Fred Hoekstra

Fred Hoekstra, age 83, of Beecher, IL at peace after a long courageous battle of pulmonary fibrosis Tuesday, September 21, 2010. He is survived by his devoted wife of 60 years Margaret Hoekstra nee Van Kalker. Loving children: daughter Diane (Bill) Vlietstra of Beecher, IL and son: Fred (Jane) Hoekstra of Crown Point, IN. Special grandchildren: Kristin (Chad) Schmidt, Bill (Trisha) Vlietstra, Kim (Kevin) DeBlock, Aron (Sarah) Hoekstra, Ryan (Kim) Hoekstra and Kara (Brandon) Taylor; Precious great-grandchildren: Niko Pellegrini, Hayley & Mason Schmidt, Abby & Nick DeBlock, Billy Vlietstra, Blake, Adam & Claire Hoekstra and Lucas Hoekstra. Dear caring sister Mae (late Albert) Witvoet. Compassionate brothers & sisters-in-law Wally & Arlene Leistra and Ralph & Lois Hoekstra. Kind uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Fred & Grace Hoekstra; brothers: Emil (Mary) Hoekstra, Richard (Ellen) Hoekstra; sisters: Sue (Herman) Haan, Sarah (Ray) Kraai, Kate (Richard) DeKreek, Jeanette (Melvin) Jongsma and Grace (Jacob) Veenstra. He retired after 43 years as a laborer on construction. He was a member of Bethel Christian Reformed Church. Visitation Friday, September 24, from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Bethel Christian Reformed Church (Note: Please Use North Entrance) 3500 Glenwood-Lansing Rd. Lansing, IL. Funeral service Saturday, September 25, 2010 " 10:30 a.m. at Bethel Christian Reformed Church (Note: Please Use North Entrance) with Rev. Gerrit Veenstra officiating. Interment Oak Ridge Cemetery " Lansing, IL. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Ugandan Orphanage Relief Fund (24225 Volbrecht Rd. Crete, IL 60417.) Arrangements Entrusted to Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home " South Holland, IL. For Further Information 708-333-7000 or www.smitsfuneralhomes.com