Clara Bernice Groenewold

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C. Bernice Groenewold, nee VanderMuil, age 97, of St. John, IN formerly of Crete and South Holland, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 4, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Frank Groenewold. Devoted mother of the late Pete (Lynn) Groenewold, Joanne (Jim) Olthoff, Larry (Laurie) Groenewold, and Karen (Ken) Little. Proud grandmother of 15 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of the late Richard VanderMuil. Preceded in death by her parents: Nicholas and Clara VanderMuil and granddaughter Karly Little.

Visitation Thursday, July 11, 2024 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. with a funeral service to be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30 & Pleasant Springs Lane) Dyer, IN. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. Memorial contributions may be given to Elim Christian Services ( www.elimcs.org ). For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www.SMITSFH.com