Robert J Schipma

Robert J. Schipma, age 70, late of Lansing, IL, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Kay Ellen Schipma, nee DeYoung. Devoted father of Debra (Ed) Szabo and Kevin "Skip" (fiancée Jill LaBella) Schipma. Dear brother of Nancy (Jerry) Bailey and the late Peter (Judy) Schipma. Preceded in death by his parents Peter and Emma Schipma. Visitation Sunday, January 5, 2014 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. Funeral service Monday, January 6, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. at Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home 649 E. 162nd St. (Rt.6/159th St.) South Holland, IL 60473 with Rev. Ben Tol officiating. Interment Homewood Memorial Gardens Cemetery - Homewood, IL. Memorial contributions to Evangelical Child & Family Association appreciated.