Photo courtesy of Smits Funeral Home, Ltd. - Dyer
Dyer, Indiana
Feb 12, 1928 – Jul 14, 2021 (Age 93)
The funeral service will be livestreamed at https://www.facebook.com/SmitsFH
Jean H. DeYoung, nee Klooster, age 93, formerly of Lansing, IL and Dyer, IN and in recent years of Munster, IN, went home to her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. Beloved wife of the late John Boersma and the late William DeYoung. Loving mother of the late Myrna (late Leonard) Fulton, Keith (Karen) DeYoung, Sherrie (John) Parr, and John (Darlene) Boersma. Cherished grandmother of 13, preceded by one grandchild; great-grandmother of 30; great-great grandmother of 11. Dear sister of Joyce (Roger) Moes and the late Hazel (late George) Boersma. Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents John and Alice Klooster.
Jean graduated from Chicago Christian High School and began work as a secretary at Acme Steel. She was a lifelong member of Munster Christian Reformed Church and volunteered in various capacities. She was also a gifted oil and china painter. She will be remembered as a kind, generous, and graceful woman whose gentle smile and sparkle in her eyes belied a keen sense of humor. She gently passed from her earthly life to her life in heaven where she was looking forward to hearing her favorite hymn, “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”.
Visitation Friday, July 16, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. until time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN with Rev. Jim Hollendoner officiating. Interment Oak Ridge Cemetery – Lansing, IL. Memorial contributions may be given to Hospice of the Calumet Area, Illiana Christian High School, or Chicago Christian High School. For more information, please call 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www.SMITSFH.com
Read MoreI'm so sorry to hear of Jean's passing. I loved talking to her and seeing her beautiful smile every day when I worked at Hartsfield. She always asked about my kids and loved to share scriptures with me. You all are in my prayers for comfort and the joy of knowing she is with her savior.
Kelly Tuel
July 18, 2021 | Gary, IN | Acquaintance
We called her Auntie Jean.. she was Kind, Sweet and the kind the woman the Bible says we should imitate.
We were blessed to know her and her blended family. We will miss her and the smile that always came when we went to visit . Gone to us now but safely in her Fathers arms .. in Glory.. Amen and Amen
Donna DeGraff
July 16, 2021 | Dyer, IN
She was a unique woman from a different era. Memories of our family meeting together after church (she would prepare lunch on Saturday because you don’t work on Sunday). She lived honorably. Can’t wait to see her again someday.
Michael DeYoung
July 16, 2021 | Bradenton, FL | Grandchild
My very deepest sympathies to the family at this difficult time. I enjoyed talking with Jean when I worked. She will be missed . Hugs and prayers
Jolene Hedrick
July 15, 2021
