Veronica M. Schlepers

SCHLEPERS- Veronica M. Schlepers, age 47, Byron Center. Our little sunshine went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, May 26, 2009, she was reunited in heaven with her parents John and Nellie. She is survived by her sisters, Marie (Michael Rzeppa) Schlepers, Cecilia Schlepers, Theresa (Corry) Dekker and her brother Theodore (Shirley Seif) Schlepers; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and great nephews. Veronica lived with her parents until 1999, when she moved in with Theresa and Corry and became a sister to her nieces, Katrina, Gabriella (Jon) Dyer, Ginelle and Adrienne. A Funeral Mass will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Sebastian Catholic Church with Msgr. William H. Duncan celebrant. Interment will be at St. Sebastian Cemetery. Our little angel had many beloved caregivers over the years to which the family is very thankful. The family will receive relatives and friends 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Vigil service 8:30 pm Friday, at the Cook Funeral Home, Byron Center, 2067 84th St. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.cookfuneralservices.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Network.