Garret John Van Altena

Garret John Van Altena, age 90, WWII Veteran, beloved husband for 60 years of the late Johanna, nee Sundermeyer. Loving father of Janice (Howard) Beintum, Nancy (Robert) James, and Jean (the late Ronald) Groenewold. Dear grandfather of Brian, Sheryl, Jason, Tara, Peter, and Tina. Dearest great-grandfather of 4. Fond brother of the late Henry Buikema, Walter Buikema, and Cora Scherbaum. Dear uncle of Jackie, Rosemarie, Anthony, and many other nieces and nephews. Retired foreman from Mt. Greenwood Cemetery with over 40 years of service. Visitation Monday 3-9 PM at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park. Lying in state Tuesday from 12:00 Noon until time of funeral service 1:00 p.m. at Mt. Greenwood Reformed Church, 3509 W. 111th St., Chicago. Interment Fairmount-Willow Hills Cemetery. Memorials to Mt. Greenwood Reformed Church preferred. Express your thoughts and condolences at www.colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400

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