Geraldine DeYoung Obituary

DeYoung, Geraldine L. "Jeri" (nee Riddering), age 83, of South Holland, IL., passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2008, beloved wife of the late Herbert; loving mother of Barbara (Harold) Triezenberg, David (Sharon) DeYoung and Pamela (Mark) Luebke; cherished grandmother of 7 and great-grandmother of 7; dear sister of the late Louis (Dee) Riddering, Jeanne (Calvin) Radius, Harry (Barb) Riddering, Betty Lagestee and Rich (Monty) Riddering; fond aunt of several nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, August 17, 2008 from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home, 649 E. 162nd St. (Rt. 6/159th St.), South Holland, IL. Funeral service Monday, August 18, 2008, at 11 a.m. at First Reformed Church (15924 South Park Ave., South Holland, IL.) with services conducted by Rev. Mel DeVries. Interment Oak Ridge Cemetery-Lansing, IL. Mrs. DeYoung was a charter member of Community Reformed Church in Dolton, IL and a current member of First Reformed Church in South Holland, IL. Memorial contributions may be given to Elim Christian Services or Providence Hospice. For further information: 708-333-7000 or www.smitsfuneralhomes.com