Clarence J. Van Wolde

Clarence J. Van Wolde, age 82, of Lansing, IL, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2018. Beloved husband of Alice Van Wolde, nee Regnerus. Devoted father of Richard (Ruth) Van Wolde, James (Cynthia) Van Wolde, Rev. Arthur (Amy) Van Wolde, and Susan (Jeremy) Stammis. Proud grandfather of Katie (Jon) Van Kempen, Emily (Ben) Meyer, Joshua Van Wolde, Aaron Van Wolde, Paige (Garrett) Corning, Lydia Van Wolde, Maria (Spencer) Fynaardt, Anna Van Wolde and Andrew Van Wolde.  Great-grandfather of Tyler, Sophia, Olivia, Mason and Raina. Dear brother of the late Francis (Robert) Galloway. Preceded in death by his parents Jacob and Leah Van Wolde.

Visitation Sunday, August 5, 2018 from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30 & Pleasant Springs Ln.) Dyer, IN. Funeral service Monday, August 6, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Bethel Christian Reformed Church (3500 Glenwood-Lansing Rd. Lansing, IL) with services conducted by Rev. Arthur Van Wolde. Clarence served in many positions at Colley Elevator Company for 47 years. He also worked at Walt's for 10 years. He loved his Lord and served the church over the years as a Deacon, Elder, Sunday School Superintendent, Newspaper Evangelism, and the Illiana Right to Life Committee. Memorial contributions may be given to Elim Christian Services (13020 Central Ave., Palos Heights, IL 60463) or Samaritan’s Purse (P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607).  For further information please contact 219-322-7300.