Shirley J. Zylstra

Shirley J. Zylstra, nee Sittema, age 94, Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 8, 2020.  Beloved wife of the late Gerald A. Zylstra. Loving mother of  Dale M. (Lori) Zylstra, late Claudia J. Zylstra, late Richard J. Zylstra, Douglas W. (Pam) Zylstra, Miriam L. DeWindt, Colleen S. (Todd) Vander Woude and mother-in-law of Kris Zylstra.  Devoted grandmother of 15 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and one step great-grandchild.  Preceded in death by her siblings and their spouses: Richard (Jeanette) Sittema, Janis (Chris) Jonkman, Annette (Gary) Keessen, and Kennetha (Gerald) Den Besten.  Kind aunt to many nieces and nephews.  Also preceded in death by her parents John and Ida (nee Staal) Sittema.   Shirley was a member for over 50 years at New Life C.R.C. in Highland where she also participated in Coffee Break and Womens Bible Study.  She volunteered at Village Woods and the Holland Home for many years and was a past Elim Key Lady.  She was loved by many and will be missed.

Visitation Tuesday, February 11, 2020 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN.  Funeral service Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at 10:30 A.M. at New Life Christian Reformed Church – 3010 Ridge Rd, Highland, IN with services conducted by Rev. Bill Sytsma.  Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South Cemetery – Oak Lawn, IL.  Memorial contributions may be given to Elim Christian Services.  For further information please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online guestbook and obituary at www.SMITSFH.com.