The world bids farewell to Elaine Vandenheede Maes (Detroit, Michigan), departing on May 23, 2025 at the age of 91. Elaine Vandenheede leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Elaine Vandenheede Maes to show support.
She was predeceased by: her husband Jacques Maes (Jack); her parents, Remi Vandenheede and Emma Vandenheede; and her siblings, Richard, Arthur, Henry, Thomas Vandendheede, Jeanne Suminski, Sister Mary and Shirley Vandenheede.
She is survived by: her children, Michael Maes (Juliet), Mark Maes (Alicia), Yvonne Maes-Nazareth (Andre), Eric Maes (Joelle) and Christine Maes-Lemanski (Scott); her grandchildren, Evan, Brittany, Tiffany, Martine, Dominique, Zeke, Stella and Charlie; and her great grandchild Frances.
The lying in state will be held on Thursday, June 5th 2025 at 10:00 AM. A Mass will be held on Thursday, June 5th 2025 at 10:30 AM.
Donations can be made in her name to any of the following charities: Covenant House (https://www.covenanthouse.org.) Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) (https://www.lls.org.) St. Joseph Indian School ([email protected]).