Margaret C. Oetjen

Margaret C. Oetjen, age 73, of South Holland, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 30, 2025. Beloved friend of Donald Zylstra. Loving sister of Kenneth Oetjen, Joanne (Michael) Hoeksema, and sister-in-law of Linda Oetjen. She was a life-long friend of Dori Hoeksema. Dear aunt of several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Christ and Ruth (Erffmeyer) Oetjen.

Margaret was employed as a music teacher in Cook County School District 130 for 33 years. After retirement, she worked as an accompanist in Community High School District 218, at Eisenhower High School in Blue Island, IL. Also, Margaret was a church organist and choir director for more than 50 years. She was the organist for the Illiana Oratorio Society for 25 years, accompanying the annual Messiah performance each Christmas season. She was a member of Lynwood United Reformed Church and a member of the Ladies' Bible Study, and she served as the contact person for The Bible League. Margaret was loved by her family and friends, and will be dearly missed.

Visitation Thursday, November 6, 2025 from 3:00—8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN. Funeral service Friday, November 7, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Lynwood United Reformed Church 1990 Glenwood Dyer Rd, Lynwood, IL. A private family burial at Homewood Memorial Gardens in Homewood, IL will be held prior to the funeral service. Memorial contributions may be given to Bible League International or Mid-America Reformed Seminary.

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