Submitted by: Dan Rich

 

Marcella S. Vercruysse

Oct. 26, 1912 - April 14, 2008

 

South Bend Tribune 4/20/2008
MISHAWAKA - Marcella S. Vercruysse, 95, passed away on Monday, April 14, in Fountainview Place, Mishawaka. Marcella was born on October 26, 1912, in Mishawaka, as the daughter of Camiel and Melanie (Van Holsbeke) De Muelenaere. She was preceded in death by her parents, and by a sister, Mary De Muelenaere.

 

On January 5, 1932, in Mishawaka, as the former Marcella De Muelenaere she married Maurice Vercruysse, who preceded her in death on July 11, 1991. Surviving are her two daughters, Mildred "Milly" Vercruysse and Charlene Hixenbaugh, both of Mishawaka; and two grandchildren, Curt and Christy Camerer, both of Mishawaka.

 

As per Marcella's wishes, there will be no visitation. A graveside service will be held in Fairview Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22nd, with Rev. Barry England officiating. Hahn Funeral Home 505 W. 8th Street, Mishawaka, has been entrusted with handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made in Marcella's name to the Muscular Dystrophy Assn. Inc., 314 W. Catalpa Drive, Suite F, Mishawaka, IN 46545.