Viola H. Van Dam

Viola H. Van Dam, nee Veld, age 105, of South Holland, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Beloved wife of the late William J. Van Dam Sr. Loving mother of Karen (Edwin) Krooswyk, William J. (Gayle) Van Dam Jr., and James (Carolyn) Van Dam. Proud grandmother of Luke (Michelle) Krooswyk, Joel (Amanda) Krooswyk, James (Stephanie Simmons) Van Dam, Victoria Van Dam, and Hunter (Theresa) Van Dam. Great-grandmother of Owen and Olivia Krooswyk and Cornelius Van Dam. Preceded in death by her parents Edward and Jennie Veld. Viola was deeply loved and will be dearly missed.

A memorial visitation will be held Saturday, August 8, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Celebration of Life service at 11:00 a.m. at First Reformed Church, 15924 South Park Ave., South Holland, IL with Rev. Heino Blaauw officiating. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Oak Ridge Cemetery – Lansing, IL. Memorial contributions may be given to First Reformed Church of South Holland, IL. 

Arrangements entrusted to Smits Funeral Home – Dyer, IN. For more further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www.SMITSFH.com