Alice R. Boersma nee VanderWall, age 97, of Munster, IN, formerly of South Holland, IL. Passed away Sunday, October 24, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Milton Boersma. Devoted mother of Joanne (John) Slager and the late Doris (Rev. Robert) Dahl. Proud nana of Jill (Dane) Hofslien, Jack (Kimberly) Slager, Matthew (Joelle) Dahl, and Rachel (Brian) Goote. Six great-grandchildren. Alice was the last surviving child of Charles and Anne VanderWalls ten children. She will be celebrating her 98th birthday with her Heavenly Father on November 6. Visitation Thursday, October 28, 2010 from 9:00 A.M. until the time of the service at 11:00 A.M. at the Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt. 30 & Pleasant Springs Lane) Dyer, IN 46311 with Rev. Jacob Dykstra officiating. Interment Beverly Cemetery " Blue Island, IL. Memorial contributions may be given to the Doris Boersma/Dahl Art Scholarship at Hope College (141 E. 12th Street, Holland, MI 49422). Information at www.smitsfh.com or 219-322-7300.