Tena Pleoger

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Tena Pleoger, nee Niehof, age 81, of Crown Point, IN, formerly of Schererville, IN, went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 22, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Orien Huizenga, late Dan Kirchman, and the late Keith Pleoger. Loving mother of Michael (Diana) Huizenga, Pam (Dave) Van Zyl, Julie (Mike) Kieft, and the late James Huizenga.  Devoted grandmother of Samantha, Josh, Morgan, Bethany, Holly, Heather, Haley, Casey, Colin, Noah, and Caleb; great-grandmother of 11 great-grandchildren.  Dear sister of Grace (late Peter) Reitsema, Chris (Lois) Niehof, and the late Gert (late Herman) Vander Zee. Kind aunt of several nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by her parents Elinus and Winnie Niehof.

Visitation Saturday, August 3, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN with Rev. Tim Huizenga officiating.  Interment Oak Ridge Cemetery – Lansing, IL.  Memorials may be given to Dunes Hospice ( www.duneshospicellc.com ) and Phil’s Friends ( www.philsfriends.org ) .

For further information, please contact  219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www.SMITSFH.com