Marge DeMeulenaere
August 27, 2008
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Marge DeMeulenaere, 67, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2008 after a long battle with cancer. Marge was born in Chicago, IL to Margaret (Kopp) and John Patrick Sheehan. She attended Clark College in Dubuque where she met her husband Bob. Married for 45 years, Bob and Marge lived in St. Louis, Davenport, Bettendorf, Cedar Rapids, West Des Moines and finally Clive. Marge was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed gardening, singing and most of all listening, guiding, sharing and loving the lives she touched.
Marge and Bob traveled extensively in the U.S. and abroad. They enjoyed traveling with their children and grandchildren. Marge was a bookkeeper at Star Refrigeration. She was a member of the Catholic Church Choir in each of the cities she lived in and most recently the St. Francis of Assisi Choir. She was also a religious education teacher at several of the parishes. She was a member of TTT and the Association for Children with Learning Disabilities serving as the treasurer for both organizations.
Marge is survived by her husband, Bob; sons, Bob (Michelle), Bill (Krista); daughter, Beth (Nicholas Brooks); grandchildren, Shelby, Logan, Emily, Mandy, Allie, Grant and Kelly; step-grandchildren, Kallie and Gavin Brooks; and brother, Robert Sheehan. She is also survived by a brother-in-law, sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, John Patrick Sheehan, Jr.
Visitation will be held on Friday, August 29, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a prayer service beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, IA. Funeral services will be on Saturday, August 30, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 7075 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines, IA. Burial will be on Tuesday, September 2, 2008, 11:00 a.m. at Mount Calvary Cemetery, 804 E. 39th St., Davenport, Iowa. Memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Hospice in Johnston, 5820 Winwood Drive, Johnston, IA 50131 or the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, Inc., 500 NE Spanish River Blvd., Suite 8, Baco Raton, FL 33431.
Bob DeMeulenaere
09/01/2008
Kim
The time of the burial sevice did not include the time of the service. The service will be held on Tuesday September 2nd at 11:00 am. Is there any chance you can get this message in the Quad City Times in Davenport before tommorow? Thanks Bob
Mary Day (formerly Cottingham)
09/02/2008
Dear Bob, Bob, Bill, Beth and Family,
It was with great sadness I arrived home yesterday and learned of Marge's death. My thoughts are with you all as I remember those wonderful days in Bowman Woods. From the first day when I learned there was a fellow Clarkie down the block, through all the good times and the sad times, we could always count on Marge to be right there along with us. May the memories of those times start to peek through the sadness you now feel.
Mary Day
Vivian Baier
08/31/2008
I was so saddened to read of Marge's passing. The entire DeMeulenaere family (including Marge's mother) was such an important part of my daughter's life as she was growing up. I'm sure she felt like a member of your family in many ways. Please accept my sympathies on the loss of your wife, mother, and grandmother.
Vivian Baier
Dave Duncan
08/29/2008
Bill, you have my deepest sympathy on the passing of your Mother.
One thing I learned when my Dad passed away three years ago is that there is no way for those who have not lost a parent to know how hard it is to go through.
My hope is that you will find strength in your family and friends in this difficult time.
Dave and Shari Duncan
Martha Whitford
08/30/2008
Dear Beth,
I received the sad news today. I am so sorry. I met both of your parents when they visited you a couple of years ago. They are such nice people. I will be praying for your strength during this time. I have not lost my mother yet, so I can't say I know how you feel. I can only imagine.
God bless you and your family, dear.
Sincerely,
Martha
Heidi (Honold) Jensen
08/28/2008
I was so saddened when I heard about your Mom, Bob. She was so kind each and every time I saw her, whether she was welcoming Jodi and I into your home in Cedar Rapids, or at those many UNI football games sitting there by the band. Please know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. I am so sorry for your loss...because I know what a big loss it is.
God Bless,
Heidi (Honold) Jensen
Gilbert, IA
Stacey Baier
08/28/2008
I'm a childhood friend of Marge's daughter, Beth. I remember well Marge in her Bowman Woods kitchen with the fans blowing her skirts as she prepared us an after shool snack. I remember watching Marge and Bob happily dance together in their living room and then teaching Beth and I how to do the two step. Marge always made me feel very welcome in her home - which was nice because my mother worked and I tended to be at the DeMeulenaere's a lot! Hers was the first makeup I played with and her home was where I spent my first sleepover. I remember so fondly so many things about your wife and mother and hope you find comfort in knowing that she did indeed touch so many people and she is remembered many years later for her kindness and warmth. My thoughts are with all of you. Sincerely, Stacey Baier
Tim & Michelle Lapointe
08/29/2008
Bill & Krista, Bob and Family,
Please accept our sincere condolences concerning the death of Marge. The times I met her, she was always extremely hospitable, smiling and friendly.
I'm sure she will be sorely missed by all of you and the many lives she touched.
Our hearts go out to you, our dear friends, and we wish we could be with you to comfort you in your grief.
Tim & Michelle Lapointe and Family
Buzz & Susan Vance
08/29/2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please accecpt our deepest sympathy for your devestating loss. We know that words cannot ease your pain and hope that the prayers and support from your friends will give you the strength you need to get through this terrible loss.
Again, our deepest sympathy,
Buzzy Vance
Rebecca Brown
08/28/2008
Beth Ann,
We are so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Indira misses you terribly and wants you to know that she's sad about your mom.
Sincerely,
Ryan, Rebecca, Indira & Elizabeth Brown
Deb Ballard
08/28/2008
Our TTT Chapter EQ of Cedar Rapids was saddened to hear that Marge has passed away. She has not been a member of our Chapter for a number of years but we will always remember her due to her outgoing personality and how active she was in our Chapter. She was an AWESOME Treasurer! She was very special and will be dearly missed. Our deepest sympathy to all of her family!
Sincerely,
Deb Ballard
Helen & Dale Kueter
08/28/2008
Bob and family: We are so sorry to read about Marge's death. We had heard at church that she was afflicted with cancer. You and your family were much beloved and respected at St. Pius X and in Cedar Rapids. Our profound sympathy goes to you, Bob, and your wonderful family. I know Marge, like you, take exceptional pride in family. All of you will be in our prayers and we in the choir will say a special prayer for Marge at practice next Wednesday night. God bless,
Helen and Dale, Cedar Rapids