Obituary of Joe Van De Hogen
Van De Hogen, Joe Bert – of RR2 Ridgetown, passed away peacefully on Monday May 7, 2018, at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, age 80. Born in the Netherlands to parents the late Frank and Anna (nee Van Aalst). Loving husband for 40 years of the late Helen Ann (nee Pakanec) (d. 1997).
Beloved father of Judy and Tim Flanagan of Chatham, Bob Van De Hogen of Ridgetown, Nancy and Richard Havens of McKays Corners, Wayne and Kathi Van De Hogen of Ridgetown.
Cherished Grandpa of Shawn, Ryan and Sarah Flanagan; Joel, Greg, and Megan Van De Hogen; Jocelyn, Brett, and Jenna Havens; and Brittany Van De Hogen.
Brother of the late Martin (late Liz) Van De Hogen, late John (Mary) Van De Hogen, late Adrian (late Anne) Van De Hogen, Pete (Annette) Van De Hogen, Nellie (late Joe) Venclik, late Annie Beuglet, Frank (Carol) Van De Hogen.
Brother-in-law of the late Toni (late Fred) Semkowich, Mary (late Frank) Capek, and Rose Walker.
Joe will be missed by his many nieces, nephews and cousins in the Netherlands.
Family functions revolved around the farm where Joe worked tirelessly to support and raise his family.
A lifetime member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Joe served on the St. Michael’s Cemetery Board.
Visitation will be held at the Funeral Home, 76 Main St. East, Ridgetown, on Sunday May 13, 2018 from 2-4 and 7-9pm. Vigil Prayers will be shared at 8pm. The Funeral Mass for Joe will be shared at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 26 George St. Ridgetown on Monday May 14, at 11am. Burial to follow in St. Michael’s Cemetery.
Donations in memory of Joe may be made to the St. Michael’s Cemetery Board or Church, Friends of the New Animal Shelter, or the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Foundation.
Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com.
McKinlay Funeral Home, 76 Main St. E., Ridgetown, Ontario, 519-674-3141
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Joe
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Death notice for the town of: Ridgetown, Province: Ontario
My thoughts are with you Judy, Bobby, Nancy and Wayne and families. Your dad was so awesome. It seems like yesterday we were all together as one big family. Last week, I made “Helen’s Oatmeal Cookies”, your moms recipe that Rose passed on to myself, as well as many other amazing recipes from your mom, which I will pass onto my daughter. Once again, your mom will be able to look after your dad reunited in peace. As sad as it is, they were truly amazing people with huge smiles and generous hearts, that I will cherish. I am sure my father, Frank and Fred will have a drink waiting for your dad. All the best, Marg, Gary and Jennifer Browne xx