John R. Hofstra, age 92, of South Holland, IL. Beloved husband of the late Shirley Jean Hofstra, nee Nelson. Loving father of Gary (Gayle) Hofstra and the late Pamela (late Ben) Lindemulder. Devoted grandfather of Matt (Kristen) Lindemulder, Chad Hofstra, Jodi Hofstra, Katie (Miguel) Cruz, and the late Michael Hofstra and great-grandfather of Caleb, Madelyn, Addison,and Hailey Lindemulder and Christian Pena. Dear brother of Charlotte (Late Stephen) Mitchell, Doris (late James) Clausing, and the late Patricia (late Bernard) Pruim. Visitation, Sunday, November 26, 2017 from 3:00 - 8:00 P.M. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN. Funeral Service, Monday, November 27, 2017 at 10:30 A.M. at Bethel Christian Reformed Church, 3500 Glenwood-Lansing Rd., Lansing, IL with services conducted by Rev. Cal Aardsma and Rev. Herm Schutt. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery - Elwood, IL. Memorial contributions may be given to Elim Christian Services or Evangelical Child and Family Association.