Submitted by Dan Rich

South Bend Tribune 4/3/2003

Mary A. Verslype

Aug. 10, 1910 - April 1, 2003

Mary A. Verslype, 92, of 13th Street, Mishawaka, Ind., passed away at 5:40 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, in Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka.

Mary was born on Aug. 10, 1910, in Stekene, East Flanders, Belgium, as the daughter of the late Edmond and Nathalia (Verstraaten) Van Poppel. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Cyriel Van Poppel; and by her daughter, Rosemary Scheuer on June 28, 1995. On July 17, 1930, in St. Bavo Catholic Church, Mishawaka, as the former Mary Van Poppel, she married Henry Verslype, who also preceded her in death on July 17, 1996.

Mary is survived by three sons, John (Judi) Verslype of El Paso, Texas, Phillip (Bonnie) Verslype of Mishawaka and Paul (Linda) Verslype of Centerville, Ohio. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Mary was a member of St. Bavo Catholic Church, Mishawaka, the BK Club and the Junior Altar Society. She enjoyed 40 years of ballroom dancing. Mary was a loving mother, grandmother and friend. She will be truly missed by everyone who knew and loved her.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today, April 3, in the Hahn Funeral Home, 505 W. 8th St., Mishawaka, where a Rosary will be recited at 3:30 p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at noon Friday, April 4, in St. Bavo Catholic Church, Mishawaka, with Rev. Barry England officiating. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola, Ind.

Contributions may be made in memory of Mary to St. Bavo School, 511 W. 7th Street, Mishawaka, IN 46544.