Patricia A. Van Prooyen

Patricia A. Van Prooyen, nee Van Der Aa, age 84, of Dyer, IN, formerly of South Holland, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 3, 2024.  Beloved wife of Jack Van Prooyen.  Loving mother of Susan (Bruce) Mitchell, the late Paul (Linda) Van Prooyen, Mark (Debbie) Van Prooyen, and Laura (Tim Clyne) Van Prooyen.  Devoted grandmother of 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.  Preceded in death by her parents Paul and Sadie (nee Mossell) Van Der Aa and by Frances (nee Mossell) Van Der Aa who was Pat’s mother after Sadie’s passing.

A Sunday School teacher for over 20 years, Pat never met a child she didn’t love.  She was kind and compassionate and a friend to all.  She was loved by many and will be dearly missed.

Visitation Saturday, November 9, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 4:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN with services conducted by Rev. Jim Hollendoner. Private burial at Oak Ridge Cemetery – Lansing, IL.  Memorial contributions may be given Munster Church Food Pantry ( www.munster.church/next-steps) .

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