Eleanor Derks

Eleanor Derks, nee Harmsen, age 91, went peacefully home to her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Robert “Bob” Derks. Loving mother of Dan (Marilyn), Craig (Marisa), Jerry (Karen), and Linda (Jeffrey) Colvin. Loving grandmother of 13; great-grandmother of 25. Dear sister of the late Dorothy (late George) DeVries, late John (late Jennie) Harmsen, and late Marvin Harmsen. Preceded in death by her parents George and Catherine Harmsen. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and hosting family get-togethers. She was an avid Cubs fan and grew up playing softball in the parks of Chicago.

Visitation Tuesday, February 10, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. until time of the funeral service at 10:30 a.m. at Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30 & Pleasant Springs Ln.) Dyer, IN with Rev. Kyle Beckrich officiating. Interment at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery – Elwood, IL. Memorial contributions may be given to Illiana Christian High School (www.illianachristian.org).

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