Submitted by: Nadine A. Hardin

Name:  Himschoot, Henry

Names mentioned:  Alby, Himschoot, Gillespie, Lynch

South Bend Tribune, 17 September, 1968.

"Ex-Mishawaka Businessman Dies in Europe"

Henry Himschoot, 82, of St. Laureins, Bengium, formerly of Mishawaka, died last Tuesday in a hospital in Eeklo, Belgium, according to word received by his son Cyriel Himschoot, of Mishawaka.

The older Mr. Himschoot had owned and operated the former Club Restaurant, 107 S. Main St., and was in business in Mishawaka for 30 years.

Born Jan. 1, 1886, in St. Laureins, he had lived most of his life here until about eight years ago, when he returned to Belgium.

Surviving in addition to his son Cyriel are a step-son, Joseph Alby of South Bend and two step-daughters, Mrs. Robert Gillespie of Florida, and Mrs. Charles Lynch of California; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Services were held in St. Laureins last Saturday.

Note:  Henry Himschoot married for the second time to Pearl Josephine Deka, daughter of John Deka and Anna Klewin Deka; Henry’s first wife’s name is unknown.