Josephine Wilhemina "Willie" Mendeszoon

Josephine Wilhemina "Willie" Mendeszoon

Josephine Mendeszoon Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 1, 2011.
Willie moved to Brooklyn New York, July 23, 1960, from Amsterdam, Netherlands, before moving to Chardon in 1995. She was an avid reader and loved doing crossword puzzles. She enjoyed her pets and traveling. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include her sons Wally (Laurie) Mendeszoon, DPM of Methuen, MA, and Mark (Kris) Mendeszoon, DPM of Munson Twp., OH, grandchildren Ean, Jake and Josie Mendeszoon of Methuen, MA and Twins Myles and Marijke Mendeszoon of Munson Twp., OH. Her parents Johanes and Helena (Vinken) VanRiemsdijk are deceased. Donations are suggested to The Geauga County Humane Society's Rescue Village, 15463 Chillicothe Road, Novelty, OH 44072 or the Geauga County Dog Warden, 12513 Merritt Drive, Chardon, OH 44024

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