John Geertsema, age 82, Korean War U.S. Army Veteran, beloved husband for 55 years of Ann, nee Wigboldy. Loving father of Nancy (Will) Buis, John (Bettie), Carol (Dan) Goudzwaard, and Janice (Dave) Ridderhoff. Dear opa of Rachel, Douglas, Ryan, Christine, Katie, Heidi, Casien, Daniel, Kelsey, and Michelle. Fond brother of the late Roelfina Hoekstra, Martin, and Grace Hahn. Visitation Sunday, August 8, 2010 from 3-9PM. Funeral Service Monday, August 9, 2010, 10:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. Memorials to Elim Christian Services preferred. Express your thoughts and condolences at www.colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400