Alma J. Paarlberg, nee Vander Giessen, age 78, of Chicago Heights, IL passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Howard W. Paarlberg; loving mother of Larry(Marcia) Paarlberg, Susan(Terry) Klinker, and Tricia Paarlberg; dear grandmother of Jeff, Abbie, Chrissy, Jake, Robert, Peter, and Andrew; cherished great grandmother of Sabrina, Cassandra, and Charles Howard. Visitation, Tuesday, June 1, 2010 from 2:00 " 9:00 P.M. at the Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home, 649 E. 162nd. St.(Rt.6/159th St.) South Holland, IL. Funeral Service, Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. at First Reformed Church, 15924 South Park Ave. South Holland, IL with services conducted by Rev. Matt Waterstone, Rev. Mel DeVries, and Rev. David Bast. Private burial at Oak Ridge Cemetery " Lansing, IL. Memorial Contributions may be given to First Reformed Church of South Holland. For Further Information 708-333-7000 or www.smitsfuneralhomes.com