Eugene M Swets

Eugene M. Gene Swets, age 79, late of Largo, FL formerly of South Holland, IL. Passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2009. Beloved husband of Jacoba Cobie Swets nee Bykerk. Devoted father of Melvin (late Karen) Swets, Susan (Curt) Hillegonds and Walter (Diana) Swets. Proud grandfather of 8; Greatgrandfather of 14. Dearest brother of Minnie (late Eugene) Van Kanegan, Elizabeth (Clarence) Van Kanegan, Henrietta (late Derk) Poort, Walita (late Neal) Jabaay, Arie (Yvonne) Swets. Dear brother-in-law of Clara (late Nelson) Swets. Kind uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents and 8 brothers and sisters. Visitation Monday, December 28, 2009 from 3:00 " 8:00 p.m. at the Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home 649 E. 162nd St. (Rt.6/159th St.) South Holland, IL. Funeral Service Tuesday, December 29, 2009 - 11:00 a.m. at First Christian Reformed Church (16248 South Park Ave. South Holland, IL 60473) with Rev. Lawrence Howerzyl officiating. Interment Oak Ridge Cemetery " Lansing, IL. Memorial contributions to Hospice of the Florida Suncoast (5771 Roosevelt Blvd. Clearwater, FL 33760) appreciated. For Further Information 708-333-7000 or www.smitsfuneralhomes.com