Leona "Lee" Meter

Leona “Lee” Meter, nee Voss, age 88, of St. John, IN, formerly of South Holland, IL and Orland Park, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Beloved wife of the late R. Warren Meter. Loving mother of Debra (Doug) Biegel, late Lori (Jim (Kristi) Weesies, David (Laura) Meter, Richard Meter, and Gary (Donna) Meter. Proud grandmother of 19 and great-grandmother of 30 with two more on the way. Dear sister of the late Jennie (late Fred) Kingma, late Joanne (late Bernard “Bud”) Van Drunen, Herman “Bud” (Shirley) Voss, and Albert (June) Voss. Preceded in death by her parents Bert and Adriana Voss.

Lee was born in South Holland, Illinois to the late Bert and late Adrianna "Ada"(Schaap) Voss on July 10, 1938.

Mom was welcomed into her eternal heavenly home and into the loving arms of Jesus, her husband Warren and daughter Lori, on Wednesday, October 1, 2026, on what would have been mom and dad's 68th wedding anniversary.

Lee attended Calvin Christian School in South Holland, IL and one year at Illiana Christian High School in Lansing, IL.

Lee and Warren were lifelong members Cottage Grove Christian Reformed Church in South Holland, IL, where mom was a member of the church choir, a Calvinette counsellor, and she also helped out with Bible school at church or at our home. 

"Back Yard Bible School" as a favorite for the neighbor kids as mom was passionate to teach them about the love of Jesus, plus Mrs. Meter had great snacks!

Lee cleaned houses, babysat, worked in the onion fields, Morrison Furniture, Chesterfield Window Shop, and sometimes at the family business South Suburban Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.

Mom loved caring for her dear husband and 5 children. Always cooking, cleaning, and packing for trips.

Mom and dad traveled the world or in the states on family vacations including camping, Florida, and snow skiing in Wisconsin and Colorado.

When not with family, they spent time in Pompano Beach and Naples Florida.

They loved being with friends celebrating holidays, going out for breakfast or dinner, and playing cards.

Visitation on Monday, October 12, 2026, from 1:00—4:00 p.m. with a funeral service to be held at 4:30 p.m. at Faith Church 8910 Grace St, Highland, IN, with Pastor Tim Huizenga officiating. Interment Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Skyline Memorial Park – Monee, IL. Memorial contributions may be given to Calvin Christian School, 528 E 161st Pl, South Holland, IL.

Arrangements entrusted to Smits Funeral Home – Dyer, IN. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300.