Ross K. Ettema, age 80, late of South Holland, IL, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Peggy Ettema nee Goodwin. Devoted father of the late Larry Ettema, Peggy (Bruce) Reynhout, Tami (Larry) Malloy. Proud grandfather of seven. Great-grandfather of five. Dear brother of Herman (late Bettie Lou) Ettema, Alyce (late John) VanderBilt, Florence (Courtney) Sterk, Robert (Maxine) Ettema, Judy (Vince) Perillo, Sandy (Dale) DeValk and the late Wayne (Mary) Ettema. Kind uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, June 25, 2008 from 2:00 " 8:00 p.m. Funeral service, Thursday, June 26, 2008 " 11:00 a.m. at the Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home 649 E. 162nd St. (Rt.6/159th St.) South Holland, IL with services conducted by Rev. Ben Tol. Interment Private. Mr. Ettema was a member of the First Christian Reformed Church of South Holland. For Further Information: 708-333-7000