Louie Brochu, age 55, of Newaygo, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2009, at Spectrum Health Services in Grand Rapids. Louie was born July 5, 1954, in Grand Rapids, to Gerald D. and Laverle Jean Brochu and was a floral designer for many years. He attended St. Bartholomew Catholic Church in Newaygo. Louie is survived by his brothers, Gerald (Gwen) Brochu of Grand Haven and Greg (special friend Dennis) Brochu of Washington D.C.; cousin Carole Blair of Newaygo; aunt, Marie (Mert) VanDoorne of Grand Haven; and several other cousins, nieces, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gerald and Laverle. Memorial Mass will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, October 24, 2009, at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church in Newaygo with Father Peter C. Schafer. For a more lasting memorial friends are asked to consider the Alano Club of Newaygo c/o Crandell Funeral Home PO Box 148 Fremont, MI. 49412. Friends may send a condolence or share a memory online at www.crandellfh.com. Arrangements by Crandell Funeral Home Fremont Chapel.