Minnie Van Baren

Minnie Van Baren, nee Blink, age 92, of Lansing, IL formerly of South Holland, IL passed away, Wednesday, October 20, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Gerrit Van Baren; loving mother of Garry(Walita) Van Baren of DeMotte, IN, Don(Gerri) Van Baren of South Holland, IL, and the late Gordon Van Baren; dear grandmother of Garry Van Baren Jr., Dale(Gina) Van Baren, Amy(Rick) Veldboom , and Bob(Kristine) Van Baren; 11great grandchildren and two great great granddaughters; fond sister of the late John Blink. Visitation, Sunday, October 24, 2010 from 3:00 " 8:00 P.M. at the Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home, 649 E. 162nd St. (Rt.6/159th St.) South Holland, IL. Funeral Service, Monday, October 25, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. at the First Reformed Church of South Holland (15924 South Park Ave., South Holland, IL) with services conducted by Rev. Matt Waterstone. Interment at Homewood Memorial Gardens " Homewood, IL. Mrs. Van Baren was a member of the Protestant Reformed Church of South Holland and the former Bethany Christian Reformed Church. Memorials may be given to Protestant Reformed Christian School Association (10790 Calumet Ave., Dyer, IN 46311) or Calvin Christian School(528 E. 161st Place, South Holland, IL 60473). For Further Information 708-333-7000 or www.smitsfh.com.