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Joan Devries

December 30, 1957 — March 17, 2023

Joan M. DeVries, nee VanKampen, age 65, beloved wife for 44 years to Wayne S. DeVries. Loving mother of Eric (Megan) DeVries, Mark (fianceé Elisabeth Mansfield) DeVries and Amy (Tim) Schutt. Cherished Nanee of Andie, Auggie and Macie. Devoted daughter of Geneva (nee Meyer) and the late Andrew VanKampen. Dear sister of Judy (Robert) Dykstra, Marlene (Harold) Reisner, Rev. Ken (Carrie) VanKampen and Ron (Jan) VanKampen. Dearest daughter-in-law of Clara and the late Richard DeVries. Dear sister-in-law of Richard Jr. (Laura) DeVries and Dan DeVries. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Friday, March 24, 2023 from 3-8 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Lying in State Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Palos Heights Christian Reformed Church, 7059 W. 127th St., Palos Heights, IL from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Interment private.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 42040, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 are appreciated.

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Service Schedule

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Visitation

Friday, March 24, 2023

3:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)

Visitation Friday, March 24, 2023 from 3-8 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Lying in State Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Palos Heights Christian Reformed Church, 7059 W. 127th St., Palos Heights, IL from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11:00 a.m.

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Second Visitation

Saturday, March 25, 2023

10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)

Palos Heights Christian Reformed Church

7059 West 127th Street, Palos Heights, IL 60463

Visitation Friday, March 24, 2023 from 3-8 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Lying in State Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Palos Heights Christian Reformed Church, 7059 W. 127th St., Palos Heights, IL from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11:00 a.m.

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Service

Saturday, March 25, 2023

Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)

Palos Heights Christian Reformed Church

7059 West 127th Street, Palos Heights, IL 60463

Lying in State Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Palos Heights Christian Reformed Church, 7059 W. 127th St., Palos Heights, IL from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11:00 a.m.

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