Louis Miedema, age 92, late of South Holland, beloved husband of Betty and the late Josephine “Boots”; dear father of Marilynn (Dave) Matheson, Marcia (Clyde) Ericson, Jean (Jim) Keen and Janice (Glenn) Bouck; fond stepfather of Sherry (Rodger) Norris and Craig (Laurie) Olson; 14 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren; preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters. Visitation Wednesday 2 to 9 p.m. from the The Thornridge Funeral Home (Jack Otto Director), 15801 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Dolton/South Holland, 4 blocks North of 162nd Street (Route 6). Funeral Thursday 11 a.m. from the Thorn Creek Reformed Church, 1875 E. 170th, South Holland. Interment Oakridge Cemetery. Donations to Thorn Creek Reformed Church would be appreciated. 708-841-2300.
