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John Bakker

August 27, 1927 — February 27, 2019

John Bakker, age 91, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband for 62 years to the late Lorraine, nee Medema (2012). Loving father of John (Diane), LeAnn (Larry) Kooyenga, David, Brenda (Gary) Harger and Sharon (Henry) Boss. Cherished grandfather of 17. Dearest great-grandfather of 24. Dear brother of Phyllis Bakker and the late Jacob Bakker, Pearl (late Clarence) Zaagman and Sadie Van Dyken. Fond brother-in-law of the late Roger Medema, Neil (late Winnie) Medema, Clarence (late Bea) Medema, John (late Edythe) Medema, and Kenneth (Donna) Medema. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Sunday, March 3, 2019 from 3-8 p.m. Funeral Service Monday, March 4, 2019, 10:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South.

Memorials to:

Providence Life Services
18601 North Creek Drive
Suite A
Tinley Park, IL 60477

Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400

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Visitation

Sunday, March 3, 2019

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

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Service

Monday, March 4, 2019

Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)

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Interment

Chapel Hill Gardens South Cemetery

11333 South Central Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

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