Alice VanDenBerghe, 83, of Liberty Center died Saturday at Foundation Park Care Center in Toledo.
Born Feb. 8, 1914, in Ninove, Belgium, she was the daughter of Hubertus and Maria (Waegemans) Vermeulen. On Jan. 28, 1933, she married Arthur J. VanDenBerghe, who preceded her in death Jan. 22, 1966.
She was a material handler and machine operator for nine years at UnitPlastics in Liberty Center. She was also a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Grand Rapids.
She was preceded in death by a son, Albert VanDenBerghe; an infant son, Laurent VanDenBerghe; and a daughter, Rita Creps; and an infant daughter, Godelieve M. VanDenBerghe.
She is survived by two daughters, Georgette Kniss of Lambertville, Mich., and Godelieve Eggers of Fullerton, Calif.; four sons, Henry of Metamora, Peter of Grand Rapids, Lawrence and George, both of Liberty Center; 23 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.
Services were held this morning at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Father Anthony Gallagher officiating. Interment was at Youngs Cemetery in Liberty Center.
Arrangements were handled by Wright Funeral Home in Liberty Center.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio or Foundation Park Care Center.