Edward N. Boersma, age 95, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 17, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Agnes A. Boersma, nee Heerema. Devoted father of Sharon (late William) Smith, Robert (Linda) Boersma, Russell (Alice) Boersma, Ronald (Sharon) Boersma, Marilyn (Kevin) Wagenaar, and Roger (late Carolyn) Boersma. Proud grandfather of 15 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of the late Mildred (late Glenn) Wiegold. Visitation Monday, December 21, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at Thorn Creek Reformed Church (1875 E. 170th St. South Holland, IL 60473) with Rev. Tom Archer officiating. Interment Fairmount Willow Hills Cemetery - Willow Springs, IL. Memorial contributions may be given to Phil Friend''s, 1250 Lake St., Suite I, Roselle, IL 60172. Arrangements entrusted to Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home 649 E. 162nd St. South Holland, IL 60473. For further information please contact 708-333-7000 or visit our online guestbook and obituary at www.SMITSFH.com