Photo courtesy of Smits Funeral Home, Ltd. - Dyer
Sep 10, 1940 - Oct 1, 2018
My condolences to Stephan and family of Mr. Santefort. A good family man. He would attend all of our basketball games at McKinley Jr. High in South Holland back in 1982. Stephan was on the team. A wonderful man. Wishing his family much love and peace.
Jim Kollintzas
February 15, 2019 | Munster, IN | Acquaintance
We will always remember pizza dinners, visiting and swimming. Dirk will remember golfing, bowling, and the few golfing trips to Myrtle Beach. We send our deepest condolences to Dagmar and the family. So wish we could be there.
Ruth & Dirk Clausing
October 02, 2018 | Little River, SC | Friend
I will always remember the times golfing, bowling, and just visiting at the house. Peggy and I send our deepest condolences Dagmar to you, Stephan, Susan and family.
Bill Clausing
October 01, 2018 | San Tan Valley, AZ | Friend
Paul was a good friend and fellow traveler at TJC. Fond memories of a great friends. My best to his family.
Richard Pagoria
October 01, 2018 | Elon, NC | Classmate
Paul was a good guy. My mind is full of good memories of good times with Paul. My prayers for your comfort go to you, Dagmar, and all of your family. Paul will be sorely missed.
Jay Klompmaker
October 01, 2018 | Chapel Hill, NC | Friend
Paul R. Santefort, age 78, of Munster, IN, formerly of South Holland, passed away Monday, October 1, 2018. Beloved husband of Dagmar Santefort, nee Hinze. Loving father of Stephan (Diane) Santefort and Susan Santefort. Proud Opa of Haden, Lucas, and Ava. Dear brother of Joyce (Bob) Rietveld, Pat (Gene) Meidema, Jim Santefort, Marv (Joyce) Santefort and Karen (Ken) Rolland. Kind uncle of several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Lucas and Grace Santefort. Mr. Santefort was a United States Army Veteran and retired as a Senior Vice President of Operations at South Holland Trust and Savings Bank.
Visitation Sunday, October 7, 2018 from 2:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30 & Pleasant Spring Ln.) Dyer, IN. Funeral service Monday, October 8, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment Oak Ridge Cemetery – Lansing, IL. Memorial contributions may be given to Unity Hospice. For further information please contact 219-322-7300.Read More
