- Mary J. Vanden Hoogen (Mae Albers), 89, De Pere, passed away peacefully on Christmas Eve 2009, at a local hospital surrounded by her family. She was born May 1, 1920, to the late John and Nellie (Minten) Vanden Heuvel. On Sept. 24, 1941, she married Henry Albers and he preceded her in death on Nov. 18, 1964. She then married Herman Vanden Hoogen on Oct. 22, 1966, and he preceded her in death on Jan. 22, 1985. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Community of De Pere. She loved to play cards and go to the casino. She was a real role model to her family whom she loved to spend time with. Mae especially loved and waited for the hugs from her grandchildren.
She is survived by her children, Carol (Tom) Trofka, Janice (Jerry) Van Groll, Don (Janice) Albers, Betty (Joe) Vissers, Marilou (Bill) Colfax, Ann (Jerry) Henrigillis, Dorothy Vanden Hoogen, Barbara (John) Prince and Kathy (Mike) Metoxen. Mae is further survived by her 29 grandchildren, and 40 great grandchildren. She is further survived by her sister Della DeStarkey, and her in laws; Bud (Audrey) Albers, Lorraine Albers, and Agatha Albers, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Mae was preceded in death by her two husbands; her son, Bob Vanden Hoogen; as well as her siblings, Josephine (Alphonse) Rottier, Ted (Tony) Weyers, Francis (Marie) Vanden Heuvel. Jeanette (Bob) Vissers, Marv (Elaine) Vanden Heuvel and Don DeStarkey, as well as numerous inlaws.
Friends may call at the RYAN FUNERAL HOME 305 N. Tenth Street De Pere from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday (TODAY) with a parish prayer service at 7 p.m. to bring the evening to a close. Visitation will continue after 10 a.m. Monday at St. Mary Catholic Community Pope John XXIII Circle Town of Ledgeview until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. with Fr. John H. Harper officiating. Burial will take place in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Please go to www.ryanfh.com to express online condolences to the family.
Mae's family would like to thank 5th floor I.C.U. at St. Vincent Hospital as well as Sr. Paulette for all her care and concern.
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