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Jean DeYoung Obituary
Jean H. DeYoung, nee Klooster
MUNSTER, IN - Jean H. DeYoung, nee Klooster, age 93, of Munster, IN, formerly of Dyer, 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 several 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 early life to her life in heaven were 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 the 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
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Kelly Tuel
July 18, 2021
I'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.
Donna DeGraff
July 16, 2021
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
Michael DeYoung
July 16, 2021
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.
Jolene Hedrick
July 15, 2021
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
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