South Holland, Illinois
Betty Blink, nee Munk, age 48, of South Holland, IL, passed away Monday, June 8, 2009. Beloved wife of Doug Blink; loving mother of Allison (fiancé Jeremy Jabaay), Zachary, Nicolas and Mallory Blink; dear sister of Ruth (John) Van Leeuwen, John (Jill) Munk, and the late Jim Munk; sister-in-law of Barb (Arnold) Stolte; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, June 11, 2009 from 3 to 9 p.m. at the Cottage Grove Christian Reformed Church, 16556 Cottage Grove Ave., South Holland, IL. Funeral Service Friday, June 12, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the church, with services conducted by Rev. Richard Zekveld. Interment Oak Ridge Cemetery, Lansing, IL. Memorial contributions to Calvin Christian School, 528 E. 161st Pl., South Holland, IL 60473, appreciated. Arrangements Entrusted To Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home, South Holland, IL. For further information 708-333-7000 or www.smitsfuneralhomes.com.
Dear Doug -
I recently learned of your loss of your wife, Betty. I am so very sorry to hear the news.
Please accept my sincere condolences.
Pat Pilat. Grant Park IL
(formerly of Dolton IL)
December 16, 2009
Uncle Doug and family,
Auntie Betty was such a down to earth person who gave everything to everybody without hesitation. She took me in (her neice) and taught me how to love, how to care, how to have fun in a way that I was not accustomed to. Auntie Betty didn't care about a person's past, she didn't assume or criticize... she just accepted, which is a virtue that will never be forgotten. I will never forget all that my aunt taught me. We had humorous times... like when the lobster...
Erin Van Leeuwen
June 12, 2009 | Bradenton, FL
Doug and Family,
Thinking of you in this time of sorrow and wishing you strength in the days ahead. My prayers are with you all.
Staci (Ritsema) Dies
June 11, 2009 | Eureka, IL
To Doug and Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. We pray that God will hold you all up and give your strength during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Randy & Mary Speelman & Family
June 10, 2009
Doug and Family:
The scriptures remind us that we are victors even in the reality of death. "Thanks be unto God who giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Betty fought a long and valiant battle. She never wavered from her enduring faith. She knew that she was in the hands of her loving Savior. She left her pain and suffering behind and is now in the presence of the Savior that she loved and served. The family will remain in my prayers during these difficult days of...
Pastor Paul Eldridge
June 10, 2009 | Lansing, IL
To Doug and Family,
I was so shocked to learn of Betty's passing. We worked together at Guarantee Reserve in Calumet City. She was so hard working and pleasant, and we had some very good times. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Sincerely,
Barbara Malkowski
Chicago
Sincerely,
June 10, 2009
Our hearts are heavy, but we know that Betty is happily singing praises to the Lord. We are honored to have known her here and look forward to singing with her, someday, in the choir in heaven. Your family has continually been in our prayers and will continue to be. Call if you need anything!
Courtney Family
June 10, 2009 | Glenwood, IL
To the Blink Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.We are very sad to hear the news of your wife. Just remember she is always looking down on you and her children.
The Lorenz Family
June 10, 2009
To Doug and family, Very sorry to hear this sad news. We all know Betty is now in a much better place. Doug, you and your family are in my prayers.
Jim Hamby
June 10, 2009 | Rockton, IL
