Mary M. King-Hoffmann, age 74, of 5184 Sharkey 19.9 Lane in Gladstone passed away Friday, November 6, 2009 at Sunny View Adult Foster Care Home in Flat Rock following a brief illness with cancer.
Mary was born May 17, 1935 at St. Francis Hospital and was the daughter of Rene and Felice (DeBacker) Verbrigghe. Mary was raised on the family farm in St. Nicholas and attended Rock High School.
On September 19, 1983 she married Duane C. Hoffmann. Mary was a loving wife and mother and a devoted grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and attending their sporting events. She also enjoyed her flowers in her yard, walking with her neighbors, going to her sister Martha
Anonymous
Hello cousins Dale, Jim and Kevin:
I was so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She was a sweet and caring person. I remember Christmas Eve at Grandma & Grandpa King’s house. Auntie Mary was so cordial and would take time to talk to us. We thought she was cool and she always looked so pretty!
It’s hard to lose the people we love but one day we will all be reunited. When you are having a bad day, just think of the happy times-there were many.
Love & God Bless
Your cousin Vic (LaFave) Couillard
Victoria Couillard
Kingwood, TX
Dear Cousins Dale, Jim and Kevin and families: Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your Mom. She was a beautiful lady. I wish you all strength in this difficult time.
Barb (LaFave) Boor
Tempe, AZ
My grandma was an amazing woman. I feel very lucky to have 25 years of memories with her that I will never forget. I learned many things from her that I will live by forever. I never thought the time would come to say goodbye and I hoped my grandma knew that it was her love and her support that always got me through and If I could tell her one more thing I’d say thanks for loving me and making me the woman I am today.
Chrisitna King
Escanaba, MI
Dale, Jim, & Kevin,
Your Mom was always a breath of fresh air, I will always remember all great times we had, as she loved to laugh. She will always hold a special place in heart.
My deepest sympathy to all.I’m praying for all!
Marie Chenier
Escanaba, MI
You have my sympathy.
Dennis Taylor
Green Bay, WI
Our prayers and thoughts are with Mary’s family..
Kathy & Pat Wyman
Wetmore, MI