Suzanne J. "Sue" Lenderink

Suzanne J. “Sue“ Lenderink, nee Ridderhoff, age 81, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 11, 2026. Beloved wife for 64 years to Kenneth Lenderink. Loving mother of Kimberly (Randy) VanOost, Andrew (Paula), Kenneth (Jayne), and the late Michael Lenderink. Cherished grandmother of Corey VanOost, Callie (Kiley) Niemeyer, Brooke (Kelly) Weese, Morgan (Micah) Sundman, Grace Lenderink and Anthony (Lilly) Lenderink. Dearest great-grandmother of Audrey and Harper Weese and Eden Lenderink. Devoted daughter of the late David and Nelle Ridderhoff. Dear sister of the late Richard (late Carol) Ridderhoff. Fond sister-in-law of Calvin (late Kathy), Warren (Eileen), the late Annamay Holwerda and the late Gelene (late George) Zoeterman. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Sue was a foster mother to 26 children, giving them a safe, loving home and a hopeful start in life.

Visitation Friday, October 16, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. A live-stream of the service will be available. Please visit Sue's obituary on Colonial Chapel's website at colonialchapel.com to view the live-stream of the service. The link will be posted shortly. Interment Orland Memorial Park Cemetery, Orland Park, IL.

Memorials to Pass It On Thrift Center, 5435 West 127th St., Crestwood, Illinois 60418 are appreciated

Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400