Donald Van Vuren

Donald R. Van Vuren, age 92, passed away peacefully at his home on April 4, 2023. Dad was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ and looked forward to meeting his Savior. He adored his family and we him. He was our patriarch and we will miss him greatly. Don was the beloved husband of 66 years to the late Harriet A. Van Vuren, nee Klaassens (2018). Loving father of John (Rosanne), Donna (late Don Rietveld and the late Raymond Fuller) Rietveld, Calvin (Patty), Janice (Leonard) Schmidt and the late Karen (John "Butch") Borgman. Cherished grandfather of Matthew (late Rachel), Dennis (Dana), Kelli (Jason), Tim (Jenny), Sam (Tracey), Ken (Hilary), Angie (Jason), Dan (Jenny), Rachel (Josh), Sarah, Alicia (Cameron), Maria (Bob), Evonne (Zac), David (Montana) and Brandon (Emily). Dearest great-grandfather of 53, one of whom preceded him in death. Dear brother of Dirk Van Vuren and preceded in death by his sister Edith (late Melvin) Merriam and his brothers John (late Eva), Richard (late Anne) and David (Karen). Fond brother-in-law of Rosalynd "Tootie" (Richard) Loerop and the late Lawrence (late Elizabeth "Betty") Klaassens. Loved uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Don also served our country in the United States Army.

Visitation Tuesday, April 11, 2023 from 3-8 p.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Visitation continues Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at Immanuel Christian Reformed Church, 83rd St. & Normandy, Burbank, IL 60459 from 9:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 10:00 a.m. A live-stream of the service will be available. Please visit Don's obituary on Colonial Chapel's website at colonialchapel.com to view the live-stream of the service. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE LIVE-STREAM OF DONALD'S FUNERAL SERVICE

Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South, Oak Lawn, IL.

Memorials to Mercy Ships, P.O. Box 1930, Garden Valley, TX 75771 Click here for online donation
or Immanuel Christian Reformed Church are appreciated.

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

Below is a photo tribute celebrating Don's life.>