George F. Pond II, age 89, late of Thornton, IL. Passed away Saturday, February 6, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Wanda V. Pond nee Brandt. Devoted father of George F. (Katherine) Pond III, Pamela Pond, Karen Pond and Laura Pond. Proud grandfather of David and Hugh. Graveside Service Tuesday, February 9, 2010 " 11:00 a.m. at Homewood Memorial Gardens Cemetery " Homewood, IL. Arrangements entrusted to Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home 649 E. 162nd St. (Rt.6/159th St.) South Holland, IL. For Further Information 708-333-7000 or www.smitsfuneralhomes.com