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1929 John 2020

John Kuipers

May 7, 1929 — January 12, 2020

John J. Kuipers, age 90, U.S. Army Korean Veteran, beloved husband for 63 years to the late Bernice, nee Baar (2013). Loving father of Kurt, Scott, Paul (Elaine) Kuipers and Heidi Zylstra. Cherished grandfather of Adam and Heather (fiancé Joe Eminger) Kuipers; Timothy, Elizabeth and Ashley Zylstra. Dearest great-grandfather of Brynn and Emerson. Dear brother of the late Marty (late Marge) and the late Bernie (late Connie). Fond brother-in-law of the late George (late Marilyn) Baar. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Thursday, January 16, 2020 from 3:00 PM until time of Funeral Service at 7:30 PM at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL 60462. Burial with Military Honors will take place on Friday, January 17, 2020 at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL.

Memorials to:

Evangelical Child and Family Agency
1530 N. Main Street
Wheaton, IL 60187

or

Trinity Christian College
6601 West College Drive
Palos Heights, IL 60463

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

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Thursday, January 16, 2020

3:00 - 7:30 pm (Central time)

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Service

Thursday, January 16, 2020

Starts at 7:30 pm (Central time)

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Interment

Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery

20953 West Hoff Road, Elwood, IL 60421

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