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Lorraine De Groot Obituary

Lorraine De Groot,(Van Berkel) 90, passed away in Niles, Michigan, on September 22, 2011. She was born on September 16, 1921 in Little Chute, Wisconsin to Carl and Sarah (Van Linn) Van Berkel. She was a 1940 graduate of Kimberly High School. In April 1942, she married Bill De Groot. In 1946, they moved to Niles, Michigan. Together they operated the Wisconsin Cheese Mart for many years. Bill passed away in 1994. Lorraine was active in her church and community. She loved to paint ceramics and shared many gifts with family and friends.

She is survived by her sons, Gary (Sandra) and grandson Michael, Donald (Donna) and granddaughter Heidi (Scott) Lewis. She is also survived by her sister Esther Ermers of Kimberly Wisconsin, Katie Van Berkel of North Carolina, and Shirley Van Berkel of Combined Locks.

She was preceded in death by Bernard Van Berkel, Grace Kettner (George), Mayme De Groot (Harold), and George Van Berkel, John and Hilda De Groot, Gladys and Frances Micke, Helen and Pete Melchior, and Bill's parents, Henry and Gertrude De Groot.

A private funeral was held in Niles, Michigan. Donations can be made in Lorraine's name to the American Heart Association.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Appleton Post-Crescent on Sep. 27, 2011.

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Dort VanDenBosch

September 30, 2011

Hi cousins:
Our family is so sorry to hear about our dear "Auntie Lorraine". We cherish all the vacation memories in WI and the many years we did see all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Our mom, Gladys, always spoke so highly of Lorraine. LOL Dorothy Micke (Dort & BOB Van Den Bosch

Debbie Miller

September 29, 2011

I wish to express my sympathy for the loss of your mother. I did not see her for quite some time, but I know my Mom (Gladys Micke) kept in touch with her until she passed away in 2008. We would love to hear how all of you are doing.

American Heart Association

September 29, 2011

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

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