Mary Elizabeth VanDeKerkhove Obituary
The memory of Mary Elizabeth VanDeKerkhove of Sterling Heights, Michigan, who passed away on April 27, 2024 at the age of 77, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Elizabeth VanDeKerkhove to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harold William Sand and Elizabeth Sand (Knop); her brother William Sand; and her siblings-in-law, Jim Carpenter, Jim Packett, Dennis Sosin and Judith Sand.
She is survived by: her husband Frederick VanDeKerkhove; her children, Michele VanDeKerkhove (Darrell Laughlin) and Darlene Jenkins (Brian); her grandchildren, Austin, Samuel, Elizabeth, Abigail, Darrell Jr. (Nikki) and Bret; her great grandchildren, Nathan, Noelen, Carly, Seline, Emily and Shelby; and her siblings, Janice Carpenter (Jim), Philip (Judith), Anne Packett (Jim), Therese Sosin (Dennis), Joan Coplen (Randy), Eugene Sand (Lori) and Mary. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in honor of Mary VanDeKerkhove may be given to either: St. Jude's Hospital Make A Wish Foundation of America, P.O. Box 1000 Dept. 142 1702 E. Highland Ave. #400, Memphis, TN 38148-0142 Phoenix, AZ 85016.
