Frank D. Groen

Frank D. Groen, age 90 of Munster, IN, passed peacefully on Friday, July 19, 2019. Beloved husband of Joanne Groen (nee Verbeek). Loving father of Gayle (Gary) Hofstra, Greg (Carolyn) Groen, and Lynn (Tom) Evenhouse. Devoted grandfather of 10 Grandchildren and 6 Great-Grandchildren.  Dear brother of Lois (Francis) Eenigenburg, late Howard Groen Jr., late Robert (Gerry) Groen, Kenneth (Geraldine) Groen, Judy (late Hans) Mejan, Jim (Greta) Groen, Evelyn (Max) Mejan, and Cheryl (Rick) Zimmerman.  He was preceded in death by his parents Howard & Dora Groen. Dear brother-in-law of the late Henry (late Jo) (Phyllis) Verbeek, Judy (Bill) Bronsema, and Randy (Karen) Verbeek.  Visitation, Wednesday, July 24, 2019 from 4:00 - 8:00 P.M. at Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN. A Funeral Service will be held Thursday, July 25, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. at Bethel Christian Reformed Church, 3500 Glenwood-Lansing Rd., Lansing, IL with Rev. Todd Krygsheld officiating.  Interment will be at Skyline Memorial Park Cemetery - Monee, IL.  Frank was a former part-owner of Howard & Sons Meat Market in Munster. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.  Memorials to Elim Christian Services 13020 So. Central Ave. Crestwood, IL 60418 appreciated. For more information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online guestbook and obituary at www.SMITSFH.com