Jean Ellen DeVries's obituary , Passed away on March 15, 2025 in Wheaton, Illinois

Jean Ellen DeVries

March 8, 1932 - March 15, 2025 (93 years old)

Wheaton, Illinois

Jean Ellen DeVries's obituary , Passed away on March 15, 2025 in Wheaton, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smits Funeral Homes Ltd

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Jean Ellen DeVries

March 8, 1932 - March 15, 2025 (93 years old)

Wheaton, Illinois

Jean Ellen DeVries Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Jean Ellen DeVries of Wheaton, Illinois, whose life came to an end on March 15, 2025 at the age of 93, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Jean Ellen DeVries to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Rev. Guy A. Holtzhouse and Mary Holtzhouse (Kuhnie); her husband Rev. Paul F. DeVries; her siblings, Martha and Guy; her sister-in-law Ruth; her nephew Kevin Holtzhouse; her sister MaryLou; her brother-in-law Sam Felten; her sister Janice; and her siblings-in-law, Don Albright, Don King, Carole and Robert VanderHooning.

She is survived by: her daughters, Elizabeth Winnowski (Michael), Sharon VanderWoude (Richard), Suzanne Luchs, Andrea Kendrick (J. Michael) and Mary Yager (Douglas); her grandchildren, Lucia Smith (Joshua), Zoe, Clio Winnowski, David VanderWoude, Nora, Jia Luchs, Anna Scheidt (Scott), Hope Neumaier (CJ), Nathan and Luke Yager; her great grandchildren, Ruby and Della Scheidt; and her sister Sally Hornick (Richard). She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smits Funeral Homes Ltd



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