Anna Mae Groeneveld

Anna Mae Groeneveld was received into our Lord and Savior's loving arms on Friday, January 23, 2026. Her journey the last few months was lightened, guided, comforted, and supported by Lightways Hospice, family, pastors of the First Reformed Church of South Holland, and Pastors Jim Oord and Rich Grevengoed. She was born in South Holland, Illinois, to the late Peter and Minnie (nee Pals) Anker. Loving mother of Jennifer (Dan) Kuzniewski, John Groeneveld, David Groeneveld, and Diane (Ray). Cherished grandmother of Raymond Junior (Lauren nee Peters) Simnick, Stephanie (Alex Kraus) Simnick-Kraus, Jeff Simnick, and Caitlyn and Hanna Kuzniewski. Dear sister of the late Henrietta (late Henry) VanDommelen and the late Howard (late Fern) Anker. She was a loving, sweet, caring person with a warm and engaging smile, and she greatly enjoyed learning from and listening to all.

The family will have visitation on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. at First Reformed Church, 15924 South Park Ave, South Holland, IL. Following the Funeral Service, everyone is invited to join with the family downstairs in the fellowship room for a time of fellowship and luncheon that will be served. Interment Monday, February 9, 2026 at 12:00 Noon at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery-Elwood, IL. Memorial contributions may be given to First Reformed Church or Lightways Hospice ( https://lightways.org/ ).