Rev. Paul W. Eldridge

Rev. Paul W. Eldridge, age 90, of Lansing, IL passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 12, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Virginia A. Eldridge, nee Wesselius. Loving father of Gail (Rev. Randall) Knoll, Kimberly (late Roger) Blummer, Betty (Barry) Palmer and Melody Eldridge. Dear grandfather of Alex (Carrie) Knoll, Melinda (Josh) Thiemeyer, Brian(Stefanie) Blummer, Jessica Knoll, David Blummer, Amber Knoll and great-grandfather of Aiden, Rachel, and Micah Knoll and Brooks Thiemeyer. Preceded in death by his parents Elmer and Henrietta Eldridge and 6 siblings. Visitation Wednesday, November 15, 2017 from 3:00 – 8:00 P.M. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN. Funeral service, Thursday, November 16, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at Thorn Creek Reformed Church, 1875 E. 170th St., South Holland, IL with services conducted by Rev. Randall Knoll and Chaplain Brian Blummer. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South – Oak Lawn, IL. Memorial contributions may be given to Gideons International or Focus on the Family For further info, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www.SMITSFH.com