Lewis S. “Lew” Rouse, age 74, late of Thornton, IL. Passed away Dec. 4, 2003. Beloved husband of Nadine Rouse, nee Saia; devoted father of John Rouse, Susan Santa Maria and Lisa (Jack) Shirley; stepfather of Mary (Dan) Dykshorn; proud grandfather of Mark and Sarah Santa Maria; and stepgrandfather of Crystal Lipinski. Visitation Sunday, Dec. 7, 2003 from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral service Monday 11 a.m. at the Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home, 649 E. 162nd St. (Rt. 6/159th St.), South Holland, IL with Rev. John Sullivan officiating. Interment private. Memorials to the American Cancer Society, 17060 Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park, IL 60477, would be appreciated. Mr. Rouse was the self-employed/semi-retired owner of LSR Professional Services, Inc. for 10 years, a lifelong Mason, member of the Chicago Yacht Club and former Coast Guard Auxiliary member. 708-333-7000 or www.legacy.com
