James R. Rietveld Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James R. Rietveld of Crete, Illinois, who passed away on December 31, 2024 at the age of 92. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his wife Jacqueline F. Rietveld; his siblings, Mary Scholl (late Larry), Ivan Rietveld (late Mabel) and Merrill Rietveld; and his parents, John C. Rietveld and Sarah Rietveld.
He is survived by: his sons, Michael Rietveld (Nancy) and Ronald Rietveld (Susan); his grandchildren, Stephanie Mensonides (Grant), Jonathan Rietveld, Matthew Rietveld (Grace Thelo), Leanne Clark (Mitch), Rachel Rietveld and Sarah Jane Rietveld; and his great grandchildren, Bowen and Everett.
Visitation was held on Friday, January 3rd 2025 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Smits Funeral Home (2121 Pleasant Springs Ln, Dyer, IN 46311). A funeral service was held on Friday, January 3rd 2025 at 7:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Saturday, January 4th 2025 at the Oak Ridge Cemetery (1966 Thornton Lansing Rd, Lansing, IL 60438).
Memorial contributions may be given to a Christian school of your choice.
