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- April 7, 2008
Van Dyck, Florence Mary
Florence Mary Van Dyck, 93, De Pere, went to her heavenly father Saturday afternoon, April 5, 2008, surrounded by her loving family. Florence was born Oct. 9, 1914, the daughter of Ferdinand and Hattie (Baeten) Van Dyck. Florence lived in De Pere her entire life. She attended St. Mary Grade School and De Pere High School. She spent her entire life happily working at the family grocery store, Baetens. She was proud of her Dutch heritage and loved her country. Florence enjoyed sewing, knitting and reading. She also was an active walker. Florence had a very deep faith with a great devotion to the rosary. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Community, De Pere, and the Christian Ladies Society.
Florence will be deeply missed by her brothers, Jerome Van Dyck with whom she lived with her entire life; and Robert Van Dyck, Grafton, Wis.; and her sister, Janet (Alfred) Pearson, Green Bay, Wis. She is also survived by her loving nieces and nephews, all of whom she loved as her own children.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Raymond (Eunice) Van Dyck; and Norbert (Marian) Van Dyck; sisters: Hubertha (Richard) Schippers; Elizabeth (Leo Piumbroek) (Joseph Hendricks); and Genevieve Van Dyck; sisters-in-law, Rosie Van Dyck; and step mother, Mary Van Dyck.
Friends may call at St. Mary Catholic Community, Pope John the XXIII Circle, off Sportsmans Dr, Town of Ledgeview, on Tuesday, April 8, 2008, from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass. Mass of Resurrection 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church with Rev. David Duffeck officiating. Interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Cotter Funeral Home is assisting the family. On-line condolences may be expressed to the family at www.cotterfuneralhome.com .
A Memorial fund to Notre Dame Grade School, De Pere, has been established.
Florence's family wishes to thank all of Florence's caregivers at Rennes Healthcare Center for their wonderful care the past two years.
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