Mildred J. Van Prooyen

Mildred J. “Millie” Van Prooyen, nee Visser, age 93, of Schererville, IN, went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 22, 2024. Loving wife of the late Gerald R. “Jim” Van Prooyen. Devoted mother of Tom (Barb) Van Prooyen, Mariellen (Brian) Boomsma, Diane (Ed) Saxsma, and Gary (Karen) Van Prooyen. Proud grandmother of Ryan Van Prooyen, Jordan Van Prooyen, Janelle (Pete) Lindemulder, Brandon (Krista) Boomsma, Jaclyn Boomsma, Scott (Todd) Saxsma, Cory (April) Saxsma, Adam Van Prooyen, and Matthew Van Prooyen; great-grandmother of Paisley and Tanner Saxsma, Ava, Chase and Anya Lindemulder, Brody, Braelynn, Briar and Briggs Boomsma. Dearest sister of Jan (late John) Balkema, late Ellen (Jack) DeYoung, and the late Joni (late John) Van Der Aa. Preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Adriana Visser.

Memorial visitation Monday, January 6, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the Celebration of Life service at 6:00 p.m. at Faith Church 8910 Grace St., Highland, IN with Rev. Randy Bergsma and Rev. Jason DeVries officiating.  Private interment Hope Cemetery – Highland, IN.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Living With Hope P.O. Box 9266 Highland, IN 46322, appreciated.

Arrangements entrusted to Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/Pleasant Springs Ln.), Dyer, IN.  For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www.SMITSFH.com