Avis de décès de Marie-Ellen-De Rolf

MARIE E. DeROLF (NEE VOISEY) MUNSTER, IN Marie Ellen De Rolf, age 90, left her beloved home of 62 years and passed peacefully into heaven on May 15, 2012 with family near her side. She is survived by her devoted children: David (Annette) of St. John, Peggy (Robert Stickley) of Munster, Peter (Rosalyn) of Griffith, and Daniel of Munster; grandchildren: Jason (Alicia) Snider, Sarah (Jason) Skurow, Ellen Bielawski, Robert Bielawski, and Paul (Marjorie) De Rolf; great granddaughter, Riley DeRolf; dear cousin, Eunice (Walter) Kucharski; and loyal friends: Betty and Hap Vaughn, and Pearl Harper. Preceded in death by her parents: Dorathy and Simon Voisey; husband, Leonard; and brother, Robert Voisey. Marie was a lifelong Hammond area resident. She graduated from Hammond High School and Chicago Business College. Upon graduation, Marie was employed by Youngstown Sheet and Tube where she proudly served as an executive secretary. Upon her marriage, she took on the role of homemaker and loving mother. In later years, she enjoyed her employment at the Indiana Botanical Gardens. Marie shared a special bond with her grandchildren. Granddaughter, Sarah, shares her birthdate; grandsons: Robbie and Paul enjoyed many sleep-overs under her indulgent care; and granddaughter, Ellen was a loving companion and primary caregiver. Marie became a member of the Ridge United Methodist Church during its formative years, was an avid reader, enthusiastic gardener, and compassionate animal advocate. She was a kind and gentle soul whose memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved her. A private service was held on May 18, 2012 followed by interment at Elmwood Cemetery. www.burnskish.com