LaVerne Van Dyk DeYoung Obituary
We bid farewell to LaVerne Van Dyk DeYoung (Dyer, Indiana), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 6, 2026 at the age of 97. LaVerne touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of LaVerne Van Dyk DeYoung to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husbands, Art Van Dyk and John DeYoung; her son Brent Van Dyk (Linda); her siblings, John Swets (late Gertrude), Clarence Swets (late Jo), Gertrude Schaap (late Ralph) and Carrie DeVries (late John); and her parents, Tunis Swets and Josie Swets.
She is survived by: her children, Beverly Nelson (Kurt), Don Van Dyk (Gerry) and Deb Mels (Scott); her grandchildren, Sheri Ferris (Travis), Sheila Sanders (Clint), Eric Nelson (Melissa), Karl Nelson (Jenna), Jon Van Dyk (Allison), Jessica Vander Naald (Jeff), Jenna Van Maanen (Jesse), Justine Busscher (Ryan), Josh Van Dyk (Alix), Jill Shigley (Noah), Tracy Voss (Steve), Ken Mels (Autumn), Rick Mels (Stacey), Tammy Copeland (Josh), Brandon Van Dyk (Meg), Corey Van Dyk (Chelsea) and Bonnie Van Proyen (Logan); and her sisters, Evelyn Groen (late Jay), Henrietta Dekker (Butch) and Joy VanderKooi (Don).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a christian school of your choice.
