Maria Adriana DeBruin (nee VanDÿk) passed away peacefully at Wentworth Lodge on January 27, 2024.
Loving wife of Jacobus (Jake), mother of Julie Ann, Michael (Andrea), Jim (Susie), Jeff (Rachael) and Heather. Devoted grandmother to Jacob, Leah, Aaren, Sam (Kate), Evan, Joel, Hannah, Spencer, Taryn, Joseph, Grace, Ella, Nathan, Jerry, Everett and great grandmother to Luke.
In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Jerseyville Baptist Church.
A small family service will be held in the spring.
We pray for strength and healing peace for your family at this time.
We have wonderful memories of Reit both as our neighbor and church sister. She once told me that she prayed for a Christian family to buy the home we spent 20 wonderful years in. Memories of Jake, and all the kids fill out hearts at this time. We were also loyal customers at Jerseyville Garage.
My condolences to Jeff, Jim, Julie Ann, Mike and Jake. I will always remember visiting and passing around the coffee grinder watching TV. Sleepovers down in Mike’s old bedroom and Reit’s Oliebollen and apple flappen on New years Eve. Thank you to you and your mother for those memories.
Our condolences to Jake and your loving family.
My condolences on the loss of your wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
We are sorry to learn of Reit’s death. Your family has been on a long journey with her in the last several years . Prior to that, there are so many wonderful memories for you to cherish as you grieve your loss of wife, mom and grandmother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Jake, Mike, Jim, Jeff, Heather and Julie. We have fond memories of the Jerseyville days of school, car repairs, Tball and so many other things wnd times that we enjoyed with your family.
Scott and Nikki Brooks, Michael, Stephanie and Suzanne
Our condolences to DeBruin family. We moved to Jerseyville in the 90’s and got to know the family through Jerseyville Garage. While we did not get to know Maria, she must have been a great mother, based on knowing Mike, Jim and Jeff. May your loving memories help to ease your loss at this time.
Dan and Elise Gallant