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Andrew "Andy" Fennema, Jr.
LANSING, IL - Andrew "Andy" Fennema, Jr., age 89, of Lansing, IL, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 12, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Lois J. Fennema, nee Van Zuidam. Loving father of Dan (Joni) Fennema, Steve (Char) Fennema, and Jeff (Lois) Fennema. Proud grandfather of seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Bud (Monet) Fennema, Jess (late Harold) Winterhoff, Joyce (late Bud) Rinkema, and Jerry (Joyce) Fennema. Brother-in-law of Grace Fennema and Carole (Chuck) Turngren. Preceded in death by six sisters, four brothers and many in-laws.
A private family funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 11:00 AM at SMITS FUNERAL HOME 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/Pleasant Springs Lane) Dyer, IN. (The funeral service will be live streamed from our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SmitsFH). Interment Oak Ridge Cemetery – Lansing, IL. Memorial contributions may be given to Lansing Christian School (3660 Randolph St. Lansing, IL 60438) or Hospice of the Calumet Area (William J. Riley Hospice House) 600 Superior Ave., Munster, IN 46321. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www.SMITSFH.com
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Carl and LeeAnne Smith
November 17, 2020
He was always there when needed with his smiling face made a point to always say good morning to Carl and myself he will be greatly missed
Jack & Darlene Jacobs
November 17, 2020
Heartfelt sympathies to the family & friends of Andy. He was a great and very likable person. Prayers for comfort & peace for all of you.... ♥
Gloria & Glen VanAndel
November 15, 2020
Cousins, you have our sympathy with the passing away of your dad, our Uncle Andy. We always enjoyed seeing and talking with your dad. Because of the size of our extended family, we did not get to know our cousins who were much younger than we are. We’re Fennema cousins from the oldest child of the 15 Fennemas. We’re happy to be part of our LARGE family. Peace and comfort to you.
Harold Vos
November 15, 2020
Very sorry for the families loss. Your dad was a great guy and friendly to everyone. Every time I would see him he was always interested in how we were doing.
JJim and Millie Eenigenburg
November 14, 2020
Jim and I served on the 150th Eenigenburg committee with Andy and Lois. It was our pleasure to get to know them. We had good times meeting with all the committee at Bill and Jean Bristow home. Our thoughts and prayers for your family!
Ruth & Duke VanDerVeen
November 13, 2020
A kind neighbor on Ridge Road, to us when we were first married. Our thoughts and prayers for your family.
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