James R. Rietveld

James R. Rietveld, age 92, of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Jacqueline F. Rietveld, nee Gross. Loving father of Michael (Nancy) Rietveld and Ronald (Susan) Rietveld.  Proud grandfather of Stephanie (Grant) Mensonides, Jonathan Rietveld, Matthew (fiancée Grace Thelo) Rietveld, Leanne (Mitch) Clark, Rachel Rietveld, and the late infant Sarah Jane Rietveld. Great-grandfather of Bowen and Everett. Dear brother of the late Mary (late Larry) Scholl, late Ivan (late Mabel) Rietveld, and the late Merrill Rietveld. Preceded in death by his parents John C. and Sarah Rietveld. Jim was a farmer and a member of First Reformed Church of South Holland. He was loved by many and will be dearly missed.

Visitation Friday, January 3, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 7:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane Dyer, IN with services conducted by Rev. James Oord and Pastor Corey Buchanan. Interment Oak Ridge Cemetery – Lansing, IL. Memorial contributions may be given to a Christian school of your choice.

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