Danette "Dani" Sheryl Verhaeghe

March 10, 1958 - March 10, 2021

Danette “Dani” Sheryl Verhaeghe, 63, a life-long resident of Essexville, our gentle, selfless, caring, loving, and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away on March 10, 2021 at U of M Hospital in Ann Arbor. Dani was born in Bay City on March 10, 1958, the daughter of the late Donald “Danny” and the late Nancy (Gust) Kozak. Dani graduated from high school and went on to marry her high school sweetheart, the love of her life, Daniel Verhaeghe on August 8, 1981. Dani's passion to help others led her to a career as a staff supervisor for the Disability Network of Mid-Michigan and at New Dimensions. Dani loved hosting family events, cooking, and making sure everyone was taken care of. Above all, Dani adored her family, she always enjoyed time spent with her husband, sons, and granddaughter. She will be missed so very dearly. Dani leaves to cherish her memory, her husband of almost 40 years, Daniel; sons, Daniel (Lindsey) Verhaeghe II and Dillon (Janelle) Verhaeghe; granddaughter, Clara Verhaeghe; siblings, Lisa (Jim) Bowker, Theresa Johnson, Michael Kozak, and Sherri Schell, along with several nieces, nephews, and friends. Danette was welcomed home to heaven by her parents and beloved dog, Deuce. Danette’s family will be accepting visitors on Thursday, March 18, 2021 from 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Skorupski Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 821 N. Pine Rd., between Ridge & Center. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.skorupskis.com.