Johanna Dekker, nee Persenaire, age 96, late of South Holland, IL, passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Simon T. Dekker. Devoted mother of Arleen (Dennis) Kidd, Bonnie Griswold, Vern (Diane) Dekker, and Pam (Jim) DeBruyn. Proud grandmother of 12; Great-grandmother of 30; Great-great-grandmother of one. Dear sister of Marion Persenaire. Visitation Thursday, October 25, 2012 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Funeral service Friday, October 26, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home 649 E. 162nd St. (Rt.6/159th St.) South Holland, IL with services conducted by Rev. Richard Zekveld and the family of Johanna Dekker. Interment Oak Ridge Cemetery - Lansing, IL. Memorial contributions to Roseland Christian Ministries or The Bible League appreciated. For further info, please call 708-333-7000 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www.SMITSFH.com