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Peggy Ettema Obituary

Peggy Ettema South Holland, IL Peggy Ettema, (nee Goodwin), age 75, of South Holland, IL, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2005. Mrs. Ettema is survived by her husband Ross; three children: Larry of South Holland, IL; Peggy (Bruce) Reynhout of Crown Point, IN and Tami (Larry) Malloy of Lansing, IL; seven grandchildren; and three great grandchildren; one sister, Roberta (Richard) Breyfogle of Kentucky; two brothers: Jim (Ann) Goodwin and Wendell (Mary) Goodwin both of Arizona. She was preceded in death by her parents: Robert and Eva Goodwin and one sister, Fern Goodwin. Visitation, Sunday May 1, 2005 from 2:00 till 9:00 P.M. at the Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home, 649 E. 162nd St. (Rt. 6/159th St.) South Holland, IL. Funeral service, Monday, May 2, 2005 at 1:00 P.M. at the First Christian Reformed Church of South Holland with services conducted by Rev. Bernard Tol. Interment, private. Mrs. Ettema was a member of the First Christian Reformed Church of South Holland, IL. Memorials may be given to the American Lung Association, 1440 W. Washington Blvd. Chicago, IL 60607. For more information, 708-333-7000
Published by The Times from Apr. 30 to May 1, 2005.

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Jared Reynhout

May 9, 2005

My grandma was a loving, caring and fun grandma! She was a fighter and didnt want to give up, but she just couldnt handle it anymore! One day we will all be in heaven rejoycing with her and the great lord! I miss her soo much, she was like a second mom to me!

Pastor Paul and Virginia Eldridge

May 4, 2005

Peggy was a loving and caring individual, always full of energy. We will miss her but will be awaiting the glad day of reunion when we shall join her in the resurrection. Our loss is heaven's gains. Blessings upon the family in this time of loss.

Joe & Lori Shaffer

April 29, 2005

Mrs. Ettema was such a sweet lady. Our children remember her taking them to the park. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

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