South Cook News

Elizabeth Krogh, nee Fuerst, aged 96, of New Lenox, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. She was a beloved wife to the late Harold V. Krogh, a caring mother to Harold A. and Donna R., and a cherished grandmother to Jennifer, Paul, Jason, and Timothy. Elizabeth was also a loving great-grandmother to Christian, Roulette, Jonathan, Jacob, Jordan, Bella, and Gabby. She was the dear sister of Robert Fuerst, and she was preceded in death by her parents Gustav and Rose Fuerst.

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 22, 2025, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home in South Holland. The Funeral service will take place on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the same funeral home, followed by interment at Evergreen Cemetery in Evergreen Park, Illinois.

For more information, contact 708-333-7000 or visit the online obituary and guestbook at www.SMITSFH.com. Flowers can be sent in memory of Elizabeth Krogh through the sympathy store, and memorial trees can be planted in her honor.

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