Dolores J. DeBacker Hillsdale, Michigan Obituary

Dolores J. DeBacker

Dolores DeBacker, age 92, of Hillsdale passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at Hillsdale Hospital of congestive heart failure, surrounded by family. Dolores was born September 27, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan to Stanley and Sally Smith. Dolores was a co-owner and operator of White Oaks Dairy Farm in Jonesville. Frank and Dolores operated a smaller dairy farm in Armada, MI prior to moving to Jonesville. The dairy farm in Armada was Frank and Dolores’s first foray into the business of farming. Frank had been a butcher in the family grocery store and Dolores was tasked with keeping eight children in line. Uprooting from a suburb of Detroit, with eight children and a dream, they moved to a 160 acres dairy farm and made a go of it, simply by grit, determination and hard work. Frank and Dolores were married January 3, 1946. Dolores is survived by Joanna (Dennis) Crimmins of Livermore CA., Frances (Joe) Kertesz of Wilmington N.C., Matthew (Susan) DeBacker of Blue Ridge, GA., Susan (Ron) Rusk of Jonesville, MI., Mark (Sarah) DeBacker of Armada, MI., John (Nancy) DeBacker of Hillsdale MI., Mary DeBacker of Hillsdale, MI., and Luke (Renee) DeBacker of Allegan, MI: 26 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial for Dolores DeBacker will be held Monday, March 25, 2019 at 11:00 AM at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Hillsdale with Fr. David Reamsnyder as celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Anthony Cemetery. The family will receive friends from visitation on Sunday from 2-6 PM at the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale with a Rosary service beginning at 5:30 PM and on Monday from 10:00 AM until the time of service at the church. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to St. Anthony Catholic Church.
September 27, 1926 - March 19, 201909/27/192603/19/2019
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Jane
March 25, 2019
This was the funeral I never wanted to happen. There was always love and care from Aunt Delores and memories of her and the farms and my beautiful, successful cousins kept me going through many a hard time. My young days visiting on the farm were the best of times in my ... Continue Reading
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Renee Watkins
March 24, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. I admired your mom. She always made me feel like a part of the family. I still consider milking cows as my favorite job. I'm sorry to have missed saying goodbye to her, but I have to work until 7 tonight. Know my thoughts and prayers are with... Continue Reading
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Dolores McGregor
March 21, 2019
Our sincere and heartfelt sympathies to all of Dolores’ family. I was always honoured to have been named after such an amazing woman . Love and prayers from your Canadian family, Dolores McGregor, Glen and Don Vandoorne.
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