Lois Van Vuren

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Lois Van Vuren, nee Lorenz, age 92, of Dyer, Indiana, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Carl Van Vuren, and the loving mother of Richard Van Vuren, Ann (Douglas) Jorgensen, and Donna (Teddy) DeGraff.  Beloved grandmother of Richard (Cindy) Van Vuren Jr., Meghan (Scott) Phillips, and Daniel Van Vuren; Amanda (Eric) Van Noort, Zach (Jess) DeGraff, and Brittany (Seth) Eenigenburg; Andrew, Kurt, and Luke Jorgensen. Great-grandmother of eleven.  Dear sister of Kathryn Lorenz. Preceded by siblings Harold Lorenz, Luella Sonntag, Florence Peters, Butch Lorenz, Warren Lorenz, Lola Runyon, Ronald Lorenz, and Beverly Lorenz. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Lois spent her childhood in Lansing, Illinois, before her 50-plus years of marriage to Carl in South Holland. They were members of First Reformed Church of South Holland where Lois grew in her faith. After retiring from Whiting Corporation, she devoted her time to quilting, baking, bike riding, and caring for her grandchildren.

Visitation Saturday, December 30, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at First Reformed Church, 15924 South Park Ave., South Holland, IL with services conducted by Rev. James Oord.  Interment Homewood Memorial Gardens – Homewood, IL. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to First Reformed Church.

Arrangements entrusted to Smits Funeral Home – Dyer, IN.  For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www.SMITSFH.com