Andrew L. Andersen, age 59, late of Thornton, IL passed away Sunday, August 28, 2011. Beloved husband of Judy, nee Knezevich; loving father of Bryan(Cindy) and Eric(Rachel), and the late Curtis; cherished grandfather of Gage, Dane, Mackenzie, and Annaelise; dear son of Violet and the late Andrew Andersen; fond brother of Kathy(Bob) Reingold and Vernon(Ann) Andersen; kind uncle to several nieces and nephews; devoted owner of his dog Roxie and his cats Maxx and Rhonda. Visitation, Wednesday, August 31, 2011 from 3:00 " 8:00 p.m. Prayer service Thursday, September 1, 2011 - 9:00 a.m. from the Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home 649 E. 162nd St. (Rt.6/159th St.) South Holland, IL to St. Ann Catholic Church (3010 Ridge Road, Lansing, IL) for 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment, Oak Glen Cemetery " Lansing, IL. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Jude Childrens research hospital( 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105). For further information please contact 708-333-7000 or visit www.smitsfuneralhomes.com