Eleanor Vander Giessen's obituary , Passed away on February 17, 2025 in Schererville, Indiana

Eleanor Vander Giessen

February 9, 1936 - February 17, 2025 (89 years old)

Schererville, Indiana

Eleanor Vander Giessen's obituary , Passed away on February 17, 2025 in Schererville, Indiana

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Smits Funeral Homes Ltd

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Eleanor Vander Giessen

February 9, 1936 - February 17, 2025 (89 years old)

Schererville, Indiana

Eleanor Vander Giessen Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Eleanor Vander Giessen of Schererville, Indiana, whose life came to an end on February 17, 2025 at the age of 89, leaving behind cherished memories. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Eleanor Vander Giessen to show support.

As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let her loved ones carry forward the torch of her memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of her love and the brilliance of her spirit. Though Eleanor Vander may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, her essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.

She was predeceased by: her siblings, Agnes Vander Giessen and Shirley Boer (late Mart); and her parents, Adrian Giessen and Elsie Vander Giessen. She is survived by: her nephew Bob Boer (Laurie); and her nieces, Linda Dekker (Scott) and Elaine DeYoung (Bill).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smits Funeral Homes Ltd



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Smits Funeral Home
2121 Pleasant Springs Ln, Dyer, IN 46311

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Mar 10

Funeral service

Smits Funeral Home
2121 Pleasant Springs Ln, Dyer, IN 46311

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Mar 10

Burial

Oak Ridge Cemetery
1966 Thornton Lansing Rd, Lansing, IL 60438

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