John Fennema, age 95, late of Clive, IA, formerly of South Holland, IL, beloved husband of the late Cora, nee Lubbers, and Clara, nee Aardsma; devoted father of Frances (Marvin) Nugteren, Jack (Barbara) Fennema, David (Connie) Fennema and the late Marian (late Robert) Meyer; proud grandfather of seven; greatgrandfather of 17; dear brother of Harold (Ellyn) Fennema; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home, 649 E. 162nd St. (Rt. 6/159th St.), South Holland, IL. Funeral service Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., at Cottage Grove Christian Reformed Church, 16556 Cottage Grove Ave., South Holland, IL. Interment private Danforth Cemetery, Danforth, IL. In lieu of flowers, contributions to The Back to God Hour, 6555 West College Dr., Palos Heights, IL 60463, or the Christian Reformed World Relief Committee, 2850 Kalamazoo Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49560, would be appreciated. 708-333-7000 or www.legacy.com
