Egbert G. Bud Heerema, age 86, of South Holland, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2008. Mr. Heerema is survived by his wife: Geraldine nee Ettema; one daughter: Michele Sargent; two sons: Kenneth (Debra) and Roger (Kendra) Heerema; six grandchildren: Jonathan Sargent, Luke, Kevin, Tess, Jacob, and Kurt Heerema; one sister: Anna Mae (late Robert) Ebbens. Visitation Sunday, March 16, 2008 from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home 649 E. 162nd St. (159th/Rt.6) South Holland, IL. Funeral Service Monday, March 17, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at First Reformed Church (15924 South Park Ave. South Holland, IL) with services conducted by Rev. Al VanderMeer. Interment Fairmount Willow Hills Memorial Park Cemetery " Willow Springs, IL. Mr. Heerema was a member of First Reformed Church of South Holland and a WW II Navy Veteran. Memorials may be given to Rest Haven Christian Services or First Reformed Church. For Further Information: 708-333-7000 or www.smitsfuneralhomes.com