Christian Crince

Christian C. Crince, age 87, U.S. Army Veteran, beloved husband for 64 years to Betsy W., nee BaanHofman. Devoted father of Cheryl (Ken) Santefort and Sue Crince. Proud grandfather of Lauren (Robert) Kuthrell, Nicholas (Sarah) Santefort, Caitlin (Tyler Post) Santefort, Joshua (Breanna) Wigboldy, Madison Wigboldy, Zachary (Klarissa) Crince and Haley Wigboldy. Dearest great-grandfather of Jaxtyn, Myles and Violet. Dear brother of the late Carol (late Raymond) Tatgenhorst and the late Gail (late Wayne) Ethridge. Fond brother-in-law of seven. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Christian was a softball umpire, volunteered at Camp Manitoqua, was an active member of the Orland Park American Legion Post #111 and a Deacon and Elder at Faith Christian Reformed Church.

Visitation Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at Orland Park Christian Reformed Church, 7500 Sycamore Dr., Orland Park, IL 60462 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 Noon with a Funeral Service to follow at 12:00 Noon. A live stream of the service will be available. Please visit Christian's obituary on Colonial Chapel's website at colonialchapel.com to view the live stream of the service. The live-stream link is posted below. Burial Private with Military Honors at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Orland Park Christian Preschool are appreciated.

Below is the live-stream link for Chrisitan's Funeral Service on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 12:00 Noon


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