Laura Lillian Dedeckere

Laura L. Dedeckere, age 79 of Chesterfield, Michigan passed away on October 28, 2020. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 8, 1941 to her parents, Ernest and Nellie (nee´ Hofstra) Ketelhut.

She is the beloved and devoted wife of the late Oscar Dedeckere. They were married on September 5, 1959 in St. Clair Shores until Oscar passed away February 5, 2020.

Laura is the loving mother of Mark (Robin) Dedeckere, Mike Dedeckere, Beth (Mike) Stout and Michelle (Rick) Andreen; proud grandmother of Mark, Brad, Bobby, Andrew, Matt, Zach, Kiersten, Brendan and Nicholas.

If you know who Barry Manilow is, you may know what a “Fanilow” is – a huge fan of Barry Manilow. She loved his music from the start of his career. She was a true “Fanilow” and was proud of it. Laura also loved going to the casinos. The environment was exciting and energizing – especially the colorful sights and sounds of coins constantly dropping from slot machines.

Lake life was a huge part of Oscar's and Laura’s life. They started off in a small cottage and graduated to a beautiful lake home in Farwell where they had many lake friends and many fond memories.

Above all of the fun things life had to offer to Laura, her family says she was a dedicated wife and mother. She cherished her husband, Oscar and their 60 years of marriage. Laura was a devoted mother and grandmother who was loved dearly by each and everyone of them. She had a unique relationship with each of them, and they will never forget the way she loved and cared for them.

Friends may visit the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 280 South Main Street, Plymouth on Sunday, November 1st, 2020 from 2:00 P.M until the time of the Funeral Service beginning at 6:00 P.M to be officiated by the Reverend Drex Morton.

For those who cannot attend and wish to view the Funeral Service in a safe environment, the funeral will be live-streamed.


As of October 6, 2020, we are permitted to increase the amount of people allowed for visitations and funerals. We still ask that visitors use social distance guidelines and please wear a face mask.

Please be advised that in observance of the Governmental Order from the State of Michigan and the current COVID-19 situation, when in attendance at the visitation and funeral service, we kindly ask for the safety and well-being of the families we serve and for your health, that everyone practice social distancing and consideration for other guests in attendance. Please refrain from handshaking and embracing family members and one another.

Those who wish to honor the memory of Laura L. Dedeckere are invited to consider a contribution to the American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718. Contribution envelopes will be available at the Funeral Home.