Forrest R. Struven

Forrest R. Struven, age 75, of Thornton, IL, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.  Beloved husband of Claudia Struven, nee Strassenburg. Loving father of Kirk Struven, Erik (Alyson) Struven, and Kristie (Regan) Ruchala.  Devoted grandfather of Halie, Maxwell, Ashlie, Emma Rose, Ethan, Kenneth, Kaitlyn, and Kristopher.

Mr. Struven was a retired steelworker for Acme Steel. He was loved by his family and will be dearly missed.

Private family services will be held.  Interment will take place at Homewood Memorial Gardens – Homewood, IL.  Arrangements entrusted to Smits Funeral Home – South Holland, IL. 708-333-7000 or  www.SMITSFH.com