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Frederick W. "Fred" Huizinga

April 25, 1935 — June 12, 2026

Frederick W. “Fred” Huizinga, age 91, of Palos Heights, IL passed away on June 12, 2026. Beloved husband for 68 years to Florence “Flo” Huizinga, nee Venhuizen. Loving father of Dave (Luci), Sandy (Shane) Doot, Sharon (Steve) Reusz. Cherished grandfather of Dan (Chelsea) Huizinga, Joel (Andrea) Huizinga, Mike Reusz, Cory (Ben) Jansen, Alyssa (Taylor) Calacci, Peter Doot and Stephanie (Max) Martin. Dearest great Big Papa of Finley, Oliver and another one on the way. Devoted son of the late Elmer and Margaret (nee Bolhuis) Huizinga. Dear brother of Elm (Marion), Cathie (Ron) Corstange, Hank (Mary), Ken (Henny) and Marve (Sue).

Visitation Thursday, June 18, 2026 from 4-8 p.m. Funeral Service Friday, June 19, 2026 at 10:00 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 Fred’s obituary on Colonial Chapel’s website at colonialchapel.com to view the live stream of the service. The link will be posted shortly.  Burial private at Chapel Hill Gardens South, Oak Lawn, IL.

Memorials to Crossroads Prison Ministry, P.O. Box 900, Grand Rapids, MI 49509-0900 CLICK HERE TO DONATE ONLINE are appreciated.

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Service Schedule

Upcoming Services

Visitation

Thursday, June 18, 2026

4:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)

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Funeral Service

Friday, June 19, 2026

Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)

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Burial Private

Burial Private at Chapel Hill Gardens South

11333 South Central Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

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