Madeline Viguereux 1908 - 2008

Madeleine Viguereux, 99, Kenmare, ND, formerly of Bowbells, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2008, in the Kenmare Community Hospital.

Madeleine Ernestine Viguereux was born September 12, 1908, the daughter of Isidore and Leontine (Basille) Viguereux in Normandy, France. She was raised and educated in Normandy, France.

Madeleine was married to Rene Dulondel in 1930. They made their home in Normandy, France, and later in Paris, France. They were later divorced. Madeleine continued to reside in Paris, France, until 1967, when she came to the United States to be closer to her daughter, Huguette, and her family. She resided in Bowbells for several years before moving into the Kenmare Baptist Home in 2003.

She enjoyed gardening, cooking, knitting, helping people, and all animals. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family.

Her loving family includes: daughter, Huguette Steward (Greg Hostbjor), Lignite, ND; grandchildren, Lewis Steward and John-Jacques (Cyndi) Steward; great-granddaughter, Tiffany Steward. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Madeleine was preceded in death by her parents; former husband; and brothers, Ernest and Jacques Viguereux.

Funeral: A private family service was held at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Kenmare.

Private Interment: Steward Family Plot, Plano Cemetery, Plano, Illinois.

Memorials are preferred to American Cancer Society.

Officiant: Pastor David Birkeland

Special CD Music Selections
"In The Garden"
"His Eye Is On The Sparrow"

Honorary Urn Bearers: Madeleine's family

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