Christopher Zeilenga

Christopher Zeilenga, age 90, of DeMotte, IN formerly of South Holland, IL went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, November 11, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Bernice Zeilenga nee Heemstra. Devoted father of Judith (Larry) Bolt, Christine (Jack) Van Deel, Eileen (Jim) Decker, Marjorie (Phillip) Van Eck, Neil (Judy), Christopher (Pauline) and James (Bonnie) Zeilenga. Proud grandfather of 20; great grandfather of 28. Dear brother of the late Florence (late Ferdinand) Schiebout, late Gertrude Zeilenga, late Henrietta (John) Van Schepen, Corrine (Gerrit) Verkade, Jack (Marilyn) Zeilenga . Loving companion Jeanette Sittema. Preceded in death by his daughter-in-law Shirley Vos Zeilenga. Visitation Sunday, November 14, 2010 from 3:00 P.M. " 8:00 P.M. at the Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt. 30 & Pleasant Springs Lane) Dyer, IN 46311. Funeral service Monday, November 15, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. at Cottage Grove Christian Reformed Church " 16556 Cottage Grove Ave. South Holland, IL. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South " Worth, IL. Mr. Zeilenga was a World War II Navy Veteran and a retired mechanical engineer for Verson AllSteel Press. The family thanks the staff at Oak Grove Christian Retirement Village for the wonderful care given to Christopher. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Oak Grove Christian Retirement Village " DeMotte, IN. Information at www.smitsfh.com or 219-322-7300.