Laila Marie Crombez, 92 years, of Monroe, died Friday, December 23, while under the care of Heartland Hospice. Friends may call at the Capaul Funeral Home, Ida, Thursday, December 29, from 2-8 PM, with a Rosary Service at 7 PM. She will lie in state at Light of Christ Catholic Parish, Deerfield, Friday from 10 AM until the Mass of Resurrection, at 11 AM. Fr. Jack Loughran will officiate. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, Petersburg.

Born August 16, 1919, in Rawson, OH, Laila was the daughter of Volney and Mary (VerStraete) Payne. She was a Registered Nurse, and was employed by Mercy Memorial Hospital, Monroe, for twenty-two years, retiring in 1979. She had previously worked at Bixby Hospital, Adrian.

Laila and Rene G. Crombez were married June 27, 1942, in Deerfield. He died September 27, 2006. Laila was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ida, St. Irene's Ladies Circle, St. Irene's Altar Society, and the Floral City Stamp Club. She loved making Wedding Cakes for the family weddings over the years.

Survivors include: son, Rene "Terry" Crombez; daughter, Corliss (Ron) Heiden; brother, Oliver "Bill" Payne; sister, Mary Alice Lemerand, and twin sister, Leila DeBacker; nine grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, and eight great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, a daughter, Mary Crombez, a brother, and a sister.

Memorial contributions for Mrs. Crombez, may be made to: Light of Christ Catholic Parish, Deerfield, or Heartland Hospice.