Anita-Slager-Obituary

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Anita J. Slager

Oct 28, 1939 - Apr 29, 2024

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I called her "auntie" Anita, even though she was my Mom's cousin. "Auntie" Anita and "Uncle" BIll. It was always so much fun to see them, at picnics in childhood and watch how the cousins -- including my Mom and Auntie Karen and them -- had so much fun. It was amazing to see they kept that relationships over the years and enjoyed each other as cousins and friends. I remember as a little girl being at their house when her own Dad needed care. I know these last years have been difficult and...

Sorry to miss her funeral, just received information from Karen Dannivik tonight. I loved cousin Anita, so sweet, such a hard worker. I spent many summers at her mom’s Aunt Hendrikka’s in DeMotte with my daughters, Barbara and Cathy. Always coffee after morning church with everyone. A pot of regular and decaf with coffee cake. I remember admiring Anita sewing Bills dress shirts, not something I would attempt. Anita wore Eva’s wedding dress but make her own veil, so clever. Her niece,...

Sending my sympathy to the Slager family. We were neighbors and friends were many years. What a
blessing that Anita is no longer suffering but is now at home with our Lord and Savior.

How I miss her - my dear cousin & best friend. We so enjoyed being together, yakking away to our heart's content. She was interested in so many different things & so loved beauty. I learned so much from being with her. So generous, giving to various ministries & volunteering at church in many areas. And as our oldest daughter Robin said "She was a lovely lady!" SO much love & sympathy to you her wonderful kids, Greg, Mike, Randy, & Jill & spouses & grandchildren from Pete & Karen(Natelborg)...

Deepest sympathy to the Slager family in the loss of your precious Mother and Grandmother ,Praying for comfort and peace for your family

My sympathy and love to you all. Hank and I have had some good times with all our visits and watching our families grow up. Anita loved her family and was a very loving person.

Our sympathy to the Slager family in the passing of your dear mother.
We have many great memories from the time we spent with them at Shady Shores on Gun Lake.
Our love and prayers are with you.
Bill and Carol Huber

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Anita's Obituary

Anita J. Slager, age 84, of St. John, IN, formerly of Chicago, IL and DeMotte, IN, entered her eternal life on April 29, 2024.  She was born on October 28, 1939 to the late Henry and late Hendrika Boonstra in Chicago, IL.  She was married to her loving late husband of 62 years, William...

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