Thomas Eylander, age 74, late of South Holland, IL, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2006, beloved husband of Gail Eylander, nee Gowens; devoted father of Katherine (David) Bundy; dear brother of Gerrit (Barbara) Eylander; brother-in-law of Faye Gowens, Rev. Carl (late Meryl) VanFarowe and the late Dean (late Lucille) Gowens; loving son of the late Evert and Alyda, nee VanKalker, Eylander; fond uncle of nine nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, July 5, 2006 from 3 to 9 p.m. at the Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home, 649 E. 162nd St. (Rt. 6/159th St.), South Holland, IL. Funeral Service Thursday 11 a.m. at First Reformed Church, 15924 South Park Ave., South Holland, IL 60473, with Rev. Melvin DeVries and Rev. Carl VanFarowe officiating. Interment Oak Ridge Cemetery, Lansing, IL. Mr. Eylander was a longtime active member of First Reformed Church and a retired employee of International Harvester with 30 years of dedicated service. In lieu of flowers, contributions to First Reformed Church or Calvin Christian School would be appreciated. Info, 708-333-7000 ; www.smitsfuneralhomes.com
