August W. Spyksma, age 93, of Crown Point, IN, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017. Beloved husband of Julia Spyksma, nee Spiekhout. Dear step father of Richard (Linda) Stienstra, Warren (Linda) Stienstra, Wayne (Jennie) Stienstra, Donald (Thea) Stienstra, John (Mary Kay) Stienstra, and the late Arlene (Kenneth) VanderZee. Devoted grandfather of 16; great-grandfather of 31. Memorial visitation Saturday, July 8, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 11:00 a.m. at Thorn Creek Reformed Church 1875 E. 170th St. South Holland, IL with Rev. Roberto Rossi officiating. Mr. Spyksma was a WWII Army Veteran and POW in Germany. Arrangements entrusted to Smits Funeral Home – Dyer, IN. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300.