July 9, 1932 – December 9, 2023
Julian Kuipers, age 91, of South Holland, IL, went home to his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 9, 2023. Beloved husband of Jean Ellen Kuipers, nee Houtsma. Loving father of Bill Kuipers. Dear brother of late Martha (late Herb) Bykerk, late Kathryn (late Michael) Ruiter, and the late Hilda (late Gerrit) DeBoer. Brother-in-law of Arlene (John) Pfau and the late Alfred (late Carrie) Houtsma. Kind uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents William and Dena Kuipers. Julian was a United States Army Veteran. He was dearly loved and will be missed.
Visitation Thursday, December 14, 2023, from 3 – 7 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/Pleasant Springs Ln.), Dyer, IN. Funeral service Friday, December 15, 2023, at 11 a.m. at First Orthodox Presbyterian Church, 16248 South Park Avenue, South Holland, IL, with Rev. Richard J. Blauw officiating. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery – Elwood, IL.
Memorial donations may be given to Bible League International, 3801 Eagle Nest Drive, Suite B, Crete, IL 60417.
For further information, please contact 219-322-7300.
