Passed away at the Glenboro Health Centre on Thursday October 12, 2017 at the age of 87 years, Madeliene Claeys (nee DeGrouwe), of Glenboro MB.

Madeliene leaves to mourn her passing son Len of Glenboro, grandchildren Cory Claeys & Crystal (Barry) Welcher, five great grandchildren Jessi, Jake, Brandon, Samantha & Shelby; brothers & sisters-in-law Albert & Irene Claeys of Cypress River, Astrid Wytinck of St. Alphonse, Jean Claeys of Brandon & Roy Claeys of Winnipeg as well as numerous extended relatives & friends. Madeliene was predeceased by her husband Omer in 2003, daughter Debbie Claeys in 1973, and by parents Ernest & Martha DeGrouwe.

A Family Graveside Service will be held on Saturday October 21, 2017 at the Glenboro Cemetery with Father Philip Malayil officiating. Friends that so desire, memorial donations may be made in Madeliene's memory to the Glenboro Cemetery Fund, Box 190 Glenboro MB R0K 0X0.