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Lois A. Miedema Gale, nee Hendrikse, 73, of Bradenton, FL formerly of Crete, IL went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 24, 2010. Beloved wife of Richard "Dick" Gale and the late Charles Miedema; loving mother of Charles (Angela) Miedema and Thomas (Pamela) Miedema; cherished grandmother of Jordan, Christie. Samantha and Matthew; loved by Dick's children and grandchildren; fond sister of Elaine (late Dick) Hoving and Joy (late Jack) Lanenga. Visitation Monday, March 29, 2010 from 2 until 8 p.m. at the Smits Funeral Homes - Steger Memorial Chapel , 3045 Chicago Rd., Steger, IL. Funeral Service, Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Crete Reformed Church (24755 S. Country Lane Crete, IL 60417) with services conducted by Rev. Mark Prestriedge. Interment Oak Ridge Cemetery, Lansing, IL. Lois was a former employee of South Holland Bank. Memorial contributions may be given to Bethany Christian Services - Holland, Michigan Branch. For Further Information www.smitsfuneralhomes.com or 708-333-7000.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Mar. 28, 2010.

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Kim, Samantha & Eddie Cross

March 28, 2010

We were truly blessed to have known Lois and been part of her family. She always had a smile on her face and a ready laugh. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Dick, for your unimaginable loss. To also have the love, strength, and faith that her sons, daughters in law and grandchildren have will help all of you during this time of grief. God bless you all.

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