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Harriet Van Vuren

June 11, 1931 — January 1, 2018

Harriet A. Van Vuren, nee Klaassens, age 86, passed away peacefully from her husband Don's arms into her Savior's arms on January 1, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of 66 years to Donald R. Van Vuren. Loving mother of John (Rosanne), Donna (Don) Rietveld (the late Raymond Fuller), Calvin (Patty), Karen (John "Butch") Borgman and Janice (Leonard) Schmidt. Cherished grandmother of Matthew, 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. Dearest great-grandmother of 46, one of whom preceded her in death. Dear sister of Rosalynd (Richard) Loerop and the late Lawrence (Elizabeth) Klaassens. Loved aunt of many nieces and nephews.

In her later years, Harriet became a caregiver for disabled adults at Bethshan Association.

Visitation Thursday, January 4, 2018, 3-8 p.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Visitation continues Friday, January 5, 2018 at Immanuel Christian Reformed Church, 83rd St. & Normandy, Burbank, IL 60459 from 9:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 10:30 a.m.

Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South.

Memorials to Bethshan Association or Immanuel Christian Reformed Church are appreciated.

Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400
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Friday, January 5, 2018

Immanuel Christian Reformed Church

8302 South Normandy Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638

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First Visitation

Harlem to Wheeler Dr. (15500 S.) Turn west and go one block. Colonial Chapel will be on the north side of Wheeler Dr.

15525 73rd Avenue, Orland Park, IL 60462

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Second Visitation

Immanuel Christian Reformed Church

8302 South Normandy Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638

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Interment Information

Chapel Hill Gardens South Cemetery

11333 South Central Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

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