Submitted by Dan Rich

South Bend Tribune 11/10/2005

Prudence Verslype

Aug. 26, 1921 -- Nov. 9, 2005

Prudence "Mayme" Verslype, 84, passed away after an extended illness in the early morning of Wednesday, Nov. 9th, 2005, in her daughter's home.

Mayme was a lifelong resident of Mishawaka. She was born Prudence Amata Biesbrouck into a family of eight brothers and sisters on Aug. 26, 1921. On Sept. 21, 1943, she married Desire "Dish" Verslype, who preceded her in death.

Mayme devoted her life to the family she started with Dish in 1943. The couple set deep roots in Mishawaka; one of the first was to build a home on 14th Street. Mayme spent her life as an active member of the Mishawaka Belgian community and a dedicated parishioner of St. Bavo Catholic Church. She was one of the best Belgian cooks in Mishawaka. We'll all remember her homemade bread, Christmas cookies and Thanksgiving dinners.

She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Mayme will be deeply missed, but we are all comforted knowing she is with Dish and the Blessed Mary.

Mayme is survived by her son, Michael Verslype; three daughters, Susan Liddell (Tim), Marie Verslype and Nicolette Duncan (Jim). Also surviving are nine grandchildren, Danielle Kasznia (Vic), Travis Verslype (Teresa), Culleen Sullivan (Dan), Erin Becker, Brianne Milligan (Ryan), Molly Becker, Sean Liddell (Sarah), Brian Liddell and Kyle Liddell. Mayme is also survived by six great-grandchildren, Gavin Verslype, Luke Kasznia, Kathryn Verslype, Alex Kasznia, Ella Milligan and Lainie Kasznia.

Visitation will be in the Hahn Funeral Home, 505 W. 8th Street, Mishawaka, today, Thursday, Nov. 10, from 4 to 8 p.m., where a Rosary will be held at 7:45 p.m., and on Friday, Nov. 11, from 9 to 10 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial in celebration of Mayme's life will be offered at St. Bavo Catholic Church on Friday, Nov. 11, at 10 a.m., with Rev. Barry England officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Bavo Catholic Church.