral Service was held at St. Basil

Catholic Church.



IN MEMORIAM - EMILY DESMET (nee Nuytten), Age 81, passed away on October 8, 2009. She was born on January 19, 1928

and raised in St. Boniface. Emily married George Demankoff in 1947 and with their daughter Linda, they moved to Edmonton in 1951

where they developed many life-long friends. she returned to St. Boniface after George's death. Emily married Karel Desmet and

embraced Karel's family as her own. Emily was predeceased by her parents Jerome and Helene, her husband George in 1962 and her

husband Karel in 1996. Emily was also predeceased by her two sisters, Georgette Bruneteau and Rachel Sim; her two brothers, Harry

and Victor Nuytten. she is survived by her daughter, Linda (John) Finlay; two grandsons; her sister Zoe Gagnon; numerous nieces and

nephews. she is also survived by Art and Elaine Desmet and their children: randy (Fiona), Krista (Bruce), and Karla (Kerry); Rene

(Mary) Desmet and their children. She leaves many beloved great-grandchildren. Donations to the Cancercare Manitoba Foundation

Inc., 675 McDermot Ave., RM ON1160, Winnipeg, MB R3E 9Z9.


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IN MEMORIAM - KYLE VAN ACKER, Age 18, of Thamesville, passed away at the London Health Sciences Centre, on October 2,

2009. Kyle fought a valiant fight against Cystic Fibrosis for 18 years. He loved music, and guitar playing. Beloved son of Cathy

Sherman (Dave) and Rob Van Acker (Cindy); big brother of Tegham and Samuel Sherman; step-brother of Matthew Sullivan, Sarah

Jefferson (Joshua) and Melissa Sullivan. Sadly missed by his grandparents Marsha and Don Handsor, Lewis and Jean Sherman, and

Louis Van Acker. Funeral service was held in the chapel of the funeral home. Donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (Kent

Chapter).


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IN MEMORIAM - ANDREAS WACHTER, Age 92, of St. Thomas, passed away on Oct. 3, 2009 at St. Thomas-Elgin General

Hospital. Beloved husband of Hildegarde (Ebermann) Wachter; father of Walter Wachter, Angela Wachter, and Karin Bell;

grandfather of three. Funeral service was held at the funeral home. Cremation followed. Donations may be made to the Alzheimers

Society.


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IN MEMORIAM - LUCIENNE D'HONDT, (nee VanSchandevyl), Age 89, of Delhi, passed away on Sept.28, 2009. Beloved wife of

the late Robert D'Hondt (1988), loving mother of Rudy D'Hondt, John D`Hondt (Pat), James D`Hondt (Pam) and Elizabeth ``Betty``

Cunningham (William) and the late Mary Vinnai (2005) and her husband William; grandmother of 14 grandchildren; 17 great-

grandchildren; sister of Simone Heiremans (Armand), Denise VanSchandevyl, Roger VanSchandevyl (Arnolda) and their families, all

of Belgium; sister-in-law of Madeline D`Hondt (late Aime 1970) and their families. Funeral Mass was held at Our Lady Queen of

Martyrs Roman Catholic Church. Interment in Delhi Cemetery. Donations for the Norfolk General Hospital Foundation, Delhi

Community Health Centre or Our Lady queen of Martyrs Memorial Church Fund will be gratefully acknowledged by the family.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 15 October 2009 MINNEOTA, MINNESOTA

IN MEMORIAM - Roger Albert BELAEN was born on December 5, 1931, in Hulste (West Flanders), Belgium, to Achille Rene and

Maria (DeVlaminck) Belaen. Roger came to America at the age of 21. Under the wings of his mother's three brothers, he learned to

farm. Roger was proud to be an American citizen, and he kept close watch over current events here and in Belgium. He met and

married Rosell Wambeke and to this union were born sven children: Rose Marie, Roy, Robert, Rita, David, Donald and Dennis. Roger

enjoyed golf, rolle bolle, and playing cards. He supported his church and community and delivered Meals on Wheels for fourteen

years. He will be remembered for his wit, charm and compassion for others. Roger was most passionate about spending time with

family and friends including his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He died on Monday, September 28, 2009, at the Avera

Marshall Regional Medical Center in Marshall. He is survived by his wife, Rosell; children Rose Marie Belaen of Brandt, SD, Roy

(Barbara) Belaen of Oldsmar, FL., Robert (Peggy) Belaen of Milwaukee, WI., Rita (Patrick) Maxwell of Milroy, MN, David (Paula)

Belaen of Minneota, MN, Donald (Debra) Belaen of Minneota, MN and Dennis (Sandra) Belaen of Vesta, MN; 18 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one sister, Antoinette in Belgium; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his

parents, six sisters and three brothers. The Mass of Christian Burial took place on Thursday, October 1, 2009 at St. Edward Catholic

Church, Minneota, followed by interment at St. Edward Catholic Cemetery.


IN MEMORIAM - HANK CORNILLIE - "Beaver" (Henry) Age 74, a 7 1/2 year resident of Orangeburg, South Carolina, died on

Sept. 2, 2009. He was born August 31, 1935 in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan. Beloved husband of Kathy Tafuri-Cornillie. He worked

51 years at a 105-year-old, third generation, family owned business. He was loyal, hardworking and honest. Also survived by two

aunts, Marie and Maggie, originally Cornillies; two brothers, Charles (Jackie) and Michael (Marie) Cornillie; brother-in-law, Thomas

Tafuri (Nancy) and numerous nieces and nephews, cousins and dear friends. A memorial service was held at St. Gertrude/Our Lady

of Hope Catholic Church, St. Clair Shores.


IN MEMORIAM - IRMA DEBBS, Age 84, of Clinton Township, died on Sept. 16, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Raymond.

Survived by her children, Richard (Diane), Joyce (Dan) Lyjak, Margaret (Jack) Brackett, and James (Diane); nine grandchildren; ten

great-grandchildren; siblings, Robert VanDeSteene, Rachel Amy and Joann Delmotte. Memorials to the Parkinson Foundaton, 30161

southfield Rd., Suite 119, Southfield, MI 48076


IN MEMORIAM - JULIEN DESMET, Age 90, died on Sept 15, 2009. World War II Veteran and longtime resident of Roseville.

Beloved husband of the late Rita, father of James (Jean), Daniel (Linda) and Joan Boyd; five grandchildren; brother of Dolores Ruska.

Memorials to Henry Ford Hospice.


IN MEMORIAM - ELEANOR ALBRECHT, Age 94,, a resident of Harrison Township, passed away on October 11, 2009. She was

born October 10, 1915 in detroit. Mrs. Albrecht was a secretary for the Assistant Superintendent of Mount Clemens community

Schools for over 20 years, retiring in the mid-1970s. she and her late husband, Donald were founding members of St. Hubert Catholic

Church of Harrison Township. Survivors include five children: Donna Dertinger, Sharon Horetski, Donald Albrecht, II, Joseph

Albrecht, and Mary (William) Brasile; a sister Mildred Petitpren; 20 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and many great-

great-grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Blanche DeSlover Winzer; her husband

Donald and great-grandson Jeremy. Burial will be in Clinton Grove Cemetery, Clinton Township. Family suggests contributions to

Henry Ford Hospice, 1 Ford Place, 5A, Detroit, MI, 48202.


IN MEMORIAM - GERALD ECKERT, Age 79, of Warren, died on Oct. 1, 2009. He was born Sept. 8, 1930, in Detroit. survived by

his loving wife Dolores, and his nieces and nephews.


IN MEMORIAM - ROBERT MARTIN SR., Age 68, died on Sept. 29, 2009. Beloved son of Madeline and the late Joseph Martin; father of Sandra (Hani) Jamalich, Robert (Gloria) Martin Jr., Joseph (Lindsey) Martin, and Paul Martin; brother of Richard (Donna)

Martin, Russell (Debbie) Martin, Suzanne Martin, Francis (Diane) Martin, Charles (Jean) Martin and the late Michael Martin;

grandfather of three; husband to Charlene Van Thomme for 34 years and Diane Rabout Martin for 11 years. Memorials to the

Capuchin Soup Kitchen.



IN MEMORIAM - LOUIS DELBAERE, Age 66, passed away suddenly on Oct. 5, 2009 at the Trillium Health Centre in

Mississauga. Beloved husband of Carol; father to Christian (Joy), and Michelle (Donald) Sin; four grandchildren; remembered by his

mother, Mary Delbaere, his brothers and sisters: Albert (Madeline); Mauri (Donna), Raymond (Wendy), Frank (Judy), Teresa (Satish

Kashyap), Linda (Vianney Vandewater), Roger (Lynette Husum), Irene(Phil Pines), Leona (Paul Vandale), Anne Morsette, Louise

(Dean Scammell); 28 nieces and nephews. Louis was predeceased by his father Achiel; brother-in-law Grant Morsette. Louis was born and raised in Saint Boniface, Manitoba, the third child of a family of 12. He eagerly anticipated the annual Delbaere reunion,

where he played Belgian bowling and Bien with his parents and siblings. Divine Liturgy was celebrated on Tuesday, October 13,

2009 at St. Anne`s Parish, 217 Lenore Drive, Saskatoon. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Dr. Louis Delbaere

Memorial at the University of Saskatchewan.


IN MEMORIAM - FRANK ROELS, Age 76, from Detroit, died on Sept.19, 2009 in Wooburn Green, England. Survived by his wife

Muriel; three sons, Lawrence (Helga), Kenneth, and Frank (Lori); seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death of his wife Dolores

in 1986. Memorials to a American Cancer Society.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 16 October 2009 MOLINE, Illinois

IN MEMORIAM - THOMAS WELVAERT

Sympathy is offered to the family of Thomas Welvaert, 53, of Moline, who passed away on August 28th. Thomas was born June 11,

1956, in Moline, the son of Robert and Evelyn Meersman Welvaert. Survivors include his wife Becky; daughters, Ranae (Ben) Brown,

and Alisha Welvaert; sons, Justin and Travis; mother, Evelyn Welvaert; sisters, Pam (Mike) Garvis, Terri (Marty) Tuttle; brothers,

Bob (Carol) Welvaert, and Todd (Lisa) Welvaeert. His father Robert preceded him in death.


IN MEMORIAM - NANCY NUYTTENS, Age 80, died on Oct. 14, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Joseph; mother of Michael (Judy),

Steven (Mary), Scott (Patti) and the late Sandra; five grandchildren. Funeral services were from the Arthur J. VanLerberghe Funeral

Home and Mass at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. Contributions to your favourite charity.


IN MEMORIAM - KATHRYN LEFEVRE, Age50, died on Oct. 14, 2009. Beloved wife of Tim; mother of Christopher Lefevre,

Heather (John) Morisette and Megan Lefevre; grandmother of five; daughter of Mary and the late Richard Gifford; sister of Elizabeth

Eckert, Richard Gifford, Frank Gifford and the late Clare Gifford.

Donations to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen or the American Cancer Society.


IN MEMORIAM - RAYMOND RYNGAERT, Age 81, died on Oct. 16, 2009. He was born on Sept. 24, 1928, in Waldenburg.

Beloved husband of the late Kathleen. Survived by five children: Gerald (Jean Hill) Ryngaert, Ronald (Penny) Ryngaert, Dale

Ryngaert, Kathleen (Craig) Maclean and Rhonda (Matthew) Tesch; six grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Prevost and Zoe Gougeon.

Funeral Mass was held at St. Louis Catholic Church.


IN MEMORIAM - PAUL VANDE KERKHNOFF, Age 72, died on Oct. 12, 2009. He was born Oct. 10, 1937. Formerly of Royal

Oak, MI. Survived by wife Diane; sons, Steve (Andrea), Frank (Betsy); daughters, Carol, Lisa (Jim) Rewitzer, Maureen (Don)

Schuette; nine grandchildren; a sister; two brothers. Funeral Mass was held at Wenceslaus Catholic Church. Memorials in Paul's

name to St. Wenceslaus Educational Endowment.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 29 October2009

IN MEMORIAM - DORIS VANRENTERGHEM, Age 84, of Farmington, died on Oct. 16, 2009. Beloved wife of Albert; mother of

Susan Gunyou and Lisa (Scott) Martin; grandmother of four; great-grandmother of one.

Funeral Mass was held at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Farmington. Memorials to Michigan Humane Society.


IN MEMORIAM - GEORGE VAN PROEYEN, Age 98, died on Oct. 20, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Anna. Survived by his

children, John (Joan), Ron (Deborah); daughter-i8n-law, Patricia; grandfather of 12; great-grandfather of 11. Funeral service was held

at the Arthur J. VanLerberghe Funeral Home. Memorial contributions to the Leukemia/Lymphoma Foundation Mich. Chapter, 1421 E. 12 Mile Rd., Madison Heights, MI 48071.


IN MEMORIAM - SHARON VANDEN EYNDE, Age 68, passed away Nov. 1, 2009. Loving mother of Raymond (the late Susan),

Darlene (Timothy) Kubinec, and Dennis (Angela Redmond); grandmother of five. Memorials to the Ronald McDonald House.


ONTARIO, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - MARIA VANPUYENBROECK, Age 87, of Tillsonburg, died on October 30, 2009. Beloved wife of the late

Leon VanPuyenbroeck (Sept 2008); mother of Anne (Mike) Shunock-Bain; grandmother of three; predeceased by her son-in-law

Larry Bain (1995). Also survived by her brothers and sisters: Albert VanPoucke, Roslinda De La Marche, Marcella De Bruyne,

Maurice VanPoucke, Janine Poelman, all of Belgium; and her sister-in-law Elmire VanPuyenbroeck of Aylmer. Memorial Mass was held at St. Mary`s Roman Catholic Church. Donations may be made to Sukura House Woodstock.


ONTARIO, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - HILDA VANDERMEERSCH, Age 81, of Tillsonburg, died on November 7, 2009. She was born in Belgium

May 22, 1928, daughter of the late Remi Hillewaere and the late former Godelieve Thoor, both of Belgium. Loved wife of the late

Hilaire Vandermeersch (April 30, 2000); mother of Heidi (Erwin) Hawel; two sons John (Irene) Vandermeersch and Rick (Tina)

Vandermeersch; five grandsons; sister of Herman (Clara) Hillewaere and Hugo (Ella) Hillewaere, both of Belgium and Hedwig

(Steve) Matthys of Delhi. Funeral Mass was held at St. Mary`s R.C. Church, Tillsonburg. Memorial donations may be made to the

Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital Foundation or Terrace Lodge Home for Senior Citizens.


IN MEMORIAM - GERTRUDE HOUTHOOFD (nee Wouters), Age 83, of St. Clair Shores, died Nov. 8, 2009. She was born July

26, 1926 in Detroit. Beloved wife of the late Donald. Survived by her sister, Joanne and brother-in-law, Ronald Granning; two

nephews; one niece; sisters-in-law, Dorothy McLaughlin, Bernice Lardie and Thelma LaCroix. Funeral Mass was held at St. Joan of

Arc Catholic Church.


IN MEMORIAM - PETER RASSCHAERT, Age 58, passed away Nov. 1, 2009. Beloved husband of Debra; father of Peter Robert

(Michelle) Franco and Tiffanie (Steven) Palazzolo; grandfather of three; friend of Patti Voss; nine brothers and sisters. Liturgy at St.

Paul of Tarsus Church, Clinton Township. Memorials to Grosse Pointe Crisis Club, P.O. Box 36243, Grosse Pointe, MI 48236

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 12 November 2009 ONTARIO, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - EUGENE DEMEYERE, “Gene” – age 85, of Tillsonburg, died on October 25, 2009. He was born in 1924.

Loving husband of 65 years to his wife Ruby Demeyere (nee Clough); father of Gary (Anne) Demeyere, Gail (Tony) Steyaert,

Jennifer (Don) Crowe, Lisa (Andy) Seres, Kim (David) Jefferies, Laurie (Jeff) Kirwin; grandfather of nine; 11 great-grandchildren;

also survived by his daughter-in-law Candice Demeyere; his brothers George (Mary Jean) Demeyere, Cyril (Roma) Demeyere. Gene

was predeceased by his son Michael (2007), and grandson Andy Seres (2004). Gene was a prominent tobacco farmer in the

Tillsonburg area, Thamesville and Strathroy areas. Funeral Mass was held at St. Mary`s Roman Catholic Church. Interment

Tillsonburg Cemetery. Memorial donations to London University Hospital Transplant Unit.


IN MEMORIAM - IRENE VAN ASSCHE, Curry. Age 91, beloved wife for 50 years of the late Robert Van Assche and greatly loved mom of Anne Claire and Sarah. A private Mass will be held at a later date. Donations to the Alzheimer‟s Association


IN MEMORIAM - IRENE VAN VLIET, Age 93, passed away Nov. 3, 2009. Loving wife of the late Kenneth Julias; mother of

Kenneth (Sharon) and Diane Luft; grandmother of four; great-grandmother of six.


IN MEMORIAM - THOMAS VANDENHEEDE, Age 72, died Nov. 7, 2009. Beloved husband of Carolyn; father of Glenn, David

and Laura; brother of Jeanne Suminski, Sr. Mary Suzanne Vandenheede, O.S.M., Elaine Haes and the late Richard, Arthur and Henry

Vandenheede. He was predeceased by his parents Remi and Emma.

Funeral services were from Kaul Funeral Home and Mass at St. Thecla Catholic Church.


IN MEMORIAM - MARGARET D’HULSTER, Age 81, passed away Nov. 4, 2009. Dear sister to Bessie (Vince) Arens and Alfons

(Elvina); aunt of Linda (Jim) Bammel, Debra Selders, Nancy Friend and Philip Taylor. Funeral services were from the Arthur J.

VanLerberghe Funeral Home and Mass at St. Sylvester Church. Memorials to the Capuchins.


CANADA, Ontario

IN MEMORIAM - MADELEINE D’HONDT, Age 90, of Waterford, passed away on November 14, 2009. She was born in

Wevelgem, Belgium. Beloved wife of the late Aime D‟Hondt (1970). Survived by her children: Dolores Cleaver, Roger (Pat)

D‟Hondt, Rita (Pierre) Benoit, Dennis (Kathi) D‟Hondt, Gloria D‟Hondt; 11 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren;

predeceased by brothers, Robert DeCoutere and Daniel DeCoutere. She will fondly be remembered for her kind heart and generous

spirit. Funeral Mass was held at St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church in Waterford, followed by interment at Greenwood Cemetery.

Donations to Norfolk Hospital Nursing Home, the Alzheimer‟s Society of Haldimand Norfolk or St. Bernard‟s Church.


IN MEMORIAM - CORNELIA CORBIN (CORBY) (nee Lapere), “Jean” – Age 80, died on Oct. 8, 2009. Predeceased by husband Harold, former husband, William “Don” Corby; son William Robert Jr.; brothers and sisters, Jack Barrett, JoAnn (Fred) Robinson,

Joyce McCleary, Jerry LaPere, Judy and Jim. Survived by daughter Linda Duke; son Daniel Corby; step-children Debbie (Dan)

Janenius, Gary Corbin; brother John “Bill” Caroll) LaPere. Donations to the charity of choice.


IN MEMORIAM - CHARLES BRUNEEL, SR., Age 74, of Clare, MI and formerly of Mount Clemens, died on Nov. 9, 2009 in Mt.

Pleasant. Survived by eight children, Tammy (Daniel) Magdzas, Charles (Laura) Bruneel Jr., Henry Bruneel, Bill Wambach, Charisse

(bob Harold) Wambach, Steven (Allison Wambach, Joe (Mary) Wambach, Hugh Wambach; four sisters, Jill Ross, Mary (Steve)

Baugmen, Sherry Devereaux and ginger Mannina: 17 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and his friend, Donna Crawford.

Funeral Mass was held at St. Peter Catholic Church.


IN MEMORIAM - HENRY VANHAELEMEERSCH, Age 90, of Sterling Heights, died on Nov. 13, 2009. He was born Dec. 20,

1918 in Mount Clemens. Beloved husband of the late Betty. Survived by his children, Nancy (Frank) Danko, Mary Jane

(Robert)Beardslee, Jean Anne (Michael) Solonika, Carol Sue VanHaelemeersch; four grandchildren; seven great grandchildren.

Contributions to St. Peter Catholic Church, Mount Clemens or St. Vincent dePaul Food Pantry.


IN MEMORIAM - MARION SOENEN, Age 91, died on Nov. 18, 2009. Beloved wife of the late George Sr.; mother of Ted (Gloria)

and Bob (Judith); grandmother of nine; great-grandmother of 14; great-great-grandmother of one; sister of Shirley Rhodes. Funeral

services were held at St. Peter Church. Donations to St. Jude Children‟s Research Hospital.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 2009 November 26 IN MEMORIAM - GILBERT HUGAERT, Age 88, of St. Clair Shores. Beloved husband of Betty Ann; father of Nancy Focht and

Susan Gallagher; grandfather of two; great-grandfather of one; brother of Yvonne Boykens. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the

Army Air Corps. Services to be held at a later date. Kaul Funeral Home, St. Clair Shores.


IN MEMORIAM - ROSEMARY MOSS STROBBE, Age 86. Loving wife of the late Gerard; mother of Barbara (Robert) Hyduke,

Michael, and Allen (Linda) Strobbe; grandmother of 11; great-grandmother of one; sister of Georgia Nell, Bobby, Phyllis Ann, Glenda

Fay, Larry Dan, Nada Ruth and the late Jack, Joe Leonard and Dorothy Lou; daughter of the late George Frank and Ora Moss.

Funeral services were from Kaul Funeral Home.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 2009 November 26 IN MEMORIAM - HARRY VAN SWEDEN, Age 77, of Shelby Township died on November 18, 2009. He was born Nov. 17, 1932,

and was raised in western Michigan. Husband of Mary; father of Debra (Kenneth) Schmidt and Bryan (Joanne) Van Sweden;

grandfather of three; brother of Catherine (the late Theo)Key, and Thelma (Roger) Vande Kieft. Funeral Service was held at the

Church of the Master, Warren.


CANADA, Ontario

IN MEMORIAM - MARGARET DEFAUW, Age 85, of Langton, passed away on November 11, 2009. She was born on May 5,

1924 in Ichtegem, W.F., Belgium. She was predeceased by her husband Albert DeFauw (1977) and her daughter Dianne Kersten

(2003); mother of Steve (Sharon) DeFauw, Simone DeFauw and her partner David Leitch; mother-in-law of Robert Kersten (Barbara);

three grandchildren; five great grandchildren; sister of Madeleine Willaeys, and the late Bob Willaeys (2008); Juliette (Robert)

Fasseel. Funeral Mass was held at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Langton. Memorial donations may be made to the charity

of your choice.


IN MEMORIAM - KENNETH DEFOUR, Age 56, died on Nov. 18, 2009. Loving father of Jason and Jeremy. Ken will be deeply missed by Eric who he thought of as a son. Dear brother of Donald (Patricia), Keith and Joseph (Deborah). Former husband and dear

friend of Lana DeFour-Walbert. Beloved son of the late John and Rosemary. Special “son” of Bernadette Iftiniuk and special “uncle”

of Paul and Shelley. Service was held at the funeral home.


CANADA, Ontario

IN MEMORIAM - PAULA GEKIERE, Age 88, of Delhi, passed away suddenly on November 15, 2009. Paula‟s family emigrated to

Manitoba from Belgium in 1920, where she was born in 1921 and soon settled in Blenheim, Ontario in 1923. She married George

Gekiere on January 9, 1945 in Tillsonburg. Paula spent over 30 years in farming and raising her family till she retired in 1975 and

settled in Delhi in 1976. Beloved wife George Gekiere; mother of Anita Pool (John), Barry Gekiere (Gerda Kriwez), Bonnie Baswick

(Brian), Ken Gekiere (Cindy Varey); grandmother of five; great-grandmother of one; sister-in-law of Julia Barnes (late Phil) and

Martha Scheers (late Steve); predeceased by her sisters Irene Brady (late John) and Madeleine DeRoo (late Maurice). Funeral service was held in the Chapel of the funeral home. Interment in Delhi Cemetery. Donations to the Delhi Community Centre or the Myeloma

Canada.


IN MEMORIAM - ROSEMARY JENUWINE (nee Locqueneux), Age 81, of Sterling Heights, died on Nov. 2, 2009. She was born

Dec. 23, 1927, in Detroit, the daughter of the late Hector Locqueneux and the late Leona (Van Overbeke) Locqueneux. Beloved wife

of James; mother of Vicki, Dan (Susan), Patty, Carol (Paul) Novak, and Shawn Marie; grandmother of 11; great-grandmother of four;

sister of Burney (Gene) Libert. Funeral Mass was held at St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church. She was a member of the G.S.F.A.

Donations to Angels Place, 25240 Lahser Rd., Southfield, MI 48034.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 26 November 2009 STERLING, Illinois

IN MEMORIAM - ROBER R. DELANGHE, Age 82, of Sterling, died November 18, 2009. He was born June 11, 1927 and raised in

Tielt, West Flanders, Belgium. At the age of 18, toward the end of WWII, he enlisted in the New Belgian Army and served under

General Patton. Roger and his parents emigrated to the United States in June of 1949. They settled in Moline, IL where he worked for

John Deere Plow Works. He and his parents became U.S citizens and he married Irene Van Thorre on November 18, 1950. Roger and

his Uncle, Rene De Langhe, co-founded the quad City Bicycle Races in 1964 in East Moline. The following year the races moved to

7th Street in Moline IL. Where they were held for many years. In recent years, the races moved to Rock Island. They are considered a

Classic and one of the largest races of their kind in the U.S. In 2010, the races will be celebrating 46 years and Roger was a main part

of them from the beginning. Roger has also been an official for over 25 years at the Northbrook Velodrome. The Roger De Langhe

Trophy Race, held every August at the Northbrook Velodrome, honors “the legendary Roger De Langhe, an icon of the Midwest race

scene”. Since his emigration from Belgium years ago Roger has worked tirelessly to promote bike racing throughout the region,

culminating in the addition of the Quad Cities Criterium to the USA Cycling‟s National Racing Calendar. Survivors include his wife, Irene; their children John (Andrea) DeLanghe of Perry, GA, Dennis DeLanghe of Sterling IL, Maria DeLanghe of Warner Robins,

GA, Ronda DeLanghe of Dixon, IL and Sondra Meyer of Sterling, IL; 5 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in

death by his parents. The Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM in St. Mary Catholic Church in Sterling, with the Reverend Donald

Ahles officiating, was followed by burial at St. Mary Cemetery in East Moline, IL. Memorials to Hospice of the Rock river Valley.


CANADA, Manitoba

IN MEMORIAM - KATHLEEN VAN HOORENBECK

On November 8, 2009 Kathleen passed away at Concordia Place, after a long battle with Parkinson‟s. She was predeceased by her

husband Charles in 1971, her parents in 1976 and 1984, as well as her sister Nell and brother-in-law Henry. Left to mourn are her

sisters: Stella (Mike) Miller, Phyllis Milne, brother Al (Pearl) Penny; sister-in-law Mary (Maurice) Daeninck. She found great comfort in her religious affiliation and was active in the women‟s League at St. Mary‟s Cathedral and later attended Holy Redeemer

Church. She spent many years volunteering at the St. Boniface Hospital Palliative Care. Service of Remembrance took place at Holy

Redeemer Parish. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Parkinson‟s Society of Manitoba, 302-171 Donald Street, Winnipeg,

MB, R3C 1M4 or a charity of one‟s choice.


IN MEMORIAM - AUGUSTA ARNOLD (Lams), “Gussie” – Age 95, died on Nov. 14, 2009. She was born Dec. 31, 1913. Beloved

wife of the late Edward (Bert) Arnold. Predeceased by sisters, Florene DeJonghe, Mary Callewaert, and brothers Victor, Edmund, and

George Lams. Funeral Mass was held at St. Mary‟s Catholic Church, Port Sanilac. Memorial donations to Project Blessing,

Carsonville, MI.


IN MEMORIAM - MARGARET DUVEYOUNG, Age 84, of Roseville, died on Nov. 20, 2009. She was born May 3, 1925 in

Monaville, West Virginia. Beloved wife of the late John. Survived by her son, Gary (Pat) Duveyoung; four grandchildren; brother,

Joseph (Marti) Kovach; daughter-in-law, Teresa. Funeral services were from Kaul Funeral Home. Contributions to Christian Trinity

Assembly, 21770 Kelly, Eastpointe.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 27 November 2009 (or 8?)

MANITOBA, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - LAWRENCE (LARRY) DEBLAERE

Peacefully, with family by his side, Larry passed away on November 4, 20098. He will be missed by his loving and caring family,

wife Mary Lou of 57 years; son Larry Jr. (Dawn), Christa and Tom; son Keith (Heather), Dianna (Jason); great-grandsons, Alex, Max,

Michael; son Kerry (Sandra), Roland (Sarah); great-grandson Jack; and son Shane. Also surviving him is his brother Dennis

(Claudette); sister Yvonne (Walter) Bachart, sister Marlene (Stan) Kreitz; cousins, Michael and Kenny Boyak, as well as numerous

nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Emeric DeBlaere (Mary Boyak). Larry was employed by Canadian National

Railways for many years as a freight conductor. Cremation has taken place.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 10 December 2009 IN MEMORIAM - MICHAEL DELAERE, Age 71, died on December 2, 2009. Beloved husband of Carolyn; father of Michael Jr.

(Kathy), Gregory (Rebecca), and Matthew; grandfather of ten; brother of Mary Stronati (Jerry) Tobbe, Patrick (Shirley) DeLaere and

Paul (Betty) DeLaere.


IN MEMORIAM - ROBERT DEWITTE, Age 91, of Sterling Heights. Beloved husband of the late Katherine; father of Betty (Juan)

Colon, Robert (Linda) and Thomas (Diane); grandfather of seven; great-grandfather of 11; brother of Albert DeWitte. Funeral Mass

was held at St. Anne Catholic Church.


IN MEMORIAM - DANIELLE LAFATA (nee DeCoopman), Age 41, died on Nov. 27, 2009. She was born Dec. 20, 1967, in Antwerp, Belgium. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Best Mom forever of Antonio, Alexander and Ella; dear daughter of Geert and the

late Annie DeCoopman; daughter-in-law of Antonio and Sharon Lafata; sister of Dimitri DeCoopman; sister-in-law of Renee (Dennis)

Giesey. Danielle was a friend to all and loved being a professor at Macomb County Community College. Funeral services were from

Kaul Funeral Home and Memorial Mass at Our Lady of Hope Church (St. Gertrude Campus). Memorials to the Estate of Danielle

Lafata.


IN MEMORIAM - THOMAS DUFOUR, Age 56, died on Nov. 24, 2009 at home surrounded by family after a long and courageous

struggle with liver disease. Survived by his wife, Terry Navarro; father of Jacqueline Rose; son of George and the late Maureen;

brother of Penny (Marty) Bergeson, Richard (Vicki), Randy, Pat, the late Mark, the late Michael, Mary Margaret (Brian) Morrow,

James (Ruba), George (Beth), Renee (Robert ) Greening. Funeral Mass was held at St. Paul on the Lake, Grosse Point Farms.


IN MEMORIAM - GINA VAN BUREN, Age 52, died on Nov. 23, 2009 after a courageous four-year battle with ovarian cancer.

Beloved daughter of Richard and Rosa Van Buren; sister of Martha (Bob) Piscopo and Lisa (Mike) Howard; aunt of Tony and Katie

Piscopo and Bobby Clubb; loving companion of Rudy Lee. A celebration of a Life took place at Emerson Unitarian Church, Troy.

Memorials to Angela Hospice, 14100 Newburgh Rd., Livonia.


IN MEMORIAM - DELORES VERMEERSCH, “Lorrie” – Age 70, died on December 1, 2009. Beloved wife of the late James;

mother of Mark, Mitch (Betty) Vermeersch and Michael (Betty) Vermeersch; grandmother of five; great-grandmother of one; sister of

Lois Braiker, Donald (Carol) Selbmann, Elaine (John) Vermeersch, and Vivian (Bill Mealey) Charron. Funeral Mass was held at St.

Louis Church.


CANADA, Ontario

IN MEMORIAM - MARIA GHESQUIERE (nee Loyson), Age 95, passed away on November 22, 2009 at Maple Manor Nursing

Home, Tillsonburg. Maria was born in Rumbeke, Belgium, on October 1, 1914. She was predeceased by her husband Henri (1989), by

a son Norel (Raka) (2008) and a grandson (Timothy) (1989). Maria was a loving mother and mother-in-law to Noella Van Hooren,

Noel and Diana Ghesquiere, Madeleine Ghesquiere and Ron and Claudine Ghesquiere. Everyone loved “meme” especially her nine

grandchildren, Brenda (Rob) Van Parys, Sandra (Randy) Hildebrant, Linda Mattan, Wendy (Dave) Holmes, Michael (Deana)

Ghesquiere, Tania Ghesquiere, Michelle (Chris) Slaght, and Krisitie (Jeff) Bender; 19 great-grandchildren; her only brother and sister-

in-law George and Paulette Loyson (Belgium). Funeral Mass was held at St. Mary‟s Roman Catholic Church.

Memorial donations (payable by cheque only ) to London Health Sciences Foundation, University Hospital Neurological Research or

St. Mary‟s Roman Catholic Church.


CANADA, Ontario

IN MEMORIAM - ANNE GOOSSENS (nee LeSage), Age 69, of Delhi, died on Nov. 29, 2009. Daughter of the late William LeSage (1972) and Simone (Coudenys) LeSage (2007). Belvoed wife of Etienne Goossens; mother of Darlene Murphy (Tom), and Shirley

Desourdie (Ron); grandmother of four; sister of Jeanet Barrett (late Harry 2009); mother-in-law Elodie Goossens (the late Albert

1971); brother-in-law Albert Goossens (Linda). Anne will be dearly missed. Funeral Mass was held at Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs

Church, Delhi. Interment in Delhi Cemetery. Donations to the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital Foundation or the London

Health Science Foundation.


CANADA, Ontario

IN MEMORIAM - VALERE SPRIET, Age 96, of Tillsonburg, formerly of Langton, died on December 2, 2009. Valere was a retired

tobacco farmer. Predeceased by his wife Madeleine (DeVos) Spriet (1995). Father and father-in-law of three sons and two daughters:

Robert (Lia) Spriet, Joseph (Irene) Spriet, Cecilia Sioen (the late Guy Sioen – 1998), Roger (Jacqueline) Spriet, Theresa Mulhern

(Jeff); 15 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Predeceased by a daughter Rita Deveney (1974) and by all of his six brothers and all of his six sisters. Funeral Mass was held at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Langton. Interment at

Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Cemetery, Langton. Memorial donations (payable by cheque only ) to Sacred Heart & Stroke



CANADA, St. Boniface, Manitoba

IN MEMORIAM - MARIE ROSE BOSSUYT (nee Ciszewski), Age 100, died on Nov. 28, 2009. Marie was born on August 4, 1909

in Husavick, MB, the youngest of 14 children. Beloved wife of the late Archie, who predeceased her in 1997, as well as her son

Connie in 2007. Marie is survived by six children: Margaret Ross (Rod), Joyce Dusik (Rudy), Lorne (Polly), John (Beverley), Vic

(Viviane), Donna Burns (Rodney); daughter-in-law Isabelle; special niece and nephew Doreen Anseeuw and George Bossuyt; 23

grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren. Marie moved to Winnipeg at the age of 15, where she met our dad. They were married in 1930. Mom and Dad worked side by side to

establish a dairy farm in Fort Garry, then, after a fire in 1943, relocated to Oak Bluff. Mom was an extraordinary woman who was at

home not only in the kitchen but also behind the wheel of a truck. Mom was a strong matriarch and a role model, for whom family

always came first. Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at St. Vital Catholic Church. Donations may be made to the Christmas

Cheer Board, PO Box 51089, Winnipeg, MB, R2X 3C6 or Golden Links Lodge, 2280 St. Mary‟s Road, Winnipeg, R2N 3Z6.


IN MEMORIAM - RAY ALBERT DE VLIEG, Age 61, of Linden, died Dec. 17, 2009. Surviving is friend Diana Goers; mother

Jean DeVlieg; sister Mary DeVlieg (Trevor Wells); brother John Devlieg; stepchildren and grandchildren from wife Janet. Preceded

in death by father Robert and wife Janet.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 2009 December 24 ROBERT JANSSEN, Age 92, died Dec. 17, 2009. Survived by wife Betty; father of Grant (Cece), Robert (Dawn) and Jeanine

VanHollebeke; stepfather of Christine Turner (Lee); grandfather of four; great-grandfather of one. Memorial service was held at

Church of St. Owen. Memorials to Mercy Hospice, 281 Enterprise Ct., Suite 200, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302.


IN MEMORIAM - HELEN M. CENDROWSKI (nee Roose), Age 81, died on December 16, 2009. Former wife of Henry. Formerly

Sr. Marie Carol, I.H.M.; sister of Maurice (Helen smith) Roose and Edward Roose. Funeral Mass was held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at

Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Dearborn. Memorials to Sanctuary at the Abbey, 12250 E. 12 Mile Rd., Warren, MI 48093.


IN MEMORIAM - LEO LAMOTE, Age 87, died on Dec. 11, 2009. Beloved husband of Agnes; father of Jerry (Sue), Christine Bates (Mike), Julie Geyman (Paul), and Monica Gardner (Andy); grandfather of ten; brother of Anna DeSaranno and Jerome Lamote.

Funeral Mass was held at St. Joan of arc Church. Leo was a member of the B.A.A. and Retirees‟ Club, B.A. Century Club, B.A. Floor

Bowlers, and Cadieux Feather Bowlers.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 2009 Dec. 24

IN MEMORIAM - LEO LAMOTE, (photo)- Leo Lamote‟s portrait by Jerry Lemanu in the champions‟ gallery at the Cadieux Cafe.

The Belgian community and Belgian-American Floor Bowlers lost a good man last week. Leo Lamote passed away at the age of 87.

Leo has been a member of many clubs, including the Floor Bowlers, feather Bowlers and Century Club, to name a few. Leo joined

the Floor bowlers in the early 70‟s and bowled with us for over 20 years, until health issues forced him to retire. To many of us, Leo

was “Bigger than Life” as he was a tall man with big voice. You always knew that Leo was in the room. He was friends with

everyone. Many years ago the floor bowlers and Feather Bowlers sent a contingent to Michigan State University as part of a MSU

festival. I was able to spend four days with Leo. When Leo was not demonstrating Feather Bowling or pigeon racing, he was in his

room playing cards and drinking bear that he snuck into his room. Up until his death, Leo played cards every Thursday afternoon with

50 or more of us old buffalos. Cards were his passion. Many, many years ago, the team of Remi Phlypo and Leo Lamote were the best

euchre players around. No-one could beat them. Now these two are joined once again in heaven. I‟m sure they are dealing the cards

right now. Leo, you will be missed by your many friends in the Belgian Community. Maurice Vanneste. Belgian-American Floor Bowlers.


CANADA, Ontario

IN MEMORIAM - CAMIEL CAUDRON, Age 85, formerly of Delhi, passed away at Norfolk General Hospital, Simcoe on January

9, 2010. A retired Insurance/ Real Estate Broker, Camiel was a member and shareholder of the Belgian Hall, Delhi. Beloved husband

of Dorothy; dear father of Laura Brooks and Richard Caudron; sister-in-law Ann Caudron; sister-in-law Ann Caudron. Predeceased by

his first wife Jennie Lammens (1951), son-in-law Reginald Brooks (1992), brother Joseph Caudron (2003), sisters Zulma Martin

(1989) and Simonne (2004) and her husband Fred Soenen (2003). Funeral service was held in the chapel of the funeral homme.

Interment in Delhi Cemetery. Donations to the Norfolk General Hospital Foundation, the delhi Community Health Centre or the

C.N.I.B.



IN MEMORIAM - GEORGE COOPMAN, Age 88, died suddenly on December 16, 2009. Predeceased by his wife Germaine

Degrave and brother Adolf. Survived by his son Paul (Janet Pitts) and many extended family and friends. George was married to

Germaine on July 11, 1946. He started life as a farmer in Charleswood, then worked in construction and finally ended his career as a

bus driver. He was considered a gentleman by all who knew him. George was a life-time resident of Charleswood. He was a member

of the Belgian Club.


CANADA, Ontario

IN MEMORIAM - ELIZABETH DESCHAMPHELEER (nee Van Wymeersch), Age 90 of Tillsonburg, passed away on January 10, 2010. She was born on June 16, 1919 in Haine St. Pierre, Belgium. She married Arthur DeSchampheleer in Belgium and

emigrated from Belgium to Canada on 1939. Beloved wife of the late Arthur (who predeceased her October 13, 1997). Survived by

her two daughters, Diane DeCoutere (Maurice) and Irene Vanderhaeghe (the late Maurice). Also surviving are three grandchildren;

three great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her son David DeSchampheleer (2008). Funeral Mass was held at the Sacred Heart Roman

Catholic Church, Langton. Memorial donations to “Sacred Heart Renovation Fund” or the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the

Canadian Cancer Society.



IN MEMORIAM - ANDRE VAN DER VENNET, AGE 82, PASSED AWAY ON December 15, 2009. Andre leaves to mourn his

sister-in-law Therese Van Der Vennet, many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Rene and Emilie (nee

Timmerman); his brothers: Cyril, George, Jules and Maurice; his sisters, Mary Van Den Bosch, Julia Garland and Clarissse Buydens. Andre was born October 19, 1927. He attended school in Bruxelles and St. Alphonse. He remained on the family farm until he moved

to Swan Lake in 1979 and continued to farm until 1987. During his life Andre had a variety of interests including Belgian bowling and

playing his favourite card game “bien”. Funeral Mass was celebrated in St. Martin of Tours Roman Catholic Church in Swan Lake,

MB. Donations can be made to the Lorne Memorial Palliative Care Unit, Box 40, Swan Lake, MB R0G 2S0.



IN MEMORIAM - JOSEPH BOONE, SR., (Joe) Age 92, passed away on December 23, 2009. He was predeceased by his wife

Godelieve; his sister Mary Knockaert; brothers, Frank, Charles, Marcel and son-in-law Maurice Brick. Survived by his daughter

Lorraine; sons Joe, Jr. (Lynda), Daniel (Mary-Ann); ten grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren; his sister Marietta (Robert0 Bockstael.

Joe‟s life was spent with his wife on their dairy farm and raising their children. They retired in 1974. After retiring he had many happy years traveling, and he loved Belgian Bowling and playing cards at the Belgian Club where he was a lifetime member.


CANADA, Ontario

IN MEMORIAM - PHARILDE VANHOOREN (nee Verhaeverbeke), Age 96, formerly of Simcoe, passed away at the Delhi Long

Term Care Centre, on January 10, 2010. She was born on May 8, 1913 in Pervijze, West Flanders, Belgium. Predeceased by her

husband Alois Van Hooren (February 17, 1986); loving mother of Maria (Albert) Meulemeester and Madeleine (Camiel) Fasseel;

grandmother of nine; great-grandmother of 18; great-great-grandmother of four. Predeceased by a brother Maurice (Maria)

Verhaeverbeke, and two sisters Maria (Louis) Ledent and Alice (Charles) Demeester. Funeral Mass was held at Sacred Heart Roman

Catholic Church. Donation (payable by cheque only) to the Delhi Long Term Care Centre, Norfolk General Hospital or a charity of

your choice.


CANADA, Ontario

IN MEMORIAM - ALIDE (LENA) CELINE GALARNEAU (nee VanGheluwe), (DeBaene) Age 96, died on Jan. 6, 2010. She was

born on Sept. 5, 1913 in Detroit, MI. Moved to Ontario with her parent Theophile and Alexis (Reynaert) VanGheluwe. Married her

first husband, Ernest DeBaene (1972) in 1937. Married her second husband Roscoe Galarneau (2003) in 1978. Survived by her daughters Elaine DeBaene Putnam (Richard) and Sharon DeBaene Mytka (Wally); six grandchildren; four (should read 6); two great-

great-grandchildren (should read 0 great-great); two sisters Florence DeWachter and Lorraine Lockey. Predeceased by one son Robert

(1946); three sister; (should read also predeceased by two brothers in infancy). Funeral Mass was held at Holy Family R.C. Parish,

Wallaceburg. Interment St. Anthony‟s Cemetery, Chatham.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan 21 January 2010

IN MEMORIAM - JEANNINE SONCK, Age 76, died on Jan. 10, 2010. Beloved wife of Robert; mother of Linda (Keith) Budd,

Donald (Tracy), and Lisa (Christopher) Fox; grandmother of four. Funeral service was held at the Arthur J. VanLerberghe Funeral

Home. Donations to the National Parkinson‟s Foundation or charity of choice.


IN MEMORIAM - ALFRED DEBUCK “Fritz”, Age 86, of Ida, Mich., died on Jan. 4, 2010. He was born Nov. 4, 1923, the son of Floyd and Alice (Bousson) DeBuck. Survived by his wife Rose (Allemon); four sons, Gerald (Susan), Henry (Kathy), Edward, and

Michael; three daughters, Joann (Arnold) Skowronski, Theresa (David) Ballenberger; Clara Efta; brother, Clarence (Eleanor); 13

grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass was held at St. Joseph Church. Memorials to the IHM Retirement Fund,

Monroe.


IN MEMORIAM - ARTHUR DECOSTER, Age 94, of Lecanto, Florida, died on Jan. 14, 2010. He was married to Eleanor DeCoster

for 59 years and was a tool and die maker at Ajax Spring in Roseville.


IN MEMORIAM- SHIRLEE DELMOTTE, Age 74, of Shelby Township, died on Jan. 15, 2010. She was born June 30, 1935, in Detroit. Beloved wife of the late Carl. Survived by her children, Terry (Lisa) Delmotte and Todd Delmotte; three grandchildren;

sisters, Debora (Robert) Reblin and Marilyn (David) Roubal. Funeral Mass was held at St. Isidore Church. Memorials to Henry Ford

Macomb Hospice.


IN MEMORIAM - MAEBELLE NEYRINCK, Age 87, of St. Clair Shores, died on Jan. 10, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Charles.

Survived by her daughters, Cheryl (Dan) Hillbom, Sue (Jim) Kelly and Dorothy (Frank) Saponare; nine grandchildren; 11 great-

grandchildren. A memorial service was held at the Urban Church, Warren.


IN MEMORIAM - ERNEST OOGHE, Age 85, of Warren, died on Dec. 21, 2009. He was a World War II veteran. Beloved husband

of the late Louise. Survived by his sons, Chris, Michael (Gina), Raymond, Sr. (Laura); four grandchildren. Funeral Mass was held at St. Edmund Church.


IN MEMORIAM - ZOE GOUGEON (nee Ryngaert) (Elsie), Age 82, of Clinton Twp., died on Dec. 22, 2009. She was born Oct. 2,

1927, in Fraser. Survived by her husband James Gougeon; sons, Jeffrey, Ronald, Bradley (Theresa) Gougeon; one grandson; sister

Mary Prevost (Ryngaert). Funeral Mass was held at St. Louis Catholic Church. Donations to Hospice of Michigan or Alzheimer‟s

Association.


IN MEMORIAM - VERA BAETENS, Age 85, of Clarkston, died on Jan. 15, 2010. Preceded in death by her husband Robert and son

Ken; mother of Ron (Sue), and David (Cathrene); grandmother of seven; sister of Betty (Gene) Kaczmar. Funeral Mass was held at St. Daniel Catholic Church. Memorials to E.W.T.N., Good Counsel, or association of Marian Helpers.


IN MEMORIAM - HELEN HOEGEMAN, Age 93, of Chesterfield, died on Dec. 23, 2009. She was born May 26, 1916, in Detroit.

Beloved wife of the late Herman. Survived by her children, Frederick (Evelyn) and Helen (Steven) Ritter; ten grandchildren; seven

great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Martha. Funeral service was held at St. Louis Catholic Church. Helen was a member of the

Flemish Family Circle.


IN MEMORIAM - SUSAN DANNEELS, Age 61, of Algonac, Mich., died Dec. 22, 2009. She was born Feb. 10,, 1948 in Mt.

Clemens. Survived by her children: Art (Tonya) Wirgau, Kevin Wirgau, Wade (Nikki) Wirgau, Abe Danneels, and Christine

Lumetta; father, Eugene Merrill, sisters, Sandra Jean (Terry) Williams, Sally Joan (Earl) Ehrhardt, and Tena Marie (Robert) Dye;

seven grandchildren.


IN MEMORIAM - REMI WYLIN, Age 92, of Berville, died on Jan. 15, 2010. Survived by wife, Jennie; sons, James (JoAnne)

Wylin of Memphis and Dennis Wylin of Macomb; daughter, Janice Patton of Armada; grandchildren, Jeff (Della) Wylin, Greg

(Wendy)Wylin, Laura Wylin, Douglas (Charina) Wylin, Jennifer Davis, Jamie (John) Edwards, Kerry (Tracy) Dubaere, Michelle

Macker, Wynde Dubaere, Michelle Macker, Wynde Dubaere, Jolene (Sean) Smith, Angelique (Thadeus Sztajer) Wylin, Alyn (Steve

Johnson) Drewek and Michael Wylin; 23 great-grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter; brother, Bill (Irene) Wylin of Richmond

Township and sister, Helen (George) Whiting of Memphis. Predeceased by a great-granddaughter; siblings, infant Maggie, Maurice,

Achiel and Richard Wylin, Blanche Vanlerberghe, Elza Vanpoelvoorde and Germaine Traub; and son-in-law, Mickey Patton.

Funeral Mass was held on January20 at St. John the Evangelist, Allenton, followed by burial in Wet Berlin Cemetery, Berlin

Township.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 21 January 2010 IN MEMORIAM - ANNA BOECK, Age 26, of Oxford, Mich., passed away on Jan. 5, 2010. She was born July 2, 1983. Beloved

daughter of Cathy and Jack Maynard and the late Arthur Boeck; sister of Christy (Jim) Elbode and Amy Salaske; aunt of Jacob and

Amber Elbode.


IN MEMORIAM - SHIRLEY VERVAECKE, Age 89, died on Jan. 1, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Richard; mother of Ronald

(Diane) Leonard (Karen); grandmother of four; great-grandmother of 12. Funeral service was held at the Hope Lutheran Church,

Warren.


IN MEMORIAM - LINDA ROOSE, Age 71, died on Jan. 1, 2010. Beloved wife of John ; mother of Kevin (Rosann) Roose and Denis (Jeffrey) Boshoven; grandmother of five; sister of Gil (Susan) Minock. Memorial service was held at First Presbyterian Church

of Plymouth. Contributions to the Humane Society of Huron Valley.


IN MEMORIAM - KATHERINE VAN EYNDE “Katie”: Age 97, of Richmond, formerly of Armada, died on Dec. 25, 2009. She

was born in Canada. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Survived by ten nephews and 17 nieces; sisters-in-law, Norene Hanley and Mary

Teller. Funeral Mass was held at St. Mary Mystical Rose Catholic Church, Armada. Memorials to the Chalfonte Foundation or



IN MEMORIAM - MILDRED BOLLAERT (nee Bassier), Age 88, of Allenton, died Jan. 4, 2010. She was born March 17, 1921, in

Delta, Ohio. Beloved wife of the late Maurice. Survived by six children, Richard (Sandra) Bollaert, James (Katherine) Bollaert, Harold Bollaert, Joyce Kaufman, Donald Bollaert, and Lynda (Byron) Vollen; a brother, Louis Bassier; two sisters, Margaret Kudzia

and Betty Bollaert; 18 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at St. John

the Evangelist Catholic Church, Allenton.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 21 January 2010.

IN MEMORIAM - JEAN DEBACKER (nee Andrew), Age 85, of Dearborn, formerly of Beverly Hills, passed away January 11,

2010. Beloved wife of the late Jules DeBacker (2008); mother of Diane (Keith) Rasey and Lois DeBacker; grandmother of four; great-

grandmother of one; many nieces and nephews. Jean taught for many years in the Bloomfield Hills school district. Memorial service

was held at the chapel of Henry Ford Village Scholarship Fund

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 21 January 2010 IN MEMORIAM - GABRIELLA BRUDER (nee DeSmet) “Gaye”, Age 90, of armada, died on Dec. 29, 2009. She was born Feb.

16, 1919, in Detroit, daughter of Sidon and Maria (Muylle) DeSmet. Beloved wife of the late Henry. Survived by sons, Henry “Buff”

(Joan) and Richard (Joyce); daughter, Judy (Tom) Cline; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild;

sister Yvonne (Dean) Kaster.


IN MEMORIAM - MEDAR BACKERS “Joe”, Age 82, of St. Clair Shores, Mich., passed away Jan. 17, 2010. He was born April 27,

1927. Beloved husband of the late Delores Anne; father of Thomas (Carol) Backers, Donna (Stacey) Morris, Sheila (Bob) Baldrica,

Gerald Backers, Timothy (Anna) Backers; grandfather of seven; great-grandfather of nine. Mr. Backers was a member of the Belgian-

American Association. Funeral service was held at Kaul Funeral Home. Donations to Hospice of Michigan.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 4 february 2010

IN MEMORIAM - RACHELLE NAEYAERT, Age 36, of Shelby twp., passed away on Jan. 27, 2010. She was born Jan. 11, 1974 in

Detroit. Beloved daughter of Mark (Michelle La Duke) and Carol (Paul Vertigan) Apostolos; sister of Jason Naeyaert; stepsister of

Sean, Matt and Elisha Vertigan; granddaughter of Jeanne Gatward; step-grandma, Sandra La Duke. Donations to United Cerebral

Palsy of Metropolitan Detroit, 23077 Greenfield, Ste. 205, Southfield MI 48075.


IN MEMORIAM - OSCAR VERCRUYSSE, Age 85, passed away on January 23, 2010. He was born on May 18, 1924. Beloved

husband of Evelyn; father of Ron (Gidget), Karen (Dale) Verhaeghe, and the late Roger; grandfather of seven; great-grandfather of

five; sister-in-law, Betty. Predeceased by his brother Julian. Oscar was a long-time member of the Belgian-American Association, the

Belgian-American Bank, and the B.A. Century Club. He also served during World War II in the Army Air Force. Funeral services

were from Kaul Funeral Home and Mass at St. Gertrude Catholic Church. Entombment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.


IN MEMORIAM - PATRICIA DENYS, Age 84, of New Baltimore, passed away Jan. 24, 2010. She was born Dec. 24, 1925, in

Detroit. Beloved wife of the late Fredrick; mother of Lawrence (Teresa) Denys, Michael (Connie) Denys and Susan (Michael)

Mitchell; grandmother of nine; sister of Marilynn Hogan and the late Catherine Richards and William Chevalier. Funeral Mass was held at St. Mary Queen of Creation Church.


IN MEMORIAM - LOIS DUEWEKE, Age 88, of Utica, passed away on Jan. 29, 2010. She was born on Oct. 12, 1921 in Detroit.

Survived by her husband, Otto; children, Marj Bryen and Robyn Ferkovic; three grandchildren; one great-grandson; sister of Marjorie

(Ed) Edmunds. Funeral Mass was held at St. Therese of Lisieux Church.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan -

CANADA, Ontario

IN MEMORIAM - DOROTHY VANDOORNE (nee Broughton), Age 81, of Delhi, died on Feb. 10, 2010. She was born Jan. 18,

1929 in South Walsingham Township. Dear wife of Andrew Vandoorne, mother of Annie (Peter Lesage), Margaret (Peter Tops), and Henrietta (Greg Kalinowski); six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Cremation with later

inurnment in the Broughton family plot in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Walsingham. Memorial donations to the “Sunshine

Foundation” or any charity of your choice.


CANADA, Ontario

IN MEMORIAM - EDITH DE PUES, Age 89, of Tillsonburg, died on Feb. 2, 2010. She was born on July 19, 1920. Predeceased by

her husband Camille De Pues (March 29, 1995); mother of Eleonore (Bill) Vanderven; Rose Mary (Barry) De Coene, Dennis De Pues,

Urbain De Pues; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. A private family service was held at the funeral home. Interment

followed in the Tillsonburg Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital Foundation.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan CANADA, Ontario

IN MEMORIAM - MARTHA DEJAEGHER (nee VanGoethem), Age 86, of Langton, died on Jan. 28, 2010. She was born in 1923

in Beveren-Waas, East Flanders, Belgium. Beloved wife of the late Willie DeJaegher (1993); mother of Larry (Leona) Dejaegher,

Josie (Jerry) Kukula, Pat (Joe) Vogrincic, Brian (Cathy) Dejaegher; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Angela

Dejaegher. Funeral Mass was held at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Langton. Donations may be made to the Canadian

Diabetic Association, Camp Trillium or a charity of your choice.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 2010-Feb-4

IN MEMORIAM - CECILE PYNAERT (nee Lauwers), Age 75, passed away on Jan. 14, 2010. She was born in Lichtervelde,

Belgium, and came to Canada, with her parents, in 1949 settling first in the Chatham area, then to Bothwell and in 1973 she moved to

Windham Centre. Beloved wife of Frank Pynaert; mother of the late Daniel Pynaert (2002) and his wife Nancy Pieters) Pynaert; grandmother of two; sister of Rosa Willet and the late Joseph Lauwers (his wife Tina) and the late Marcel Lauwers (his wife Marie);

sister-in-law of Paul (Diane) Pynaert, Lillian Pynaert (the late John) and the late Mary DeGroote ( and her husband Willy). She was a

member of the Delhi Belgian Club. Funeral Mass was held at Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs Roman Catholic Church, Delhi.

Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Canadian Diabetes Association or a charity of your choice.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 2010-February 4

IN MEMORIAM - MARY ANN DESERRANO, Age 70, of Simcoe, passed away on Jan. 24, 2010. Beloved wife of Angelo

DeSerrano; mother of Theresa DeSerrano, Lynda Amorim (John), and Carla VanKessel (Mark); grandmother of five; sister of

Margaret McArthur (Dave), Frank Bahula (Laura), Ellen Shepherd, and Edward Bahula (Dianna); sisters-in-law Violet Lea, Lillian

McCloskey, Ellen McCarthy (Eugene), Mary DeSerrano, brother-in-law Harry Smit. Funeral Mass was held at St. Mary‟s Roman

Catholic Church, Simcoe. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society.


IN MEMORIAM - ETIENNE MARIE BOLLEYN (nee Verhaeghe), Age 94. Born in Ichteghem, West Flanders, Belgium in 1914

and died on Jan. 31, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Henri (1989); mother of Emil (Suzanne Gouin), Annie Six, the late Rudy and Hilda Shewchuk (Norman); seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sister Yvonne Krause and the late Ewald. She immigrated

to Canada in 1953 from Brussels Belgium, after surviving two World Wars. She and her husband were the owners of Verbo Meats,

later Bolleyn Meats in East Windsor. Cremation has taken place and a private family gathering will take place at a later date.

Donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 2010-Feb 4

IN MEMORIAM - NORBERT GESQUIERE, Age 75, son of the late August and Suzanne (nee Shilewaert) Gesquiere. He was born

May 24, 1934 in Monroeville, Indiana, and died on Jan. 29, 2010 in Manhattan Beach, California. Survived by his wife Mary; son

Mark of Arizona; daughter Suzanne Kordis of Idaho; stepson Joe Reed of Texas; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a

brother Robert of Bay City, Michigan; and sister Godelieve Vultaggio of Warren, Mich. He was laid to rest at Holy Cross Cemetery,

Culver City, California.


IN MEMORIAM - MADELINE LIETAER (nee Verplancke), Age 90, of Courtland, passed away on Jan. 21, 2010. Beloved wife of

the late Florent “Tracy” Lietaer (2001); mother of Dr. Larry Lietaer (Elizabeth) and Janet Hollister (Brent); grandmother of ten; great-

grandmother of nine; sister of Mary Lierman (late Arthur 1950) and Angela Heirwegh (Emiel). Predeceased by her sister-in-law

Agatha Lietaer (2009) and late husband Andre (1998).


IN MEMORIAM - BRIAN BAETENS, “Dr. B” and “8th Wonder of the World” Baetens, died on Jan. 29, 2010. He was born March

18, 1951 in Detroit. Mr. Baetens played saxophone in Full Circle and Brass Knuckles bands. He is survived by his mother, Betty

Baetens; brothers, Paul and Glenn; niece, Emily; nephews, Ryan and Kyle.


Canada, Ontario

ELIZABETH DELEEMANS (nee Vervaet), Age 96, passed away on January 18, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Victor DeLeemans

(1991); mother of Mary Ann Van Louwe (Albert); grandmother of six; great-grandmother of 14; seven great-great-grandchildren.

Predeceased by her son Ronald and daughter-in-law Zarina DeLeemans. Funeral Mass was held at Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs

Roman Catholic Church, Delhi. Interment in Delhi Cemetery. Donations to Camp Trillium/Rainbow Lake, or the charity of your

choice.


Canada, Ontario

IN MEMORIAM - GEORGE VANKERREBROECK, Age 86, (“the Belgian baker”) of Delhi, passed away on Jan. 25, 2010. He

was born Dec. 24, 1923 in Jabbeke, W.F. Belgium. He was a member of the Delhi Heritage Day Festival. Predeceased by his wife Alma (Saelens) Vankerrebroeck (Feb. 2, 1999); father of Claudine (Ron) Ghesquiere; sister Margaretha Vankerrebroeck; a brother

Gerard (the late Paula); a sister Georgette Vankerrebroeck, all in Jabbeke, Belgium; also survived by a sister-in-law Joanne Saelens of

Kingston, Ont.; grandfather of two; great-grandfather of three. Funeral Mass was held at Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs Roman

Catholic Church, Delhi. Interment at the Delhi Cemetery. Memorial Donations in George‟s name are payable by cheque only to any

charity of your choice through the Verhoeve Funeral Home, 262 Broadway St., Tillsonburg.


CANADA, Ontario

IN MEMORIAM - ANNY VANDENDRIESSCHE (Nee Vallez), Age 78, of Langton, died on February 6, 2010. She was born on

Sept. 5, 1931 in Ronse, Belgium. Beloved wife of Gerard Vandendriessche; mother of four daughters: Nadine (Don White), Jocelyn

(Dennis Ferguson). Evelyn Black, and Maxine Vandendriessche; grandmother of five; great-grandmother of five; sister Georgette Chapman (the late George). Funeral Mass was held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Langton. Memorial donations to the Heart &

Stroke Foundation or any charity of your choice.



IN MEMORIAM - IRENE DESUTTER (nee Goethels), Age 81, died on Feb. 8, 2010. She was born on March 27, 1928.

Predeceased by her loving husband Marcel in January 2000, her brother Adolphe in January 1988, and sister-in-law Irene Goethels in

March 2005. Survived by her children: Glenn (Denise), Gayle Vokey (Wayne), Garry (Nicole); five grandchildren; her brother

Maurice, her sister-in-law Jean Goethels. She was a gracious lady who always welcomed friends and family into her home. She

dearly loved her Snowbird years when she and her husband spent many years in Arizona with many of their very close friends. She

loved her music and was always seen dancing or moving her arms to her polkas with a very big grin. At Irene‟s request, cremation

has taken place followed by a private family interment.


IN MEMORIAM - JOSEPH CAFMEYER, Age 97, of Taylor, died on Feb. 2, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Mary; father of

Mary JoAnn Estus, Joseph Bruce, Joyce June and the late Norman Thomas; grandfather of seven; great-grandfather of nine. Funeral Mass was held at St. Alfred catholic Church. Interment at Our Lady of Hope Cemetery, Brownstown Twp. Memorials to Goodwill

Industries, 3111 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48208.


IN MEMORIAM - EMIL DE MEYERE, Age 90, died on Feb. 11, 2010. Fondly known as “Red” and “Pops” by many. Preceded in

death by wife Evelyn; son, James; sister, Stella Beauregard and brother Maurice Geldhof. Survived by sweetheart Charlotte Graf;

children, Roger (Linda), Annie, Susie (Ron) Huetter and Tom (Cheryl); ten grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Private interment

was held at Glen Eden Cemetery, Livonia. Memorials to Lutheran Special Ed. Ministeries and Heartland Hospice of Lapeer.


IN MEMORIAM - CAMILLA DEROO (Nee DeBouck), Age 82, died on January 31, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Andre; loving

mother of Linda (Julio) Terrasi, Robert (Roberta), Jimmy (Elizabeth) and the late John (Glenda); dear grandmother of eight; great-grandmother of three. Funeral services were held at the funeral home. Inurnment was held at the White Chapel Memorial Cemetery.


IN MEMORIAM - MAURICE DUJARDYN, Age 95, died on Jan. 26, 2010 in Wakken, West Flanders, Belgium. He was born in

Wakken on April 10, 1914. Beloved husband of the late Georgine Devos (born in 1913 in Detroit and died in 2003 in Belgium).

Survived by his children: Willy (Jenny) Dujardyn, Alain (Sylvie) Dujardyn; three grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. Maurice

was the brother-in-law of former proprietors of the Cadieux Cafe in Detroit, Bob and Yvonne Devos. He was a veteran of World War

II. Funeral services were held in Wakken. Condolences to the families Dujardyn-Debaere and Devos-Deruyck.


IN MEMORIAM - FRANKIE HEMERYCK, Age 67, of Warren, MI, died on Feb. 9, 2010. She was born in Detroit. Survived by her husband, Paul; her children, Michele (David Falkenberg) Hemeryck, Michael (Beth) Hemeryck and Annette (Marty) Travis; two

grandchildren; siblings, John Kropf, Elmer Kropf, Emery “Bill” Kropf and Mary Bell. Memorial contributions to Leader Dog School

for the Blind, Penrickton Center for Blind Children and Lions Bear Lake Camp.


MOLINE, Illinois, USA

SYMPATHY - Margaret “Peg” HORTON - Sympathy is also extended to the family of Margaret “Peg” Horton, 95, of St. Cloud,

Minnesota, formerly of Milan, Illinois, who died January 2, 2010.


IN MEMORIAM - DAVID VANDER MUELLEN, Age 60, died on Jan. 31, 2010. He was born June 29, 1949. Beloved husband of

Diane; father of Todd, Christopher and Craig Vander Muellen; stepfather of Tracy (Nick) Licari, Jamie Belsiegel, Jeffrey (Rene) Cooley, and Tawnya (Mark) Detherage; grandfather of four; his mother, Elizabeth; sister, Bonnie (Paul Laidler) Vander Muellen;

brother, Richard (Mary) Vander Muellen; brothers-in-law, Ted and Danny; sisters-in-law, Debbie and Deborah; preceded in death by

his father, Richard. Memorial service was held at First United Methodist Church, Mount Clemens.


IN MEMORIAM - SHIRLEY HOEBEKE, Age 80, of Harrison, Mich., and formerly of Algonac Mich., died on Feb. 13, 2010.

Cremation has taken place and private memorial services will be held at a later date.


IN MEMORIAM - NICHOLE PALUMBO, Age 35, of Trenton, formerly of Mt. Clemens, died on Feb. 10, 2010. She was born Oct.

6, 1974. Beloved wife of Joe; mother of Tevin Deleon and Alyssa Palumbo; daughter of Harold (Becky) Gammey and Michelyn (Kirk) Mills; sister of Denise (Tim) Bedard and Robert Mills; stepsister of Sean Randall and Rachelle Randall; daughter-in-law of

Antonietta and Giuseppe Palumbo; sister-in-law of Lorena (Robert Ferrera, Donatella Palumbo and Anna (Jesse) Sykes; her

grandparents, Michael and Rita Salembier, Sonia Maciejewski, Ilo Gammey, and Robert Mills. Funeral Liturgy was held at St. Joseph

Catholic Church, Trenton. Memorials to the family for care of Tevin and Alyssa.


IN MEMORIAM - MARIA VERBRUGGE, Age 88, of Suttons Bay, Mich., died Feb. 7, 2010. She was born Sept. 9, 1921, in

Londerzeel, Belgium. Survived by her children, Albert Verbrugge, Angela Verbrugge and Marie Verbrugge; siblings, Pierre (Lucile)

Van Zaelen, Maria Van Zaelan, Justine (Leo) Goguen, Leonie (Omer) Marchand, Jean (William) Zierau, the late Joseph Van Zaelen

and Florent Van Zaelen; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild.


MOLINE ILLINOIS, USA - SYMPATHY

NORMA ZELNIO (nee Dendooven), Sympathy is also offered to the family of Norma Zelnio, 84, of Moline, who died January 17,

2010. The former Norma Dendooven was born April 4, 1925, in Moline. She married Anthony

“Tony” Zelnio on July 3, 1945, in Moline. Norma‟s survivors include her husband, Tony; sons Thomas (Sharon) Zelnio, Robert (Joanie) Zelnio, and William (Laurie) Zelnio; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a sister, Agnes Molinelli.


Canada, St. Boniface, Manitoba

DR. PAUL SOUBRY, LLD, Age 79, died on February 23, 2010. Paul was predeceased by his parents Reginald and Jeanne Soubry.

Paul is survived by his wife Louise; six children: Mark, Greg, Ann Lovell, Paul Jr., Marina McGlenen, Veronique Kossuth; 21

grandchildren; his brothers and sisters: Jaqueline (Rene), Nanette (Rene), John Pierre (Monique), Marina (Leon), and Marc (Claire);

brothers-in-law and sister-in-law in Canada and Belgium. Paul was born on March 4, 1930 in Brugges, Belgium. He immigrated to

Canada in October 1948. In 1951 he started a career with Cockshutt Plow traveling extensively throughout the world. In 1977, he

joined Versatile Manufacturing in Winnipeg as President and CEO. In his retirement years, he served as Chairman of the Victoria

Hospital Board of Trustees and Chairman of the University of Manitoba Board of Governors. He was awarded the Queens Golden

Jubilee Medal in 2003. He was inducted into the Canadian Manufacturers‟ and Exporters Hall of Fame-Manitoba Div., in 2006. Funeral Mass took place at St. John Brebeuf Parish Church, Winnipeg, MB. Donations for the Paul Soubry Scholarship Fund,

University of Manitoba c/o Department of Development, 179 Extended Education Complex, Winnipeg, MB.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 2010-March 4

IN MEMORIAM - ROBERT BEECKMAN, Age 79. Loving husband to Joanne; father to Linda (Jerry Mostek) Beeckman, Sandra

(David) Revovsky, Kim (Darrell) Cambron, Reyne (Bill) Ciaramitaro, Pam (Alex Accica) Beeckman; grandfather of two; brother to

Simone (Ernie) Dalton. Memorial donations to Juvenile Diabetes Association.



IN MEMORIAM - IRENE DAENINCK, Age 88, passed away on Feb. 18, 2010. Beloved wife of Joe; sons: Rick (Joanne), Ron (Mary), George (Linda), Jim (Lucille), Ken (Kim), Larry (Heather); 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; also survived by her

sisters Lil (Julian) and Jen; her brothers Andy (Sandy) and Gerry (Pat); her sister-in-law Lorraine. Irene was born on Aug. 2, 1921 in

Belgium and immigrated to Winnipeg with her family as a young girl. She was raised, educated and lived most of her life in St.

Boniface where she met Joe and they were married in 1942. Irene was a stay at home mom who raised their six sons. She was actively

involved in her church and the Belgian Club. As per Irene‟s wishes cremation has taken place. A private memorial service in Irene‟s

honor will be held. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 2010-March-4

Ontario Canada

IN MEMORIAM - DANIEL VAN HOOREN, Age 55, of Simcoe, died on Feb. 12, 2010. Beloved husband of Charlene; father of

Joseph, Paul and David; son of Helen Van Hooren and the late Robert; brother of Robert Van Hooren (Susan) and Janis Benz (Larry).

Dan was a machinist at Canvil. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman. A private family service was held followed by interment at Port Dover Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of choice.


Ontario Canada

IN MEMORIAM - ALFONS VAN ROTEN, Age 76, of Delhi, passed away on Feb. 23, 2010. Alfons, having served in the Belgian

Army, was a dedicated member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #125, Delhi, and their former Sergeant-at-Arms. Beloved

husband of Marie Louise VanRoten; father of Ronny VanRoten (Sandie); grandfather of four. Funeral Mass was held at Our Lady,

Queen of Martyrs Roman Catholic Church. Interment in Delhi Cemetery. Donations to the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund or the

Heart and Stroke Foundation.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 2010-March-4 ST. BONIFACE, MANITOBA, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - MARIA DE CLERCQ (nee De Mecheleer), Age 89, passed away on Feb. 9, 2010. She was born on June 19,

1920 in Geraardsbergen, Belgium. Maria was predeceased by her husband Gaston in 1981. She leaves to mourn her sons: Axell

(Carol), Jean-Marie (Louisette); three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one step-grandchild; two step-great-grandchildren.

She was the youngest of nine children and a seamstress by profession. In 1969 the family moved to Winnipeg where they would later

run a garment factory with their two sons until she retired in 1985. From that point on her time and activities revolved around the

Belgian Club. Funeral services were held at the Cathedral of Saint-Boniface.


Ontario Canada

IN MEMORIAM - VIOLET LEA (nee DeSerrano), Age 85, of Simcoe, died on Feb. 11, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Garth Lea

(1998); mother of Gail Misener (Ken), Dan Lea (Jane) and Ron Lea (Laura); predeceased by son Gary (1982); grandmother of six;

great-grandmother of four; also survived by her sisters, Lillian McCloskey and Ellen McCarthy; and brother Angelo DeSerrano;

sisters-in-law Mary DeSerrano and Donna DeSerrano; brothers-in-law Eugene McCarthy and Harry Smit. Mrs. Lea was the long-time organist for St. Mary‟s Catholic Church. Burial was held from St. Mary‟s Catholic Church, Simcoe. Donation in Vi‟s memory to the

Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.


IN MEMORIAM - JOSEPH VANEECKE, Age 82, of Tucson, Arizona, died on Feb. 24, 2010. He was born on Aug. 10, 1927 in

Detroit. He was certified to repair and maintain commercial jet aircraft for American Airlines. Beloved son of the late Lucie and

Firmin; brother of Marie (Raymond) Daniels (deceased), Godelieve (Robert) Rummel, A. David, and Sr. Danile Vaneecke. A

celebration of his life will be held in the Detroit area at a later date. Make a gift in Joe‟s memory to the local charity of your choice.


IN MEMORIAM - ROGER VANNIEUWENHUYZE, Age 83, of Tielt, Belgium, passed away on Feb. 13, 2010. He was born on

June 2, 1926 in Tielt. He was an Hon. Senator for 23 years and Hon. Secretary of the Senate for three years. Beloved husband of Godelieve; children: John (Vera), Miriam (Hugo) DeVooght, Luc (Christelle), Bart Vannieuwenhuyze; 12 grandchildren; one sister,

Andrea Lisabeth. Funeral Mass was held at Sint-Pieterskerk in Tielt.


IN MEMORIAM - MADELENA VERMEULEN (nee Huvaere), Age 89, of Troy, died on Feb. 27, 2010. She was born on Jan. 6,

1921, in Belgium. Beloved wife of the late Cyriel (2005); mother of John (Janet) and Roney (Linda); grandmother of three; great-

grandmother of one; sister of Julien Huvaere. Funeral Mass was held at St. Peter Catholic Church, Mount Clemens. Memorial

contributions to the American Cancer Society or to Seasons Hospice of Michigan.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 2010 – March- 4

IN MEMORIAM - JOANNE BOUSSON, “Wanie”, age 63, died on Feb. 20, 2010. Beloved wife of Ronald; stepmother of Mary (Keith) Kleinert, Catherine (William) Hill, Theresa Bousson, and James Bousson; grandmother of seven; sister of Pauline Storms,

Agnes (Elmer) Perrigan, Steve (Cindy) Martinisi, Joseph Martinisi and the late Rose (Pat) Knoche. Funeral Mass was held at St.

Thecla Church. Donations to Tiny Miracles or the Weber Cancer Center.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 2010-March -4

IN MEMORIAM - JAMES PETERS, “Jim”, age 73, died on Feb. 21, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Gislaine “Jessie”; father of

Jim (Kathy) and Ken (Carol); grandfather of eight; brother of Juanita (Don) McChristian. He was a member of the B.A. Century

Club. Memorials to the American Diabetes Association.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 2010-March -4

IN MEMORIAM - LOUIS J. DEMILNER, Age 91, of Prudenville, passed away on February 26, 2010. He was born on October 25,

1918 in Detroit to the late Julius and Helen (VanEenaeme) DeMilner. Surviving are his loving wife, Jeanette DeMilner; two daughters, Alice (George) Mandley, and Joann Marie (Larry) Landreth; one grandson, Rev. Jason Mandley; one sister Helen Marie

Heil; one sister-in-law, Rose Marie Rowe. Funeral services were held at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Memorial

contributions to Our Lady of the Lake Church or King Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre.


IN MEMORIAM - AMELIA BUYSSE, Age 84, died on Feb. 19, 2010. Beloved wife of Roger; mother of Tom (Chiara), Terri

(Michael Beerman) Buysse and Tina (Vince) Johnston; grandmother of six. Funeral Mass was held at St. Isaac Jogues Catholic

Church. Memorials to the American Heart Association.


IN MEMORIAM - HELENA HERZIG (nee Bollaert), (Lena) – Age 93, of Warren, died Feb. 27, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, John (1992), sister Alida Leigh; brothers Maurice, Leo, Charles and Robert Bollaert. Survived by her children, Helen

Derwa, Patricia (Bob) Kowalik, Diane Klys, John (Pam), Margaret Herzig-Stoffel, Jack (Mary) and Julie Herzig; 18 grandchildren; 20

great-grandchildren; sisters: Margaret Quitter, Dorothy Wolak, Theresa (Marty) Frizzell; brother Archie (Shirley). She received the

Heart of Gold award for her 38 years of volunteering. Funeral Mass was held at St. Mark Catholic Church.



IN MEMORIAM - GEORGE DE SUTTER, Age 72. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of George, on Feb. 11,

2010 after a brief illness. George was born in Holland, Manitoba, on June 1, 1937. At an early age the family moved to Redvers,

Saskatchewan, a small farming community. In 1959, George and his mother and brother moved to Winnipeg. George worked in the

automotive industry until his passing. He was predeceased by his parents Leone and Josef De Sutter and a brother in infancy. George

is survived by his brother Maurice, sister-in-law Rose Marie and nephew Raymond.


IN MEMORIAM - HAZEL DECOSTER, age 89, died on March 3, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Arthur and the late Daniel

Phillips; mother of Sandra Morehead (Dan), Larry DeCoster (Michelle) and Chris DeCoster (Annemarie); 10 grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 375 Lothrop, Grosse Pointe

Farms. Memorials to the Church or Beaumont Hospice, 3601 W. 13 Mile Rd., royal Oak, MI 48073.


ROOSE-VANKER POST #286

IN MEMORIAM, Julien Vanbiesbrouck, a member of Post since 1962 and Past Commander 1972-73, passed away on March 1,

2010. Tentative arrangements have been made to have a family hour on Sunday, April 11, from 4-8 p.m. at the Kaul Funeral Home on

Jefferson and Martin Roads in St. Clair Shores. Post services and a prayer service will be held on Mon., April 12 at 11 a.m. at the

funeral home. More details later.


CANADA, Ontario

IN MEMORIAM - EVA VAN ELSLANDER, Age 88, of Delhi, passed away on February 25, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Victor Van Elslander (2005); mother of Danny Van Elslander (Andrea), and Dianne VanMaele; grandmother of six; great-grandmother of

eleven; sister of Margaret Mandryk (late Stan) and Ann Hilliard (Chuck); sister-in-law of Laura Van Elslander (late Bob). Funeral

Mass was held at Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs Roman Catholic Church. Interment in Delhi Cemetery. Donations to the Alzheimer

Society or the Delhi Community Health Center.


CANADA, Ontario

IN MEMORIAM - VELMA REYNAERT, Age 92, of Delhi, passed away on February 26, 2010. Beloved wife of the late George

Reynaert (1989); mother of Bob Reynaert (Diane), Bill Reynaert (Sharon), Jim Reynaert (Joan), John Reynaert (Cathy); grandmother

of 15; great-grandmother of 16. Predeceased by her son Albert Reynaert (1991), her grandson Jeffrey Reynaert (1993), and by two

brothers and a sister. Memorial service was held in the chapel of the funeral home. Inurnment in Delhi Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,

donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Children‟s Wish Foundation.


IN MEMORIAM - CLARENCE DE BUCK, Age 84, of Rose City, passed away March 10, 2010. Survived by his wife, Eleanor;

daughter, Mary (Earl) Grezeszak; daughter, Jeanne (Dale) Teeples; son, Raymond (Jo Ann) DeBuck; daughter, Shirley (Richard)

Nelson; son, Joseph (Phyllis) DeBuck; daughter, Sharon (Robert) Fetters; daughter, Lorraine (Scott) Munn; daughter-in-law, Linda

Rhodes; 28 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Francis “Frank” DeBuck; grandson, Wesley

Grezeszak; great-grandson, Gage Fetters; two brothers. Funeral Mass was held at Holy family Catholic Church. Memorials to

Hospice to Helping Hands.


IN MEMORIAM - ELAINE BLENDER (nee Malbouef), Age 55, died on February 16, 2010. Dear sister of Jeanne Wilcox, Judith (Joe Gammicchia) El Fakir, Frances (Harold) Andrews, Tom (Barb) Malbouef, George (Ruth) Malbouef, Josetta (Greg Hartzog)

Mushaka, Joe (Chris) Malbouef, Rosemary (Wickett), and Mary (Jerry) Battaglia. Loving aunt of 24 and devoted to her many great

nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at Kaul funeral Home and Mass at St. Philomena Catholic Church, Detroit. In lieu of

flowers, contributions in Elaine‟s name may be made to Old News Boys Goodfellows, American Cancer Society or Salvation Army.


IN MEMORIAM - ROBERT VANDERHEYDEN, Age 83, died on March 6, 2010. Beloved husband of Dee; father of Michelle,

Karen, Ron, Randy (Brenda), Greg and Mark; grandfather of seven. Services will be held privately. Memorial tributes to American

Cancer Society.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 2010 March 18 IN MEMORIAM - BARBARA BARBIER, Age 74, died on March 13, 2010. Beloved wife of the late William Barbier; mother of

William J. Jr. (Patricia), Linda (Chuck) Abbate, Mary (Billy) Pipia, and Dennis (Laura); grandmother of six; great-grandmother of

three; sister of Fred (Ginny) Herbst. Memorials to the Michigan Humane Society.


IN MEMORIAM - MARSHALL BRULEZ, “Max” II – Age 22, of Flat Rock, passed away on March 2, 2010. He was born on Oct.

9, 1987. Beloved son of Marshall and Basia; grandson of Albert and Zofia Jazwinski and Albert Brulez. Also survived by aunts,

uncles, cousins, godparents, and other loving family and friends. Funeral Mass was held on Sat., March 6, 2010 at St. Roch Catholic

Church.


IN MEMORIAM - VIRGINIA DENEWETH, Age 96, died on March 27, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Adolph; mother of Harry

(Marilyn), Gerald (Ruth), Virginia (Edmund) Przekaza, James (Rosalie) and Patricia (Frank) VanDewalle; grandmother of 15; great-

grandmother of 16. Funeral services were from Kaul Funeral Home and Mass at St. Veronica Catholic Church.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 2010-March 18 IN MEMORIAM - JAMES VANDAMME, Age 66, died March 10, 2010. Beloved husband of Marie; father of Vincent (Lori), Kevin

(Nicole), Melanie and Deanna; grandfather of two; brother of Frank (Bev), Lucy and Paul; son-in-law of Marie Monterusso. Funeral

Mass was held at St. Ephrem Church.


IN MEMORIAM - MARY ACKERMAN, Age 95, died on March 19, 2010. Beloved wife of the late William‟ mother of William

(Giovanna nee Bollini); grandmother of three; great-grandmother of two; companion of Julian Verfaillie; sister-in-law of Charlotte

Balkwell (Ackerman). Funeral service was held at the Funeral home. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - April 1, 2010

IN MEMORIAM - MARGARET CALLEBERT, Age 91, of St. Clair Shores, died on March 19, 2010. Beloved wife of the late

Edward. Survived by her children, Donna Marie and Edward Duane Callebert. Funeral service was held at the Arthur J. Van Lerberghe Funeral Home and Mass at St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church. Memorial contributions to the Michigan Cancer Society.


IN MEMORIAM - IRENE KRAUSMAN (nee Sabbe), Age 94, formerly of St. Clair Shores, died on March 23, 2010. Beloved wife

of the late Gordon. Survived by sister-in-law, Alice Sabbe; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, Albert Sabbe.

Funeral service was held at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church.


IN MEMORIAM - FRANK VAN HAMME, Age 95, died on February 22, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy; father of

Robert (Marcia); grandfather of five; great-grandfather of seven. Memorial service was held at First Presbyterian Church, Farmington

Hills. Memorials to the Robert F. Van Hamme Memorial Fund, c/o CF Bank Corp., 34391 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, MI 48331.


IN MEMORIAM - HENRY NEIRYNCK, “Hank” – Age 84, of Macomb Twp., died on March 21, 2010. Beloved husband of Clara

(nee DeRoo); children, Mike, Dave (Carol), Nancy Coon, Tom and Jim; six grandchildren; brother, Emil (Joanne); brother-in-law,

Constantine DeRoo; sister-in-law, Eileen DeRoo. Funeral Mass was held at St. Isidore Catholic Church. Memorials to the Michigan

Parkinon Foundation.


IN MEMORIAM - JOSEPH ECKHOUT, JR., Age 85, of Rochester, died on March 19, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Helen;

father of Kathleen (Robert) Keidel, Richard (Paula) Eckhout, Eileen (Richard) Zuelch, Mary Lou (Henry) Meabrod, John Eckhout,

James (Dianne) Eckhout, Linda (Phil) Newcom, Gary (Val) Eckhout, Peggy (Nick) Sorise, Joseph Eckhout III, Jeffry Eckhout and Michele (David) Lindsay; grandfather of 22; great-grandfather of 13; sisters, Ruth D‟Hondt and Marion (Gary) Stagner. Funeral Mass

was held at St. Isidore Catholic Church in Macomb.


IN MEMORIAM - MADELEINE VANBIESBROUCK (nee Brouckaert), Age 76, of St. Clair Shores. She was born in Pittem,

Belgium. Beloved wife of the late Julien; mother of Robert (Michele), and Kimberly (Craig) Duncan; grandmother of Vanessa, Julien,

Isobel, and Michael; great-grandmother of Jason; sister of Gabe, Ralph, Herman, and Roger Brouckaert; sister-in-law to Robert

(Sarah) Vanbiesbrouck. Madeleine was President of the Roose-Vanker Auxiliary and member of the Women‟s Century Club.

Visitation Friday, April 2, 2010-2-9 p.m. at Kaul Funeral Home 28433 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores. Services for both Mr. And

Mrs. Vanbiesbrouck will take place on Saturday, April 3, 2010 – 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home.


IN MEMORIAM - JEFFREY VAN STEEN, Age 61, of West Branch, Michigan, died on March 22, 2010 after a long battle with

cancer. He was born in Detroit on July 23, 1948, to the late Charles and Jacqueline (Grubba) Van Steen. He served in the U.S. Air

Force during Vietnam. Following his discharge, he served as a Detroit police officer until he moved to West Branch. He is survived by

his wife Esther; children, Julie (Bob) Gallego, Catherine (John) Alvarez, Brenda (Tom) Pierro, and Greg (Wendy) Fischer; six

grandchildren; sister, Julie (Ray) DePestel-Claes; brother, Joe (Sue) Van Steen. A Life celebration service was held at West Branch

Masonic Lodge, West Branch, MI.


IN MEMORIAM - JANET VON KEIL (nee Naeyaert), Age 72, born Nov. 29, 1938 died March 9, 2010 in Grand Rapids, MI.

Daughter of the late Albert and Rachel Naeyaert. Survived by sisters, Mary Louise Biggs, Eastpointe, MI and Lillian Smith of Florida;

many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Burial has taken place in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. A Memorial service is

planned for later in the spring.


CANADA, Ontario

IN MEMORIAM - RUDY GHESQUIERE, Age 52, of Oshawa, passed away on March 9, 2010. Deeply missed by his beloved

daughters, Cheryl (Bill) Vanderpluym, Lori (Andy) Armstrong, Tracy (George) Ghesquiere Baldson; their mother Helen Ghesquiere;

his only son Chris Whalen; brother of Chantal (Lorne) Zavitz; son of Denise Ghesquiere and his father, the late Bill Ghesquiere; six

grandchildren. He will be missed by extended family in Simcoe, Milton, Hamilton, Trois Rivieres and Belgium. Donations may be

made to Hearth Place Cancer Support Centre in Oshawa.


IN MEMORIAM - JERRY THOURNOUT, Age 59, of Delhi, passed away on March 16, 2010. Beloved husband of Annette

Thournout; son of the late Jerry Edward Thournout (1972) and Margaret (Waem) Thournout (2001); brother of Judy Mayer (Ric); his

mother-in-law Jeanne Bacro (late Remi 1989) and by his in-laws Judy Sinnaeve (Bob), Mary-Jean Bacro-Stanley (Greg) and Christine Bacro. He was a member and Past President of the Delhi Belgian Club. Funeral Mass was held at Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs

Roman Catholic Church. Donations to the Delhi Community Health Centre, Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital or the Norfolk

Gen. Hospital Foundation.


IN MEMORIAM - EDWARD VERBEKE, 79, of Presque Isle, MI and North Fort Myers, FL died on March 26, 2010. He was born

March 8, 1931 in Detroit, the son of Odiel and Pauline (Van Derdunk) Verbeke. He proudly served in the United States Army and was

awarded one Purple Heart. He later worked for Michigan Bell. Beloved husband of Joanne; children, Denise Haas, Dennis (Lee)

Verbeke, Randall (Laurie) Verbeke, Kenneth Verbeke; eight grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Edward‟s loving

memory may be made to Hope Hospice, 2430 Diplomat Parkway, Cape Coral, FL 33909.


IN MEMORIAM - MARGARET SVEHLA (nee DeLameilleure), Age 92, died on March 23, 2010. Beloved wife of the late George.

Survived by her sister, “Jeannie” (Robert); daughter, Constance (Raymond) Shirley; seven grandchildren ten great-grandchildren.

Funeral service was held at Kaul Funeral Home. Memorials to Hospice of Michigan.


CANADA, Ontario

IN MEMORIAM - ALBERT VANLAECKE, Age 93, of Tillsonburg, passed away on March 12, 2010. Beloved husband of the late

Marguerite VanLaecke (2006) ; father of Julian (Betty) and Robert (Joyce); grandfather of five; great-grandfather of nine; brother of

Angela Cihak (late Michael). He was a member of the Delhi Belgian Club. Funeral Mass was held at Our Lady, queen of Martyrs

Roman Catholic Church. Donations to the Delhi Community Health Centre or the Woodingford Lodge, Tillsonburg.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 2010 April 1 CANADA, St. Boniface, Manitoba

IN MEMORIAM - ROSA MINA KELLY (nee Devriendt), Age 82, died on March 13, 2010. Beloved wife of Joseph Kelly; mother

of two daughters, Nancy Sierhuis and Jean (Gary) Ruczak; three grandchildren; her sister Mary (Mike) Stepic; sister-in-law Bernice

Kominowski; brothers-in-law Stanley and Victor (Helen) Kominowski. She was predeceased by her parents Julia and Leon

DeVriendt; her brother Frank and sister-in-law Gaetane DeVriendt. Rose was born on April 21, 1927 in Oostende, Belgium, and

immigrated to Canada with her parents when she was two years of age. Her family settled St. Boniface where her father established a

successful business in the plastering and stucco trade. Rose married her husband Joe on June 24, 1950 and they later moved to

Transcona. She was a very active person. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. A service was held at the Coutu Funeral

Chapel. Interment followed at Sacred Heart Cemetery.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 2010 April 1 CANADA, St. Boniface, Manitoba

IN MEMORIAM - MICHAEL VAN WALLEGHEM, Age 94, died on March 23, 2010. He was born on Nov. 24, 1915. Beloved

husband of the late Anne. They were married for 65 years prior to her passing 2008. He is survived by his three children: son Wayne

(Leonne), son Bob (Betty); daughter Betty Seol; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers George and Gerard S.J.;

sisters-in-law: Yvonne Van Walleghem and Anita Van Walleghem and Anita Van Walleghem; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Jerry

and Elsie DeBaets; sisters-in-law: Adrienne Gagnon, Julia Guilbault and Germaine Willson. Michael was in the dairy business with

his brothers for over 50 years. He was a life member of the Belgian Club and the Heather Curling Club. Donations are gratefully

accepted for Father Gerard Van Walleghem, S.J., Canadian Jesuits International, 1325 Bay Street, Toronto, ON M5R 2C4. Funeral

service was held at St. Ignatius Church.


IN MEMORIAM - MARGARET D’HONDT, Age 98, of Chesterfield Twp., died on March 25, 2010. She was born June 14, 1911 in

Belgium. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Survived by her children, Virginia Williams, Sally (Brian) Dupell; daughter-in-law, Ruth

D‟Hondt; 12 grandchildren;30 great-grandchildren – 24 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held at St. Francis-St.

Maximillian Church, Ray Twp. Memorials to Macomb County Humane Society.


CANADA, Ontario

ERIC VERSCHEURE, Age 73, of Chatham, died on April 5, 2010. He was born in 1936 in Kachtem, West Flanders, Belgium. Son

of the late Hector Verscheure and Gabrielle Desmet. Beloved husband of Helen Ann (Dulisch) Verscheure; father of Debbie (Mike)

Andrusiak and Connie Locher and friend Ken Bond; survived by his sister Agnes (Fred) Burton; sister-in-law Mary Dulisch; his

brothers Hector (Jennifer) Verscheure and Dennis (Rebecca) Verscheure; grandfather of nine. Cremation with burial of ashes at a

later date. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Society.


IN MEMORIAM - LENA VAN DELINDER, Age 91, of Mesa, Arizona, (formerly of Livonia and Wixom) died on April 8, 2010.

Beloved wife of the late Merle; mother of Buster (Pinky), Barbara Stanek and William “Billy” (Suzette) Van Delinder; grandmother

of four; great-grandmother of eight; preceded in death by nine siblings. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Southfield. Memorial tributes to St. Luke‟s Children‟s Cancer Research Center.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 15 April 2010-05-01

GEORGES LIPS: Op vrijdag 19 februari 2010 is George Lips overleden in het Jan Ypermanziekenhuis te Ieper. Georges verbleef in

het Senioren woon- en Zorgcentrum „Ter Kouter‟ te Merkem, maar woonde vroeger in Roeselare. Georges Lips werd geboren te

Lichtervelde, West-Vlaanderen, op 31 Juli 1926 en was beroepsmilitair op rust. Wij leerden Georges in 1997 kennen door zijn zus

Yvonne Beauvais (Lips) die woonachtig is te Simcoe, Ontario (Canada) en die steeds in de Belgische Club te Delhi aanwezig is

wanneer we met een groep Canada aandoen. Yvonne kwam ook regelmatig haar broer bezoeken in Roeselare, maar haar

gezondheidstoestand liet haar spijtig genoeg niet toe over te komen toen van haar broer werd afscheid genomen in intieme kring op

woensdag 24 februari 2010, waarna hij is bijgeplaatst in de familiegrafkelder op het kerkhof te Lichtervelde.

(L&D Vandenbussche)


IN MEMORIAM - MARY TACK Ferguson “Mae”, Died on April 9, 2010, at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late Norman;

mother of Dennis Tack (Nancy), Diane Orr (Brian), and Susan Martin (Jack Blom); grandmother of five; 11 great-grandchildren.

Funeral Mass was held at St. Thomas More Church, Troy. Memorial tributes to Visiting Nurse Association of Southeast Michigan, or

charity of choice. Michigan, or charity of choice.


IN MEMORIAM - ANDREW ROMMELARE, Age 28, of Plymouth, passed away at University of Michigan Hospital after a

lengthy courageous battle on March 29, 2010. Loving son of Carol and Allan. Survived by many cousins; dearest friend of Tiffany

McGough. Memorials may be made to the U of M Development-ECMOFUND, 101 E. Liberty Suite 400, Ann Arbor, MI 48104-

2251.


IN MEMORIAM - MARK PATTYN, Age 49, of St. Clair Shores, passed away unexpectedly on March 27, 2010. He was born April

11, 1960 in Detroit. Survived by his wife, Mary; children, Amanda, Lindsey, Emily and Drew; brother, Michael (Lori) Pattyn; sister,

Cynthia (John) Preston. Memorial service was held at Kaul Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be addressed to the

family.


IN MEMORIAM - CLARA CALLENS, Age 88, died on April 23, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Robert; mother of Mary Ann,

Jennie and David (Nancy); grandmother of Edward (Emily) and the late Andrew. Funeral service was held at the funeral home.

Private interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Capuchins.


ONTARIO, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - MARIA ELIZABETH PLATTEUW (nee Deseure), Age 91, formerly of Strafford, died on April 14, 2010. She

was born on August 30, 1918 in Wetteren, Belgium. Predeceased by her first husband Daniel Feys (July 28, 1955) and her second

husband Michael Platteeuw (September 15, 1976); mother of Marc Feys (Diane); stepmother of Agnes Saylor (Bob), Noella Sharpe

(Roy); grandmother of two; four step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; sister of Leon Deseure

of Belgium. Predeceased by six brothers; 11 sisters; one stepbrother. Mass of Christian burial was held at St. Mary‟s Roman Catholic

Church, Tillsonburg. Interment at Tillsonburg Cemetery. Memorial donation to the Tillsonburg Food Bank would be greatly

appreciated.



IN MEMORIAM - JOSEPH (Joe) DE REUCK, Age 89, of Transcona, died on April 17, 2010. He was born on October 2, 1920 in

St. Boniface. Survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Myrtle; his daughters: Jean (the late Stan Rawluk), Valerie (Glen Jeffrey),

Carole (Terry Miller); eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brothers: Prosper, George and Benny, and son-in-laws Stan Rawluk. After the war, Joe was hired by C.N.R. During his career Joe made many friends. Cremation

has occurred and interment, by immediate family members, will take place at a later date. Donations may be made to the Canadian

wildlife Federation or charity of choice.



IN MEMORIAM - ROGER LEONARD, Age 71, died suddenly and unexpected on April 20, 2010. He was born on March 13, 1939.

Survived by his loving wife of 46 years Mona; mother Mary; brother Dennis; children Darren (Chantale) and Tina (Jim) Huta; three

grandchildren. He was predeceased by his father Roger T. Leonard. Roger was born in Winnipeg and as a child moved around

Saskatchewan with his family. He returned to Winnipeg to work at the T. Eaton Company which took him to Ontario with his own

family. He later returned to Winnipeg to take care of his mother. He was a loyal member of the Knights of Columbus. Cremation has

already taken place. At his request no service will be held. Interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, The Heart Stroke Building, 6 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB, R3L 0K6 or Portage Office, 103

Wilkinson Crescent, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1A7. A tree will be planted in his memory.


IN MEMORIAM - PAUL DERIDDER, Age 84, died on April 28, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Donna and loving father of

Mary Lou DeRidder, Michele Perez (David), Paul DeRidder (Jeni), and Brenda Tracy (Michael); grandfather of seven. He was a

proud veteran who served in both the Pacific and Atlantic in WWII. After retirement he and his wife moved from Farmington Hills

and celebrated life to the fullest in Ft. Myers. FL.


IN MEMORIAM - EUGENE RYNGAERT, Age 86, a resident of Clinton Twp., died on April 11, 2010. He was born June 15, 1923

in Detroit. He was a WWII Veteran. Survived by his wife, Jean Ryngaert; children, Janice (Bob) Kunath and Michael (Mary) Ryngaert; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Funeral Service was held at St. Michael Catholic Community, Sterling Heights.


IN MEMORIAM - CATHERINE LAETHEM “Katie”, Age 87, died on April 22, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Alfred F. Steiger

Sr. And the late Henry A. Laethem; loving mother of Gerard (Barbara) Steiger, Robert (Jerry Kay) Steiger, Patricia (Robert) Sebest,

Kenneth (Debra) Steiger, and Alfred (Lynn) Steiger; stepmother of five; grandmother of 15; great-grandmother of 16; sister of Albert

Greb. Funeral services were from Kaul Funeral Home and Mass at St. Donald Catholic Church.


IN MEMORIAM - PATRICIA YATES (nee Maes), Age 79 of Shelby Twp., passed away on April 23, 2010. Beloved mother of

Jackie (Bob) Medellin; grandmother of two; great-grandmother of four. She was true and loyal friend to many.


IN MEMORIAM - DAVID LEE VERBEKE, Age 57, of Warren, died on April 9, 2010. He was born on December 15, 1952, in

Mount Clemens. He served as a Marine in Vietnam and was known as “Mad Dog”. Survived by his wife Denise; children, Elizabeth

(David) Young and David Lee; one granddaughter; brother Emil (Mary Jo). Predeceased by his parents Gloria and Emil. Private

burial service was held.


IN MEMORIAM - MARCELLA VANDEVELDE, Age 95, died on April 15, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Marcel; mother of

Richard (Janet), Patricia (Patrick) Tignanelli, Gerald (Faye) and James (Lila); grandmother of 13; great-grandmother of 32; sister of

Virginia Vanoost, the late Cornelius Jr. And the late Leonard Grudenau. Burial was held at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Memorials to AMDF, P.O. box 515, Northampton, MA. 02062-0515


IN MEMORIAM - CHARLES VAN OOTEGHEM, Age 87, died on April 14, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Denise; father of

Gerard; brother of Sr. Rose Bernadette I.H.M., Mary Jane Van Ooteghem, Irma Hammang, and the late Theophile Van Ooteghem.

Mass of the resurrection was held at St. Joan of Arc Church, St. Clair Shores. Memorial contributions may be made to the I.H.M.

Mother House, 610 W. Elm, Monroe, MI 48162.


IN MEMORIAM - GERTRUDE HUDAK, “Trudy” – Age 67, of Warren, died on April 23, 2010. Dearest sister of Joseph, Ralph

(Rita), John, Helen (William) Fowler, Raymond (Laura), and Bernadette Van Steenkiste; aunt of 15. Funeral Mass was held at St.

Clement Catholic Church. Interment at resurrection Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, 1820 Mt. Elliott

St., Detroit, MI 48207.


IN MEMORIAM - NORA LEE GESQUIERE (nee Callahan), Age 82, died on April 20, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Henry

“Buff”; loving mother of David, Daniel (Debora), Patricia (Kenneth) Yee, Pamela (Kenneth) Mazure, James (Traci) and Jennifer Gesquiere; grandmother of six; sister of Betty Hartwick, Barbara Bell and the late Donald Jones. Funeral Mass was held at St. Hubert

Catholic Church.


IN MEMORIAM - GEORGE DECLERK, Age 96, died on April 19, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Evangeline "Angie"; dear

father of Dennis (Barbara) DeClerk and Jacqueline (Charles) Cornillie. also survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A

private service took place. Inurnment White Chapel Cemetery. George was a live member of the B.A.A. Contributions may be made

to charity of choice.


IN MEMORIAM - CAROLINE DEFAUW, Age 79, died on April 15, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Jerome; mother of Paul, Carol

Berant, Kim (William) Vermander, Teresa (David) Dwyer, Mark and Bryan (Patty); grandmother of 11; great-grandmother of six. Funeral services were from Kaul Funeral Home and Mass at St. Athanasius Catholic Church, Roseville. Burial Cadillac Memorial

Gardens East Cemetery.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan – 13 May 2010

MARCHALL, MINNESOTA

IN MEMORIAM- MARY DOOM (Verly), Age 91, died on May 2, 2010. Mary Emma was born Jan. 12, 1919 to Cyriel and Lucy

(Bulcke) Verly in Ghent. Mary was 11 years old when her father died, 25 years of age when her mother died, and one year later her

husband Mike died. On Jan. 21, 1941, Mary was united in marriage to Michael Albert Doom. To this union three children were born.

Michael died Sept. 29, 1945. Following her husband‟s death, Mary was employed in numerous jobs to support her family in Marshall.

The love of Mary‟s life was her family. She is survived by her three children: Tony (Gerlinde) Doom, Alixa Doom, Addi Sardar; four

grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Albert and Gerard Verly. Funeral Mass was held at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. Burial in Calary Cemetery.


IN MEMORIAM - JULIE DUBAY, Age 86, of Douglasville, Georgia and formerly of Mount Clemens, died on May 8, 2010. She

was born August 7, 1923, in Detroit. Survived by children, Jeanine (James) Stothers, Dale (Rosemary) Dubay, Darlene (Joseph)

Fleming, Denise (Gerry) Garcia; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Julie was preceded in death by her mother Beatrice and

her husband Clayton J. Dubay in 1999. Funeral services were held at St. Peter Catholic Church.


IN MEMORIAM - MELVIN DENEWETH, Age 94, of St. Clair Shores, died on April 25, 2010. Beloved husband of Ruth; loving

father of Dale, Marianne (Dennis) and the late Glenn; brother of Shirley Meesseman; grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral Mass

was held at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, in Harper Woods.


IN MEMORIAM - AUGUST ECKHOUT, Age 86, born in Mount Clemens, passed away April 28, 2010 in Phoenix, Ariz. He is

survived by his wife, Marion; two children, Jennifer Mazur and David Eckhout; five grandchildren; brother, Charles; sisters, Dorothy

VanDerMaas (Charles) and Ann Konderik. He began a successful career in banking in Mount Clemens and retired from the Arizona

Bank in 1989. He was a gifted tenor vocalist and participated in several church choirs. A celebration of his life was held at St. Francis

Catholic Church.


IN MEMORIAM - DOLORES DUEWEKE, Age 88, of New Mexico, passed away April 2, 2010. Dearest sister of Jean Jablonski,

Charlotte Ross, Celine Nemackay and Mary Harris. Predeceased by parents William and Mary; sisters Virginia, Barbara Buechel, Germaine Schaefer; brothers Raymond, Joseph, William Jr., and Rev. John C.P.P.S. Memorial Mass is pending.


ONTARIO, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - RICK VERVAEKE, Age 54, of R.R.#3, Vanessa passed away suddenly on May 5, 2010. Rick was a Correctional

Officer with the Sprucedale Youth Centre for over 27 years. Beloved husband of Rosemary Vervaeke; father of Ryan Vervaeke; son

of Mary Vervaeke; brother of Teresa Cebulak (Leonard), and Cary Vervaeke (Heidi); son-in-law of Regina Schertzer; brother-in-law

of Regina Lambert (Randy). Predeceased by his father Roger Vervaeke (1991); his father-in-law John Schertzer (1969); his brother

Gary Vervaeke (1959). Funeral Mass was held at Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs Roman Catholic Church, Delhi. Interment in Delhi

Cemetery. Donations to the Norfolk General Hospital Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.


MANITOBA, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - JULIA SERGEANT (nee Delbaere), Age 91, of St. Boniface, died on May 1, 2010. She was born on January 10,

1919. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Joe, in 2002. Survived by her son Robert (Irene); daughter, Jo-Anne Wade (Frank); four

grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Belgian Club. Funeral Mass was held at St. Bernadette Parish, Windsor Park. Interment followed at Green Acres Cemetery. Donations to the Alzheimer Society, 120 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB

R3C 4G2.


IN MEMORIAM - LOUIS PANNECOUK, JR., Age 86, of Clay Township, Michigan died on May 2, 2010. He was born November

13, 1923 in Detroit. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was in auto sales for over 50 years. He is survived by his wife of 61

years, Barbara (nee Meldrum); three children: Dana (Jerry) Johnston, Heather (Paul) Helton and Bruce Pannecouk; sisters: Winifred

Baldwin, Jean East and Inez Ross; four grandchildren; one great-grandson; brother-in-law, Gordon Meldrum. Contributions to St.

John Hospice or Humane Society of Macomb.


IN MEMORIAM - WILLIAM BIEBUYCK, SR., Age 80, died on May 2, 2010. He was born on Nov. 23, 2010. Survived by his beloved wife Dolores; his loving children: Rebecca (Mark) Cook, William (Rose) Biebuyck, Mark Biebuyck, Bruce (Leila) Biebuyck,

Bonnie (Mark) Matus, Brian (Robin) Biebuyck, Dolores (Mike) Couch and Brenda (Tim) Bowes; 24 grandchildren; five great-

grandchildren. Bill co-owned and operated A.K. Mielke Metal Spinning Co. Funeral Mass took place at St. Joseph Catholic Church

in Lake Orion. Memorials may be made to Spina Bifida Association of America.


IN MEMORIAM - MARIAN SOLLARS, Age 82, of Warren, died on April 28, 2010. Beloved wife of William Sollars, Sr.; mother

of William, Robert, Kathleen Dodson, Kevin, Cynthia (Bill) Hopkins, and the late Kenneth Sollars; sister of Geraldine Facknitz,

Patricia (Thomas) Morrow, the late Delores Secord, and the late Raymond Burssens; 17 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

Funeral Mass was held at St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church. Marion was a member of the GSFA. Memorial donations to St. Jude

Children‟s Hospital Tribute Program, P.O. Box 1000 Dept. 142, Memphis TN 38148.


IN MEMORIAM - RITA MARCOTTE, Age 76, died on May 8, 2010. Survived by son Bruce (April), daughter Rita Siskowski, and

daughter-in-law Theresa, 16 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by husband Richard Sr., sons Richard Jr., Dennis

and Gerald. Funeral service Thursday 12 p.m. at Transfiguration Catholic Church, 5800 Simon St., Detroit. Interment will be at Mt.

Olivet Cemetery.


Metro Detroit, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Petrina Vandenheede (nee Randazzo), Age 78, passed away after a valiant battle against cancer on May 20, 2010.

Born in Detroit, she was a small business owner in the city for 46 years. Loving mother of Mark, Michael and Dino; also survived by

her sister-in-law, Joann Vandenheede. Funeral services were held at the funeral home. Interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.


Metro Detroit, USA

Jean Verlinden, Age 81, of Burtchville, MI, died on May 1, 2010. He is survived by three children: Carol carpenter, John Verlinden

and Donna Watters. Funeral service took place at the funeral home.


Metro Detroit, USA

IN MEMORIAM, Charles Reti, Age 91, died on May 10, 2010. Beloved husband of Mary De Grande; father of Chuck ( Sue) and

Diane (Bill) Yordy; grandfather of Nathaniel. Funeral service was held at the funeral home. Entombment at Resurrection Cemetery.

Memorial contributions to Detroit Radio Information Service.


ONTARIO, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - Eugene Joseph Mattan, Age 79, passed away on May 8, 2010. He was born on September 27, 1931, in Pittem,

West Flanders, Belgium. Dear son of the late Jerome Mattan and the late former Martha Rigole. Eugene came from Belgium to

Canada to the Langton area in 1957. He was a member of the Delhi Belgian Club. Beloved husband of 54 years to Helena (Muylle)

Mattan; father of Tony Mattan and Shelley Purdy; Gina (Dan) Dehens; Lisa (Tom) Lucey; grandfather of eight; brother of Marie

(Andre) Tallieu, Lieve (Jim) McPhee, Georgette (the late Paul) Mattan. Funeral Mass was held at Sacred Heart R.C. Church.

Interment in Sacred Heart R.C. Cemetery. Donations to London Health Sciences Centre or Sacred Heart R.C. Church.


ONTARIO, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM, Godelieve Osaer (nee Sinnesael), Age 92, of Tillsonburg, passed away on May 12, 2010. Beloved wife of the late

Leon Osaer (1999); mother of Rudolf “Rudy” Osaer (Nancy), and Rita VanLamoen (Marcel)(; grandmother of eight; 18 great-

grandchildren. Fondly remembered by her goddaughter and niece Lesley McCann. Predeceased by three grandchildren and by her

sister Gabe Bennett. Funeral Mass was held at St. Mary‟s Roman Catholic Church. Interment in Delhi Cemetery. Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society will be gratefully appreciated by the family.


Metro Detroit, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Catherine Logghe, Age 83, of Peck, died on May 19, 2010 in Saginaw. She was born September 1, 1926 in

Croswell. She married Ray Logghe on |November 27, 1948. Survived by seven children: Margaret Topham, Larry Logghe, Lorraine

(Ron) Memmer, Virginia Logghe and her friend Charles Blakeney, Nancy (Oscar) Rios, Thomas (Lori) Logghe, Barbara (Dave)

Schandeval; a son-in-law, Dan Diettrick; 20 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Tony, Frank and Joe. Funeral

Mass was held at St. John Church with burial in Mount Hope Cemetery.


Metro Detroit, USA IN MEMORIAM - Ray Laethem, Age 61, died on May 17, 2010. Beloved father of Jeff (Alysia) and Melissa; grandfather of two;

former husband of Kathy; brother of Grey, Maryann Martin and the late Laura Richer. Funeral Mass was held at Our Lady Star of the

Sea Church, Grosse Pointe Woods. Memorial contributions may be made to Team Ray Laethem, The Michael J. Fox Foundation for

Parkinson‟s Research, P.O. box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014.


GROSSE POINT PARK, Michigan

IN MEMORIAM - Aline DeSeranno, Grosse Pointe Park resident Aline DeSeranno, 97, died peacefully in her home on Monday,

May 24, 2010. She was born August 23, 1912, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Belgian immigrants. She graduated from Nativity

High School. On May 23, 1939, Aline married Rene DeSeranno at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. She was his beloved wife

until his untimely passing on December 17, 1983. Mrs. DeSeranno is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth (G. John) Stevens of Grosse

Pointe, Michigan, and her son, Donald DeSeranno of Las Vegas, Nevada. Grandchildren: Derek Stevens, Gregory Stevens, Maria Quint, Don DeSeranno, Celia Wade, Aline Ermanni, Susan Rahaim, and Dante DeSeranno. Great-grandchildren: Sammy, Sera,

Benjamin, Robert, Jack, Jeidus, Seren, Jackson, Charles, Robert, Sadie, Grace, Maya, Aline, and another great-grandson arriving this

June. Mrs. DeSeranno was a dearest aunt of Elaine Veryser, Agnes (Ken) Demick, Marion Lucey, Rene (Bernard) Cornillie, Jane

Schmidt, Lyn (Robert) Crowther, Jack (Jana) Maertens, Tom (Rebecca) Martens, Sr. Sharon Defever, I.H.M., and Al (Debbie)

Defever. Aline was preceded in death by her sister, Alice Veryser, and their brother, John C. Maertens. Mrs. DeSeranno, a devoted

wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, aunt and friend, will be remembered for her religious devotion and love for the

Sisters of Madonna University. With her husband, Rene, the Honorary Consul of Belgium, she, too, was recognized by the Belgian

government with a medal of distinguished honor, for her contributions to promote the culture of Belgium. Aline, a consummate

homemaker entertaining with her cooking, baking, dinner parties, card playing and piano playing, was surrounded by the love and

happiness of her family and many friends. She gave to so many as a lifetime member of Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Detroit, a

member of Ama Deus Circle of the Daughters of Isabella, retired board member of the Fr. Taillieu/DeSeranno Senior Homes, retired board member of the Belgian Publishing Co./Gazette van Detroit, member of the Belgian-American Ladies Club, member of Grosse

Pointe Senior Women‟s Bridge, member of the Tuesday Musicale, supporter of the Grosse Pointe theatre and Beaumont Hospital,

Grosse Pointe. As she leaves an everlasting impression, she will be greatly missed by all those fortunate to have been a part of her

life.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Martin DeClercq, Age 50, of Troy, died suddenly on May 29, 2010. He was born on Sept. 22, 1959 in Detroit.

Loving dad to Chelsea and Madison; son of June (the late Rene); brother of Michael, Daniel and Diane. Sadly missed by other family

members. Memorial Mass was held at St. Michael‟s Catholic Church. Burial Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Township.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Raymond d’HONDT, Age 87, died on May 24, 2010. Beloved husband of Geraldine; father of Rosemary

Messacar (Greg), Raymond Jr. (Nancy), Dr. Dennis (Mariann), Maureen Ronquist (Dr. Ronald), Dr. Eric (Micah) and the late Steven;

grandfather of six. Funeral service was held at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, St. Clair Shores. Memorial contributions to the

Capuchin Monastery, 1720 Mt. Elliott, Detroit, MI 48207 or St. John Hospice c/o St. John Health Foundation P.O. box 673171,

Detroit, MI 48267.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Mark van Doren, Age 40, Border Patrol Agent was tragically killed in the line of duty on May 24, 2010 ne

Falfurrias, Texas. Mark is survived by his three children: Curtis 19, Rachelle 18, Dallas 17; his parents Foster and Barbara Van Doren;

his brothers: Peter Van Doren and Timothy Van Doren; his grandmothers: Barbara Stearle and Agnes Van Doren. Mark was born and

raised in Westland, Michigan. He resided in Oakland and Livingston Counties prior to joining the Border Patrol. A memorial service was held at the Carleton Township Hall in Johannesburg MI.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Henry Tavery, Age 87, died on May 29, 2010. Beloved husband of Florence; father of Mary Ann Tavery (Bill

Conklin), Nancy (Tom) Cummings. Sue (Terry) Brennan, Joe (Pam) Tavery, Kathy (Mark) Eggers, Mike (Jan) Tavery, Sharon (Bill)

Pfeuffer, Lisa (John) Vismara, and John (Lynn) Tavery; grandfather of 23; great-grandfather of 13; brother of Rachael Allemon,

Mariette VanHoet, and Margaret Pinckett. Retired owner of Allemon‟s Gardon Supply. Proudly served in WWII as a medic in the

Army Air corp in the Pacific theatre. Memorial service was held at St. Philomena Catholic Church, Detroit. He was a member of the

B.A. Century Club. Memorial contributions may be made to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, 1720 Mt. Elliot, Detroit, 48207.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 10 June 2010 MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Marie Santwire (nee Geldhof), Age 86, of Fraser, died on May 25, 2010. She was born on November 11, 1923 in

Detroit. Beloved wife of the late Otis. Survived by her sister Elizabeth Rolder, brothers Joseph (Mary) and Albert (Lynn) Geldhof and

many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers: Gus Cerku and Jay Geldhof. She was a member of the Roose-

Vanker Post 286 American Legion Auxiliary and the GSFA. Funeral Mass was held at St. Edmund‟s Catholic church with

entombment at Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials may be made to charity of Choice.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Victor Vandenbulke, Age 65, of Harrison Township died on January 15, 2010 in Central Florida after a long

battle with cancer. Vic was a printer at the Detroit News and later added the trades of auto body repair and pattern and model making. He is survived by his daughters, Cynthia and Renee; son Jerome; their mother, Irene; two grandsons; mother, Alice; sisters, Susan and

Cheryl Ann. Memorial service was held on June 5, 2010 at St. Hubert in Harrison Township. Burial following at St. Lawrence

Cemetery in Utica.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Mary Rose Lens (nee VanderMeersch), Age 90, died on May 12, 2010 in Montevideo, MN. Mary was born on

April 28, 2910, in Marian Barney, ND, to Julius and Erma (DeMeersseman) VanderMeersch. She was preceded in death by her

husband, Charles J. Lens. She is survived by her children, Patricia (John) Tomasek, Wayne (Rose) Lens, Marcia (Edward) Arndorfer,

and Brian Lens; 15 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren; sisters Martha Dobbelare and Rose Anthony, nieces and nephews. She was

an active member of St. Eloi Catholic Church and the Ghent Senior Center. Mary was proud of her Belgian heritage and was known

for her Belgian Cookies. The Mass of Christian Burial took place on May 15, 2010 at St. Eloi Catholic Church, Ghent, Minnesota, followed by interment at St. Eloi Catholic Cemetery.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Ida Mager (nee Baert), Age 95, passed away on May 25, 2010. Predeceased by her husband, Gene Mager.

Survived by her daughters: Lucille Brown, Eileen (Ken) Batt, Irene (Tom) Chernetz; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; her

sister Clara DeWulf; her family in Belgium and the United States. Predeceased by son-in-law, Sandy Brown; her brothers: Andrew

and John; sisters: Mary, Valerie and Lucille. Memorial service was held at the Glen Lawn Funeral Home. Donations may be made to

Children‟s Wish Foundation, 350 St. Mary Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3C 3J2.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 10 June 2010 MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Celina (Jackie) Deleau, Age 75, born on December 25, 1934 in Belgium, she immigrated to Winnipeg, Canada, in

1965 with her husband and two sons. Her third son was born in Canada. Jackie lost her battle with cancer on \May22, 2010. Survived

by her husband Mike; her sons and grandchildren, Bruno (Dale), Desiree and Nathaniel; Serge (Susan), Matthew, Jaimi and Luc; and

Mark, Justin, Branden, Danielle and Vincent. Along with her immediate family and friends, Jackie will be sadly missed by all of the

relative living in Belgium. Cremation and a private gathering have already taken place. Donations may be made to the Canadian

Cancer Society or the children‟s Wish Foundation.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Laura Cornellie (nee Goetz), Age 84, born on December 26, 1925, passed away May 27, 2010. Laura was

predeceased by her brothers, Bert Goetz and Edward Goetz and sister Shirley Domanski, and her husband, Gaston (2009). She is

survived by her children: Wilbert (June), Murray (Janet) and Judy (Sandy); five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Laura

loved playing cards and especially Bien at the Belgian club on Wednesday evenings. The family wishes to thank the staff at St. Boniface Hospital Heart Unit and Bethesda Hospital for their dedicated care.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Daniel DeCuypere, Age 43, suddenly passed away on May 25, 2010 on Gabriola Island, BC. He was born on

December 17, 1966. Danny was predeceased by his Dad George DeCuypere. Danny leaves to mourn, his Mom, Ruth Ann; stepfather,

Spiros Plentzas; his sisters: Cathy, Sharon, Lisa; his brothers: Gary and Marc; his four stepbrothers, many aunts, uncles, nieces,

nephews, cousins and friends. A private memorial was held on the island.


MANITOBA, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - Mary McDonald (nee Van Cryenest), Age 88, passed away on June 2, 2010. Beloved wife of the Alphonse. Survived are her daughters: Gloria (Brian), Sharon (Andy), Debbie (Brian); son: Don (Diane); seven grandchildren; one great-

granddaughter; sister-in-law Marie(;) was born and raised in St. Boniface to Constantine and Elodie (nee Martin). She loved her

children and grandchildren unconditionally with her whole heart. Mary touched the lives of many with her good nature and love for

people. Cremation has taken place and a private family graveside service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to

CancerCare Manitoba or the Winnipeg Humane Society.


Metro Detroit, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Alida Derycke, Age 89, died on March 21 in Scottsdale, AZ. Born November 19, 2010 in Detroit, MI to Maurice

and Jeannette DeRycke, she lived in Warren, MI for about 30 years and was a member of the GSFA. She is survived by her sister

Alice (Arnold) Johnson; nieces and nephew. A private memorial service was held June 19, 2010 in Scottsdale. Inurnment will be in Ithaca, MI. Donations to the Society of Folk Dance Historians, 2100 Rio Grande St. Austin, TX 78705.


Metro Detroit, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Andrew Sabbe: Age 20, a 10-year resident of Almont/Dryden, formerly from Shelby Township, passed away

June 17, 2010. Son of Robert M. Sabbe and Irma Sabbe; brother of Steven, Nicole and Noelle; grandson of Alice Sabbe and John and

Leona Rotarius. Funeral service was held at St. Cornelius Catholic Church, Dryden.


Metro Detroit, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Robert Spiers, Age 65. Born January 6, 1945. Beloved father of Sheri LaFave and Lori (Michael) Blaney; loving

son of Elsie; brother of Bill (Catherine) Spiers; four grandchildren. Funeral service was held in the chapel of the funeral home in Westland, MI.


Metro Detroit, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Louise Tavernier, Age 87, a resident of Roseville, passed away on June 10, 2010. She was born Dec. 22, 1922 in

Kevil, Kentucky. Beloved wife of the late John. Survived by her children; Jacqueline (Dennis) Williams, Wanda (Gordon) Evans,

John, Mark and Brian (Nicole) Tavernier; siblings: LaNeva Buchanan, Lavanna Shafer, Leona Stadler; 16 grandchildren; 14 great-

grandchildren. Funeral Service was held at Trinity United Methodist Church, Roseville. Memorials to Trinity United Methodist

Church, or charity of your choice.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 24 June 2010 ONTARIO, Canada

IN MEMORIAM - Mary Margaret Cuylle (nee Poppe), Age 89, of Simcoe, passed away on June 14, 2010. Beloved wife of the late

Peter Joseph Cuylle (1974); mother of Andrew Cuylle (Arlette), Kenneth Cuylle (Grace) and Donna Ewing (Mel Blundell);

grandmother of seven; great-grandmother of eight. Funeral Mass was held at St. Mary‟s Catholic Church. Donations to the Norfolk

Hospital Nursing Home or St. Mary‟s Parish.


ONTARIO, Canada

IN MEMORIAM - Auguste Vander Elst, Age 98, of Delhi, passed away on June 9, 2010. After opening Gus‟s Coffee shop in Delhi

in 1951, Gus wanted to give back to his community and became a councillor for the former Township of Delhi Town Council. Even in

retirement, Gus remained active and served as Vice-President and President for the DelRose Retirement Council and received the

Ontario Retirement communities Association “Rick Winchell Resident of the Year” Award in 2006. Beloved husband of the late

Jeanne Alphonsine Lahou (1997); father of Joseph Vander Elst (Veronica); grandfather of two; great-grandmother of three. Funeral

Mass was held at Our Lady, queen of Martyrs Roman Catholic Church, Delhi. Donations to the charity of your choice.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 24 June 2010 ONTARIO, Canada

IN MEMORIAM - Fr. Ivo Tommeleyn, Age 82, of Blenheim, Ontario, Canada, passed away on June 7, 2010. Fr. Ivo was born in

Ypres, Belgium and studied Philosophy and Theology before immigrating to Canada in 1956. His Ministry in Canada included

teaching in Blenheim from 1956-1958 followed by his role as Pastor in Pelee Island, Ontario; Toutes-Aides, Manitoba; St. Boniface,

Manitoba; Comber, Ontario; St. Anne‟s Church in Erieau. Fr. Ivo was a jubiliarian who celebrated 60 years of religious life in 2009

and 50 years of priesthood in 2005. He is survived by his three sisters: Yvonne (Emiel} DeWilde, Gabrielle Tommeleyn and Lina

(Wilfried) Vervisch of Belgium and his niece Ann Tommeleyn in Canada. Funeral Mass was celebrated by Father David Connolly,

Provincial, and concelebrated by a dozen Capuchins at St. Mary‟s Church, Blenheim. Donations may be made to the Capuchin Burse

Fund or to a charity of your choice.


ONTARIO, Canada IN MEMORIAM - Bill DeMeyer - Age 52, died June 17, 2010. Beloved husband of Sonia; father of Billy and Andrew; brother of

Kay (Lou) Fischione, Tom (Patricia), Ed and the late Peggy (Gregg) Gower. Funeral service was held at the funeral home. Interment

at Resurrection Cemetery.


IN MMORIAM - Dorothy Cools, Age 88. Beloved wife of the late Norbert. Survived by her son Joseph (Jan) Cools; daughters; Mary

(Gary) Najarian, Pat (George) Dorset, Margaret (David) Kingery, Michelle Leroy Lawrence, Nancy Roehr, Debbie (Jerry) Thiel. Also

leaving behind her sister Gladys DeMitchell and stepbrother Budd Hansen; 14 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Memorial

service held at Sacred Heart Byzantine Church, Livonia. Memorial tributes to Benevolent Fund at Henry Ford Village.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 24 June 2010 IN MMORIAM - Barbara Becker (nee Lambrecht), Age 86, died on June 10, 2010. Beloved wife of the late George; mother of

Anita Hoffer and Robert (Barbara) Becker; grandmother of five; great-grandmother of one. Funeral Mass was held at St. Kieren

Church.


IN MMORIAM - Leo Arickx, Age 92. Beloved husband of the late Doris; father of Thomas (Christine) and Randy (Denise);

grandfather of four. Funeral Mass was held at St. Isidore Church, followed by interment at Resurrection Cemetery. Donations to the

American Cancer Society.


ROOSE-VANKER POST #286

IN MEMORIAM - Donald J. Bleish, a member of the Post since 1951, passed away on April 24, 2010. He was the beloved husband

of the late Doris; father of Donald, John and the late Edward; grandfather of four; great-grandfather of six. Donald served in the U.S. Army from July 1945 to January 1947.


MICHIGAN USA

IN MEMORIAM - In loving memory of Andre Ameye (1932-2008)

From Line and sons Paul, Bart, Kris, Gary, Steven & family


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Maxine Vroman, Age 86, died on June 20, 2010. She was born on June 17, 1924 in Hawaii. Beloved wife of

Richard Lee Vroman, a US Army Air Corp Captain. The couple moved to his home town of Royal Oak, Michigan, after leaving the service. They had four children, William, Margaret, Peter and Christopher. In recent years, Maxine lived with her daughter in

Marquette, Michigan, where she died. A Memorial Mass was held at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Troy. Donations to the

American Heart Association. Michigan


MANITOBA, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - Marcel Blanchaer, MD, Age 89. He was born in Deurne, Belgium on April 4, 1921. He passed away after a

lengthy and debilitating illness. He was predeceased by his parents Oscar and Rosalia, his brother Ernest, his first wife Fay and his

son-in-law Harold Sures. Survived by his wife and best friend Audrey; his daughter Susan Sures; his son Carol (Brenda Millar); five

grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Marcel emigrated with his parents in 1924 to Detroit, Michigan, for one year, then moved

across the Detroit River to Remington Park, a suburb of Windsor, Ontario. There he grew up and took his early schooling in Windsor

and London, Ontario. At the age of 18, in 1939, he enrolled with a scholarship in Honours Biochemistry at Queen‟s University and in

1942, also enrolled in the newly-accelerated medical course graduating in 1946 with an Honours BSc and an MD, CM. In 1947 he was

appointed a Markle Scholar in nutrition research at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Manitoba. Through successful

research and teaching, he was promoted to Associate Professor of Physiology in the Faculty, and Head of Biochemistry at the Faculty.

Marcel was a researcher, administrator and teacher. The family wishes to thank the dedicated staff at the Convalescent Home of

Winnipeg for their care and concern. As requested by Marcel, cremation has taken place. If so desired, donations may be made to the Kerr/Blanchaer Student Bursary Fund at the Manitoba Medical College Foundation, 260 Brodie Center, 727 McDermot Ave.,

Winnipeg, MB R3E 3P5. 1835 Inkster Blvd. 275-5555.


MANITOBA, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - August (Gus) van Ginkel, Age 79, passed away on July 6, 2010. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of

51 years, Josephine; his children Margaret (Glenn), Peter, Robert (Jennifer), Cecile (Frank), and Karen (Clinton); nine grandchildren;

his brother Tony (Rosemary); his sisters, Kitty and Elsy. Gus was born January 6, 1931 in Eindhoven, Netherlands, and moved to

Winnipeg when he was 23 years old. Gus worked for many years in the construction industry as a general contractor. He served in

many capacities in the Third and Fourth Degrees of the Knights of Columbus. Gus was very active in his church, serving as choir

director for many years. Funeral Liturgy was celebrated at Mary, Mother of the Church. Interment followed in the Belgian Sacred

Heart Cemetery.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Henry van Haverbeck, Age 78, of Richmond Township, died unexpectedly on July 6, 2010, in an automobile

accident several miles north of his home. He was born on March 29, 1932 in Warren , the son of the late Joseph and Mary

(VanRyckeghem) Van Haverbeck. Beloved husband of Cecilia; a son, James; three daughters, Jean (Michael) Shenk, Joyce (Mark)

Butros, Joan (Douglas) Dunkelberg; ten grandchildren; a brother Joseph (Fay); three sisters, Judith (Edwin) Wullaert), Joan Wheeler,

Diane (Robert) wood. Funeral service was held at the funeral home and burial in Richmond Cemetery, Richmond. Memorials are

suggested to the wishes of the family.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 22 July 2010 MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Susanna Strobbe, Age 83, passed away on June 20, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Lucien; mother of Christine

(Tim) Ignash, Donald, Joyce, Kathy (John) Schmidt and the late Evelyn (Larry) Terryn; grandmother of four; busia of two; sister of

Esther, Stephen, Anthony, Walter, Leon and John. Funeral Mass was held at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Patricia Luyckx, Passed away on July 8, 2010. Beloved wife of Joseph; mother of Ann, Mary (Paul) Filpus-

Luyckx and Susan (Dean) Kipps; grandmother of five; sister of Margaret (Harry) Hanson and the late Carol Ann Sondag. Funeral

Mass was held at St. Fabian Catholic Church, Farmington Hills. Memorials to the Capuchins or the Michigan Humane Society.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 22 July 2010 MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Melody Haemelinck, Age 65, of Mount Clemens, went to be with the Lord on June 21, 2010. She is survived by

her husband, John, and her loving family. Funeral service was held at Bethany, Clinton Township. In lieu of flowers, family request

funeral donations.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Thomas Dubay, Age 75, passed away on July 8, 2010. Beloved husband of Agnes; loving father of Michael

(Lynda) DuBay, Anne Marie (Kent) Snyder, Renee (Thomas) Schafer, Doreen (Dominic Palazzolo, and David (Michele) Dubay;

grandfather of 18; great-grandfather of two; brother of Audrey (John) Nicholson. Predeceased by one brother and one sister.

Funeral Mass was held at St. Athanasius Catholic Church.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Charlie Baetens, Loving son of the late Margaret and Neil; dearest brother of Margaret (Len) Gudenau, Donna

Knabl, Pat (Dave) Kortes, Judi Baetens, John (Andrea), Tom (Joan), Mike (Maureen), Molly (Joseph) Caporale, and Darlene (Ronald)

Mitchell. Funeral services were held at Kaul Funeral Home and Mass at Holy Innocents Church. Memorials to Henry Ford Hospice

or Karmanos Cancer Institute.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Teena Brynaert-Marquardt, Age 69. Former wife of the late Robert Brynaert. Dear mother of Kim (Kevin)

Walewski, Pete “Michael” (Rhonda) Brynaert, Michelle Brynaert, and Thomas Brynaert. Loving grandmother of Jason, Keith, Kelly,

Heather, Michael, Ryan and the late James. Also survived by three great-grandchildren. Sister of Nanci Ross, Wayne (Elaine)

Marquardt, the late Douglas Marquardt, and the late Gail Nicols. Funeral services were held at Edward Swanson & Son Funeral Home, followed by entombment at Roseland Park Cemetery. Memorials to Beaumont Hospice.


IN MEMORIAM - Sister Helene Chaput, M.O., (Sr. M. St-Adolphe) passed away at Tache Centre in St. Boniface on July 4, 2010 at

the age of 88. She was a member of the religious Congregation of the Missionary Oblate Sisters of St. Boniface for 59 years. Sister

Helene was born in St. Boniface (MB) on May 15, 1922. Her father Adolphe Chaput was born in Namur, Belgium, and her mother,

Marie Scabers was born in Liege, Belgium. Along with the members of her religious Congregation, she leaved to mourn her passing

her two sisters-in-law Therese Poirier (Lucien) and Olier Voyer second marriage, Jeanne Berube (Joseph). Funeral service was held at

the St-Boniface Cathedral. Donations in memory of Sister Helen Chaput may be sent to Aulneau Renewal Centre, Unit 111-420

DesMeurons St., Winnipeg (MB) R2H 2N9. The Aulneau Renewal Centre is a counselling centre founded by the Missionary Oblate

Sisters of St. Boniface.


IN MEMORIAM - Susan Arndt (nee VanHavel), Beloved daughter of Leona and Edmund VanHavel, beloved wife of the late

Ronald T. Arndt; mother of Thomas R. Arndt and Michelle Christ (John); grandmother of two; sister of Loreen (René) Mannino, the

late Edna Kirkland (Andrew) and George VanHavel (Debbie). Funeral service was held at St. Joan of Arc Church.


IN MEMORIAM - Alfreda Baekelandt “Freddie”, Age 91, died on July 28, 2010. Loving wife of the late Earl; mother of Diann

Baekelandt, earl David (Debbie) Baekelandt, and Michael (Jill) Baekeland; grandmother of two; great-grandmother of two; sister of

Lydia (Jack) VanTongerloo, Helen Czajkowski, Ruth Czajkowski. Donations to Beaumont Hospice or the Michigan Humane Society.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 5 August 2010 IN MEMORIAM - William Debaeke, Age 84, died on July 21, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Therese “Gerry”; father of Mary

(Rick) Bolon, Lucie (Bill) Hurst, Kathleen (Glenn) Gartling, Michelle (David) Wesner, and Mark; brother of JoAnn Kaatz and Paul

DeBaeke; special friend of Dorothy Webb; nine grandchildren. Funeral Mass was held at St. Martin De Porres Catholic Church in

Warren.


IN MEMORIAM - Jerome “Jerry” Deneweth, Age 83, passed away Saturday, July 31. Beloved husband for 60 years of Veleta (nee

Horrie). Dear father of Leon (Mary) and Ron (Judy); grandfather of five; brother of Esther Ostyn. Jerry was a member of the Belgian-

American Century Club, the Roose-Vanker American Legion and American Legion of Ohio. Visitation on Monday, August 9 from 1-

3 p.m., followed by Memorial service at Van Lerberghe Funeral Home. Military service to follow.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 5 August 2010 IN MEMORIAM - Julius Tack, Age 89, of St. Clair Shores, died on July 15, 2010. He was born June 2, 1921 in Detroit. Mr. Tack

served as an infantryman in the army during World War II. He received the Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts. Surviving are his

daughter Julaynne Lukas; two grandsons; one great-grandson. Funeral service was held at Kaul Funeral Homes with interment at

Cadillac Memorial Gardens.


IN MEMORIAM - Dorothy Vandermaas (nee Eckhout), Age 87, of Lexington, passed away on July 19, 2010. She was born

December 13, 1922, in Mt. Clemens. Surviving are her husband, Charles; a son, Charles, Jr. (Mary); three daughters, Cindy (Thomas)

Scanlon, Karen (Bob) Cone, and Amy (Gary) Russette; one brother, Charles (Betty) Eckhout; one sister, Ann Konderik; 11

grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by a son, Keith. Funeral Mass was held at St. Denis Catholic

Church.


IN MEMORIAM - Ann Vandervennet, Age 70, died on July 16, 2010. Beloved wife of the late George; mother of Catherine (Barry)

Stead, Antoinette (Paul) Robinson, Theresa (Greg) Pugliesi and George (Cindy); grandmother of ten. Funeral service was held at

Covenant Community Church, Redford, MI.


IN MEMORIAM - John Vander Voort (Jack), Age 74, of Oxford, died on July 26, 2010. Loving husband of Iva; father of Deborah

(Dr. David) Schwab, Gregory Bildson, Mark (Angie) Bildson, Lori (Robert) Milne, Noelle Chryczyk, Cheryl (Wesley) Maks, John

Christian, Melisha, Chalee, John Travis, |Paige, Shane, Chantle, and Alexa Vander Voort; brother of Judy McTaggert, Kathy (Jim)

Horlocker, Ellen (John) Reynolds, and Robert (Annette) Vander Voort; brother-in-law of Carl Smock; 17 grandchildren. Funeral

service was held at Clarkston Community Church, Clarkston. Interment Lakeview cemetery in Howell.


IN MEMORIAM - Margaret Vandorn (nee Clarke), Age 68, of Croswell, died on July 31, 2010. She was born on April 15, 1942.

Devoted wife of James VanDorn; mother of Kara (Steve) Boelstler, Brian (Tricia) Powell, Gregory (Carolyn) VanDorn and Todd VanDorn; grandmother of 10; great-grandmother of two. Predeceased by her first husband George Powell and children Corinne

Powell and James VanDorn, Jr. Donations to Lexington‟s Lakeshore Garden Club, P.O. Box 232, Lexington, MI 48450.


IN MEMORIAM - Iranka Vernimmen (nee Collier), Age 85, formerly of Detroit, Mich., passed away on July 7, 2010 in Dowling

Park, Florida, after a short illness. She was born in Turnhout, Belgium, on August 5, 1924. Predeceased by her husband Jan (John)

Vernimmen; her parents, Leonard Collier and Maria-Theresa Van Den Kerkhof; a sister, Bertha Machiels-Collier, and a brother,

Florimond Collier. Survived by two daughters, Hilde (Ted) Schmid, and Anita (Patrick) McDonnell; two granddaughters; two sisters,

Cesarine Weyts-Collier and Mildred Dockse-Collier. A Memorial Mass was held at St. Frances Xavier Catholic Church in Live Oak,

Florida. Memorial to the Gazette Van Detroit.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 5 August 2010 IN MEMORIAM - Alphone Yanssens, Age 80, of Clinton Township, died on July 19, 2010. Father of Jeffrey (Karen) Yanssens,

David (Danielle) Yanssens, Sandy (Steve) Sabin, Michael Ziegler and Brian Adams; brother of Dolores Sequin; grandfather of eight.

Al was preceded in death by his daughter Debra and son Michael.


MANITOBA, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - Geert Dejaeger and Maria Dejaeger - Passed away on July 25 and July 28, 2010. They will be lovingly

remembered by their three children, Sara, Iene (Greg), Jelle (Tannis); grandson Seppe; surviving parents, several brothers and sisters;

numerous nieces and nephews, and friends. Geert is predeceased by his mother and sister. Maria is predeceased by her father and

brother. Geert and Maria were admired for the amazing love of life. Together they accomplished many things that would take most

people several lifetimes to achieve. Geert, a helicopter pilot and Maria, a lawyer, immigrated to Canada from Belgium and the Philippines, respectively, in the early 1990s. From a few suitcases they built an extraordinary life. Geert and Maria had several

passions. They loved to be on the motorcycle. A funeral service was held at Green Acres Funeral Home, Springfield.


ONTARIO, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - Marjorie Henderyckx, Age 87, of Tillsonburg, died on July 29, 2010. Predeceased by her husband Fernand

“Fred” Henderyckx; mother and mother-in-law of Wayne and Judith Schneider, Carol Schneider; a son Larry James Fugard;

grandmother of three; great-grandmother of three; sister of Marie Smith (the late Jim). A graveside service was held at the Langton

Baptist cemetery, Langton. Memorial Donations may be made to the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital or the Salvation Army or

the charity of your choice.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 5 August 2010 ONTARIO CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - William Myny (Bill), Age 78, died on July 14, 2010. He was born on April 15, 1932 in Simcoe. Bill lived in the

Langton area for 42 years, on a tobacco farm. In 1993, he and his loving wife of 57 years Yvonne (Vandergunst) Myny moved to

Delhi where they retired. Dear father of Gary (Kathy), Larry, Terry and Shari Hamilton; daughter-in-law Diana Myny, son-in-law

Gordon Hamilton; grandfather of six; one great-grandson; survived by his brothers and sisters-in-law, Ruby Myny, Margaret

D‟Hulster, Gabriel Smith, Alice (Lucien) Gadal, Elaine Hanley and Oscar Legein. Funeral Mass was held at Sacred Heart Roman

Catholic Church, Langton. Interment in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Heart and Stroke

Foundation or the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital – Dialysis Unit. William Myny was a member and Past President of the

Delhi Belgian Club.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 5 August 2010 ONTARIO, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - Roger Van Aerde, Age 55, of Brampton, Ontario, died on July 14, 2010. He was born on March 1, 1955 in

Tillsonburg. Loving son of Germaine Van Aerde (the late Omer Van Aerde – 2000); brother of Arlene (Mike) Tratnik, Maureen Van

Aerde, and the late Michel Van Aerde (1999). Funeral Mass was held at St. Mary‟s Roman Catholic Church. Interment in the

Tillsonburg Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the charity of your choice.


BELGIUM

IN MEMORIAM - Godelieve D’Haene, Age 79, of Tielt, Belgium, passed away on July 20, 2010. She was born on October 11, 1930

in Tielt. Preceded in death by her husband Roger Vannieuwenhuyze (+Feb. 2010); survived by her children: Johan (Vera), Miriam

(Hugo) De Vooght, Luc (Christine), Hilde (Paul) Callens, Geert (+Christelle), Bart Vannieuwenhuyze; 11 grandchildren; one sister,

Lutgarde Vervenne-D‟Haene. Funeral Mass was held on July 28 at Sint-Pieterskerk in Tielt.


ONTARIO, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - Esther Van Hamme-Blevins, Age 49, passed away on August 10, 2010. Beloved wife of David; mother of Evelyn and Olivia. Predeceased by her mother Marie Van Kerrebroeck. Esther will be sadly missed by her father Arthur Van Hamme

along with brothers, Danny, David, Arthur, Joseph, Edward and Jerry; her sisters, Elizabeth, Ann Marie and Marie. Funeral mass was

held at the St. John Vianney Roman Catholic Church, 13 Baldwin Lane, Barrie. Donations to the Seasons Centre for grieving

children.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Josephine Muylaert, Age 91, of Eastpointe, died on August 7, 2010. Beloved wife of the late George; mother of

Rita (the late Kenneth) Oakes, Roseanne (Barry) Krogh, Elizabeth (Ralph) Bault, and John; grandmother of seven; great-grandmother

of seven; sister of the late Marian Brennan. Funeral Mass was held at St. Veronica Catholic Church, Eastpointe.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 19 August 2010 MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Edward Nevens, Age 83, passed away on August 1, 2010. Dearest husband of Patricia; father of Kathryn (Dave

Petrosky), Gregory (Rene), Michael (Shu), Thomas (Sharron); grandfather of three. Memorial service in Great Lakes National

Cemetery at a later date.


MICHIGAN, USA

Robert Depyper, Age 61, an 18-year resident of St. Helen, Michigan, and formerly from Imlay City/Shelby Township, passed away

on August 7, 2010. Robert is survived by his mother Clara; daughter Lisa (Joe) Wood; his sister Jean (Arthur) Bingham; five

grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his father Marcel.

Funeral service was held at the funeral home in Romeo, MI.

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MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Donna Couwlier, Age 85, passed away on August 9, 2010. She was born July 21, 1925 in Baldwin, Michigan.

Mrs. Couwlier is survived by her children, Cheryl Pierfelice, Kathleen (Edward) Flanagan, Robert, Paul (Helen), and Michael (Betty)

Couwlier; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert

Couwlier, son-in-law, Domonic Pierfelice; daughter-in-law, Melonie Couwlier. Funeral service was held at Kaul Funeral Home, and

Mass at sacred Heart Catholic Church, Roseville. Donations may be made online to grasforacausemichigan.com, a breast cancer

charity.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 19 august 2010

ONTARIO, CANADA IN MEMORIAM - David Van Laeken, Age 54, of Langton, died on August 1, 2010. He was born on February 2, 1956, in

Tillsonburg. Loving husband of Therese; father of Stephanie Van Laeken, Mallory Van Laeken, Morgan Van Laeken; son of Walter

(Margaret) Van Laeken; brother of Dr. Nancy Van Laeken (fiancé Christopher Woodward), Annette (Stan) Krupicz, Karen (Jaye)

Atkins; son-in-law of Walter and Mary Zamecnik. Funeral Mass was held at St. Mary‟s R.C. Church, Tillsonburg. Donations to the

Canadian Cancer Society, Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or charity of your choice.


MANITOBA, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - Donald Vanelslander, Age 78, after a short illness, Don passed away on August 11, 2010. He was born on Jan. 1,

1932 in St. Boniface. Predeceased by his mother Nellie, father Alec and father-in-law Maurice Gillis. Left to cherish his memory is his

wife Janet; his mother-in-law Jay Gillis; daughter Debra (Ray) Bouchard; son Gary (Cheryl); son Randy (Laurie); daughter Cindy (James Kulas); four grandchildren; brother Norm (Peggy), Mom and Dad‟s last business venture was purchasing the Hartney Hotel in

south MB which they sold in 1996. Winters were mostly spent with Mom in Florida, Hawaii and family vacations in Mexico.

Because of his love for the Interlake, donations may be made to Friends of Delta Marsh (Field Station), c/o Department of

Development and Advancement Services, 179 Extended Education Complex, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2N2.


ONTARIO, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - Dick Deruiter, Age 78, of Simcoe, passed away on August 11, 2010. Son of the late Dirk and Jacoba DeRuiter;

beloved husband of Jean; father of Rick (Ida), Pat (Emily), and Jeff, grandfather of nine; great-grandfather of four; brothers Lawrence

(Nancy) and Walter (Lydia). Funeral service was held at Immanuel Christian Reformed Church.

Donations to the Jarvis Christian School or C.R.W.R.C.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Margaret Moers, Age 83, of Westland, died on August 6, 2010. Beloved wife of Wilfred; mother of Linda

(David) Paul, and Gregory (Mercedes); grandmother of three; great-grandmother of one. Memorial gathering was held at the funeral

home in Westland.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Walter Klerkx, Age 90, of Novi, passed away on August 10, 2010. He proudly served in the US Navy during

WWII. Beloved husband of the late Sylvia; father of Martin “Marty” Klerkx; father-in-law of Cheryl McCubbin; grandfather of three;

great-grandfather of four. A Memorial Service will be held privately at a later date. Inurnment at Oakland Hills Memorial Gardens,

Novi. Memorial donations to the Michigan Humane Society, 30300 Telegraph road, Suite 220, Bingham Farms, MI 48025


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Kathleen Praet (nee Greger), Age 46, of Sterling Heights; dear wife of Glen; mother of Austin and Brandon;

daughter of Roger and Jackie Greger, and Sheriff (Terry) Payne; sister-in-law of Gary (Helen) Praet, Alan (Diane) Praet, Randy Praet and Denis (Marie) Praet. Funeral Mass was held at St. Malachy Catholic Community..


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Dorothy Debandt, Age 94, died on July 29, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Edgar. Loving mother of Janice

(Thomas) Decker, Jay and Jeffrey (Mollie) Debandt; grandmother of eight; great-grandmother of six. Memorial service was held at

the Peace Lutheran Church, Scotland. Memorial contributions to Peace Lutheran Church.


IN MEMORIAM - Rita Westfall, Age 76. Beloved wife of the late Raymond; mother of Stanley (Mary Helen) Bokota, Steven (Pam)

Westfall, Ranea Simmons, and Mary Simoneau; grandmother of four; great grandmother of two.


IN MEMORIAM - Madeline Van Steenkiste, Age 93, died August 25, 2010. Beloved wife of the late William Van Steenkiste,

mother of Joann Weber, Darlene (James) Graham, the late William C. Van Steenkiste, and the late Kenneth Van Steenkiste;

grandmother of 12;great-grandmother of 19, sister of the late Andrew (Anna) Hoste, and mother-in-law of Leona Van Steenkiste.


ONTARIO

IN MEMORIAM - Eleonore Kirkeby (nee VanCauwenbergh), Age 70, died August 22, 2010 after a lengthy and courageous battle

with cancer. She was born October 27, 1939 in St. Boniface and spent most of her life in that area. She is survived by her sons: Joey

(Jodi) and Brad Horst; her two grandsons, her siblings: Danny (Bea), Denise (Robert), Suzanne (Ben), Delphine (Ted), Alberta,

Eugene (Claire), Marlene (Denis) and Judy (Ray); as well as longtime companion Joe Aerssens. Memorial donations may be made to CancerCare Manitoba. In keeping with Mom‟s wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service was celebrated at the funeral

home.


IN MEMORIAM - Mary Jane Van Ooteghem, Age 89, died on August 27, 2010. Loving sister of Irma Hammang, Sr. Rose

Bernadette I.H.M. and the late Theophile Van Ooteghem and the late Charles Van Ooteghem, dear aunt of George, Rose and Gerard.

Funeral Mass was held at St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church, St. Clair Shores. Memorial contributions may be made to the I.H.M.

Mother House, 610 W. Elm, Monroe, MI 48162. Mary Jane was a member of the Women‟s Century Club and Flemish Family Circle.


MICHIGAN, USA IN MEMORIAM - Madeline Van Steenkiste, Age 93, died August 25, 2010. Beloved wife of the late William Van Steenkiste;

mother of Joann Weber, Darlene (James) Graham, the late William C. Van Steenkiste, and the late Kenneth Van Steenkiste;

grandmother of 12; great-grandmother of 19; sister of the late Andrew (Anna) Hoste, and mother-in-law of Leona Van Steenkiste.

Funeral Mass was held at St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church in Warren. Memorial donations to The Capuchin Soup Kitchen, 1820

Mt. Elliott Street, Detroit, MI. 48207.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Frederick Vanderhagen, Jr., Age 72, of Warren, died August 24, 2010. He was predeceased by his wife,

Nanette. Survived by his daughters, Deborah VanderHagen and Dawn (Eric) Kiekbusch; and son, Fred; two grandsons; siblings,

Edith, Ethel, Jan, Richard (Barb), Sharon (Mike) and Ronnie (Gail). Private services and cremation per his wishes.


MICHICAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Catherine Vandusen, Age 82, of Bloomfield Hills, died August 24, 2010. Wife of the late John P.; mother of

Judy Campbell, Tom (Cindy), Tim (Jane), Mary DeVor (Mike), Jim (Sandra), Suzanne Barnes (Rick) and Steve (Laurie); grandmother

of 18. Funeral Mass was held at St. Regis Church, Bloomfield Hills. Memorials to Brother Rice High School or Marian High School.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Anna Louise Van Fleteren (nee Van Lacken), Age 57, of Curran, MI, died August 24, 2010. Anna is survived by

her husband of 30 years, Thomas; her children, Paul Van Lacken and Tracie and Remy Van Fleteren; three grandchildren; her

siblings, Dan (Annette) Van Lacken, Marylee (Ted) Tonkoshkur, Mark (Kim) Van Lacken, Kathy Mae (Dave) Hoepner, and Rose

Marie Bable. Funeral Mass was held at St. Mary Catholic Church, Mio, MI.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Joseph Boivin, Age 78, of Harrison Township, died August 23, 2010. Beloved husband of Mary; father of

Matthew Boivin, Mary-Jo (George) Batty, and Robert Boivin; grandfather of two; brother-in-law of Joann Boivin. Predeceased by his

daughter Jennifer and his brother Paul Boivin. Arrangements through Kaul Funeral Home, St. Clair Shores. Memorials to McLaren

Visiting Nurses & Hospice, 12900 Hall Rd., Sterling Heights 48313 or the Alzheimer‟s Association, 20300 Civic Center Dr. #100,

Southfield 48076.


MICHIGAN USA IN MEMORIAM - Judith Coolman “Judy”, Age 73, died august 16, 2010 following a courageous nettle with cancer. Born February

25, 1937 in Detroit. Survived by her children Mike (Mary), Tom (Tammy), Theresa (Jim) Ronald, Gail (Duane) Grandy, Bob (Kim),

and Judi (Don) Glenn; 16 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother Matt (Leighanne) Mills. Memorial service took place at Fox

Run Performing Arts Theater in the Belmont Clubhouse in Novi. Memorials to St. John‟s Hospice, Fox Run Benevolent Fund, and

American Cancer Society.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Jerry Gosselin, Age 53, of St. Clair Shores, died August 21, 2010. He was born March 3, 1957, in Detroit.

Beloved husband of Sandy; loving father of Laurie Gosselin; brother of Gary (Laurie) Gosselin; son of Gerald Gosselin; son-in-law of

Dolores Kane and brother-in-law of Karen Kane. Funeral Mass was held at St. Edmund Church, Warren.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Michael Vandelinder, Age 56, of Ann Arbor, MI, died August 19, 2010. He was born August 6, 1954. He worked

hard his entire life in the automotive industry and was given nick names like “Iron Mike” and “Horse”. Michael leaves behind his

beloved wife Kathryn; his daughter Kalie; his sons, Derek, Michael, and Ryan (Pam); granddaughter Sarah; sister Karen; brothers

Frank (Jean), Pat, and Dave (Kate). Funeral Mass was held at the Old St. Patrick Church in Ann Arbor.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Clarence Vandenbrouck, Age 85, a lifelong Macomb County resident, died on August 10, 2010. Clarence was

born Nov. 17, 1924, in Center Line, Mich., the son of Hector and Emma (Meerschaert) VanDenBrouck. He retired from ITT Manufacturing in Rochester, Mich. He was a lifelong truck gardener in Romeo. Clarence is survived by his wife, Catherine; two

grandsons, one great-grandson; siblings, Donna (Frank) Kliment, Bob (Jane) VanDenBrouck, Marilyn (Joe) Leppek, Dick

VanDenBrouck, and Raymond (Lisa) VanDenBrouck. Preceded also by siblings, Harvey, Norman, and Henry VanDenBrouck, Lillian

Hellebuyck and Arlene VanDenBrouck. Funeral services were held at St. Clement Catholic Church, Romeo.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Dorothy Lindeman, Age 89, of Lakeland, MI (formerly of Birmingham) died August 20, 2010. She was born

August 18, 1921 in Indianapolis, IN. Beloved wife of William Lindeman. Survivors also include her sons, Andy (Laura) Lindeman

and Dr. Lynn (Bonnie) Lindeman; eight grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren. A Healing Farewell was held at Holy Spirit

Roman Catholic Church in Hamburg, MI.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM, Margaret Callewaert (nee Schock), Age 95, passed away on September 5, 2010. Dear wife of the late Edmund. Beloved mother of Richard and the late Charles; grandmother of four; great-grandmother of three. Predeceased by sister, Helen

Gamble. A private service was held. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur J. VanLerberghe Funeral Home.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Allen Decker, Age 59, of Royal Oak, passed away August 26, 2010. Father of the late Gerald; son of Irene

Decker; brother to Steven (Jackie), Daniel (Deborah), and Michael (Brenda); grandfather of four. A private family service was held.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Albert Delmotte, Age 96, of Houghton Lake, passed away on September 4, 2010. Funeral Mass was held at St.

James Catholic Church. Burial was held in Crestview Cemetery, Markey Township.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Barbara Lefevre, Age 86 of Roseville, passed away on August 30, 2010. Beloved mother of Barbara Ann (Roy)

Troxtel, Thom (Victoria Lynn) LeFevre, the late Peter LeFevre, and Paul LeFevre; grandmother of eight; great-grandmother of three.

Funeral service was held at Kaul Funeral Home and Memorial service at Bethlehem Lutheran Church.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Madeline Vancouwenberghe (nee Van Nieuwlandt), Age 89, passed away on September 7, 2010. Loving wife

of the late Michael; mother of Michael (Joan), Joanne (James) wise and Jerry (Christine); survived by many grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were from the Arthur VanLerberghe Funeral Home with Mass at St. Jane Francis DeChantal Catholic

Church. Madeline was a member of the B.A.A. Retirees‟ club.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Kazimierz Wiacek, Age 95, passed away on September 9, 2010. Beloved husband of Bronislawa; loving father of

Teresa Wiacek, Mariola (Mike) Thiel and Anna Miller; grandfather of four. Funeral Mass was held at Transfiguration Church,

Detroit, followed by interment in Resurrection Cemetery. Mr. Wiacek was part of the Polish First Armored Division that participated

in the Liberation of several Belgian cities, including Antwerp.


MANITOBA, CANADA IN MEMORIAM - Cyril Mays, Age 86, passed away on august 27, 2010. He was born on September 12, 923 at the Misericordia

Hospital. He was predeceased by his wife Agnes; step-granddaughter Kim; brother Charles; sisters: Godelieve, Mary and Irene. Left

to cherish his memory are his children: stepson John (Martha), Marlene, Brenda (Doug), Gordon (Harlyne), Cheryl (Terry), gerald

(Nancy), Darlene (ted) and Michelle; ten grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; his remaining brothers and sisters. Cyril grew in Fort

Whyte on his family`s dairy farm. He was a truck driver for many years. He was a member of the For Garry Legion Branch /90.


MANITOBA, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - Daniel Vanhooren, Age 82, of Otterville, passed away on September 6, 2010. He was born on June 20, 1928 in

Dover Township. Dearest son of the late Julius VanHooren (1976) and Marguerite (VanTomme) VanHooren (1984). Beloved husband

of the late Martha Alida Cattoir (1987) and his second wife the late Muriel Kozuch (2009). Father of Dan VanHooren, and Dianna VanHooren (Jason); brother of Dianne DeGroote (Archie); brother-in-law of Roger Cattoir (late Gloria); step-father to Catharine

Kozuch, Christina Baker (Graham), Frank Kozuch (Cathy); grandfather of nine; great-grandfather of two; many step-brothers and –

sisters. Funeral service was held in the chapel of the funeral home. Interment in Otter Cemetery, Otterville. Donations to the

Children`s Health Foundation or to the Make a Wish Foundation.


MANITOBA, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - Benjamin Vanhooren, (Benny) Age 59, of Wilsonville, passed away on September 2, 2010. Cherished son of the

late Marcel Vanhooren (1986) and Georgette Vanhooren (1979); brother of Norbert Vanhooren (Thea), Lawrence `Larry` Vanhooren,

Ricky Vanhooren and Deborah ``Debbie`` Vanhooren. Predeceased by his brother Gerald Vanhooren (1988). Memorial service was

held in the chapel of the funeral home. Inurnment in Our Lady of LaSalette Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Juravinski Cancer

Centre Foundation or the Charity of your choice.


MANITOBA, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - George Gekiere, Age 94, of Delhi, passed away on august 31, 2010. Cherished son of Amand and Emma (Vandevoorde) Gekiere. George`s family immigrated from Belgium in 1910 to Manitoba, Canada, where he was born in 1916. George

was the last of the talented Gekiere Bros. Builders & Contractors who built many houses and farm buildings in the Delhi area between

1945-1955. With brother Gus, he helped the Minister of Agriculture for the Province of Quebec to establish a tobacco industry along

the shores of the St. Lawrence river. Having farmed tobacco for over 20 years, he retired in 1975 and settled in Delhi in 1976. Beloved

husband of the late Paula (VanBraeckel) Gekiere (2009); loving father of Anita Pool (John), Barry Gekiere (Gerda), Bonnie Baswick

(Brian) and Ken Gekiere(Cindy); grandfather of five; great-grandfather of one; brother of Julia Barnes (late Phil) and Martha Scheers

(late Steve). Funeral service was held in the chapel o9f the funeral home. Interment in Delhi Cemetery. Donations to the Delhi

Community Health Centre or Myeloma Canada. 9435600.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - David Braekevelt, Age 49, died suddenly on September 20, 2010. He is survived by his beloved mother, Joan; sisters, Therese (the late David) Tyckoski, Karen (Patrick) Krease, Cathy (Ken) Chapin; brother, Mark (Valerie); four nephews and

three nieces. He was preceded in death by his beloved father Joseph. Funeral services were held at Kaul Funeral Home, 35201

Garfield Road, Clinton Township. Private burial in Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials to Parents Who care.

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MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Allen Ahrens, Age 77, of Chesterfield, died on October 3, 2010. He was born on January 24, 1933 in Mount

Clemens. Survived by his wife Joann (nee Bonkowski); two daughters, Audrey (Raymond) Barg and Debra (Albert) VandenBussche;

21 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; his siblings, Alvin (Marian), Roy, Gladys Burrell, and Evelyn (Edgar) Underwood; his

sister-in-law Janet (Herschel) Cebulski. Funeral service was held at Christ Lutheran Church, New Baltimore. Memorial contributions

to Christ Lutheran Church.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Richard DeCook, Age 63, died on September 26, 2010. Son of the late Frank and Emma DeCook; brother of

Sharon (Joseph) Sparocino and David (Nancy) DeCook. Funeral service was held at the Arthur J. VanLerberghe Funeral Home St.

Clair Shores.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Marie Demey, Age 80, died on October 5, 2010. Beloved wife of Walter; mother of Michael (Mary) and Douglas

(Pamela); grandmother of three; sister of Alice Pannebacker, Pauline (Joseph) Minaudo, Roseann (William) Mundle, Joan (William)

Gipson and the late Agnes Miner. Funeral services were from Kaul Funeral Home and Mass at St. Isaac Jogues Church, St. Clair Shores. Memorials to St. Isaac Jogues School


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Mary Spriet (nee McCloskey), Age 79, of Clinton Township, died on September 25, 2010. Beloved wife of the

late Gus (1982(. Survived by children: Mary-Sue, James (Brenda), Laurie, Joseph (Mary), John (Connie), Gus Jr. (Chip), Kathryn

(Bill) Morris, Dr. Ann Spriet and bonus child Robert McCloskey; grandmother of five grandsons; two granddaughters; two great-

grandsons. Funeral services were from the Kaul Funeral Home and Mass at St. Thecla Catholic Church, Clinton Township. Interment

Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial tributes to Capuchin Monastery (Detroit) or Carmelite Monastery, 35750 Moravian, Clinton Twp.,

MI 48035.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Lorraine Martens, Age 94, died on October 1, 2010. Widow of Lawrence Martens. Survived by daughters, Judy

(David) Newsom and Linda (Gary) Cline; grandmother of 11; great-grandmother of six. Donations to Old Newsboys Fund, Salvation

Army, or Burt Lake Preservation Assoc.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Arthur Pieters, Age 70, of Washington Twp., died on September 24, 2010. Beloved husband of Barbara; father of

Sherri (Keith) Ro9use, Lisa (Darrell) Perez, Michelle (Bryan Luxon; grandfather of eight; brother of Carl Pieters, Noreen Broaddus,

Linda Madeleine. Services were held. Entombment resurrection Cemetery. Memorials to St. Jude‟s Children‟s Hospital.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Frank Vankeersblick, Age 89, of Roseville, died on October 7, 2010. Beloved husband of Jean. Frank and Jean

were married for almost 62 years. He worked for Michigan Bell for 45 years; father of Dennis (Bonnie), David (Kristi) and Danna

(Patrick); grandfather of six; great-grandfather of one. Funeral service was held at Immanuel United Methodist Church, Eastpointe.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Johanna Denys, Age 87, died on September 26, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Lucien; mother of Lynda (Vince)

Rabaut, Gerald (Janet), Luanne (Bill) Hess, Suzanne Miller and the late Lori Graham; grandmother of 15; great- grandmother of 15;

sister of the late Katherine Friedlund, John DeMunnik and Theodore DeMunnik. Funeral Mass was held at St. Philomena Catholic

Church, Detroit. Johanna was a member of the Women‟s Century Club and the BAA Retirees‟ Club. Memorial contributions to the Alzheimer‟s Association or the Children‟s Leukemia Foundation.


MICHIGAN

IN MEMORIAM - Louise Hofer (nee Vanderhaegen), Age 78, died on November 13, 2010. She was a 14-year resident of St. Clair

Shores and former resident of Harper Woods. She was involved in Meals on Wheels, the Harper Woods Community , and St. Lucy‟s

Parish. Louise was the loving wife of the late Russel and mother of Cecilia Zelinski, Denis (Bill) Bennett, Joe (Janet), John (Bonnie

Leah), Mary (Elio) Evangelista, Jeannie (Jim) Roberts and Jim Hofer; grandmother of 13. Funeral service was held at the Arthur J.

VanLerberghe Funeral Home and Mass at St. Lucy‟s church.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 26 November 2010 MICHIGAN

IN MEMORIAM - Mariette Hanselman, Age 75, of Clinton Twp., died on November 9, 2010. Wife of Gerald; mother of Steven

(Suzanna) Hanselman. Funeral was held November 15 in the Will and Schwarzkoff Funeral Home, Mt. Clemens.


MICHIGAN

IN MEMORIAM - Joseph DeYonker, Age 91, died on November 17, 2010. Loving husband of the late Gertrude, father of Michael

(Lois), Donna Lee Dyke and the late Ronald (Yong) DeYonker; grandfather of five; great-grandfather of six; brother of Margaret (the

late David) Hanley and the late Helen Brusate and Wilbert DeYonker. Funeral service was held at the funeral home.


MICHIGAN IN MEMORIAM - Roberta Cocquyt, Age 71, of New Haven, died on November 7, 2010. Wife of Philip, mother of Kim Rupinski,

Laurie Morrison and Connie Cocquyt; sister of Pat Janknowski, Lee Chivers, Phil and Owen Love, and Gloria Reed. Funeral Mass

was held at St. Francis of Assisi, New Haven.


MICHIGAN

IN MEMORIAM - Florence Maes, Age 97, of Macomb Township, died November 13, 2010. She was a member of St. Isidore

Catholic Church, the Alter Society and the Jolly Seniors. Surviving are her children, Kathleen Evans, John (Dona) Maes and Connie

(David) Myny; son-in-law, Richard (Carol) Heath; sister Cecelia Clancy; nine grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and four great-

great-grandchildren. Florence was predeceased by her husband, Alphonse, and daughter Joan Heath. Funeral Mass was November 17

at St. Isidore Catholic Church, followed by burial at Resurrection Cemetery.


MICHIGAN

IN MEMORIAM - Reverend Monsignor Ferdinand J. DeCneudt, Age 98, a servant to his Lord as a priest since 1939, died on

November 21, 2010 in St. John Macomb Hospital at the age of 98. Monsignor was born in Ghent, Belgium, on September 23, 1912, a

son of the late Edmond and Colette (Blanchard) DeCneudt. He arrived in New York with his parents and three sisters on the Fourth of

July in 1920. He attended St. Catherine Elementary School, then Cass Technical High School before entering Sacred Heart Seminary.

After he was ordained in 1939, Father DeCneudt served as an assistant pastor at Our Lady of Sorrows, and then at Our Lady of

Victory, a mission to the black community. He was the pastor of Madonna Parish before going to Our Lady Queen of All saints, where

he built the present church. He was named a monsignor in 1969 and retired from the parish in 1982. The oldest practicing priest in the

Archdiocese of Detroit, he was a man who has devoted his life to serving God. Until recently, Monsignor regularly celebrated the 11

a.m. Sunday liturgy at Our Lady Queen of All Saints as well as saying mass three times a week in a tiny chapel at his residence,

American House East II in Roseville. Monsignor was the beloved brother of the late Alice DeSchryver, Sister Stephanie DeCneudt

S.S.J., and Lucy DeWinter. Preceded in death also by nephew, Martin DeWinter and niece Alice L. Grant; grandnephews , Martin

DeWinter and Paul E. Begin. He is survived by his grandnieces and nephews, Sandra J. Turnbull, Susan M. Burgard, John C. Begin

and Michael W. Grant and by many great-grand nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Friday at Our Lady Queen of All Saints Church of Fraser, from 12 noon till 9 p.m. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated Saturday, 11a.m., at the church. Burial will

follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery of Roseville.


MICHIGAN

IN MEMORIAM - Dennis Coppens, Age 63, of China Township, died on December 13, 2010. He was born on august 16, 1947 in

Detroit to the late Edward and Jean Coppens. Survived by his wife Joyce; sons, Brett (Janel) Coppens, Chad (Brenda) Coppens; four

grandchildren; siblings, Nancy Carol (Ronald) Whitehead, Jeanne Marie (Gabriel) Miller, and Donn William (Shirley) Coppens.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service was held at the funeral home.


ONTARIO, CANADA IN MEMORIAM - Julian Wigcherink, Age 87, died on December 3, 2010. Beloved husband of Betsy; father of Michael, Ray

(Mary), Margie (John) Hopkins; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held at Families First, Windsor.

Donations to the Downtown Mission would be appreciated by the family. Mr. Wigcherink will always be remembered for being “St.

Nicholas” for the GSFA.


MANITOBA, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - Myrtle Vermeulen, Age 101, died on December 9,2010 in Winnipeg, MB. She is survived by her daughters,

Myrna Holden and Patricia (Pius) Feser; 11 grandchildren; five great-great-grandsons; one brother Don (Shirley) Stockton. She was

predeceased by her husband George Vermeulen, in 1957 and daughter Beryl Liske in 1994. Myrtle was born in 1909 in Ramona,

South Dakota. Her family homesteaded near Radville in southern Saskatchewan in 1913. Myrtle taught some years in Saskatchewan.

In 1932 she married George Vermeulen. They moved to the Swan River valley in 1935 and farmed in the Thunderhill District until George‟s passing in 1957. Myrtle then moved to Bowsman, MB where she was a dedicated, beloved grade-one teacher until her

retirement in 1974. Donations would be appreciated to Service for Seniors, 516 Main Street, Swan River, MB or charity of one‟s

choice. Funeral service was held at St. Andrews United Church in Swan River, MB.


MANITOBA, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - Daniel Van Cauwenbergh (Danny, Porky Van), Age 84, passed away on December 3, 2010 after a long and

courageous battle with cancer. He was born on January 12, 1926 in St. Boniface. Daniel worked for Canada Packers as a Foreman

until his retirement in 1986. Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife Beatrice; daughter Karen (Gerry); son Douglas (Laurie);

six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother Jackie (Claire); sisters Denise (Ted), Birdie, Marlene, and Judy (Ray) as well as

numerous in-laws. Funeral service was held at Holy Family Church, Winnipeg. Donation to Jocelyn House, 177 Egerton Road,

Winnipeg, MB R2M 2W7.


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IN MEMORIAM - Simonne Van De Wiele (nee Spriet), Age 69, passed away on November 9, 2010. Loving wife of Richard Van

De Wiele; mother of Lynne (Steve) Duquette, JoAnne (Michael) Van De Wiele-Kimura, Richard (Marleen) Van De Wiele and Rose-

Anne (Kent) McLellan; grandmother of 12. Predeceased by her parents Leon and Renilde (DeVos) Spriet; sister of the late Celest

Spriet (2004) and his surviving wife Rosalie, Rosa Mary (Gerard) Demaiter, the late Roger Spriet, Lizette (Peter) Lierman, Mary

(John) DeCloet and John (Doris) Spriet. Funeral Mass of Christian burial was held at the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church,

Langton. Interment followed in the Sacred Heart R.C. Cemetery. Memorial donations are payable to the “Norfolk Alzheimer Society:.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 23 December 2010 MICHIGAN

IN MEMORIAM - Edward VanDerLinden, Age 50, of Roseville, died on December 13, 2010. Survived by his daughters, Amanda

and Ashley VanDerLinden; two grandchildren; brother, Clifford (Dawn) VanDerLinden. Predeceased by his parents, Edward and Judy

(Workman) VanDerLinden. Funeral services were from Kaul Funeral Home and Mass at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Roseville.


MICHIGAN

IN MEMORIAM - Janette Van Every, Age 87, died on December 8, 2010. She was born in Rouen, France. Came to the US as a

WWII War bride of Bob. Beloved mother of Michele Crewe and Denise Van Every. Preceded in death by sons Patrick and Jamie Van

Every; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Interment Parkview Cemetery, Livonia.


MICHIGAN

IN MEMORIAM - Sam Migliore, Age 79, died on December 12, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Linda; father of Anthony,

Christopher (Norma) and the late Stephen; grandfather of seven; brother of Sara Biondo, Lawrence and Mick. Funeral Mass was held

at St. Veronica Church. Donations to Beaumont Hospice. Father of Chris Migliore who is a member (and previous conductor) of the

BAA Band.


MICHIGAN

IN MEMORIAM - Mary Lou Lefebvre, Age 82, died on December 12, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Bob; mother of Carol (Rick),

Elaine, Terry, Don (Sue), Bob (Debi), Chris (Bob), Karen (Tom), Jack (Robbin), Gerard (Kathleen), Rosanne (Bob) and Michelle

(Steve); grandmother of over 60 grandchildren; sister of Jim, Lucille and Bob. Funeral Mass was held at St. John The Baptist Roman

Catholic Church, Dearborn Heights. Memorials to the Alzheimers Association.


MICHIGAN

IN MEMORIAM - Robert Malfroid, Age 86, of Oakland Township, died on December 3, 2010. He retired in 1992 from the

Lakeshore Public School System. Husband of Barbara Malfroid; father of Robert J. (Carol) Malfroid; stepfather of Greg (Catherine) Crockett, Mary Crockett, Sally Crockett and John (Cara Govier) Crockett; grandfather of 12; great-grandfather of three; as well as his

first wife, Shirley Flanigan, the mother of his son. He was an inspiration and role model to the children of the Lakeshore Public

Schools. At bob‟s request, there will be no services. Memorial contributions in his name may be directed to the public library of the

donor‟s choice.


MICHIGAN

IN MEMORIAM - Doris DeDeckere, Died on December 1, 2010. Wife of the late Robert; mother of David (Linda), James (Louise)

DeDeckere, Adrienne (Kevin) Hunter and the late Robert G.; six grandchildren; sister of Linda (George) Kovtun and the late Charles

and Richard Clutterbuck. Memorial Mass was held at Henry Ford Village Chapel, Dearborn.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 23 December 2010 MICHIGAN

IN MEMORIAM - Magdalene DeLorme, “Lena” – Age 90, died on December 6, 2010. She was born on December 16, 1919. Loving

wife of the late Maurice. Survived by five children: Frances Thurlow, Lawrence (Carolyn) DeLorme, Margaret (Dennis) Judge,

Claudia (Robert) Rebecca, Jeanne (Gary) Craca; 15 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held at St. Basil the

Great Catholic Church, Eastpointe.


MICHIGAN

IN MEMORIAM - Arthur Dueweke Jr., Age 68, of Clinton Township, died on December 17, 2010. He was born November 5, 1942,

in Detroit. Loving husband of the late Geraldine; father of Sandra (Mike) Gibbons; grandfather of two; brother of Eleanor Guthrie.

Funeral service was held at the funeral home.


MICHIGAN

IN MEMORIAM - Leon Huyghe, Age 77, died on December 8, 2010. Loving husband of the late Marion; father of Keith(Julie),

Denise (Michael) McPharlin, Raymond (Colleen), David (Tracey) and Mark (Amy); grandfather of 11; his girlfriend, Linda Beggs. He

is the oldest sibling to Richard, Dorothy, Jeanne, Josie, Phil, Jim, Mike and Gary. He was predeceased by his brother, Joe. Funeral

Mass was held at St. Basil Catholic Church, Eastpointe. Donations to the St. Jude Children‟s Research Hospital, St. John Hospice and

the American Cancer Society. Leon was a member of the B.A.A.


MICHIGAN

IN MEMORIAM - George Lambaert, It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather on December 4, 2010. A Celebration of George‟s Life was held at the Brockie Donovan Chapel, Brandon. A private

family interment followed at Rosewood Memorial gardens. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 415-1st Street,

Brandon, MB, R7A 2W8.


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IN MEMORIAM - Mary Verhaeghe (nee Vermeersch), Age 84, of Brantford and formerly of Tillsonburg, died on January 9, 2011.

She was born in Woumen, West Flanders, Belgium. Loved mother of two sons, Ron Verhaeghe (Robin) and Randy Verhaeghe (Sue);

a daughter Rosy De Leye (Ivan Ward). Mary was a proud and loving grandmother and great-grandmother; two brothers, Roger

Vermeersch (Jacqueline) and Joel Vermeersch (Christine); two sisters, Paula Vermeersch (Albert) and Annie Van Louwe (Frank). Predeceased by a daughter Annie Rombout (1988) and her husband Peter (1998). Funeral Mass was held at St. Mary‟s Roman

Catholic Church, Tillsonburg. Memorial donations by check only to be “St. Joseph‟s Lifecare-Stedman Hospice”.


IN MEMORIAM - Maria DeWeghe (nee DeGrove), Age 98, of Langton, died January 12, 2011. Maria was among the founders of

the Langton Merry Makers, and a former member of the Delhi Belgian Dart Club. Dear wife of the late Peter DeWeghe (1998).

Loving mother of Raymond of Langton. Predeceased by a daughter Jenine several years ago. Also predeceased by four brothers, two

sisters and a sister-in-law, all of the Belgium. Survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mass of Christian Burial was held at

Sacred Heart R.C. Church, Langton, followed by interment in Sacred Heart R.C. Cemetery, Langton. Memorial donations to

Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital “Angels of Giving”.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 20 January 2011 MANITOBA, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - Marie-Irene Cherlet (nee Ledoyen), Age 98, passed away on January 7, 2011 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Marie was

born on March 9, 1912 in Bruxelles, Manitoba. She was predeceased by her husband Frank in 1999 and she leaves to mourn her

passing her three sons, Marcel (Zulma), bob (Jeanette), Raymond (Joyce); seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; her sister of

105 years, Rosa Nerynck; her sisters-in-law: Marcella Ledoyen, Rita Cherlet, Laurette Cherlet; brother-in-law George Cherlet.

Funeral service was held at Green Acres, Springfield. Donations to the Tache Centre or the charity of one‟s choice.


ONTARIO, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - Marian VanDam (nee Renko), Age 64, died on January 2, 2011. Beloved wife of Richard VanDam;children

Abigail Slee, Richard and Clark VanDam; granddaughter Anna Slee; mother Dorothy Renko; brothers Harry Renko and John Renko; sister Barbara Rhines. Memorial service was held at Woodside Bible Church, Troy.


ONTARIO, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - Emma Coucke, Age 96, of Tillsonburg, died on January 8, 2011. She was born in Unionville, Michigan, U.S.A.

Beloved wife of the late Julien; mother of Julien Coucke (Jenny), Yvonne Tutt and Marty Nicholls; four grandchildren; 11 great-

grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins in the U.S.A. and Canada. Predeceased by five brothers and two sisters.

Funeral liturgical service was held at Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs R.C. Church, Delhi. Memorial donations (payable by check only)

to the “T.D.M.H. – Angels of giving Fund” or the “St. Mary‟s Church” or any charity of your choice. Emma was a member and

shareholder of the Delhi Belgian Club.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 20 January 2011 MICHIGAN

IN MEMORIAM - Godelieve Van Reybrouck (nee Casteleyn), Age 90, passed away on January 8, 2011 in Mt. Clemens, Mich. She

was born on March 1, 1920 in St. Andries/Brugge (Belgium). Beloved wife of Henri for 63 years. Also survived by her sisters: Sr.

Therese Casteleyn, F.M.M., and Roza Weideman (Casteleyn); sister-in-law Gabrielle Casteleyn (the late Raphael); nieces: Brigitte

Idbeis, Mia Anderson, Diana Van Reybrouck; many nieces and nephews in Belgium. Godelieve was editor of the Gazette van Detroit

from 1954 to 1973. She was a member of the Women‟s Century Club. Funeral Mass to be held on February 8, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at

St. Louis Catholic Church, Mt. Clemens, MI. Memorial donations may be made to St. Louis Church.


BELGIUM

Carolus (Charles) Dereepere, 86 jaar, overleed thuis te Gistel op 10 jan 2011, Charles werd geboren te Errnegem (WVL) op 3 mdi 1924. Hij was de echtenoot van wijlen Mevrouw Simonne Decoster; vader van Raf en Arlette Vantyghem-Dereepere (Chatham,

Ontario), Marnix Dereepere en Christine Verleye, Veronique Dereepere en Rudy Ghysels, Chantal dereepere en Richard Eagle

(United Kingdom); opa van Sharon Vantyghem (Guelph, Ont.) en Lisa Ruppenthal, Kevin en Richelle Vantyghem-Alderson

(Kitchener, Ontario), Tom en Evelien D‟Hert-Dereepere, Sylvie Dereepere en Pieter Devoldere; grootopa van Karis Vantyghem, Julia

Vantyghem, Jarn D‟Hert en Auke D‟Hert. De begrafenisplechtigheid had plaats in de dekanale kerek to Gistel, (WVL) op maandag

17 januari 2011. Rouwadres: Veronique Dereepere, Caverstraat, 14, Bus 3, B-8490-Jabbeke, Belgium. Namens de Gazette van

Detroit bieden we de familie Dereepere onze innige deelneming aan, in het bijzonder onze lezers Ralph en Arlette Vantyghem uit

Chatham, Ontario, Canada.


MICHIGAN

IN MEMORIAM - Thomas Schaut, Age 73, died on December 27, 2010. Loving husband of Marina; father of Lynne (Kitt) Proimos,

Matthew Schaut, Nancy Smith, AnneMarie Schaut, Mark Schaut, Laura (Mike) Buckley, Jennifer (Brian) Koss, Alan (Deb) Knight

and Ellie (Sterling) Heibeck; grandfather of 14; four sisters; five brothers. Funeral service was held at the funeral home. Donations to

The Smile Train, P.O. Box 96231, Washington D.C. 20090.


MICHIGAN

IN MEMORIAM - Elizabeth Palm, Beloved wife of the late Larry Wayne; mother of Stefanie (Randall) Ainley; grandmother of two.

Memorial service was held at the chapel of the funeral home.


MICHIGAN

IN MEMORIAM - Julius Lauwers, Age 85, passed away on December 28,2010. Beloved husband of Marcella; father of Michael

(Alice) DeRiemaecker and Michelle (Ken) Oleksia; grandfather of five; brother of Rachel. Funeral service was held at the Kaul

Funeral Home, Clinton Township. Memorial may be made to the American Heart Association at https://donate.american-heart.org.

Julius was a member of the B.A. Association and Retirees‟ Club and the B.A. Century Club.


MICHIGAN

IN MEMORIAM - Corinne Jansen, Age 87, died on January 7, 2011. Dear wife of the late Gordon; mother of Larry (Laura), Carol

(Pat) Piscini; grandmother of two; great-grandmother of four. Memorial service later at Holy Cross Episcopal Church, Novi.


MICHIGAN

IN MEMORIAM - Michel De Backer, Age 87, died on January 14, 2011. Loving husband of the late Joan; father of Sandra (William)

Caloia, Claudia M., Alan (Lynn), and Lawrence (Kathleen); grandfather of nine; great-grandfather of 13; brother of Albert (Leona).

Funeral Mass was held at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, St. Clair Shores. Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer

Society 20450 Civic Center, Southfield, 48076.


MICHIGAN

IN MEMORIAM - Philip George Gerlach Jr., Age 88, died on January 7, 2011 in Grosse Pointe. He was born on May 19, 1922.

Loving husband of Margaret (nee Corteville; father of Philip (Rosie) Gerlach, Anne (Len) Stoehr, and the late Alan (JoAnn) Gerlach;

grandfather of six; great-grandfather of one; brother of Robert (Nancy) Gerlach. Philip proudly served in WWII as a combat medic,

including the Battle of the Bulge and received a Bronze Star. Funeral Mass was held at St. Paul Catholic Church, Grosse Pointe

Farms. Contributions may be made to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen or Alzheimer‟s Association.


MICHIGAN

IN MEMORIAM - James Deyonker, Age 64, passed away on January 12, 2011. He is survived by his wife Alanna; father of Jennifer Walsh (Thomas); son, Ryan (Rikki Bestall). A private family service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be sent to the Henry

Ford Cancer Center.


MICHIGAN

IN MEMORIAM - Ruth DeWulf, Age 77, passed away on December 16, 2010, in Roseville, California. She was born on March 17,

1933 in Detroit, Mich. Beloved wife of the late Joe. Survived by her children, Deborah (Doug) Wolff, Randy (Debbie) DeWulf, Jody

(Michael) Dobos and Scott DeWulf (Sarah Shook); five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; many step-grandchildren and great-

grandchildren.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 20 January 2011 MICHIGAN

IN MEMORIAM - Charles “Chuck” Demey, Age 92, passed away on January 3, 2011 at his farm near Blissfield, Mich. He was

born on Oct. 30, 1918. Funeral service was on Jan. 6, 2011 at the funeral home in Blissfield and was officiated by Chuck‟s

granddaughter, Pastor Sheila Sward. He was interred alongside of his mother and brother at the St. Alphonsus Catholic cemetery in

Deerfield, Mich.


MICHIGAN

IN MEMORIAM - Elizabeth Arens, Age 81, of Clinton Township, passed away on December 22, 2010. Beloved wife of the late

George Arens. Surviving are three children, Anthony (Debra) Arens, Mary (Chuck) Gettig and Robert (Dee) Arens; three

grandchildren; five siblings. Funeral Mass was held at St. Peter Catholic Church, Mt. Clemens.

https://donate.american-heart.org/


MICHIGAN

IN MEMORIAM - Annette Ryckaert, Age 60, died on January 21, 2011. Beloved daughter of the late Fermin “Joe” and Emily; sister

of Joseph (Candice) Ryckaert; aunt of Justin (Kelly) and Suzanne (Brett). Memorial service was held at the funeral home. Annette

was a registered nurse at Children‟s Hospital of Detroit. Family requests no flowers, donations may be made to Children‟s Hospital of Detroit.


MICHIGAN

IN MEMORIAM - Jennie Callens, Age 65, died on January 19, 2011. Dear daughter of the late Robert and Clara Callens; sister of

Mary Ann and David (Nancy); aunt of Edward and late Andrew. Memorial Mass at a later date. Jennie and her sister Mary Ann were

members of the Belgian-American Accordian Band.


MICHIGAN

IN MEMORIAM - Shirley DeLorme, Age 75, died on January 23, 2011. She was born on December 29, 1935. Beloved wife of

Raymond; sister of Gloria (Ralph) Morris. Memorial tributes may be made to the charity of your choice.


ONTARIO, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - Marie Kotchan, (Puype), Age 87, of Simcoe passed away on January 19, 2011. Former Marie Louise Arnoudt.

Beloved wife of George Kotchan and the late Marcel Puype (1993). Loving mother of Noel Puype (Evelyn), Mississauga; Ralph

Puype (Sharon), London; Mariette Stefek (Ed), Delhi & Noella Wise (Barry), Delhi. Grandmother of 7 and great-grandmother of 12.

Dearest sister of Paula Verhanneman of Belgium. Lovingly remembered by many nieces, nephews and extended Kotchan Family.

Funeral Service was held on Saturday, January 22, 2011 followed by interment in Delhi Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorial

donations to the charity of your choice.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 3 February 2011 BELGIUM

IN MEMORIAM - Arthur Van Espen, 81 jaar, geboren in Kraainem op 16 april 1929 en overleden op 29 januari 2011 in Haacht,

Belgie. Dit melden u met droefheid: zijn echtgenote Mariette Vanlaethem; zijn kinderen: Nancy Van Espen en Bernard Tuyttens,

Walter Van Espen en Marijke Taks, William Van Espen en Corinne Seeuws, Fabienne Van Espen en Anja Kleijzen, Joelle Van Espen

en Patrick Gevaert; kleinkinderen en achterkleinbkinderen; zijn zussen, Alice en Marcel + Aelst-Van Espen, Louisa en Jaak

Meysmans – Van Espen; schoonzussen en schoonbroers. De uitvaartliturgie rond de asurne had plaats in de parochie-kerk van Sint-

adrianus in Haacht, gevolgd door de bijzetting in het columbarium op de gemeentelijke begraafplaats.


MICHIGAN

IN MEMORIAM - Hedwiges Tanghe, Age 82, of Shelby Township, died on January 15, 2011. Beloved wife of the late James;

mother of Debra Tanghe, Gail (Thomas) VanRyckeghem, Robert (Diane), and Thomas (Leslie); grandmother of six; sister of Edwin (Judy) Wullaert, Estella Meerschaert, Mary Lou (Ken) Thoel; sister-in-law of Nancy Merryman. Funeral Mass was held at St. John

Vianney Church, Shelby Twp.


MICHIGAN

IN MEMORIAM - William Lambert, Age 90, died on January 29, 2011. Engineer and sailor. Beloved husband of the late Jeanne

Lambert. Survived by three children; five grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held at the funeral home in

Farmington Hills. Memorial contributions to the North Star Sail Club.


MICHIGAN IN MEMORIAM - Paul De Smet, Age 55, died on January 29, 2011. Loving son of Vera (the late Joseph) De Smet; brother of

George (Karen), William, Kathy. Funeral service was held at the Arthur J. VanLerberghe Funeral Home, St. Clair Shores.


MICHIGAN

IN MEMORIAM - Albert Deriemaecker, Age 87, died on February 11, 2011. Dear father of Robert (Sherry), Mary Jane

Vandenabeele (Roger) and the late Paul; grandfather of four; great-grandfather of seven. Also survived by precious friend Hanna

Filipowicz. Memorial service will be held on a later day. Mr. Deriemaecker was a member of the BA Century Club.


MICHIGAN

IN MEMORIAM - Francis Broughton, Age 85, died on January 31, 2011. He was born on April 2, 1925. Beloved husband of 61

year of Diana (Dehem) Broughton; survived by children- Gary, Steven, Brian, Karen and Kirk; six grandchildren; seven great-

grandchildren; two sisters; Lorraine Kileoyne and Mary Ellen Clements. Memorial services are planned for April 2, 2011.


MICHIGAN

IN MEMORIAM - Margaret Allen (nee DesJardins), Age 58, died on February 5, 2011. Margaret was employed at the Detroit Golf Club for 29 years. Long-time resident of the east side of Detroit, currently a resident of Warren. Dear mother of Mariann Penrod

(Chris), Jamey Mackensen (Linda) and Matthew Allen (Edie); sister of Carol Lemke, Charlie DesJardins (Carole) and Benjamin

DesJardins; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandson. Funeral service was held at the funeral home. Contributions suggested to

American Diabetes Association.


MICHIGAN

IN MEMORIAM - Joseph Corrion, Age 72, of Lenox Twp. Beloved husband of Lucille (nee DeVlaminck); dearest father of Edward

Corrion, Dr. Susan (Leonard) Corrion-Constantine and Christopher (Tisha) Corrion; brother of Robert (Rhea) Corrion and Julian

(Rita) Corrion; grandfather of two; son-in-law of Elizabeth DeVlaminck. Funeral Mass was held at St. Francis-St. Maximilian

Catholic Church, Ray, MI.


MICHIGAN

IN MEMORIAM - Elizabeth Bice (nee DeLoof), Age 86, died on December 14, 2010. She retired as Assistant Treasurer for the City

of Center Line. Wife of the late Jonathan (Dan) Bice; mother of Kathleen Kups, Jonathan (Susan) and Thomas Bice, and the late Mary

(Woody) Woodbeck; grandmother of six; sister of Julianna, Leona, Raymond and Elsie. Funeral Mass was held at St. Clement

Church.


MICHIGAN

IN MEMORIAM - Clara Cafmeyer, Age 71, of Rochester Hills, died on February 9, 2011. Loving wife of Robert for 47 years; dear

mother of Clarise (Tyrone) Gallagher; grandmother of three; sister of Veronica Christia. Funeral Mass was held at St. Irenaeus Catholic Church, Rochester Hills. Memorial contributions to American Cancer Society.


MICHIGAN

IN MEMORIAM - William Vereeke, Age 74, of Carlsbad, California, formerly of Bloomfield Hills, died on February 5, 2011.

Husband of the late Billie; father of Vanett Capizzani, Gregory Vereeke, Andrea Vereeke and the late John Vereeke; grandfather of

Sean. Memorial Mass was held at St. Thomas Moore Catholic Church, Troy.


ILLINOIS

IN MEMORIAM, Anne Brooks (nee Masschelin), Age 92, of East Moline, died on December 29,2010, at Genesis Medical Center-Illini Campus, Silvis. She was born on Nov. 22, 1918 in East Moline, daughter of Adolph and Mary (Mermeulen) Masschelin. She

married Kenneth Brooks in French Lick, Indiana, in 1942. Anne graduated from St. Anthony‟s School of Nursing in Rock Island in

1938 and dedicated 70 years of her life to the nursing profession. She was one of the first licensed nurse practitioners in the state of

Illinois. She was supervising nurse of the maternity ward at the former Lutheran Hospital in Moline for many years and was also the

office nurse for Doctors Hansen, Tomlin, and Brasel. She later did private home care nursing and finished her career as a nurse at St.

Anthony‟s Continuing Care Center, Rock Island. Anne was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth, in 1974. Survived by her

sons, Ken (Barb), East Moline, Jack (Mary Lou), Moline, and Mark, East Moline; sisters, Mary Ann Bartholomew (Bart), Anchorage,

Alaska, and Elaine Christenson, Linesville, Pennsylvania; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Memorial service was held at

St. Anne‟s Catholic Church, East Moline. Memorials can be made to St. Anne‟s Church or to the Father Cleary Endowment Fund for

Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy.


ALBERTA CANADA

IN MEMORIAM, Albert Vanneste, Age 94, passed away on January 30, 2011 in Taber. He was born on March 12, 1916 in Belgium.

He married Paula Lafaut and together with their daughter, they immigrated to Canada in 1957. Upon arrival in Canada he worked as a

farm labourer. He then had the opportunity to work on a gold dredge in Dawson City, Yukon. After returning to southern Alberta, he

joined the construction industry, working for Cunningham & Shannon. He concluded his working years at the City of Calgary.

Beloved husband of the late Paula Vanneste. Survived by his daughter Erica Raca; grandson John (Rhonda) Raca and Nicholas

Goodrich all of Taber. Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Augustine‟s Catholic Church and burial at the Taber Memorial Garden.

Memorial tributes in Albert‟s name may be made directly to the Taber Royal Canadian Legion, 5205-48 Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G

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MANITOBA, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - Mary Kesteloot (nee Sys), Age 86, died on January 30, 2011. She was born on February 11, 1924 in Grande

Pointe, Manitoba. Beloved wife of Andy; her children: Donna (Ken) Anderson, Laurie (David) Dungey; three grandchildren; four

great-grandchildren; her sister Esther Vermeersch; her brother George (Camilla) Sys; brother-in-law David Poole; brothers and sisters-

in-law: Maurice (Emma) Kesteloot, Marie-Therese Kesteloot, George (Simone) Kesteloot, Madeleine (Rene) Walraeve, Irene (Bernie) Groot Koerkamp, Noella (Marcel) De Walle, Lutgard (Gilbert) DeNolf, Yvonne (Gilbert) Derycke, Annie Prophete, Monique (Andre)

Balanck, Jean (Lilliane) Kesteloot. She absolutely loved the farm, fiercely loved her family and enjoyed being outdoors and never too

busy to lend a hand to others. These character traits led to a lifelong journey of volunteering within her church and community. She

was a member of the St. Francis Catholic Women‟s League; the Belgian Club Women‟s Group and volunteered for Folkorama and

Kermis Week yearly at the Belgian Club. Funeral Mass was held in Christ the King Church. Donations can be made to the WRHA

Palliative Care Program, 8th Floor, 409 Tache Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6.


MANITOBA, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - Germaine Deprez (nee Vandekerckhove), Age 85, died on March 7, 2011. She was born on April 3, 1925 in

Swan Lake, MB to Basiel and Maria Vandekerckhove. Beloved wife of the late Maurice Deprez. Survived by sons: Rodney (Sheryle),

Doug (Vicky), Don (Laurie), Laurie (Arlene), David (Debbie); daughters: Leanne Sinclair (Doug) and Lindy McEachern (Gerry); 18 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brother, Leon Vanderkerckhove; sister, Angele Deprez; sister-in-law Ruth Vanderkerckhove.

They bought a farm in Stony Mountain and worked it for a number of years until harsh reality hit home. The family was getting bigger

and the income was getting smaller. They moved into a house in Stony Mountain where Mom live the rest of her life. Mom was a

pillar of strength and support to all of her kids. She was very active in the Annual Penny Parade fundraiser. Last year Germaine was

recognized for her involvement in the Penny Parade for over 50 years. Her family was the single most important thing in her life. She

blessed so many lives and will truly be missed. Funeral service was held at MacKenzie Funeral Chapel, 433 Main street, Stonewall,

MB. Donations can be made to St. Joseph‟s Church, Box 41, Stony Mountain, MB R0C 3A0 or a charity of one‟s choice.


MANITOBA, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - Evelyn Lois Saunders (nee Van Den Bussche), Age 63, passed away on February 13, 2011. She was born on September 10, 1947 in St. Boniface. Beloved wife of Frederick, Sr.; son: Frederick Winston, Jr.; daughters: Sherry-Lynn and Pearl;

brothers: Camille and Ivan; sister: Brenda. She and Fred, married for 42 years, lived and raised their children in Winnipeg. A

memorial service was held at the Coutu Funeral Chapel, 680 Archibald St. Donations to Riverview Health Center, Winnipeg.


MANITOBA, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - Raymond Schaubroeck, Age 85, passed away on February 7, 2011. He was born on November 10, 1925 in La

Salle, Manitoba. He and his sister Irene were raised on a family farm by both his father René and his mother Zoe (Nuytten)

Schaubroeck. His grandparents Jules and Pharilda along with four of their children arrive in La Salle, Manitoba, in 1916 to farm. In

1979 he married his wife Simeona (Cruz) from the Philippines. They both took residence on the farm and two sons Vincent and

Stephen. Raymond is survived by his family and those who have been touched by his charm and comedic talk. His wife Simoena, who

dearly missed him, will be in debt for everything Raymond has given to her sister Beatrice, and two nieces Maritess and Maribeth. They too with full hearts will hold memories of Raymond close to them. Funeral Mass was held at St. Hyacinthe Catholic Church, La

Salle, Manitoba.


MICHIGAN

IN MEMORIAM - Marcel Ramaut, Age 986, of Chelsea, MI passed away on February 26, 2011. He was born the son of Joseph and

Mary (Capelle) Ramaut on June 4, 1924 in Detroit. Marcel served in the United States Army during World War II and was in the first

wave of D-Day on Utah Beach. He is survived by his wife, Gloria Ann; children: Ron (Sharon) Ramaut, Tim (Carol) Gibbons, Kim

(Bob) Roberts, Connie (Steve) Hale, Carol (Martin) Malone, Tom (Shay) Gibbons, and Patrick (Julie) Gibbons; many grandchildren;

several great-grandchildren; his siblings Pauline Addison and Donald Ramaut, Marcel was preceded in death by his daughter Karen

Ramaut. Funeral service was held at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be made to St. Mary‟s Catholic Church. Marcel was a member of the B.A.A.


MICHIGAN

IN MEMORIAM - George Maertens, Age 90. Died on March 5, 2011. Beloved husband of the late Millie; father of Ann (David)

Szczesny and Robert (Denise) Maertens; grandfather of two; great-grandfather of two; brother of Bill Maertens. Funeral Mass was

held at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church.


MICHIGAN

IN MEMORIAM - Hilaire “Buff” Huvaere, Age 84. Born in Grosse Pointe Park on February 15, 1927, died on March 2, 2011.

Predeceased by his wife Mary Huvaere (nee Almond). Survived by sons: Gerard (Christine) Gregory (Isabelle) and Gary (Susan),

grandfather of six; great-grandfather of three. Funeral Mass was held at St. Ambrose Catholic Church.


MICHIGAN

IN MEMORIAM - Amandine Neirinckx, Age 92, formerly of the Langton area, passed away December 2, 2010 in Mississauga.

Much loved mother of Jerry Neirinckx (Nancy) of Delaware and Rose Marie Nairn (Ian) of Mississauga and daughter-in-law Frieda

Bartolacci of Kitchener. Cherished grandmother to Lisa, Steven, Stephanie, Jennifer, CJ, Christopher, Kelly and Robin. Also survived

by 6 great-grandchildren and many great friends and relatives in Belgium. Amandine was predeceased by her husband Peter (Pierre)

(1982) and son Johnny(1975). Memorial Service was held December 11, 2010. Cremation has taken place. Interment at a later date.

As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.


MICHIGAN

IN MEMORIAM - Theresa Marie Kindt (nee Nolf), Age 81, of St. Thomas since 1971 and formerly of Langton, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on December 31, 2010. Moch loved wife of 52 years of Frank Kindt; mother of Karen (Peter Ely).

Theresa is also survived by her two sisters: Yolanda and Josie both in Canada, and her two brothers Pol and Maurits, both in Belgium.

Predeceased by her parents Julius Nolf and the former Marie Bouckhuyt (both were of Belgium). Funeral Mass of Christian burial

was held at the Sacred Heart R.C. Church, Langton. Donations can be made to the “Elgin County Railway Museum” P.O. Box 20062,

St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada N5P 4H4 or (by cheque only) through the Verhoeve Funeral Home, Langton.


MICHIGAN

IN MEMORIAM - Elodie Goossens (nee Huyge), Age 99, formerly of Delhi, died on March 5, 2011. Member of the Delhi Belgian

Club. Beloved wife of the late Albert Goossens (1971); mother of Etienne Goossens (late Anne 2009) and Albert Goossens (Linda);

grandmother of four; great-grandmother of four. Predeceased by three sisters and one brother. A private family funeral Mass was held. Donations to the Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Memoriam Church Fund or the charity of your choice.


ONTARIO, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - Stephen Dufour, Age 28, died on February 20, 2011. Proud and devoted father of William; son of Douglas

Dufour and Helen Smith and husband Darrell; step-brother of Michael Smith (Petrova); uncle of Ayler; grandson of Geoffrey and

Margaret Crowther and Gordon Dufour; will be missed by several cousins; dear friend of Sarah Linzner. Donations made in trust for

William would be greatly appreciated by the family. Cremation ceremony has taken place.


MICHIGAN

IN MEMORIAM - Robert Westfall, Sr., Beloved husband of 52 years to the late Margaret; dearest father of Dawn (Mike) Skupin, Elaine Westfall and Robert II (Laurie); grandfather of four; brother of Lucille Brzuzy. Funeral service was held at Kaul Funeral Home

and Mass at Our Lady of Hope Church (St. Germaine Campus).


ONTARIO, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - Marc Pierre Andries, Age 73, of Tillsonburg formerly of Langton, passed away on February 9, 2011. He was

born on May 15, 1937, in Ruddervoorde, West Flanders, Belgium. Beloved husband of Irene (VanLouwe) Andries; father and

grandfather to Michael Andries and his daughter Amy Andries, and his partner Kim Fasseel and her children, Amber and Kyle

Fasseel; Angela and her husband Richard and their children, Curtis and Candice Van Laecke; brother-in-law of Margaret Andries,

Frank and Annie Van Louwe and Albert and Mary Ann Van Louwe. He was King of the Delhi Belgian Club Archery league in 1975.

Funeral mass was held at the Sacred Heart R.C. Church, Langton. Donations to “Sacred Heart R.C. Church-Renovation Fund” or the “London Regional Cancer Clinic”.


MICHIGAN

IN MEMORIAM - Mary Ann Watts (nee DeRoo), Age 84, of Mason, MI, died on February 28, 2011. She was born to Bertha and

Cyril DeRoo on December 12, 1926, in Detroit. She was proud of her Belgian heritage. Survived by her loving husband, bob; their

children: Sharon (Tom) King, Barb (Randy) Mastin, and Jim (Carolyn) Watts; grandmother of seven; great-grandmother of seven.

Memorial service took place at St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church. Donations to St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal

Church, 546 W. South Street, Mason, MI 48854 or Sparrow Health system Hospice Services, P.O. box 30480, Lansing MI 48909.


MICHIGAN

IN MEMORIAM - George Vermeersch, Age 82, died on February 26, 2011. Dear husband of Marie; father of Susan (Christopher)

Michael; brother of Agnes Czerwonka; brother-in-law of Betty Marr; grandfather of two; great-grandfather of two. Memorial service

was held at the VanLerberghe Funeral Home. George was a member of the B.A.A.


MICHIGAN

IN MEMORIAM - Sr. Teresa Margaret VanTassel, R.S.M., Age 92, died on February 22, 2011. Sr. Teresa is survived by many

cousins and friends. Welcome Home was held on Thursday with a Prayer Service at McAuley Center Chapel in Farmington Hills.

Funeral Mass was on Friday.


MICHIGAN

IN MEMORIAM - Madeline Vandenbroucke, Age 87, of Clinton township, died on February 22, 2011. She was born July 3, 1923

in Detroit. Beloved wife of the late Octave “Steve”. Survived by two daughters, Sharon (Lawrence) Delmotte and Kathleen (Richard)

Goiugeon; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held at the funeral home in New Baltimore. Memorial

contributions to wishes of the family appreciated.


MICHIGAN

IN MEMORIAM - Joseph Allemon, SR., Age 70, died on March 2, 2011. Beloved husband of Marion (nee Weingartz); father of

Dorrine (Michael) Malburg, Lorraine Hansen, Christine (Kurt) Bart and Joseph Jr. (Bernice); grandfather of 14; one great-

granddaughter; eight sisters; four brothers. Pre-deceased by parents, John and Emily and two siblings. Funeral Mass was held at St.

Peter Catholic Church, Mt. Clemens. Joseph was a member of the B.A.A. and B.A. Century Club.


MICHIGAN

IN MEMORIAM - Thomas VanAssche, “Jim” Age 92, of Dearborn Heights, passed away on February 21, 2011. Beloved husband of Geraldine; father of Thomas II (Kathy) VanAssche, Robert (Barb) VanAssche, Donald (Sandy) VanAssche, Betty (Frank) DeMilde,

Judith Collins, Geraldine (Brad) Rupp, and Paula (Glennis) Ferguson; brother of Eugene (Virginia) VanAssche and Marie AuBuchon;

36 grandchildren; 57 great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass was held at St. Sebastian Catholic Church. Memorials to the Lennon

Pregnancy Center, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127.


MICHIGAN

IN MEMORIAM - Stella DeRonghe (nee Verfaillie), Age 91, of Oxford, formerly of Rochester Hills and Grosse Pointe, died on

March 2, 2011. Beloved wife of the late John DeRonghe; mother of Nancy (Joseph) Grewe and the late Sandra (Andrew) Savel;

grandmother of five; great-grandmother of five. Funeral Liturgy was held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Lake Orion. Memorial

contributions in her name to the Capuchin Ministries or Seasons Hospice.


ONTARIO, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - Louis Christiaen, Age 83, formerly of Delhi, died on March 1, 2011. Louis was a former tobacco farmer having

helped serve his community as a manager of the Delhi Belgian Club from 1962 to 1977. Beloved husband of Raymonda (DePauw)

Christiaen; father of Lorraine Vuylsteke (Richard), Lawrence Christiaen (Mary) and Larry Christiaen (Tami); grandfather of six;

great-grandfather of two; brother-in-law of Emiel DePauw and Simmone DePauw (late George 2010). A private family funeral

service was held. Inurnment in Delhi Cemetery. Donations to the Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario.


ONTARIO, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - Magdalena (Magda) Rene Street, (Vanwynsberghe/Lanoo) Age 66, of Tillsonburg, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, on February 9, 2011. Magda was born on March 22, 1944 in Beveren-Leie, Belgium, the daughter of

Robert and Maria (Algoet) Vanwynsberghe. Beloved wife of Larry K. Street; mother of Lena (Brian) Smith, Lea (Kevin) Davis, and

Michael (Amberleigh) Lannoo; grandmother of ten; sister of Godelieve (Mario) Vanwynsberghe, Belgium, Hubert (Elaine)

Vanwynsberghe, Tillsonburg, ON, Gilbert (Ruth) Vanwynsberghe, Tillsonburg, ON, Germain Vanwynsberghe, London, ON, Marcel

(Janet) Vanwynsberghe, Walsingham, ON, Anna Vanwynsberghe, London, ON, Francine (Reg) Godelie, Delhi, ON, Patrick (Shirley)

Vanwynsberghe, Port Burwell, ON, Brigitte (Albert) Bolle, Delhi, ON, Robert (Debra) Vanwynsberghe, Bobcaygeon, ON, and Paul

(Laurie) Vanwynsberghe of Florida. Magda is also survived by her mother-in-law, Nellie Street, and two step-daughters, Leigh &

Leisa. Funeral Mass was held at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Langton. Donation to the VON Oxford “Sakura House”,

(payable by cheque only) through the Verhoeve Funeral Home, Langton.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Patricia Tyvaert, Age 70, of Chesterfield Twp., died on April 26, 2011. She was born March 10, 1941, in New

Holland, Georgia. Beloved wife of Ernest; children: James (Margaret) Boisvert Jr. And Jackie (Tim) Messinger; stepchildren, Charles

( Kathy) Lange, Ron (Connie) Tyvaert, Nancy (Eugene) Conforti, Ernie (Neta) Tyvaert and Mike (Jody) Tyvaert; siblings: Richard

Turner and Robin (Mike) Wood; sister-in-law, Loretta Turner; 20 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Funeral service


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Robert Van Hove, Age 75, died on March 31, 2011. Beloved fiancé of Pamela Plaunt, former husband of Phyllis

Van Hove; father of Cindy (Martin) Heaney, Jeffery, and Lisa Gipson; grandfather of seven; one great-granddaughter. Funeral Mass

was held at St. Edmund Catholic church, Warren


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Maurice VanHevel, Age 94, died on April 23, 2011. Beloved husband of Sophie; loving father of Janice Cook,

Maureen Vandenabeele and Jim VanHevel; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held at Trinity

Lutheran Church, Utica.


ONTARIO, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - Gaston Allaer, Age 87, of Wallaceburg, Ont., died on March 24, 2011. He was born Aug. 19, 1923 in Ke3rksken,

East Flanders, Belgium. Beloved husband of Leopoldine (Lea) Dierickx for 55 years; loving father of Willy (Maria) Lefebvre, Anne

(Jim) Hazzard, Eric (Susan) Allaer, Rita (Steve) Floin, Wilfried (Marlene) Allaer and Peter (Kim) Allaer; grandfather of 18; great

grandfather of 18; brother and brother-in-law of George (Marion) Allaer, Frank (Eilleen) Allaer, Henrietta Knowles, Diane Allaer and

Maria Dierickx. Funeral Mass was held at Our Lady of Help of Christians Church.


MICHIGAN, USA IN MEMORIAM - Betty Dobbelaer, Age 77, of Fraser, died on April 25, 2011. She was born in Detroit on April 1, 1934. Beloved

wife of the late Alfred. Survived by her children: Michael (Christine), Larry (Cindy Piippo), Terry (Mark Kuczynski) and Michelle

(Gary) Elsey; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-granchildren; brothers, Edward (Ann) and Gary (Tina) Nellis. Funeral service was held at the

funeral home.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Robert Doetsch, Age 79. Beloved husband of Mary (Naeyaert); dear father of Judith (Eric) Siano and Michael

(Stephanie); grandfather of five. Funeral Mass was held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Elk Rapids, MI. Contributions to Sacred

Heart Church or Hospice of Michigan, Traverse City, MI.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 12 May 2011 MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Delores D’Hulster, Age 84, died on April 20, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Robert; loving mother of David

(Sandy) D‟Hulster, Diane (Tim) Fitzgerald, and Debra (Bill) Henehan; grandmother of seven. Funeral Mass was held at St. Michael

Catholic Church, Clinton Township.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Robert Vanbiesbrouck, Age 83, of Boca Raton, FL., died on April 26, 2011. Beloved husband of Sara; two sons

Julian and John (Rosalinde); seven grandchildren. A memorial service was held at the funeral home. Memorials to Hospice by the Sea

Care Center, 1531 W. Palmetto Park Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33486.


IN MEMORIAM - Louis Pauwels, Age 89, died on April 28, 2011. Beloved husband of Tatiana; father of Anna Hammond (Dale);

grandfather of two; great-grandfather of five; brother of Frans and Rene in Belgium. In keeping with Louis‟ wishes, cremation has

taken place. If wished, memorial donations to the S.P.C.A. or your favourite charity gratefully appreciated.


ONTARIO, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - Archie (Achiel) Kosynski, Age 95, died at his home in Lambeth on May 4, 2011. Achiel was born in Ninove, East

Flanders, Belgium, on March 2, 1916. He came to Canada when he was 11. He learned the value of hard work early, helping his father

on the farm. It was there that he met Gladys Lewis, who he married in 1939. The beginning of a wonderful 71-year marriage. Father

of Christine Jackson (Gordon) and Sharon Hutton (Robert); grandfather of four; great-grandfather of two; survived by his sisters

Victoria Platschorre (late husband John), Georgette Kosynski; his brother Rene Kosynski (late Etta); his sister-in-law Marie Froud

(Gordon); brothers-in-law Bill (late Diana) and Glen Lewis (Rose). A private memorial will be held at his home at a future date.

Remembrances may be made to the charity of your choice.


IN MEMORIAM - Julienne Demarest (nee Bossy), Age 78, of Drumbo, died on May 4, 2011. Beloved wife of Al Demarest; dear

mother of Robert (Penny) Demarest, Katherine Demarest, Shirley (Ian) Drever, Nancy (Scott) MacDonald; four grandchildren; one

great-grandchild; sister of Clara Vanbavinckhove (Maurice) and Julien (Yvonne) Bossy. Funeral Mass was held at Holy Trinity

Catholic Parish, Woodstock. Memorial donations to the VON Sakura House, Holy Trinity Building Fund or the Woodstock Hospital

Foundation.00


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Robert Serruys, Age 81, of Shelby Township, died on April 21, 2011. A Veteran of the US army and retired

Engineer for Chrysler. Beloved husband of Margaret; children, Robert (Christine), Alan, Lynn (Robert) Curley, Diane (Paul) Bradley;

10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; siblings, Beatrice (William) Hannula, Marquerite (Melvin) Peacock, and Jenny Serruys. Funeral service was held at the funeral home. Memorials to the American Kidney Foundation.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Jack Dekker, Age 83, died on April 8, 2011 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. He was born in Chicago. Survived

by his beloved wife Doris; son David (Dawn); one granddaughter. He was a “90-day wonder” in the US Army. He graduated early and

earned an MBA from MIT. He was a 27-year employee of Ford Motor Company and Lincoln-Mercury Division. Upon retirement, he

became an Investment Broker with AG Edwards. Family and friends will meet privately to remember Jack. He was generous to many

charities and any gift to your favourite would please him.


ONTARIO, CANADA IN MEMORIAM - Margaret Pieters (nee Vuylsteke), Age 85, of Delhi, died on April 28, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Michel

Pieters (1993); loving mother of Jerry Pieters, Jeanette DeDecker (Rick) and the late Robert Pieters (1961); grandmother of five;

great-grandmother of seven; sister of Roger Vuylsteke (Paula), Ralph Vuylsteke (late Vivian), Cecelia VanLacken (Gilbert). Funeral

Mass was held at St. Mary‟s Roman Catholic Church, Tillsonburg. Donations to the VON Sakura House.


MANITOBA, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM, Jean (John) Belot, Age 63, died on May 3, 2011. He was born on Jan. 19, 1948. Jean was predeceased by his

mother Helene and father Julien; sister Yvonne and her husband Dennis DeRoo; brothers Maurice and Roland. John leaves his twin

sister Jeanne Belot; nieces and nephews. Donations may be made to a charity of your choice.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Rene DeSchutter, Age 74, died on May 6, 2011. Beloved husband of Connie; loving father of Shari (Steve)

Marshall, Curt (Dawn, Wendy (Mark) Papenberg, and Kevin (Missy); 15 grandchildren.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Renee DePunt, Age 82, died March 31, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Joseph; dear mother of Christine (Albert)

Roulo, Richard (Linda), and Joanne (Don Waldeck) Dontje; sister of Jenny DeStefanis; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. A

Memorial service was held at the Village of East Harbor, Chesterfield, MI.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Duane Denotter, Age 77 died on March 28, 2011. He was born on February 25, 1934. After retiring, he settling in

Seminole, FL. Survived by his wife Dolores; sister Donna Voss; children: Larry (Pam), Gary (Judy), Lee (Mike) Fournier, Lisa and

Terry (Jan) Rishoi. Preceded in death by first wife Eileen and son David. Donations to Suncoast Hospice, Clearwater, FL.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan – 9 June 2011

MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Yvonne Boeykens (nee Huegaerts), Age 89, of St. Clair Shores, died on May 25, 2011. Survived by daughter

Pauline Boeykens and cousin Ivan Callebaut. Private memorial service will be held in July.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Marie DeBoer, Age 77, of New Baltimore, died on May 26, 2011. Beloved wife of Charles; loving mother of

Patricia (Donald DuBay, Charles (Lori), David (Karen), James (Connie) and Daniel (Julie); grandmother of nine; great-grandmother

five. Funeral service was held at the funeral home.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Wendy Jansen, Age 50, of Macomb Township, died on May 8, 2011. Beloved wife of Michael Cole; step-mother

to Kathleen (Katie), Patrick, and Kelly Cole; sister of Beth Fures; daughter of David Jansen. She was predeceased by her mother,

Barbara Jansen. A celebration of life service took place at the funeral home.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Dolores “Doll” Kimpe (nee Rudowski), Age 75, of New Haven, died on May 11, 2011. She was born April 8,

1936. Dolores received an amazing “Gift of Life”, her new heart on October 17, 1989, proving “Doll”, her family and friends 22

beautiful, special “bonus” years on this earth. She leaves behind her husband of 42 years, Albert; three children, Warren (Diane),

Deborah (Michael) and Dawn; sister, Michaeline (Michael); eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. She is now held in the loving embrace of her parents, Sophie and Edmund. Private service took place. Donations in her honour can be made to Gift of Life

Michigan or Hospice of Michigan.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Robert Regnier, of Ypsilanti, Mich., formerly of Tilbury, Ont., Canada, died suddenly on May 20, 2011. Beloved

husband of Diane (Hudson); son of Victor Regnier (friend Bonnie Gallagher) and the late Bernice (Bissonnette) Regnier (2000) of

Tilbury; sister of Judy (Tom) McKeon; son-in-law of Tom and Carol Hudson; brother-in-law of Tammy (Tim) Cossairt, David

(Debbie) Hudson. Funeral Mass was held at St. Francis Xavier Church, Tilbury. Memorial donations to Knights of Columbus

appreciated.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan – 9 June 2011 MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Camiel Vercamer, Age 96, died on May 30, 2011. He was born in Belgium on Feb. 25, 1915. He was a Veteran

of W.W.II. Beloved husband of the late Juliette. Survived by his by his daughters, Marie-Louise Brack and Angele Moore; grandfather

of two; great-grandfather of three. Camiel was predeceased by his sons-in-law; Harry B. Moor (1998) and Heinz P. Brack (2003).

Funeral Mass was held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Langton. Donations to Norfolk General Hospital Foundation or the charity

of one‟s choice.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Richard Loosvelt, Age 87, died on May 31, 2011. He is survived by his wife Margaret; granddaughter Amanda.

He is predeceased by his children, Donald and Sharon. Richard served in the United State Coast Guard during WWII. Funeral service

was held at the funeral home. Richard was a member of the B.A. Association and Retirees‟ Club and the B.A. Century Club.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Mary Elodie Leysen (nee Storme), Age 96, of Shelby Township, died on May 30, 2011. Loving wife of the late

Raymond; dear mother of John (Linda), Dennis (Kathleen), James (Alice) and the late Carol Leysen; grandmother of six; great-

grandmother of six; sister of Gabriele Beare. Funeral service was held at the Old St. John the Baptist Church, Howell. Interment St.

John‟s of Osceola Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Henry Ford Hospice.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Charles Mortier, Age 73, of Shelby Township, died June 1, 2011. He is survived by his wife Shirley, children Kimm (Michael) Lupo; Karen (Michael) Petrone; Kristine (Craig) Towers; eleven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; brothers

James (Elaine), Robert and Ronald (Sara). Predeceased by son, Charles B. And brother, Richard. Services took place June 4 at Ford

Funeral Home, Center Line. Memorial donations to charity of your choice.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Ivonna Wylin (nee Logghe), Age 98, of Armada, died June 1, 2011. She was a membe3r of St. Mary Mystical

Rose Catholic Church, the Altar Society, Ladies Guild and P.I.M.E. Ivonna was the oldest Charter Member of the Armada Lioness

Club and was active in many Lions activities. Survived by her children, Bob (Joyce) Wylin, Jerry (Jan Arnold) Wylin and Nancy

(Richard) Sasseen; sister Adronie Deprez; nine grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Ivonna was predeceased by her husband,

Maurice and sister, Gorgienne Verscheure. Funeral Mass was held June 4 at St. Mary Mystical Rose Catholic Church, Armada. Burial

West Berlin Cemetery. Memorials to Lions Visually Impaired Youth Camp-Bear Lake.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Marie VanLandschoot, died on May 21, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Robert; mother of JoAnn (Chris) Floyd, Robert A. (Ellen), Lyn, Toni (Dave) Coombs, and Lisa (Rick) Lewis; grandmother of 11; six great-grandchildren; sister of Lucille

McCormick and Marcel Pultorak. Funeral Mass was held at St. Alphonsus Church. Memorial donations to Hospice of Michigan.


ONTARIO, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - Robert Beselaere, Age 85, of Simcoe, formerly of Delhi, died on May 14, 2011. Beloved husband of Jose Caris;

loving father of Janet Dely (Larry), Patricia Gillispie (Sam), Roberta Capener (Bill), Debbie Dammon (Jerry), LuAnn Beselaere-

Hammond (Jim) and the late Donna Marie Hamilton (1997) (Gord); grandfather of ten; seven great-grandchildren; brother of Albert

Beselaere (Mary), and the late Omer Beselaere (2009) (Simone). Predeceased by his first wife Alice (Slagmulder) Beselaere (1988)

and grandson Christopher Dely (1999). Funeral Mass was held at Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs Roman Catholic Church. Robert was a

member and shareholder of the Belgian Club. Donations to the Delhi Community Health Centre, Juravinski Cancer Clinic, or the

Kidney Transplant Foundation.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - John Van Proeyen, Age 67, died on May 11, 2011. Beloved husband of Joan; loving father of Mike, Pam (Gary)

Morgan, and Steve; grandfather of four; brother of Ron (Debbie). Predeceased by his parents George and Anna. Memorial

contributions to the Shelby Community Foundation, Attn: Jamie‟s Smiles, PO Box 183181, Shelby Twp, MI 48318.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Bob Van Every, Age 87, died on Jun e 2, 2011. A proud WWII Veteran and beloved husband of the late Janette;

loving father of Michele Crewe and Denise Van Every; grandfather of four; great-grandfather of six. Funeral service was held at the funeral home in Livonia, MI.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Beverly VanDenDriesche, Age 65, died on May 14, 2011. Beloved wife of James; loving mother of Deane Spors

&the late Dawn Thompson and stepmother of Terry Lewis; grandmother of five; sister of William, David, Arthur, Barbara and the late

Janelle. Funeral service was held at the funeral home. Donations preferred to the American Cancer Society.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Mary “Betty” Van Hulle, Age 89, died on June 2, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Jerry Van Hulle; loving mother

of Joseph (Annette), Maurice (Robert) Barber and Patricia (Michael) Porta; grandmother of 10; great-grandmother of 25; sister of Dr. A.G. Henson. Upon retirement from Nankin Mills school district Mary devoted her final years as a certified caregiver in family and

friends. Funeral Mass was held at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wayne. Memorial contributions to St. Jude Hospital, Memphis, TN.


ONTARIO, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - Gustaf Vanbesien, Age 94, formerly of Langton,, died on May 24, 2011. He was born on Nov. 19, 1916 in

Torhout, West Flanders, Belgium. Predeceased by his wife Madeleine (Vansevenant) Vanbesien, Willy (Rose Marie) Vanbesien,

Lillian (John) Keirsebilck, Crisona Rosehart and Jim Czerlau, Marius (Mary Ann) Vanbesien, Ronald (Debra) Vanbesien; grandfather

of 15; great-grandfather of 26; one great-great-granddaughter; sister-in-law Simone Vanbesien. A private family funeral liturgy

service was held in the chapel of the funeral home. Memorial donations to the charity of your choice can be arranged through the

funeral home.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Sr. Celeste Rabaut, I.H.M., Age 96, died on May 10, 2011. Beloved sister of Carolyn DePoore, Mary Jane

Amato, Sr. Martha Rabaut, I.H.M.; sister-in-law Virginia Rabaut. Funeral service was held at the I.H.M. Motherhouse Chapel in

Monroe, MI. Memorials to the I.H.M. Retirement Fund.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Sylvia Marchand, Age 70, died on May 13, 2011. Beloved wife of Thomas; mother of Michael, and David; sister

of Jerome (Jeanette) Jozwiak; sister-in-law of Carolyn Marchand, and Elizabeth Schaefer. Funeral Mass was held at St. Martin de

Porres Catholic Church.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan – 14 July 2011

MANITOBA, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - Theophile Dubois, Age 90, died on June 10, 2011. He was born on May 19, 1911 in Brussels, Belgium. Survived

by wife Adele; cousins Joseph and Alfred Dubois. In 1933 he twice defeated American Cycling Champion Adolph Velthuysen, in the

Detroit Velodrome. He joined the Winnipeg rowing Club in 1926, age 14, and continued until 2001. University of Manitoba

Architecture graduate 1952, employed by the City of Winnipeg, retired 1976, Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame, 1981. Theo‟s final wish,

no service.


MANITOBA, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - Maria Wytinck (nee Martens), Age 96, of Mariapolis, MB, died on May 10, 2011. Survived by her daughter

Marlene (Donald) Geirnaert; sons, Maurice (Denise) and Albert (Annette); ten grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Also surviving are two brothers, August Martens and Gerard Martens (Antoinette); sisters-in-law Alice and Astrid

Wytinck. A “Celebration of Life” Mass at Mariapolis Roman Catholic Church on May 14th was followed by Interment. Memorial

contributions to a charity of choice.


MANITOBA, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - Alberic Marginet, Age 85, died on June 8, 2011. He was born on June 22, 1925 in Bruxelles, Manitoba area. Left

to mourn his passing are Cyril and Dorothy Marginet, Gerry and Myrtle Marginet, Clara and Reg Wiggett, and Denise Lee. Survived

by his wife Marguerite (nee Gatin); children: Reginald (Barbara Walker); Carmen (Robert Onysko), Michelle (Raymond Nyuli), and

Andrea (Farin Gates); twelve grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass took place the St. John Berchmans Catholic

Church. Donations to the Alzheimer‟s Society of Manitoba, Unit 4B-457 9th St. Brandon MB R7A 1K2 or to the Holland Community Hall, c/o Rob Graham Holland MB R0G 0X0.


FLORIDA, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Bertha DeWitte (nee DeSutter), 99, of Sarasota, Florida, died on May 31, 2011 in Bradenton, Fla. She was born

on May 22, 1912 in Belgium, and immigrated to the U.S. at the age of 9. On Feb. 3, 1938 she married Alfred DeWitte at the Our Lady

of Sorrows Church in Detroit. Alfred passed away at the age of 101 in January 19, 2010. Services and burial were private.


ONTARIO, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - Roger and Jacqueline Vermeersch (nee Bouckaert), died at their late residence in Tillsonburg on June 8, 2011.

Roger Vermeersch (age 83) and his late wife Jacqueline Vermeersch (age 85) after 57 years of marriage. Loved parents of Linda Van Hooren (Daniel), and Terry Vermeersch (Shelley); two grandchildren. Loved by surviving family: Paula (Albert) Vermeersch); Joel

Vermeersch (Christine); Annie (Frank Van Louwe). Funeral Mass was held at St. Mary‟s Catholic Church, Tillsonburg. Memorial

donations to the “Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital” or any charity of your choice.


ONTARIO, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - Muriel Van Goethem (nee Porter), Age 88, of Delhi, died on June 26, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Alphonse

“Zeke” VanGoethem. Loving mother of Larry VanGoethem (Sharon), Richard VanGoethem, and Patricia Raganyi; grandmother of

four; great-grandmother of five. A private family inurnment will follow at a later date. Donations to the Delhi Community Health

Centre.


NEBRASKA, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Leo F. Martin (Skinny) was the oldest member of our Belgian-American Society. Skinny was also the oldest

retired firefighter in Omaha; he was also an avid golfer. He was preceded in death by his wife Alma; sisters, Mary Bruckner, Odella

Martin and Madeline Peers. Survived by son Michael Eckersly; sister Elizabeth Moriarity and many loving relatives and friends.

Funeral services were from Korisko Larkin Staskiewicz Chapel to St. Mary‟s Catholic Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment at St.

John‟s Cemetery with Military Honors by American Legion Post #331. Memorials to St. Mary‟s Church.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Alice Wiegand (nee LaGrou), Age 97, of Macomb, died on June 18, 2011. She was born on July 15, 1913. Alice

and her spouse, the late Raymond Wiegand Sr. (Cocky) founded the Ray Wiegand Nursery in Macomb. She is survived by 13

children, Marvin (Pat) Wiegand, Mary Lou (Gerald) Kotajarvi, Zoe (Gerald) Willcoxson, Beatrice “Bea” (Donald) Kniesteadt,

Yvonne “Bonnie” (Thomas) Ternes, Robert (Pat Foder) Wiegand, Judith (Dale) Eschenburg, Marjorie (Gary) Robinson, Philip (Patty) Wiegand, Raymond Wiegand Jr., Donna (Donald) Rusk, Erma (Michael) Rhadigan and Elizabeth “Betty” (Alvin) Malburg; sister,

Leona (John) Rotarius; 47 grandchildren; 79 great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass was held at St. Isidore Catholic Church. Memorials to

St. Jude‟s Children‟s Hospital.


MINNESOTA, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Daniel Verkinderen, Age 75, of Ghent, MN died suddenly on June 2, 2011, at his residence. Daniel was born on

April 16, 1936 in Grandview Township, to Henry and Mary (Nuytten) Verkinderen. He grew up on the family farm near Ghent. Dan

was known as “the icon of Ghent”. He is survived by his wife, Arlene; son Scott (Peggy); two grandchildren; brother, Joseph

(Catherine); sister, Jane (Ernie) Hennen. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Charlotte Cattoor. Mass of Christian

burial was held at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Ghent. Interment was at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Marshall.


ONTARIO, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - Roman Richard Maes, Age 76, of St. Thomas, died on June 16, 2011. He was born in Oostrozebeke, Belgium.

Beloved husband of Carol (Chase) Maes and the late Theresa (Kerkhove) Maes in 1989; father of Joanne Moore (Timothy), Jane

Holland and Joan Maes; stepfather of John Munroe (Marcy and Lisa Henry (Todd); nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren;

son-in-law of Maria Kerkhove; brother of Roland(Jacqueline) and Antoon (Christiane); several sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law. Funeral

Mass was celebrated with Father Allan Dufruimont officiating. Donations in Romain‟s memory to the “Canadian Cancer Society” or

the “Children‟s Health Foundation, London”.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Virginia Vermander, Age 97, of Sterling Heights, formerly of Clinton Township, died on June 15, 2011. Virginia was born on April 3, 1914, in Detroit. Beloved wife of the late Anthony. Surviving are her children, Kathleen “Kathy” VanHoutte,

Anthony (Joan) Vermander and Steven (Carol) Vermander; 15 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral Mass was held at St. Thecla Catholic Church.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Richard Van Acker Sr., Age 74, died on June 17, 2011. Beloved husband of Christine for 45 years; father of

Thomas (Robin), Daniel (Dawne) and the late Carol Van Acker, Richard Jr. (Lisa), Robert (Kim) and Laurie (Jason) Soriano;

grandfather of eight. Funeral Mass was held at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church. Richard was a member of the Belgian-

American Century Club. Donations to the American Cancer Society.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan – 14 July 2011 MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Martha Vandenbergh (nee DeRuyck), Age 92, died on June 20, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Rocky Wilson

and Albert Vandenbergh Sr. Dearest mother of Annette (Charlie) Myslinski; two grandchildren; sister of Virginia Galbraith;

stepmother of Albert (Pat) VanDenBergh, Robert (Bonnie), and Peter (Jane). Funeral services were from Kaul Funeral home and Mass

at St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church. Martha was the past president of the Women‟s Century Club and a member of the B.A.

Auxiliary and Retirees‟ Club. She was a past president of Belgian Publishing Co. And past co-editor of the Gazette van Detroit.

Memorial contributions may be made to Gazette van Detroit, 18740 East 13 Mile Road, Roseville, MI 48066.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Alice Therssen, Age 88, of Clinton Township, died on June 27, 2011. She was born on August 15, 1922 in Grosse Pointe. Beloved wife of Emil; three children, Kenneth (Barbara) Therssen, Diane (Joseph) Robinson and Joanne (Robert) McPhee; six

grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass was held at St. Peter Catholic Church, Mount Clemens.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Shirley Noteboom, Age 88, of Richmond, died on June 24, 2011. She was born on November 30, 1922 in Mount

Clemens. Beloved wife of Harry Noteboom; son, James (Cheryl), daughter-in-law, Sue Noteboom; three grandchildren; one great-

grandson. She was preceded in death by her son, Edward Noteboom. Memorial service was held at the funeral home. Memorial

contributions to McLaren Hospice or the American Cancer Society.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Sylvia Landuyt, Age 76, died on June 22, 2011. Beloved wife of Richard; mother of Rick (Andrea), Renee,

Shelley Wagner, Sue glover (John), Dave (Helen), and Steven (Michael); grandmother of nine; great-grandmother of five; three

brothers. Funeral Mass was held at St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Beaumont Hospice.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Barbara Fioritto, (nee Marchand), Age 76, died on June 14, 2011. Beloved wife of Daniel; mother of Mary Anne

(Larry) Malinoswki, John (Denise), David (Gemma) and Brian; grandmother of ten; sister of Adele Hoffman, Sr. Teresa Carmel,

Beatrice (Louie) Dutts, Charlotte Beaupre, Mary Hynes, late Harriett (Paul) Tatti and the late Ronald (Thelma) Marchand; daughter-

in-law of Ada Mary Fioritto. Funeral Mass was held at St. John Vianney Church.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Norman Eckhout, Sr., Age 72, died on June 26, 2011. Survived by his son, Norman Eckhout, Jr.; daughter,

Kimberly Williams; wife Lois Eckhout; many relatives and friends. Memorial service was held at Metropolitan Church of the

Nazarene, Roseville.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Maurice Monserez, Age 91, of Macomb Twp., died July 7, 2011. He was born in Hulste, Belgium, on January 3,

1930 (*note* if born 1930, he would be 81?), a son of Sigilbertus and Emma (nee Callens) Monserez. He is survived by his wife of

61 years, Maria (nee Calmeyn); son Maurice L. Monserez; sister Dorothy Raepsaet; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased

by his bnrother Georges Monserez and brother-in-law, Arthur Raepsaet. Funeral Mass took place July 11 at St. Isidore Catholic

Church, Macomb, followed by burial at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery in Southfield. Memorial tributes to American Lung

Association or Henry Ford Hospice.


MICHIGAN, USA IN MEMORIAM - John De Foe, Age 84, died on June 30, 2011. Loving father of Julianne Suarez (Brian); grandfather of three;

brother of Marguerite DePuys, Marie VandenBoom, Joanne Leonard, and the late Joseph De Foe. Former husband of Patriciaj De Foe

(nee Bielman). Funeral Mass was held at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, Grosse Pointe Farms. Memorial contributions to

Our Lady Star of the Sea School or the Capuchin Monastery, 1820 Mt. Elliott, Detroit, MI 48207.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Albert Debusschere, Jr., Age 62, of Brighton, formerly of Dearborn Heights, died on July 3, 2011. Survived by

his beloved wife, Barbara (nee Rauscher); three daughters, Renee (Mark) Karpenko, Gracie (Marc) Maroncelli, Mary (Matt)

Chambers; son, Al “Joe” Debusschere, III; four grandchildren; sisters, Ann (Tom) Jones, Peggy (Michael) Lewis; brothers, Richard

(Nancy) and Dennis (Cori); his mother-in-law, Mary Frances Rauscher. Funeral service was held at the funeral home.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - George Corteville, Age 87, of Chesterfield, died on June 20, 2011. He was born December 15, 1923 in Detroit.

Loving husband of the late Esther. Survived by his son, Wayne (Chris); two grandchildren; one great-grandson; brother, Leon. He was

predeceased by his siblings, Margaret DeJans, Marie Shivers, and Richard. Funeral service was held at the funeral home. George was

a WWII veteran, a member of the B.A.A. and the B.A. Century Club. Memorials may be made to Local 58 IBEW Widow‟s Fund,

1358 Abbott St., Detroit, MI 48226.


MICHIGAN, USA IN MEMORIAM - Marguerite Budzyn (nee Ghesquiere), Age 89, of Warren, died on May 22, 2011. She was born on May 29, 1921

in Petrolia, Ontario, Canada. Beloved wife of the late Walter; mother of Jim (Cathy), Jerry, and Carol (Bernie Conrad) Budzyn; six

grandchildren; sister of Laura Gregory. Funeral Mass was held at St. Blase Catholic Church. Marguerite was a member of the Roose-

Vanker Auxiliary and the Women‟s Century Club.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Marion Caporuscio (nee Upper), Age 74, of Richmond, formerly of Chesterfield, died on June 27, 2011. Beloved

wife of the late Louis. Survived by her children, Patrick (Robin), Michael (Tammy), Thomas, Gerald (Suzy), Lorraine (Karl Sasse )

Smith and Louis; 14 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Irene “Bea” Myers; brother William Upper. Liturgy was held at

St. Mary Queen of Creation Church, New Baltimore. Marion was a member of the Genealogical Society of Flemish Americans.


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IN MEMORIAM - Adrienne Reygaert, Age 83, of Sterling Heights, died on June 13, 2011 at The Karmanos Cancer Centre. Beloved

wife of 58 years of Maurice, mother of Michael (Karen) Reygaert, Steven Reygaert, Jerome (Peggy) Reygaert and Michelle (Robert)

shores; grandmother of eight; sister of Marie (Albert) Syoen and Jerome (Irene) Barbary. Funeral Mass was held at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Rochester. Entombment at Guardian Angels Cemetery. Memorials to Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute.


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IN MEMORIAM - Marybeth Roose, Age 63, of The Villages in Florida, died on June 25, 2011. She was born on Sept. 5, 1947, in

Cleveland, Ohio. Beloved wife of Jim, whom she married on November 28, 1969 in Detroit; two children, Scott (Bridget) and Stacy

(Michael); four grandchildren; sister Patricia Marks (Michael). Marybeth was the Co-Founder of the Friends for a Cure Relay for

Life Team.


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IN MEMORIAM - Albert DeLoof, Age 79, of St.Clair Shores, died on July 20, 2011. He was born on October 25, 1931 in Detroit. Al is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Midge; father of Robert (Christine) and Richard DeLoof; father-in-law of Rebecca; five

grandchildren. Al was predeceased by his oldest son, Michael. Funeral services were held at Kaul Funeral Home, Roseville.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children‟s Hospital Memphis, TN.


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IN MEMORIAM - Marcel Daghuyt, Age 81, of Clinton Twp., died suddenly on July 18, 2011. Born in Haaltert (East Flanders),

Belgium, May 15, 1930. Beloved husband of Maria-Louise for 62 years; father of Nicole Goyer; grandfather of two; great-grandfather

of eight; brother of the late Frans, Mill and Remi. Funeral services were from the Arthur J. VanLerberghe Funeral Home and Mass at

St. Peter‟s Catholic church in Mount Clemens. Marcel was a member of the B.A.A. and Retirees Clubs and the B.A. Century Club.


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IN MEMORIAM - Patricia Lee DeSmyter (nee Sagaert), Age 70, died on July 17, 2011. Loving wife of the late Dr. George C.;

mother of Wayne DeSmyter and Mark Michel (Laura); step-mother of George DeSmyter Jr.; sister of Ruth Sagaert Ventimiglia

(Vince). Patricia struggled with four bouts against cancer before passing. Memorial contributions to the America Cancer Society,

20450 Civic Center Drive, Southfield, MI 48076.


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IN MEMORIAM - Denis De Leeuw, Age 90, of Langton, died on July 5, 2011, He was born in Voorde, East Flanders, Belgium.

Denis was a WWII Belgian Army Veteran. Denis and his family emigrated to Canada in 1950 and farmed tobacco until he retired in

1983. Beloved husband of 67 years of Gabrielle (DePauw) De Leeuw; father of Frieda (Bob) Bartolacci, Ron (Monique) De Leeuw, Irene (Doug) Parker, David De Leeuw (Linda); daughter-in-law Christine De Leeuw; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren;

brother-in-law Andre Haelterman. Funeral Mass was held at Sacred Heart R.C. Church, Langton. Memorial donations to “Sacred

Heart Church Renovation Fund”.


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IN MEMORIAM - Julia Pieters, Age 87, of Langton, died on July 9, 2011. She was born in Belgium. Predeceased by her husband

Emil Pieters (2003) and her son Gary 1953); dear mother of Linda (Michael) Schweder and Judy (Richard) Leitch; grandmother of

four; great-grandmother of four. A Memorial Mass was held at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Langton. Memorial donations

to Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church Renovation Fund or Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital or Heart & Stroke Foundation.


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IN MEMORIAM - Odiel Masschaele, Age 79, of Delhi, died on July 19, 2011. Beloved partner of Dianne Ferrell and by his late

wife, Simone (VanHerzele) Masschaele (2009). Loving father of Joany McDougall (Chuck); grandfather of three; brother of Denise

Evans, Jules, Agnes Woods, Girard and Monique Pond. Funeral Mass was held at Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs Roman Catholic

Church, Delhi. Donations to the Knights of Columbus, Council #5095, Delhi-LaSalette or the charity of your choice. Odiel was a

former Past-President of the Delhi Belgian Club.


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IN MEMORIAM - Robert Theisen, Age 83, of Farmington. Loving husband for 60 years to Genevieve; dear father of Robert C.

(Penny Harper), Nancy and Suzanne (David) Achtemeier; brother of Gerard (Elaine), Lawrence (Lois), Delores Causley; grandfather

of four; great-grandfather of two. Bob was born and raised in Dearborn. Funeral services were held at Our Lady of Sorrows Church,

23615 Power Rd, Farmington. Memorial tributes suggested to the Michigan Humane Society or Our Lady of Sorrows Church.


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IN MEMORIAM - Geraldine Van Assche, Age 85, of Dearborn Heights, died on July 22, 2011. Beloved wife of the late T. James

Van Assche; mother of Betty (Frank) DeMilde, T. James (Kathy) Van Assche Jr., Robert (Barbara) Van Assche, Judith Collins,

Donald (Sandy) Van Assche, Geraldine (Brad) Rupp and Paula (Glennis) Ferguson; sister of Arlene Eczar; Beverly (Peter) Gentelia,

Micki Stachurski, Arlene (Don) Ruffatto and Carol (Paul) Stockburger; 36 grandchildren; 59 great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass was

held at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, Dearborn Hts. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lennon Pregnancy Center,

Dearborn Hts.


ONTARIO, CANADA IN MEMORIAM - Alfons Persoon, Age 76, of Delhi, died on July 18, 2011. Beloved husband of Herna (Casier) Verhaeghe; father of

Vickey Saito (Neil), Debbie Noonan (Steve), Kim Deelen (Dave); grandfather of seven; great-grandfather of two; brother of Gaston

Persoon (Anna), Simonne Persoon-Himschoot, Marcel Persoon (Georgette), Valentijn Persoon (Jean). Predeceased by his first wife,

Dorothy (Seits) Persoon (1987). Funeral Mass was held at Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs Roman Catholic Church, Delhi. Private family

inurnment at a later date. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart & Stroke Foundation will be gratefully appreciated

by the family.


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IN MEMORIAM - Adele Van Maldeghem, Age 83, died on July 16, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Paul. Survived by her son David

(Linda); daughter Lynn (Chris); five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass was held at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, St. Clair Shores.


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IN MEMORIAM - Leona Demeester, Age 69, of Delhi, died on July 11, 2011. Loving wife of Andre Demeester; mother of Brian

(Kris) Demeester and Trish (Dan) Kozack; three grandchildren; three sisters: Simonne De Pauw (the late George), Yvonne Van

Keymeulen (the late Gene), Madeleine Ghesquiere (the late Norel); brother-in-law and sister-in-law Roger and Pauline Demeester.

Funeral Mass was held at Sacred Heart R.C. Church, Langton. Memorial donations to the Children‟s Health Foundation, London or

charity of your choice.


ONTARIO, CANADA IN MEMORIAM - Richard Van Goethem, Age 60, formerly of Delhi, died on July 19, 2011. Cherished son of the late Alphonse

“Zeke” VanGoethem (1996) and the late Muriel Lillie Porter (2011); brother of Patricia Ragany, and Larry VanGoethem (Sharon),

Special uncle of four. Cremation has taken place. A private family inurnment took place. Donations to the Delhi Community Health

Centre.


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IN MEMORIAM - Barbara Faes, Age 80, died on July 13, 2011. Loving wife of the late Gerald; mother of Brian, Leslie and John

Faes and the late Cynthia Keck; grandmother of five. Burial at Grand Lawn.


IN MEMORIAM - Margaret Haas (nee Roose), Died on July 18, 2011. Beloved wife of the late William; mother of Sr. Caryn,

D.S.M.P., Thomas (Janet), Elaine (Robert) Turner, Joseph (Maria) and the late Susan; foster mother of Richard Kennedy; grandmother

of nine; great-grandmother of five. Margaret was the second oldest child to the late Clemence and Richard Roose. Funeral Mass was

held at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Harper Woods. Margaret was a member of Roose-Vanker Auxiliary #286.


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IN MEMORIAM - Richard Huyghe, Age 66, of St. Clair Shores, died on July 16, 2011. Beloved husband of Patricia; father of

Richard D. (Katie), Marc (Liana), and Amber; grandfather of five; brother of Rosemary and Michael (Sandra). Funeral services were

from Kaul Funeral Home, St. Clair Shores and Mass at St. Margaret of Scotland Church.


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IN MEMORIAM - Ann Koen, Age 56; dear daughter of William and the late Ann; sister of Bill, Robert, Terrence and Timothy.

Funeral Mass was held at Our Lady of Loretto Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.


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IN MEMORIAM - Joseph Labbe, Age 86, died on July 14, 2011 at North Pointe Woods. He was born July 25, 1924 in Detroit. Joe

was a Navy Veteran from WWII. Beloved husband of the late Ester. Survived by his son, Steve (Stephanie) Labbe; daughters,

Rebecca L‟Abbe (John Cunningham) and Patricia L‟Abbe (Richard Heifetz); two grandchildren; brother, Bob Labbe; sisters, Joan

Wigle and Mary Michaels. Funeral Mass was held at St. Ann‟s Catholic Church of Augusta. Burial will be held at Fort Custer

National Cemetery on a later date. Memorial tributes may be made to Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice.


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IN MEMORIAM - Gerald Theisen, Age 86, died on May 15, 2011 in California, formerly of Detroit and Westland. He was a WWII

Veteran and received a bronze star and purple heart. Beloved husband of the late Anida; step-father of Gary (Ana} Thomas, brother

of Gladis Geshel. Burial was held in California.


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IN MEMORIAM - Timothy Lievens, Age 78, died on July 8, 2011. His is survived by his loving wife Beverly; children David,

Joseph, Timothy, and Cynthia (Steve) Raich; 11 grandchildren; siblings Emma (William) Guy, and Ray. Funeral services were from Kaul Funeral Home and Mass at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Memorials to the American Heart Association.


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IN MEMORIAM - Pauline Schutte, Age 85, died on July 25, 2011. Survived by siblings Walter, Josephine Jones and Virginia

Mackey. Predeceased by her brother Robert and sister Margaret. A private service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Arthur

J. VanLerberghe Funeral Home.


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IN MEMORIAM - Marshall “Bud” DeSmet, Age 72, of Chesterfield Twp., died on August 7, 2011. He was born Dec. 28, 1938 in

Detroit. Survived by his wife, Margaret; his children, Marshall DeSmet II and Ann Marie (Gary) Fox; four grandchildren; one sister, Nancy Dickinson. He was predeceased by his daughter-in-law, Laurie and one sister, Barbara. Liturgy was held at St. Mary Queen of

Creation Church, New Baltimore. He proudly served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the B.A.A. and Retirees‟ Club, and B.A.

Century Club. Memorials to St. Mary‟s Food Pantry or the Capuchin Monastery.


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IN MEMORIAM - Gerda Van Den Esschert, Age 90, died on August 5, 2011. Dear wife of the late Herman; mother of Anne (Mike)

Latowski, Carla Walters, John, Herman and Carrie (Pete)White; grandmother of 11; great-grandmother of one; four sisters. Private

service was held. Memorial contributions to St. John‟s Hospice, 22101 Moross Rd., Detroit, MI 48236.


IN MEMORIAM - Leah Vandendriessche, Age 88, formerly of the Langton area, died on July 29, 2011. She was born on Oct. 8,

1922, in Moerbeke-Waas, East Flanders, Belgium. Predeceased by her husband Maurice Vandendriessche (Sept. 8, 1981); mother of

Arthur (Debbie) Vandendriessche; grandmother of two; one great-granddaughter; sister of Judy (Andy) LeSage; two sisters-in-law

Anne DeCoene (the late Gerard) and Alice DeCoene (the late Edgard). Funeral Mass was held at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic

Church, Langton. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society or Camp Trillium/Rainbow Lake.


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IN MEMORIAM - Carole A. Hison: Age 68, of St. Clair Shores, suddenly passed on August 14, 2011. Loving sister of Mayor Robert

(Nancy) Hison; niece of Virginia Hison and Julia Roelandt. Preceded in death by her parents Ray and Mary. Retired from Michigan

Bell after 35 years. Talented artist, caregiver and friend. Funeral service August 18 at Arthur L. VanLerberghe Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions to the American Heart Association.


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IN MEMORIAM - Madeline Roelandt, Age 95, died on August 10, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Philip; mother of Linda (Mel)

Mason, Raymond (Carol) and Barbara (Tom) Zola; grandmother of four; great-grandmother of three; great-great-grandmother of one;

sister of the late Margaret Haezebrouck. Funeral service was held at the Arthur J. VanLerberghe Funeral Home, St. Clair Shores.

Memorial contributions to the American Diabetes Association.


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IN MEMORIAM - Evelyn VanDeWinkle, Age 84, died on August 9, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Walter, mother of Chuck

(Annette) VanDeWinkle, Sharon (Patrick) Kowaleski, Ronald (Susan) VanDeWinkle, Judy Terenzi (John DeQuick), Jim VanDeWinkle, and the late Dr. David (Sandy) VanDeWinkle; grandmother of 15; great-grandmother of seven; sister of Diane Droz. A

private family service was held.


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IN MEMORIAM - Margaret Van Hollebeke (nee Nichols), Age 88, died on July 31, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Marcel; mother

of Judith (Sam) Lovatt, Nancy Dennis) Perazza, Gayle (Pasquale) Bianchi, Joanne (David) HERRINGTON, Diane (Alan) Cook and

the late Mary Ann Sahadi; 14 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Predeceased by five brothers and five

sisters. Funeral Mass was held at St. Blase Catholic Church, Sterling Heights.


IN MEMORIAM - Maurice Danis, Age 83, formerly of Sarnia, died on June 17, 2011 in London, Ontario. He was born in

Kortemark, West Flanders, Belgium. Survived by his wife Paula; his two daughters Doreen and Darlene; two grandchildren, Daniel

and Diana and their father Joe; brother of Omer of Belmont, and Arseen, Frans, Firmin, Marcel and Godelieve, all of Belgium.

Predeceased by his brothers Jozef and Andre. Farming was Maurice‟s passion for many years in Camlachie and Langton. Private

family interment in St. Peter‟s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Canada would be

appreciated.


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IN MEMORIAM - John DeJonckheere, Age 63, Staff Sergeant USAF (Ret.), died on August 11, 2011. Beloved son of the late

Marcel and Evelyn; brother of William (Marge), Robert (Pat), Sr., Marcel, Donald (Mary Ann), Jane and the late Joseph and Susanne (Roy) Patrick. Funeral Mass was held at St. Ronald Catholic Church. Donations can be made to Paws with a Cause.


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IN MEMORIAM - Albert Verstraeten, Age 84, of Delhi, died on August 5, 2011. He was born on Aug. 17, 1926 in Stekene, East

Flanders, Belgium. Albert farmed at Mabee‟s Corner for 35 years. Survived by his wife Fern (Topp) (Hodgson) Verstraeten; step-

children: Glen (Pat) Hodgson, Randy (Nancy) Hodgson, Melva (Junior) Tuck; seven step-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren;

one brother Marcel Verstraeten; one sister Germaine Van Aerde; several nieces, nephews and cousins in Canada, Belgium and

Holland. Funeral service was held at the funeral home. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society. Albert was a shareholder

of the Delhi Belgian Hall.


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IN MEMORIAM - Jules Wouters, Age 88, died on July 2, 2011. He was born on Sept. 16, 1922 in Itegem, Belgium. Beloved

husband of Julienne; dear father of Leo Wouters (Gayle), Diane Dunsmuir (Harold), Herwig Wouters (Anne Marie), and Linda Hunter

(Mark); grandfather of ten. Jules is also survived in Canada by his brother Joseph (Lisa), his sister Anna Soetemans (Louis); his

brothers-in-law August Vanloy (Mary), Marcel Verreth (Emilia), and Frank De Borger; in Belgium by his sister Simone Van Hove

(Frans); his in-laws Josepha Moris, Hilda Kerkhofs (Karel); Sidonie VanLooy (Bernard), Erna Van Den Brande, and Jan Gomers.

Funeral Mass was held at St. Christopher‟s Catholic Church. Donations to the North Lambton Lodge Auxiliary or to the Canadian

Cancer Society.


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IN MEMORIAM - Florence Lippens (nee VanDeynze), Age 87, of Treherne, MB, formerly of Holland, MB died on August 31,

2011. Survived by her son Ken (Idalmus) and daughter Sharon Lippens (Murray Van Den Bussche); seven grandchildren; six great-

grandchildren; sisters, Marie Huckle and Rosella Grift; sisters-in-law Alice (Gertie) VanDeynze, Gerarda (Lorne) Jeffries and Celina

Lippens; brother-in-law Richard Lippens. Florence was predeceased by her husband Leonard, son Denis, grandson Stephen. Mass of Christian burial was held at St. John Berchmans Catholic Church, Holland, MB. Memorials may be made to Tiger Hills Health

Centre Palliative Care, Box 130, Treherne, MB R0G 2v0, or to St. John Berchmans Catholic Church, Holland, MB.


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IN MEMORIAM - Jean Vandevelde (nee Kerkhove), Age 77, of Delhi, the former Jeanne Marie, died on September 18, 2011.

Beloved wife of Armand Vandevelde; mother of Arlene Vandevelde (Chuck), Rick Vandevelde (Mary) and Nancy Shepherd (Brad);

grandmother of three; sister of Marie-Therese Verhulst, Willy Kerkhove and Marleen Pattyn (Luc), all of Belgium. Memorial Service

of Remembrance was held in the Chapel of the funeral home. Memorial donations to the Norfolk General Hospital Foundation or the

Delhi Community Health Centre.

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IN MEMORIAM - Irene Cremery (nee Ervinck), Age 83, of Simcoe, died on October 1, 2011. Beloved wife of Etienne Cremery;

mother and grandmother Joanne Heirwegh (David), their daughter Jennifer Mudford (Matt); Mark Cremery (Patti), his children Dylan

& Renee; great-grandmother of one; her sister Maria Ervinck of Belgium. No service will be held. Donations to the Norfolk General

Hospital Foundation.


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IN MEMORIAM - Anthony ``Tony`` Callens, Age 76, of Chatham, died on September 19, 2011. He was born on July 13, 1935 in

West Flanders, Belgium. He immigrated to Canada with his late parents Arthur and Yvonne Callens, in 1950. Beloved husband of

Elaine Robertson-Callens; father of Diane (Dan) Gagner, Rose (Robert) McClymont, Allen Callens, Gary Callens and remembered by their mother Connie McIntyre; grandfather of nine; brother of Georgette (Gerry) Kok; step-father of Dave (Cheryle) Arnold, Elizabeth

Crosby, Susan Peck, and Derek (Denise) Robertson. Predecased by his wife Madeline Callens in 2007, and fondly remembered by her

children Carol (Dan), Debbie (Paul), Elaine, Colleen, and their families. Funeral Mass was held at St. Ursula`s Catholic Church.

Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society.


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IN MEMORIAM - Gerald ``Jerry`` Wiegand, Age 74, died on September 14, 2011. Jerry was the founder of Gazebo Banquet

Center and Wiegand Mack. Beloved husband of Joan for 51 years. Loving father of Michael and Jennifer (Mike) Klieman; grandfather

of three; brother of Beverley (Bill) Ritz and brother-in-law of ``Cookie`` (Jerry) Hawkins. Predeceased by parents Rita and Leo and

siblings Leroy, Diane and Greg. Funeral Mass was held at St. Anne Catholic Church, Warren.


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IN MEMORIAM - Rachel Vandewiele (nee Biebow), Age 90, died on August 31, 2011, at Aspen Grove Assisted Living in Lambertville, Michigan. She was born on March 29, 1921 in Egem, Belgium, and married Charles Vandewiele there on June 14,

1947. Rachel and Charlie came to the United States in 1948. As a 4-H leader, she shared her love of sewing with the young people in

her community. She also loved music. Rachel is survived by her husband Charles; daughters, Rita Hrivnyak (John) and Maria Horn

(David); four grandchildren; sister-in-law, Margaret Vandewiele; special nephew, Jean-Pierre Van Raepenbusch (Anne) as well as

many loving nieces and nephews in Belgium. Preceding her in death were her parents Hector Biebouw and Maria VanMaele; brothers

Vital, Remi, Gerard and Marcel; her sisters Maria, Alida, Irma and Bertha. Funeral Mass was held at St. Anthony Church,

Temperance, Michigan.


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IN MEMORIAM - Irene Michaels (nee Baetens), Age 80, died on October 4, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Leo; Loving mother of

Lynn (Jim) Yagley, Tom (Laura), Mark (Quynh Nguyen), Alan (Beth), and Brian (Belinda); grandmother of 14; sister of Alice Demey and the late George Baetens. Funeral Mass was held at St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church. Memorial contributions may be made to



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IN MEMORIAM - Butch VanBeversluys, Age 62, of Mount Clemens, died on September 24, 2011. He was born on September 25,

1948 in Mount Clemens. Surviving are his step-father, Robert Adams; aunt, Yolanda LaCroix, and several cousins. Butch was

predeceased by his father, Orval VanBeversluys, and mother, Norma Adams. Private burial was held at the Clinton Grove Memorial

Park, Clinton Township.


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IN MEMORIAM - Edward Andries, Of New Port Richey, Florida, and Farmington Hills, Mich., passed from the world into the

Lord‟s kingdom on September 15, 2011 after a long illness. He is survived by his wife Anne; children, Jill Andries Fundaro and

Edward Andries; two grandchildren; his sisters, Margaret Godfrey, Mary Schopen and Catherine Yaklin.


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IN MEMORIAM - Celina Casteels, Age 88, of Macomb Township since 2000, died on September 30, 2011. She was born on July

15, 1923 in Mechelen, Belgium. Prior to coming to America, Mrs. Casteels was a visiting Pediatric Nurse for almost 20 years. She

lived in Utica for 38 years before moving to Macomb Township with her daughter and son-in-law. She did charity work for years at the Father Tallieu Residence and was the treasurer of the Father Tallieu Guild. She is survived by her daughter, Carol Casteels Karafa

(Charles William III); sisters: Maria Biesemans, Justina Vlummens; sister-in-law, Rosa Verbist. Funeral Mass was held at St.

Lawrence Catholic Church, Utica. Memorial contributions may be made to Father Solanus Capuchin Soup Kitchen or St. Lawrence

Church.


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IN MEMORIAM - Dan Logghe, Age 46, of Richmond Township, died unexpectedly on September 23, 2011 in a helicopter accident.

He was born January 12, 1965 in Highland Park. Beloved husband of Kristi. He was a third generation co-owner and operator of

Logghe Stamping Company of Fraser for 25 years. Surviving are his wife, Kristi and their children, Kyle and Nicole; parents, Ronald

and Josephine; two sisters, Michele (Thomas) Foster and Denise (John) Gilbert; mother and father-in-law, Larry and Evelyn Klein; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Karli and Brett Pegher and Kayti and Gene Magnee; grandfathers-in-law, Lee Carter and Art Klein


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IN MEMORIAM - Margaret Verstraete (nee Schamp), Age 87, died on August 15, 2011 at the Wawanesa Personal Care Home.

Survived by her three children: Marlene, (Ray Street), Joyce (Glen Urbanski) and Daniel; five grandchildren; three great-

grandchildren; her brother, Albert Schamp and sister Lillian Morin. Funeral service was held in the Willmor Chapel, Glenboro MB.

Interment took place in the St. Martin of Tours Catholic Cemetery, Swan Lake MB. Memorials may be made to the Canadian Cancer

Society. 415-1st St., Brandon MB R7A 2W8.


MANITOBA, CANADA IN MEMORIAM - Yvonne Potvin (nee Van Den Bussche), Age 77, of Holland, MB died on July 24, 2011. Survived by four

daughters, Anita (Harold)Purkess, Josie (Gary) Robinson, Giselle (Keith) Campbell, Ramona (Harold) Blyth; one son, Claude

(Cynthia) Potvin; 16 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one sister, Margaret (Bill) Grift; one brother, Nester (Betty) van Den

Bussche; in-laws, Tony and Alice Potvin, Cecile Dion, Celine Durand, Laurette Lesage and Andre Gagnon. Yvonne was predeceased

by her husband Felix (1978); her parents Arthur (1990) & Anna (1996) Van Den Bussche; in-laws Norbert and Emelinne Potvin, Irene

Gagnon, Marcel Dion and Raymond Lesage. Funeral Mass was held at St. John Berchmans Church. Donations can be made to the

Holland Friendship Centre, or to the Lorne Memorial Health Foundation Palliative Care Program.


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IN MEMORIAM - Dennise Geromin, Age 63, died on September 13, 2011. Beloved wife of Hank; mother of Melissa (Robert) Kohler and Mike Killian; grandmother of four; sister of Catherine Kinney, Edward (Becky) Jankowski, tony (Lori) Jankowski, Mari-

Jo Kwiatkowski, Theresa Ramirez, and Rachel (Keith) Smith; sister in-law of Larry (Linda) Geromin, Sally (Ron) Tomala, Lori

(Danny) Zabkowski, Mary (Jim) Anderson and Jeff (Kim) Geromin. Memorial Mass was held at SS. John and Paul Church, 28 Mile

Rd. She was a member of the Roose-Vander American Legion Aux. Post 286. Donations to Leader Dogs for the Blind are

appreciated.


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IN MEMORIAM - Clara Hellebuyck, Age 93, of Macomb Twp., died on October 3, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Frank; mother of

Maurice Hellebuyck, Sr., Julia (Daniel) Moshenko and Betty (Wayne) Lake; grandmother of eight; 19 great-grandchildren. She was

pre-deceased by her granddaughter Karen Marie Hellebuyck. Funeral Mass was held at St. Isidore Catholic Church. Memorials to St.

Isidore Church Building Fund, Center Care Hospice or the wishes of the family.


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IN MEMORIAM - Mary Ellen Janssen, Age 88, of Farmington, died on September 20, 2011. Beloved wife of the late John H. Sr.;

mother of Barbara, Linda (Art) Cotsonika, Joyce (Steve) Janiga, John Jr. (Kathy) and Susan Moore; 10 grandchildren; two great

grandchildren; brother, Edward (Joan) Rouse. Funeral Mass was held at St. Fabian Church, Farmington Hills. Memorials to Angela

Hospice or to the Parkinson‟s Foundation.


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IN MEMORIAM Betty Eckhout, Age 85, of Mount Clemens, died on September 22, 2011. She was born on august 25, 1926, in

Mount Clemens to the late Ira and Cecilia Peltier Fuller. Survived by her husband, Charles; children, Diane Plitz, James (Kathleen) Eckhout, Jerry (Laura) Eckhout, Thomas (Linelle) Eckhout, Michael (Lisa( Eckhout; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy McKiernan and Marie Spear; grandson, Jarrod Eckhout; son-in-law, John Plitz. Funeral

service was held at St. Louis Catholic Church, Clinton Township.


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IN MEMORIAM - Frances Frazer (nee VanBecelaere), Age 84, died on September 22, 2011 in Gladwin, Mich. She was born on

March 26, 1927 in Grosse Pointe. Predeceased by loving husband, Albert Frazer; daughter, Sandra DeLaurelle and son, Lawrence.

Survived by brothers Raymond (Marilyn) and George (Audrey) VanBecelaere


MICHIGAN, USA IN MEMORIAM - Maria Justin Daghuyt (nee Van Der HOEVEN), Age 89, passed away peacefully at home in St. Clair Shores on

October 4, 2011. She was born on June 15, 1922 in Haaltert, Belgium. Beloved wife of Albert Daghuyt; predeceased by her sons,

Antoine and Etienne. Funeral service was held at the funeral home.


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IN MEMORIAM - Joseph Allemon, Age 87, died on November 6, 2011. Beloved husband of Rachel (nee Tavery); dear father of

James, Suzanne (Stephen) Clarke, Marie (Victor) Hunyadi, Joseph (Denise), Margaret (Sean) Digan, Edward (Patricia), Linda

(Robert) Graham, Theresa (Raphael) Samonie; grandfather to many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother of Florence (the

late Hank) Tavery and the late Henry (Eleanore) Allemon. Funeral services were from the Arthur J. VanLerberghe Funeral Home and

Mass at St. Joan of Arc Church. Joseph was a member of the B.A.A. and B.A. Century Club. Memorial contributions may be made to charity of choice.


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IN MEMORIAM - Dennis Baert, Age 83, of Macomb Township, died on October 15, 2011. Surviving are his wife, Theresa;

children, Bernard (Peggy) Baert, Joan (Wayne) Groleau, David (Diane McMinn) Baert, Louise (James) Osbourn and Larry (Patty)

Baert; 13 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Dennis was predeceased by his parents, Benoni and Mary (nee VanThomme)

Baert and siblings, Louise Reygaert, Frank Baert and Eunice Wolf. Funeral Mass was held at St. Isidore Catholic Church. Memorials

to American Heart Association.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 17 November 2011 MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - James DeBaker, Age 82, died on October 7, 2011. Beloved husband of Patricia; dear father of Kathleen, Kevin

(Mary) and the late James (Carol); grandfather of three; brother of gerald. Funeral services were held at Kaul Funeral Home and Mass

at St. Lucy Church, St. Clair Shores. Memorials to the Capuchin Fathers.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Gary Ceuninck, Age 69. Beloved husband of Estelle; dear father of Gary (Becky), Anne (Steve) Kraemer and

Christine (Joseph) Abbate; grandfather of five; brother of Allan Ceuninck and Eileen (Earle) Bojanowski. Funeral Mass was held at

Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, Fraser.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - William DeWitt, Age 94, died on October 19, 2011. Beloved husband of Irene. Loving father of Nancy (Jack)

Truscott, Barbara (Al Hartman) De Witt, Jan (Jim) Robb and Diane Bockhousen; grandfather of seven; great-grandfather of eight;

brother of Doris Booth, Grace Hengesbock, Robert (Velma( De Witt and Joann Ketten. Funeral service was held at the funeral home.

Donations to Macomb Airways Inc.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Hortense “Horty” Groesbeck, Age 88, died on October 24, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Richard.; mother of

Carol (Jim) Kowalski, Diane (Ray) Van Overbeke and Denise (Rick) Chiodini; grandmother of 12; great grandmother of 17; sister of

Victoria Delaney. Funeral service was held at the funeral home.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Rita Duwe, Age 87, of Farmington Hills formerly of Lathrup Village, died on October 28, 2011. Survived by her

children, Helen Pariseau-Racey (John), Donna Ellwood (Stan), Mary Beth, and Deborah; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren;

her siblings, Mary Hunter, Terry Pardikes, John Miller, James Miller and Catherine Allan. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Frank (d. 1999), her daughter Rita Ann Richardson (d. 1999) and her brother Robert Miller. Funeral Mass was held at Our Lady of

Sorrows, Farmington. Memorials to Grace Hospice, 2366 Oak Valley Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48103.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Stephanie Jeromiin (nee Bielenda), Age 92, died on October 28, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Henry; mother of

Judith (the late Robert) Lipa and Joann. Survived by her sister, Helen (the late George) Czarnecki, sister of the late Stanley (Ann), the

late Jane (Chester) Jozwiak, and the late Irene Bibik. Funeral Mass was held at Our Lady of Grace.


MICHIGAN, USA IN MEMORIAM - Betty Laenen (nee Keegan), Age 84, died on October 25, 2011 in Columbus, Ohio. Betty was born on October

23, 1927 to the late Mike and Genevieve Keegan in Detroit, Michigan. Survived by her daughter Jo ann (John) Christiansen; one

granddaughter; one great-granddaughter; brother Mike Keegan; sister Donna Brenner. Funeral Mass was held at St. Paul on the Lake

Catholic Church.


MANITOBA, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - Rose Nerynck (nee Ledoyen), Age 106, of Swan Lake, peacefully passed away at the Notre Dame Foyer on

February 21, 2012. Funeral Mass was held in the St. Martin of tours Roman Catholic Church, in Swan Lake, MB., followed by

interment in the Parish Cemetery.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 15 December 2011 MANITOBA, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - Joseph Daenick, Age 91, died on Feb. 11, 2012. He was born in 1921 in St. Boniface. Beloved husband of the late

Irene. Survived by his sons, Rick (Joanne), Ron (Mary), George (Linda), Jim (Lucille), Ken (Kim), and Larry (Heather); 12

grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; Jose is also survived by his brothers Maurice (Mary), Marcel (Louise); his sister Irene (Sam)

Lemoine; brother-in-aw Jim; sister-in-law Denise. Joe was always an active member of the St. Boniface Belgian community. He was

very involved in the Belgian Sacred Heart Church, the Belgian Club, Legion and the Belgian Credit Union. In his 91 years, he touched

many lives and he will be remembered. A memorial service was held at St. Bernadette Parish. Donations may be made to Prostate

Cancer Canada, 2 Lombard Street, 3rd Floor, Toronto, Ontario M5C 1M1.


ONTARIO, CANADA IN MEMORIAM - Cecile Demuynck (nee Couwelier), Age 87, of Simcoe, died on Feb. 25, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Camile

(1995); mother of Janie (David) Holmes, Judy (Cliff) dosser, Mark (Sue) Demuynck and the late Marcel (2004) (Sueann);

grandmother of 12, great-grandmother of nine; sister of Cyrilla Van Bruaene, Daniel Couwelier of Belgium and the late George

Couwelier. Funeral service was held at St. John`s Anglican Church. Donations to St. John`s Anglican Church or the charity of your

choice.


ONTARIO, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - Theresa Pauwels (nee Vande Velde), Age 86, of Wallaceburg, died on Feb. 29, 2012. Theresa was born in

Belgium. Beloved wife of the late Frank Pauwels (2000); mother of John (Connie) Pauwels, Debbie (Craig) Perrin, Barry Pauwels

(Michele) and the late David Pauwels; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister and sister-in-law of Modest (Evelyn)

Vande Velde and Violet Vande Velde; predeceased by her brothers and sisters August, Leona, Palmyra, Mathilde Tillie, Joseph and

Pieter. Funeral service was held at the Chapel of the funeral home. Donations to the Diabetes Association or the Arthritis Society.


ONTARIO, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - Bernice DeGroote (nee D’Hulster), Age 89, formerly of Delhi and Tillsonburg, died on Feb. 27, 2012. Beloved

wife of the late Albert DeGroote (2000); mother of Margaret Marrreel (Noel), Maurice DeGroote (Liliane), Simone DeCloet (Dan), Dennis DeGroote (Kim) and Annette Wilson (David); grandmother of 14; great-grandmother of 22; sister-in-law of Mary D‟Hulster,

Margaret D‟Hulster, Jean VanHoutvan and Roger DeGroote (Rachael). Predeceased by her grandsons: Christopher DeGroote (1981)

and Jeffrey Marreel (2008) and by her son-in-law John Chanda (1992) and by her brothers: Roger D‟Hulster (2000), Raymond

D‟Hulster (1993) and Emiel D‟Hulster (1963). Funeral Mass was held at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Roman Catholic Church, Delhi.

Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, the C.N.I.B. or the Delhi Community Health Centre.


ONTARIO, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - Agnes Vandenameele (nee Demaiter), Age 73, a lifelong resident of Walsingham and Langton, died on

November 22, 2011. Wife of the late Ronald (Nov. 26, 1993); mother of Ingrid (Adam Mitchell) and their two children, Ronald

Vandenameele Jr. (Sandra Wilson) and Sharon (Robert Butler) and their daughter; three brothers, Maurice Demaiter, Andrew Demaiter (Janet), and Frank Demaiter (Wanda); three sisters, Mary (John Ragany), Rosemary (John Bellas), and Jeanette (Ross

Webb). Predeceased by her parents, Julien Demaiter and the late former Eliza Bruneel. Funeral Mass was held at the Sacred Heart

Roman Catholic Church, Langton. Memorial donations to Sacred Heart Church Renovation Fund or the Tillsonburg District

Memorial Hospital Foundation


ONTARIO, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - Prosper “Sparky” Vanbruane, Age 84, died on November 14, 2011. Prosper ran a successful automotive repair

shop known as “Prosper‟s Garage”. Survived by his beloved wife Cyrilla (Couwelier) Vanbruane; children, Jerry (Rose) Vanbruane,

Wendy (Marki) Heywood; grandfather of seven; great-grandfather of nine; brothers, Lionel, Eric and sister Hedwige, all of Belgium.

Predeceased by his parents Julien and Georgina and two sisters Paula and Angele. A private family service took place at the funeral

home. Memorial donations to the Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre or a charity of your choice.


ONTARIO, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - Joe Callens, Age 54, of Langton, died on November 16, 2011. He was born on December 28, 1956, in

Tillsonburg. Loved son of Juliana (VanLauwe) and his father, the late Charles Callens (February 6, 2009); brother of Tony (Robin)

Callens. Funeral Mass was held at Sacred Heart R.C. Church, Langton. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the

Heart and Stroke foundation.


ONTARIO, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - Rosa Parker (nee DeVooght), Age 58, of Burford, died on November 19, 2011. Loving mother of Michelle and

Alicia DeVooght Parker. Beloved daughter of Mary and the late Steve DeVooght. Memorial service was held in the chapel of the

funeral home. Donations to the Stedman Community Hospice or charity of your choice.


ONTARIO, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - Alice DeCoene (nee VanDeCappelle) - Age 83, of Langton, died on November 20, 2011. She was born in

Lichtervelde, W.F. Belgium, daughter of the late Achiel VanDeCappelle and the late former Martha DeClerck. Beloved wife of the

late Edgard DeCoene (Feb. 14, 1985); mother of Barry (Rose Mary) DeCoene, Brian (Pat) DeCoene, Randy DeCoene, Lynne

DeCoene, Art DeCoene; grandmother of eight great-grandmother of eight; brother, Roger (Val) VanDeCappelle; sister, Cecilia (Jerry

Antonissen); two sisters-in-law, Anne DeCoene (the late Jerry) and Judy (Andy Lesage). A private family Mass was held at the Sacred

Heart R.C. Church, Langton. Memorial donations by cheque only to Camp Trillium (Rainbow Lake) Waterford.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 15 December 2011 ONTARIO, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - James VanLoon, Age 70, died on Feb. 7, 2012. Beloved husband of Dianne (Walker) VanLoon; father of Nancy

(Randy) Stephenson, Arnold (Catherine), Judith (Glenn), Henry and Timothy (Carolyn); grandfather of 11; son-in-law of Louise

Walker; brother-in-law of Jo and Donald Flicker, and Jane and Darrell Wiedrick. Predeceased by parents Hersel ad Winnifred

(Roberts) VanLoon; brother, Karlyn and sister Ruth. A Memorial service was held at the Townsend Community Church. Donations to

the Canadian Cancer Society, Community Church or the Hartford Baptist Church.


MICHIGAN USA

IN MEMORIAM - Donald Vercruysse, Age 76, of St. Clair Shores, died on November 25, 2011. He was born on October 19, 1935

in St. Clair Shores. Survived by his wife, Suzy; children, Paula (Stan) Sokolowski, Elizabeth (Steve) Haley, and Don (Debbie)

Vercruysse, Jr.; seven grandchildren; brother Robert (Cindy) Vercruysse. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roger and Mildred

Vercruysse, and his brother Roger Vercruysse, Jr. A memorial service was held at Bayview Yacht Club, Detroit. Donations to the Brain Tumor Research Fund, University of Michigan, Department of Neurology.


MICHIGAN USA

IN MEMORIAM - Betty Van Tongeren, Age 92, died on December 7, 2011. Wife of the late Neil; mother of Neil (Ann), Greg

(Marge), Diane Welby (Richard, and Donald Van Tongeren (Mary); grandmother of ten; great-grandmother of five; sister of Barbara

Jean Cochrane. Funeral service was held at the funeral home.


MICHIGAN USA

IN MEMORIAM - Emil “Mickey” Wyckhuys, Age 86, of chesterfield, passed away on December 9, 2011. He proudly served in the

U.S. Army. He was a 60-year member of the American Legion Post 286 in Harper Woods, the B.A. Century Club, St. Charles Beneficial Society, and DeLaSalle K of C. Beloved husband of the late Gene; father of Geraldine Bartollini, Ronald (Debra), Janet,

Raymond, Richard (Mary Ann); ten grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Liturgy was held at St.

Mary Queen of Creation Church, New Baltimore. Memorials may be made to Disabled American Veterans or the American Cancer

Society.


MICHIGAN USA

IN MEMORIAM - Cornelius (Casey) Wolk, Age 91, died on October 12, 2011. He was born June 12, 1920 in Detroit. Survived by

his wife, Elsie; children, Wendy (Lee) Wolk-Hubert. He was predeceased by his sister Joanne and brothers Jack and Paul. He was a

member of the BAA, BAA Retirees‟ Club and a WWII Vet. Memorial contributions to the charity of your choice.


MICHIGAN USA

IN MEMORIAM - Rodney Van Loon, Age 55, of Clinton Twp., died on November 16, 2011. Loving son of the late John and Edna;

brother of Bruce, Richard and Judith Matthews.


MICHIGAN USA

IN MEMORIAM - Richard VanDaele, Age 57, of North Street, died on November 25, 2011. Loving husband of Pam; brother of

Carolyn (Bob) Leathley, Kathy (Dan) Neal, Tom (Joyce) VanDaele and Gary (Shawn) VanDaele. He was predeceased by a brother

Robert VanDaele. Services were held at Young Funeral Home, China Twp.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 15 December 2011 MICHIGAN USA

IN MEMORIAM - Nina Vandevelde, Age 87, of West Bloomfield, formerly of Rochester, N.Y., died on November 14, 2011.

Beloved wife of Philip; mother of Mary Ellen (Douglas) Yost, Anne Gendregske, and Cynthia (Thomas) Krencick; 10 grandchildren;

five great-grandchildren; sister of Victor (Diana) Pierleoni; sister-in-law of Susan Gleason-Burkhalter. Funeral Mass was held at St.

Regis Catholic Church, Bloomfield Hills. Memorials to St. Regis Catholic School or Marian High School.


MICHIGAN USA

IN MEMORIAM - George Braye, Age 82, passed away on December 6, 2011. Loving husband of Alice; father of Diane (Larry)

Anderson, Lori (Robert) Westerman and Kevin (William Kremer; grandfather of four; great-grandfather of three; brother of the late

Albert and Andre. Funeral services were from the Arthur J. Van Lerberghe Funeral Home, and Mass at St. Margaret`s of Scotland Church. George was a member of the B.A.A. and B.A.A. Retirees `Club and B.A. Century Club.


MICHIGAN USA

IN MEMORIAM - Elsie DeClerck (nee DeGraeve), Age 93, of Harper Woods, died on November 14, 2011. She was born on

February 22, 1918 in Kitchener, Ontario. Beloved wife of Rene; mother of Daniel (Sharon); grandmother of two; sister of the late

Marshal, Oscar, Julia, and Lieve. A private service took place at the funeral home.


MICHIGAN USA

IN MEMORIAM - George `Dick` Troost, Age 84, died on November 12, 2011. Beloved husband of Ida and the late Louise; father of

Richard Troost Jr., Sue (Mark) Pierce, Steve (Beth), and the late Nancy; grandfather of ten; great-grandfather of five; brother of Mary

Lou Shadle. Memorial service was held at Christ Church Cranbrook, Bloomfield Hills. Memorial donations to the Fox Run

Benevolent Care Fund or the Fox Run Student Scholarship Fund.


MICHIGAN USA

IN MEMORIAM - Robert Logie, Jr., Age 85, died on November 27, 2011. Beloved husband of the late Marjorie; father of Cherie

(Gary) Van Vliet; brother of Jessie Clemens and Helen (Jerry) McMillan. An outdoor memorial ceremony was held at Parkview Memorial Cemetery, Livonia. Donations to charities serving our local communities.


MICHIGAN USA

IN MEMORIAM - Carol Boyda (nee Labbe), Age 54, of Leonard, formerly of East Detroit, died suddenly on November 19, 2011.

Beloved wife of Gary; mother of Cortney, Christopher and Chelsea; sister of Kathy Reising, Bill Boyda, Bette McClelland, Charles

Boyda, James Boyda, John Boyda and Ray Boyda. Memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society.


MICHIGAN USA

IN MEMORIAM - Robert Louwers, Age 90, died on November 16, 2011. Beloved husband of the late Mary Alyce; father of Denise

Louwers, Gale VanOrd, Cindy (Calvin) Clark, John (Mary) and Tommy Louwers; grandfather of 11; great-grandfather of six. Funeral Mass was held at St. Colette Catholic Church, Livonia. Donations to the American Legion Rosedale Park Post 390.


MICHIGAN USA

IN MEMORIAM - Lorraine Martens (nee Gersch), Age 92, died on November 15, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Russell; mother

of Ernie (Sylvia), Dennis (Cindi) and Michael (Tawnya); grandmother of seven; great-grandmother of four; sister of May Spry, Hugh

(Yoonsil) Gersch. Funeral service was held at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Donations to Immanuel Lutheran church.


MICHIGAN USA

IN MEMORIAM - Ruth VanHeusden, Age 72, of Clinton Township, died on November 18, 2011. Survived by her husband Daniel; children, Michael (Kelly) Ingels, Thomas Ingels, step-children Christopher (Theresa) Kiimberly, and Daniel (Margo) VanHeusden II;

five grandchildren; sisters, Carole (Al) Zobay and Alice (Noble) Jobe. Ruth is predeceased by her parents John and Emma Ludwig and

brothers Charles and James Ludwig. Funeral service was held at the funeral home, Romeo Plank, Macomb Twp.


MICHIGAN USA

IN MEMORIAM - Guido Demees, Age 80, died on November 8, 2011. Beloved husband of the late Simonne Demees Coucke; father

of Paul (Susan Henderson) and Kathy (Mark Compton); grandfather of four; brother of Lutgart, Mia, the late Jan, and Lieven.

Memorial service was held at St. Anastasia of Troy. Memorials to St. Anastasia Charity service.


MICHIGAN USA IN MEMORIAM - Constantine `Connie` DeRoo, Age 83, of Roseville, died on November 26, 2011. Beloved husband of the late

Evelyn; father of Karen (Ronald) Yax, Ronald (Sandra) and Steve (Christine); brother of Clara Nerynck, Laura Windel and George

DeRoo; grandfather of eight; great-grandfather of 14.


MANITOBA, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - Bernice Taillieu (nee Vandenberghe), Age 91, died on December 7, 2011. She was predeceased by her husband

Maurice and son James. Survived by her daughter Maureen (Maurice) Hunt, son Edmond (Sharron) Taillieu; her brother Hector

(Georgina) Vandenberghe; sister-in-law, Irene Seredycz; brother-in-law, Wilfred (Dianne) DeGraves; eight grandchildren; seven

great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass was held at Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church. Donations to Compassionate Friends, 685 William Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3E 1M3.


ONTARIO, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - Jacques Mahieu - “Jack” – Age 84, died on January 5, 2012. He was born on April 2, 1927 in Wervik, West

Flanders, Belgium. Survived by his wife Henriette (nee Degeytere); three daughters, Jacqueline (Jim) Clement, Jeannine (Paul)

Krupicz and Yvette Mahieu and her partner John Walker; grandfather of four; great-grandfather of two. Reunited in heaven with his

only son, Serge, who was killed tragically in a car accident in 1990. An avid cyclist until the end, he was a Life Member of the Silver

Spokes Cycling Club. Funeral Mass was held at Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs Roman Catholic Church, Delhi.


ONTARIO, CANADA IN MEMORIAM - Raymond Leers, Age 70, of Simcoe, died on Jan.6, 2012. He was born in Oedelem, Belgium. Friend of John and

Janet Sage of Mabee‟s Corners and Bob Smythe of Simcoe and other friends throughout the area. In keeping with Ray‟s wishes

cremation has taken place. Inurnment later in Belgium. Memorial donations (by cheque) to „N.G.H. –Palliative Care.”


MANITOBA, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM- Louise De Clercq, Died on January 5, 2012. She will be greatly missed by her partner of 45 years, Bill; her

children Eileen (Bryan) and Ron (Shirley); five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services took place at the funeral

home. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society,193 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, MB R3C 9Z9.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 19 January 2012 ONTARIO, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - Roger Kerkhove, Age 77, of Tillsonburg, died on Jan. 10, 2012. Born on Jan. 8, 1935 in Marke, West Flanders,

Belgium, son of his surviving mother Mara Kerkhove and the late Gerard Kerkhove (1977). Beloved husband of Cecile (DeLeemans)

Kerkhove; three sons: Jamie (Mary-Anne), John (Mary), Jerry (Sandy); grandfather of five; sister, Clair Vanblois, brother-in-law, Bob

Vanblois. Funeral Liturgy was conducted by roger‟s cousin Rev. Father Al Dufraimont. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society

or the Red Cross Society.


ONTARIO, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - Maria Cosyns (nee Van Impe), Age 80, of Newbury, died on December 21, 2011. She was born in Belgium,

daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Vayens) Van Impe. Beloved wife of Roger Cosyns; mother of Walter Cosyns, Gilbert

Cosyns (Doreen), and Randy Cosyns (Shelley); three grandchildren; sister of Dominic and Christine both of Belgium. Funeral mass was held at St. Charles Garnier Roman Catholic Church, Glencoe. Donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the

Canadian Cancer Society.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - John Verkerke, Age 91, of Macomb Township, died on December 4, 2011. Loving husband of Leona (nee

DeJonckheere); father of Carol, Barbara “Bonnie” (Bill) Maine, Thomas, Paul (Beth), Susan, Steven (Cindy), and Ellen; grandfather

of ten; great-grandfather of seven. Predeceased by his brothers, Robert and Edward; son of the late Chester and Charlotte Verkerke.

John was born on March 1, 1920 in Detroit. He was a veteran of World War II, serving as an engineering officer in the U.S. Navy.

Interment was held at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly. Memorials to the American Heart Association.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Christian VerPlank, “Butch” – Age 89, died on January 9, 2012. Loving father of Judy, Jean (Jim) Jury; John,

joyce, Joan Morrison; grandfather of 12; great-grandfather of 19; Preceded in death by his loving wife, Shirley. Funeral services were

at the Arthur J. VanLerberghe Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to WW II Navy Veterans of Great Lakes.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Robert Wybo, Died on December 2, 2011. Loving husband of Dolores, father of William Wybo and Debra

(Mike) Cattaneo; grandfather of five. Memorial service held at St. Michael‟s Episcopal Church, Grosse Pointe Woods.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Richard Van Loo, Age 64, of Southfield, died on December 20, 2011. Beloved husband of Patty Van Loo; father

of Betsy and Devin Van Loo; son of Gerard and Katherine Van Loo; brother of Michael (Jan) Van Loo. Funeral Service was held at

the funeral home.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Nancy Van Hoet, Age 69, died on January 5, 2012. Belovewife of Gary; sister of Jack (Mary) and Nina Calozzo;

daughter-in-law of Raymond and Geraldine; sister-in-law of Mark, Gregory (Cathy); Steven (Rhiannon) Van Hoet and Donna (Dave)

Cook. Funeral Mass was held at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Macomb. Memorial donations may be made to the family.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Diana Van Damme, Age 88, died on December 13, 2011. Beloved wife of the late William; mother of Karen

(Richard) Johns; grandmother of two. Memorials to Alzheimer‟s Association.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Corrine Misuraca (nee WIEGAND), Age 85, died on January 7, 2012 in Rock Hill, S. Carolina. She was born

on October 23, 1926 in Center Line, Michigan to the late Catherine and Walter Wiegand. She was preceded in death by her husband

Guido (Guy) Misuraca and two children. Survived by three sisters, two sons, five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - William Stiers, Age 73, of Lexington, formerly Shelby Twp., died on January 1, 2012. Beloved husband of

Christina; father of Rodney, and Heidi (Joel) Stepke; brother of Fred and Carl; four grandsons; one great-granddaughter. Memorial

service was held at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Lexington.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Margaret Lewis (nee Debusschere), Age 63, died on January 5, 2012. She was born on February 26, 1948.

Beloved wife of Michael Lewis; mother of Rebecca (Matthew), and Jeffrey; daughter of the late Albert Sr. And Mary Ann

Debusschere; sister of Richard (Nancy), Ann (Tom), Dennis (Cori) and the late Albert Jr. Also survived by Albert Jr.‟s wife, Barbara.

Donations to the American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Association.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Adrienne Mermuys, Age 88, died on December 21, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Gerard (Jerry); mother of

Janet (Bill) LaBonville, Ronald (Linda), Barbara (Paul) Tarolli; grandmother of seven. Funeral services were from the Arthur J. VanLerBerghe Funeral Home and Mass was held at St. Joan of Arc Church. Memorial contributions to St. Joan of Arc Church.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Marguerite Reygaert, Age 81. Joined her loving husband, Homer and beloved daughter Mary on December 26,

2011. Survived by her sons, David and Thomas (Rhonda); five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held at

the funeral home. Memorial contributions to Capuchin Soup Kitchen, 1740 Mt. Elliott, Detroit, MI 48207.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Patrick L. DeLaere, Sr., Age 70, of Clinton Township, died on January 4, 2012. He is survived by his loving

wife of 49 years, Shirley Jean (nee Hemeryck); loving father of three sons: Christopher (Jill), Timothy (Lisa), and Patrick Jr. (Nancy); grandfather of five; brother of Mary Stronatti-Tobbe (Jerry), Paul (Betty), and sister-in-law Carolyn (the late Michael); brother-in-law

of Robert (Sandy) Hemeryck; son-in-law of Mary Goodwin (Hemeryck, VanDaele). Predeceased by his parents, Margaret and Charles

DeLaere. Pat was President of the Belgian-American Century Club, member of the Belgian-American Association; member of the

Genealogical Society of Flemish-American; on the Board of Directors for River Bend Condos; longtime member of Fun Time

Cruisers with his ‟51 Chevy. He was a much-valued volunteer at the Gazette Van Detroit. Family and Friends knew him as “Lenny”

and “MacGyver” for all his commitment to making and fixing things. He retired after 37 years with Hostess Cake. He also worked at

The Wood Shop in Detroit for 7 years. Funeral services were from the Arthur VanLerberghe Funeral Home, and Mass at St. Paul of

Tarsus Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Gazette Van Detroit, Capuchin Monastery, or Good Fellow of Clinton

Township are appreciated.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Jeanette DeMilner, Age 93, of Prudenville, died on December 24, 2011. She was born on August 27, 1918 in

Detroit, to Constant and Mary (Lekens) Imbo. Beloved wife of Louis. Survived by her daughters, Alice (George) Mandley and Joann

(Larry) Landreth; one grandson; sister, Rosemarie Rowe. Funeral service was held at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church.

Memorials to Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Irene DeWitt, Age 89, died on December 25, 2011. Beloved wife of the late William; mother of Nancy (Jack)

Truscott, Barbara (Al Hartman) DeWitt, Jan (Jim) Robb and Diane DeWitt-Bockhausden; grandmother of seven; great-grandmother

of nine. Preceded by five brother and three sisters. Funeral service was held at the funeral home.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Winnifred Baldwin (nee Pannecouk), Age 94, of Berkley, died on December 28, 2011. She was preceded in

death by her husband Raymond, four brothers and three sisters. Surviving are two sisters, Inez Ross and Jean East; three daughters,

Sandra Basso (Jay), Marlene Wood (Ron), Violet Edwards (Lloyd); one son, Raymond Baldwin; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. A private service was held for the family. Donations for the Animal Welfare Society of Southeastern Michigan

(Madison Heights) or Beaumont Hospital Hospice.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Bertha Barber, “Mimi” – Age 85, died on December 22, 2011. Born on March 24, 1926 and raised in Marine

City, MI. Beloved wife of the late William; mother of Barry (Maggie), Robert (Erin), and Bradley (Sara); grandmother of ten.

Preceded in death by her brother Hilaire Lisabeth, deceased in 1944 in WWII. Funeral Mass was held at Holy Cross Church, Marine

City. Memorials to Old Newsboys‟ Goodfellow Fund of Detroit, P.O. Box 44444, Detroit, MI 48244.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan -19 January 2012 MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Arthur DeClerk, “Vic” – Age 69, of Lenox Twp., died on November 28, 2011. Vic is survived by his son Arthur

Victor DeClerk Jr.; daughters, Paula (Ralph) Raskey, Beth (Lenny) Riina; five grandchildren; sister, Janice (Mike) Lozon. Preceded in

death by his parents Arthur and Laurence DeClerk. Vic was self-employed for many years at “Vic‟s Fish and Seafood” in Detroit.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Gertrude DeBacker “Trudy” – Age 98, died on December 5, 2011. Beloved wife of Robert, mother of Kathy

(Brian) Bazner, Karen (Joe) Shalia, Bill (Nancy) DeBacker and Gig DeBacker; grandmother of four; great-grandmother of four; sister

of Barbara (Boots). A private service was held. Memorials to Season Hospice, 1-800-370-8592.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 16 February 2012 MANITOBA, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - Martha Cassels (nee Bockstael), Age 79, passed away on January 26, 2012. She was born in 1932 in Winnipeg

and grew up in St. Boniface. Martha was predeceased by her husband, Tom on November 22, 2011, and her sister, Laura Duguay of

Quebec. Survived by her three sons: Ron (Dorotea), David (Jill), and Jim; seven grandchildren; her two brothers and sisters-in-law;

Ted (Sharon) Rockstael, and Alan (Jackie) Bockstael; brother-in-law Ray and Janine Duguay, and sister-in-law Janet Sekora.

Memorial service will be held at a later date.


MANITOBA, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - George Sys, Age 76, passed away on January 12, 2012. He was born on October 5, 1935 in St. Boniface. Survived

by his wife Camilla; his three daughters, Ginny (Mike Sorokowski), Chris (Norm Clabbert) and Penny (Adrian Pugh); eight grandchildren; his sister, Esther Vermeersch; two brothers-in-law, Andy Kesteloot and Dave Poole. He was predeceased by his parents

Amandine and Camiel, his infant sister Irene, sisters and brothers-in-law, Jeannette (Jules) Gheeraert, Marguerite (Armand) DeBaets,

Audrey Poole, Mary Kesteloot and (Homer Vermeersch). George was a member of the Belgian Club, the Belgian Veterans‟

Association and Club 55+ Funeral Mass took place at Saint Joseph the Worker Parish, Winnipeg. Donations may be made to Stroke

Recovery Association of Manitoba.


ONTARIO, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - Godelieve Vanheule (nee Masschelein), Age 84, a resident of Ridgetown and formerly of Thamesville, passed

away on January 28, 2012. She was born in Roosbeek, Belgium, daughter of the late Silveer and Irma (DeDobelaar). Beloved wife of

Leon Vanheule; mother of Emiel (Linda), Mary Rose (Mauro), Roseanne (Paul), Patrick (Jackie), Steven (Kimberley), Mark (Robin);

grandmother of 18, great-grandmother of two; sister and sister-in-law of Emile (Irene), Joe (Diane), and Marguerite. Predeceased by a

sister Rachel and her husband Joe; a brother Bob; and sister-8in-law Alice. Funeral Mass was held at St. Paul‟s Church, Thamesville.

Donations to St. Paul‟s Church Building Fund or the Canadian Cancer Society.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 16 February 2012 ONTARIO, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - Arthur “Art” Cattrysse, Age 57, of Norwich, passed away on February 2, 2012. Beloved husband of Joanne

Cattrysse (nee DeVos); father of Jaclyn (Craig) Cattrysse; son of Lucien and Justine Cattrysse; brother of Andrew Cattrysse (Sharon),

Marc Cattrysse (Marianne), Joe Cattrysse (Christine), and Lucien Jr. Cattrysse (Clare). Sadly missed by his father and mother-in-law

George and Liz Devos; and by his brothers and sisters-in-laws, Dwayne DeVos (Linda), Linda Bucholtz (Bryan), and Lisa Trewin

(Tim). Funeral Mass was held at Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs Roman Catholic Church, Delhi. Donations to the Heart and Stroke



ONTARIO, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - Rosalia Van Rompaey (nee Mattheus), Age 96, passed away on February 2, 2012. Predeceased by husband

Marcel; mother of Simone Galarin (Claudio), Marie Mondo (Vittorio), and Rene; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass was held at St. Ursula‟s Roman Catholic Church, Chatham.


ONTARIO, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - James DeBruyne, Age 75, passed away on January 30, 2012. Dearest husband of Dolores DeBruyne, father of

Linda (Gerard) Powell, Lorraine (Michael) Lissner and Michael (Carol) Estes; grandfather of six; great-grandfather of two; brother of

Leon (Mary) DeBruyne, Charles (Ann) DeBruyne and the late Robert (Joan) DeBruyne. Private memorial service was held by the

family.


ONTARIO, CANADA IN MEMORIAM - Austin Vlasschaert, Age 92, of Blenheim, passed away on February 2, 2012. He was born in Belgium. Loving

husband of the late Angele Vlasschaert (nee Verbeke) (2001); father of Gerry Vlasschaert (Patricia), Elizabeth “Betty” Musson

(Harold), Dr. John Vlasschaert (Martha), Peggy Hart (Jim) and Debby Vlasschaert; grandfather of 15, great-grandfather of 19; brother

of Frank Vlasschaert (Brenda). Predeceased by his sisters Angela DeBruyn and Loretta Rusal. Austin was a World War II veteran.

Funeral service held at the funeral home. Donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family.


ONTARIO, CANADA

IN MEMORIAM - Mary Duwyn (nee DeFraeye), Age 92 of Delhi, passed away on January 31, 2012. Beloved wife of the late

Albert Duwyn (1982); mother of George, Ron, Larry, Bob, Garry and Albert; mother-in-law of Jeannette, Vera, Ann, Mary Jean,

Betty and Mary Beth; grandmother of 19; great-grandmother of 22; sister-in-law of Georgette VanDeVelde (late Maurice). Funeral

Mass was held at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Roman Catholic Church, Delhi. Donations to the LaSalette Community Hall or the Delhi Community Health Centre. Mary was a member of the Delhi Belgian Club and their Ladies Auxiliary.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Ron DeRoo, Age 59, of Waterford, passed away unexpectedly on February 6, 2012. Loving husband of Katie;

father of Jeremiah, Collin and Lauren; son of Marion and Raymond DeRoo; brother of Don (Jane) DeRoo. Funeral service was held at

the funeral home in Clarkston.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - David Lambrecht, Age 66, of West Bloomfield, passed away on January 25, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Barbara; father of Debrorah Lambrecht and Victoria Lambrecht; grandfather of two, son of Frank Lambrecht, Jr.; brother of Frank

(Louise) Lambrecht, III. Funeral service was held at the funeral home in Northville. Contributions to the American Cancer Society.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Mark DeFauw, Age 56, passed away on January 28, 2012. Beloved husband of Sue; father of Brad and Beth; son

of Clarence and the late Jackie; brother of Tom, Pat, Bob, Gary and Kathy. Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Joseph Church,

Strongsville, OH. Memorial contributions to the Cleveland Foodbank, 15500 S. Waterloo Rd., Cleveland, OH 44110.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Walter Thiel, Age 95, of Sterling Heights, passed away on January 20, 2012 in Dallas, Texas. Husband of the late

Frances Cadieux and Irene Thiel; father of Carol (James) Onufrak, Elaine (Damiano) Evola, Duane (Marion) Thiel; grandfather of

three; great-grandfather of seven; brother of Ralph (Bernardine) Thiel, Thelma (Art) McKenzie; preceded in death by siblings Leonard

(Elizabeth) Thiel, Gladys (Ed) Zatorski. Expression of sympathy to the American Lung Association.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Joseph Luyckx, Jr. Passed away on January 25, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Patricia for 59 years; father of

Ann, Mary (Paul) Filpus-Luyckx, and Susan (Dean) Kipps; grandfather of five. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in both

WWII and the Korean Conflict. He was a retired executive of Ford Motor Co. Funeral service was held at the funeral home in

Farmington Hills. Contributions to the Capuchins, Michigan Humane Society, or the Alzheimer‟s Association.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Donald Putrycus, Age 86, died on February 8, 2012. Donald is survived by Vivian (nee Warnez), his living wife

of 61 year; brothers Arnold (Shirley), Robert (Anna), and eight nieces and nephews. Donald proudly served in the U.S. Navy during WWII from 1954-1946. Military Honours were performed directly following the funeral mass. Member of the Belgian-American

Association and the Belgian-American Retirees‟ Club. Detroit Fire Fighter until his retirement as Battalion Chief in 1984. Funeral

mass was held at St. Lucy Catholic Church, St. Clair Shores, MI. Memorials to Detroit Firemen‟s Fund, 250 W. Larned St. #202,

Detroit, MI 48226.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Erma VanLoon, Age 81, passed on February 8, 2012. Loving wife to Clarence; mother of Michael (Helen),

Theresa Emch, John (Caralee); grandmother of eight; great-grandmother of six; sister of Rosemary, Bernice, Albert, and the late

George. Funeral services were from the Arthur J. VanLerberghe Funeral Home and Mass at St. Margaret‟s of Scotland Church.

Memorial contributions to St. Margaret‟s of Scotland Church.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Delphine Verbeke, Age 86, died on February 3, 2012. Beloved wife of the late George; mother of Marianne

(Fred) McKelvy and Julie (Tom) Supanich; grandmother of two; sister of the late Frank Sorgeloos; sister-in-law of Lena Sorgeloos,

Eleanor VanSteenkiste and Leona (Al) DeBacker. Former owner of Verbeke Poultry, Detroit. Funeral Mass was held at the National

Shrine of the Little Flower, Royal Oak. Memorials to the Shrine Catholic Schools, Royal Oak or Chippewa Nature Center, Midland,

MI.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Julius “Al” Vermeulen, Age 86, of Clarkston, died on February 2, 1012. Preceded in death by his wife Shirley; father of Bill (Teresa), Mike (Denise), Richard (Adrienne), Judi (Dave) Peterson, and Jim; grandfather of 11; brother of Georgette

Joyner, Rosemary (Micky) Hessen, Mary Jane (Nelson) Dowe, and Robert (Carol) Bollenberghe. Preceded in death by his brother

George. Al served in the U.S. Marines during WWII and retired as a Detroit fireman. Funeral Mass was held at St. Daniel Catholic

Church. Memorials to St. Vincent de Paul.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Albert Daghuyt, Age 92, died on Feb. 23, 2012. He was born on June 19, 1919 in Haaltert, Belgium. Private

service was held on February 29, 2012 at the funeral home. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Twp. Albert was a member

of the B.A. Century Club.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Camiel DeVuyst, Age 95, died on Feb. 27, 2012. Survive3d by his loving sister Flora (Ed) Commyn; nephews, Fr.

Jim and David; father of Maurice “Mike” and Cheryl. He was a lifetime member of the Belgian-American Association. Funeral Mass

was held at St. Philomena Catholic Church, Detroit. Please send donations to St. Philomena Catholic Church.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - William DeVos, Age 91, died on Feb. 14, 2012. Loving husband of the late Virginia and the late Charlotte; father

of Raymond (Gloria); grandfather of two; great-grandfather of two. Funeral Mass was held at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Anne Cleyman (nee Van Landeghem), Age 86, died on Feb. 28, 2012. She was born on Jan. 8, 1926. Beloved

wife of Edward Cleyman, mother of Janice, Larry and Ronny; eight grandchildren; several great-grandchildren, daughter of the late

Joe and Marie Van Landegham; predeceased by one brother, George. Funeral service was held at Windemere Park Sr. Community on March 3, 2012.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Donald Casteel, Age 83, died on March 3, 2012. Survivors include his children, Donald C. (Jessie), David

(Cathy), Lawrence (Kimberly) Casteel and Kathleen Delaurier; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Funeral service was

held at New Traditions Funeral & Cremation Services. Donations may go to St. Jude‟s Hospital.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Roger Haezebrouck, Age 54, died on March 2, 2012. Dear father of Melissa and Erich; brother of Carolyn (Jim)

Janas and the late Lucy Wilhelme. Funeral service was held at the Arthur Van Lerberghe Funeral Home. Memorial contributions to the children appreciated.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Marilyn Deneweth, Age 74, died on Feb 15, 2012. Beloved wife of Harry; mother of Denise; sister of James

Frieburger and Judith Hogg. Funeral Mass was held at St. Veronica Catholic Church. Memorial contributions to the American

Alzheimer‟s Association, American Cancer Society and American Diabetes Association.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Warren DeCook, Age 80, of Shelby Twp. (formerly Grosse Pointe Woods) died on Feb. 25, 2012. He was born on August 31, 1931 in Detroit. Beloved husband of the late Barbara DeCook; father of Dawn (Bruce) Ferguson, Brian (Lois) DeCook,

Tom DeCook and Steve DeCook; grandfather of six, great-grandfather of one. Memorials suggested to the Michigan Humane Society.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Mary DeDecker, Age 90, of Warren. Beloved sister of Elsie DeDecker; daughter of the late Julius and Honorina

DeDecker. Funeral Mass was held at St. Anne Catholic Church. She was laid to rest at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton Township.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Leo Ureel, Sr., Age 71, of Houghton, MI. Died on Feb 12, 2012. He was born on Jan. 2, 1941 to George and Viola

(Abbeg) Ureel in Mount Clemens. Surviving are his wife Judith; children, Leo “Lee” (Elaine Eikenberry) Ureel II, Susan Ureel and James “AJ” (Jereme Dagg) Ureel; six grandchildren; brother, Earl Ureel; sisters, Dolores Dumas, Marie Austin, Theresa Ureel and

Christine Mukrdechian. Leo was predeceased by a brother Eugene Ureel. Funeral mass was held at St. Peter Catholic Church, Mount

Clemens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association or the charity of the donor‟s choice.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Rickey Kimpe, Age 48, of Beaverton, died on Feb. 10, 2012. He is the beloved son of Albert and the late Joan

Kimpe (nee Bozyk); father of Amber Lynn; brother of Allan, Kenneth, colleen, Cindy and Paul Kimpe; Carol (Mike) Kolpacki and

Joannie Almond. Funeral Mass was held at St. Francis-St. Maximilian Catholic Church, Ray Twp. Memorials for family wishes.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 15 March 2012 MICHIGAN, USA - Arthur DeWetter, Age 75, died on Feb. 29, 2012. Survived by his wife Eileen; children: Christopher, Kathleen,

Denise; five grandchildren. Arthur was predeceased by his sister Joan. Funeral service was held at the funeral home. Memorial

donations to the American Heart Association or the Leader Dogs for the Blind.


MICHIGAN, USA - Nancy Bultinck, Age 60, of Grosse Pointe Woods, died on March 4, 2012 in Chicago. Beloved daughter of

Elizabeth and the late Jerome Bultinck; sister of Jerry (Denise) Bultinck, Mary Ann (Larry) De Ronne, Betty (Mike) Hubbarth, and

Margie (Paul) Olinzock. Memorial Mass was held at St. Joan of Arc Church. Donations may be made in her name to National Shrine

of St. Jude, 205 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL. 60606.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Henry Vanhoorne, Age 83, passed away on March1, 2012. Henry was born on October 27, 1928 in Klerken,

Belgium. He was an avid gardener. His gorgeous homegrown flowers and vegetables were his pride and joy. Above all, he was a man

of great faith. To know Henry was to love him. He will be greatly missed. Beloved husband of Mary (VanDePont-seele); brother of Simonne, Edmond, Gertrude, André, Achiel, Paula, Gerard, Clara, the late Maria, the late Martha, and the late Leon. Funeral Mass

was held at St. Isidore Catholic Church, 23 Mile Rd. At Romeo Plank. Tributes to the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan are

welcome.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Joseph Vandenheede, Age 55. Beloved son of the late Arthur and Lorraine. Dearest brother of Mary (Mark)

Rozycki. Loving uncle of Alan and Daniel. Funeral service was held at Kaul Funeral Home, St. Clair Shores. Memorials to Rose Hill,

5130 Rose Hill Blvd., Holly, Michigan, 48442.


MICHIGAN, USA IN MEMORIAM - Irene C. VanVooren (nee DuBruck), Age 86, passed away March 7, 2012 in Warren. She was a member of the

Belgian Women‟s Century Club. She was preceded in death by her husband Arsene. Survived by her children, Cathy (Tom) Junga and

Arsene (Pam) VanVooren; and grandchildren, Steven, Brian (Christina), Michelle (Sean), Samantha, and Arsene. Funeral services

were held at the Kaul Funeral Home. Memorials to the Capuchin Fathers.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Theresa Verbeke, Age 78, died on March 1, 2012. She was born on June 2, 1933. Mrs. Verbeke was co-owner of

Verbeke Cement Company for more than 30 years. Beloved mother of Diane Huhn, Marlene (Ronald) Brown, Steven “Ebba” and the

late Richard; grandmother of five; great-grandmother of six; sister-in-law of Margaret Gergely. Funeral services were from Kaul

Funeral Home and Mass at St. Isaac Jogues Church.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Henry Verlinden, Age 86, passed away on Feb. 27, 2012. He was born on May 31, 1925 in Sint-Huibrechtslille,

Limburg, Belgium. Loving husband of Godelieve; father of Mark (Tina) and Michele; grandfather of four; great-grandfather of two;

brother of Joseph and the late Jack (Elsie). Henry was a proud member of the BACC, BAA, BAA Retirees‟ Club, Cadieux Feather

Bowling, and AFEES. Funeral service was held at the Arthur J. VanLerberghe Funeral Home. Memorial contributions to the Gazette

van Detroit appreciated.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Simonne Robinson Vermeulen (nee Exter), Age 89, died on Feb 27, 2012. Survived by her only daughter, Joanne (Gary) Schumacher; three grandchildren; one great-grandson; two sisters in Belgium, Mary Jean (Albert), Theresa Exter. She

was owner of Simonne Realty. Funeral Mass was held at St. Margaret of Scotland.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Barbara Lambert, Age 69, died on Feb 16, 2012. Beloved wife of Ralph; mother of Dawn (Bill) Richardson and

Kathleen (Marty) Abraham; step-mother of Ralph Jr., Matthew (Sir Sugianti), and Ginger Young; brother of Guy (Sandy) Hurlbutt;

seven grandchildren. Memorial service was held at the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home. Memorial contributions to the American Cancer

Society.

GAZETTE VAN DETROIT, Detroit, Michigan - 15 March 2012 MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - Anna Vantiegham (nee Crosson), Age 94, passed away on March 4, 2012. Loving wife to the late Camiel;

mother of Sharon (Joseph) Bonello, Rick (Lynda), John (late Cheri), Mary Ann (Dennis) DeLaurier, Patricia (late David) Watters,

Anne Marie (Tom) Pemberton, Theresa (Shaun) Riley, and the late Maureen (Dennis) Knoll and Robert; grandmother of 33; great-

grandmother of 55; great-great-grandmother of four; sister of Rose Ann Szostek. Predeceased by siblings, John, Mary and Katherine.

Funeral services were from the Arthur J. Van Lerberghe Funeral Home and Mass at St. Margaret‟s of Scotland Church.


MICHIGAN, USA

IN MEMORIAM - John Bruneel, Age 94, of Harper Wood, died on February 26, 2012. He was a World War II Veteran, 5th Army.

Beloved husband of the late Mary (d. 2010); father of Larry, Lynn Belanger (fiancé of Bradley Floreskull), and Laurie (Shail) Arora;

grandfather of Seven; great-grandfather of four. Memorial service was held at Grosse Pointe Unitarian Church, Grosse Pointe.

Memorial tributes to the Penrickton Center for Blind children in Taylor or the Harper Woods Dads‟ Club.

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