Maryalice R. Vanderkooi Obituary
We announce the death of Maryalice R. Vanderkooi of DeKalb, Illinois, who passed away on August 17, 2026, at the age of 84. Maryalice will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Maryalice R. Vanderkooi to pay them a last tribute.
Maryalice will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Maryalice will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Maryalice’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Rooze and Henrietta Rooze (Lobbes). She is survived by: her husband Gary Vanderkooi of DeKalb; her children, Mark Vanderkooi (Diane) of DeKalb and Ellen Fuglestad of Cary, IL; her sister Ruth Salomon of Edmonton, Alberta; and her grandchildren, Daniel Fuglestad, Kate Fuglestad and Sylvie Vanderkooi. She is also survived by her family, friends.
