Carol L. Sietsma

December 13, 1954 - October 8, 2020

Carol L. Sietsma, age 65, of DeMotte, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020 at Franciscan Health Crown Point. She was born December 13, 1954, in Harvey, IL, the daughter of Cornelius and Myrle (Nichols) VanderHeyden, both deceased. Carol is a graduate of Thornton Fractional South High School, Class of 1972. She married the love of her life, Samuel Sietsma on March 2, 1974 in Lansing, IL. Carol was a homemaker and member of American Reformed Church of DeMotte. She was a Sunday school teacher, a member of the choir, and caretaker of the church. Carol is survived by her husband of 46 years, Samuel Sietsma; children: Timothy (Amy Marie) Sietsma of Wheatfield, IN; Jennifer Klomp of Lowell, IN; Amy (Matthew) Smit of DeMotte, IN; 4 grandchildren: Caleb, Lucas, Mason, and Isaac; brother, Thomas (Kathy) VanderHeyden. Family and friends may visit at American Reformed Church of DeMotte on Monday, October 12, 2020 from 4:00-8:00 PM. A Funeral Service will be held at American Reformed Church on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 10:30 AM with Pastor Troy Nanninga officiating. Interment will follow at Holland Cemetery. Social distancing must be observed and masks must be worn at all services due to the current pandemic. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideon’s International.