Dorothy A. Nees, nee Volkman, age 71, late of Crete Township, IL. Passed away Monday, January 18, 2010. Beloved wife of Paul Nees. Devoted mother of Lori (Mark Ritsema) Caldwell and Chris Nees. Proud grandmother of Carrie and John Caldwell and Keegan and Taylor Ritsema . Dearest sister of John Volkman. Visitation Thursday, January 21, 2010 from 3:00 " 9:00 p.m. at the Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home 649 E. 162nd St. (Rt.6/159th St.) South Holland, IL. Funeral service Friday, January 22, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John- Grace Lutheran Church (16500 Woodlawn E. South Holland, IL). Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery " Elwood, IL. Mrs. Nees was a retired school teacher from Patton School in Riverdale, IL. She loved to travel and was an avid reader. For Further Information 708-333-7000 or www.smitsfuneralhomes.com