Lois M. Meeusen

Lois Mae Meeusen, 91, of Cedar Grove passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021, at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice.

Lois was born to Willis and Sadie (Schreurs) DeBruine on March 7, 1930, in the Town of Holland.

She worked at Musebeck Shoe Co. until she married Wesley Meeusen at her parent’s home on Nov. 19, 1948. He preceded her in passing in 1981.

Lois was a member of Calvary Orthodox Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed being a part of Bible studies and the Ladies Aid club at church.

She was an accomplished seamstress, making everything from bibs for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren to bridesmaid dresses and everything in between. She was also, very talented in craft making, having painted many ceramic items for the family. She was a proud homemaker and enjoyed raising her four children.

Most of all, she loved her family, blessed with three daughters, Linda Herber, Carol (Dale) Huenink, Joy (Scot) Smies; one son, Dale (Joan) Meeusen; 14 grandchildren, Shannon (Brian) Ognacevic, Kevin (Lisa) Herber, Sara (Mike) VanWagenen, Laura (TJ) Hendrikse, Holly (Kevin) Kiel, Heidi (Matt) Moeller, Paul (Steph) Meeusen, Tracy Schubert, Aaron (Danielle) Nett, Stephanie (John) Balnaitis, Mitch Huenink, Brian (Sharon) Smies, Katie (Cody) Ellens, Kelly (Kurt) Franje; and 38 great-grandchildren.

She was proud to learn of another great-grandchild and her first great-great-grandchild due at the end of this year. Lois is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and siblings Bernice (Chester) Brusse, Ellsworth DeBruine, Roland DeBruine and Glenn DeBruine.

A funeral service will be held for Lois at Calvary OPC Church in Cedar Grove on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at noon with the Rev. David Cornette officiating. Family and friends may greet the family at church from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will take place at Cedar Grove Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Calvary OPC Church and Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice.

For additional information and online condolences, please visit www.wenigfuneralhome.com.

Wenig Funeral Home in Oostburg is assisting the family.