Submitted by: Dan Rich

 

Julius C. Maenhout

March 23, 1912 - March 31, 2008

 

South Bend Tribune 4/1/2008
ELKHART - Julius C. "Speedy" Maenhout, 96, formerly of Mishawaka, passed away at 3:00 a.m. on Monday, March 31, in Golden Living Center, Elkhart. Speedy was born on March 23, 1912, in Mishawaka, as the son of Leon and Irma (Scheitecatte) Maenhout. He was preceded in death by his parents.

 

On January 20, 1940, in St. Bavo Catholic Church, Mishawaka, he was joined in marriage with Elsie Van Bruaene, who preceded him in death on December 3, 2005. Surviving are a daughter, Shirley (Craig) Deitchley of Greenville, SC; a granddaughter, Jill (Scott) Parsons of Greenville, SC; and two great-granddaughters, Abby and Kelsey Parsons.

 

Speedy worked on the Mishawaka Police Department for 23 years and for the last 10 of those years he was chief of detectives. He was a member of St. Bavo Catholic Church, Mishawaka, the BK Club, Police Retirees, and FOP Lodge #91 where he was a past secretary and treasurer. Speedy was an avid golfer with the West End Gang. He was a very devoted father and husband to his wife, Elsie.

 

Funeral services will be in the Hahn Funeral Home, 505 W. 8th Street, Mishawaka, on Wednesday, April 2, at noon, with Rev. Jeffery Largent officiating. Family and friends may visit one hour prior to the services. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka. Memorial contributions may be made in Speedy's name to St. Bavo Catholic Church, 511 W. 7th Street, Mishawaka, IN 46544.