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1942 John 2024

John Tilleman

April 16, 1942 — December 15, 2024

John H. Tilleman, age 82, beloved husband for 55 years to the late Dorothy L. "Dottie" Tilleman, nee DeLibera. Loving father of Debbie (Kevin) Reich, Cindy (Mark) Casteel and Tracey (Don) VanWieren. Cherished Opa of Johnathan, Matthew, Andrew (Aubree), Karli (Kevin), the late Meagan and the late Olivia. Fond brother of Evert (late Kathey) Tilleman, the late Maaike Koning and the late Wally (Linda) Tilleman. Kind brother-in-law of Irma (late Albert) Lossau, Hazel (late Don) Gunderson and the late Elberta (Don) Brockway. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Retired truck driver for Holland Motor Express after 34 years of dedicated service. John loved to fish and hunt. He also had a passion for tinkering on small motors.

Visitation Sunday, December 22, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with a Funeral Service to follow at 6:00 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Live-stream of the Funeral Service will be available. Below is the live-stream link.

Burial private at Beverly Cemetery, Blue Island, IL.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to your favorite charity are appreciated.

Below is a photo tribute celebrating John's life.



Below is the live-stream link to John's Funeral Service on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. CST.


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Visitation

Sunday, December 22, 2024

2:00 - 6:00 pm (Central time)

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Visitation Sunday, December 22, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with a Funeral Service to follow at 6:00 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Live-stream of the Funeral Service will be available. Above is the live-stream link.

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Service

Sunday, December 22, 2024

Starts at 6:00 pm (Central time)

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Visitation Sunday, December 22, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with a Funeral Service to follow at 6:00 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Live-stream of the Funeral Service will be available. Above is the live-stream link.

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Interment

Burial private at Beverly Cemetery, Blue Island, IL.

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