Patricia Ann Pruim, age 78, of South Holland, IL, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 6, 2010. Mrs. Pruim is survived by three sons: Melvin (Pamela) Pruim, Roger (Lisa) Pruim, and Gerald (Pamela) Pruim; eight grandchildren: Bernie, Emily, Amanda (Dan) Slivka, Matthew, Jessica, Kimberly, Katelyn, and Sarah; two sisters: Charlotte (Late Stephen) Mitchell and Doris (Jim) Clausing, and one brother: John (Shirley) Hofstra. Special aunt to many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband: Bernard Pruim. Visitation, Sunday, October 10, 2010 from 3:00 " 8:00 p.m. at the Smits Funeral Home, (PLEASE NOTE DYER LOCATION), 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN. Funeral Service, Monday, October 11, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. at the funeral home with services conducted by Rev. Hank Elgersma. Interment - Chapel Hill Gardens South " Worth, IL. Mrs. Pruim was a retired Registered Nurse and a member of Faith Church in Dyer, IN Further information at www.smitsfh.com or 219-322-7300.Click here for directions to Dyer Location