Harold A. Van Drie

With love we announce the passing of Harold A. Van Drie at the age of 97. He was surrounded by family as he departed to heaven. A dedicated husband for 68 years to his late wife Elsie H. Van Drie, nee Schoonveld (2024). Their devotion, anchored by their faith in our Lord and Savior, is a lasting testament. He was a humble man, caring, dependable, and sincere. Generous with his time and wisdom, he served others and prayed without ceasing.

Loving father of Barbara Van Drie, Brian (Denise) Van Drie, Beverly (David) Hughes and Glenn (Jean) Van Drie. Cherished grandfather of Jacob and Joshua Van Drie; Matthew, Anna and Joseph Hughes; Emma Van Drie-Heitritter (Thomas), Luke and Nathan Van Drie. Dear brother of Eva (late Daniel) Schutte and the late Bernard (late Marlene) Van Drie. Preceded in death by his parents Arie and Anna (nee Bouma) Van Drie. Dear brother-in-law of Joyce (late Robert) Garbacz, the late Shirley (late Benjamin) Scholtens and the late Robert (Lois) Schoonveld. Fond uncle, cousin and friend of many. Harold was raised on a small family farm in northwest Iowa and built his family in the Chicago area. The foundation of Harold’s life was his Christian faith and his love of family, who were deeply blessed by him.

Visitation Monday, March 2, 2026 from 9:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Interment Fairmount - Willow Hills Memorial Park, Willow Springs, IL.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Lightways Hospice, 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet, IL 60431 CLICK HERE TO DONATE ONLINE or Bible League International, 1 Bible League Plaza, Crete, IL 60417-9902 CLICK HERE TO DONATE ONLINE are appreciated.

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