Martin Kuipers

Martin P. "Marty" Kuipers, Jr., age 82, served in the U.S. Army Reserves. Beloved husband for 60 years to Bonnie, nee Bergsma. Loving father of Jim (Ruth) Kuipers, Dave (Wendy) Kuipers, Kristin (Bill) Slager and Kathy Furtek. Cherished grandfather of Jim (Jasmine) Kuipers and Sarah (Adam) McIntyre; Lauren and Leah Kuipers; Abby, Jeremy, and Rafe Slager; and Ashley, Emily, and Jamie Furtek. Dearest great-grandfather of Thomas, Edie, Alistair and Wesley. Fond brother of Arlene (late John) Wold. Dear brother-in-law of Betty Jean (late Bob) Aardema and Beverly (late Thomas) Tuitman. Much loved uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Former partner at A-K Tire. Transportation coordinator for 20 years at Southwest Chicago Christian Schools.

A message from Marty: "I'm ready to go to heaven. I loved my Lord, then you Bonnie, my children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. I've served at my church--Sunday School, Catechism, Deacon, Elder, and Cadets. Thirteen plus years on the school board--many as president. Mostly I hope I did my best on earth with the time allotted to me. Enjoyed my family most of all. My blessing and love to all."

Visitation Monday, December 17, 2018 at Calvary Church, 16100 S. 104th Ave., Orland Park, IL from 2:00-7:00 p.m. with a Service to Celebrate Marty's life and faith to immediately follow at 7:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to:

Southwest Chicago Christian Schools
12001 South Oak Park Avenue
Palos Heights, IL 60463
To Donate:  Southwest Chicago Christian Schools 

or American Diabetes Association
55 East Monroe Street
Suite 3420
Chicago, IL 60603
To Donate:  American Diabetes Association 


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