Martha M Bonnema

Martha M. Bonnema, nee Schoonveld, age 85, of Beecher formerly of South Holland, IL, went to be home with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 27, 2015. Beloved wife of Richard M. Bonnema. Devoted mother of Donald (Nancy), Sandy, Marge and John (Eileen) Bonnema. Proud grandma of Christy (Joe) Vorrier, Karen (Derrick) Schimming, Danielle (Vance) Venhuizen, Jaclene Bonnema and Kylie Bonnema. Great grandma of Sierra and Misty Vorrier, and Addison Schimming. Dearest sister of Dolores (Ken) Haak . Sister-in-law of Ruth (late William) Bonnema and Esther Schoonveld. Kind aunt of several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents John and Minnie Schoonveld, her sister June (late Bud) Noorlag and brother John L. (Ruth) Schoonveld. Visitation Sunday, August 30, 2015 from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30& Pleasant Springs Ln.), Dyer, IN 46311. Funeral service Monday, August 31, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at Calvary Community Church (16341South Park Ave. South Holland, IL 60473) with Rev. Alfonzo Surrett and Rev. Joel Zuidema officiating. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South Cemetery - Worth, IL. Memorial contributions may be given to Elim Christian Services (13020 Central Ave. Palos Heights, IL 60463) or VITAS Hospice at St. James Hospital (1423 Chicago Rd. Chicago Heights, IL 60411).