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Robert K. "Bob" Van Vossen

January 8, 1935 — April 6, 2026

Robert K. "Bob" Van Vossen, age 91, beloved husband for 69 years to the late Mary Joan "JoAnn" Van Vossen, nee Moe (2024). Loving father of Donna Bruna (Patrick Whisler), Bobby (late Joanne) Van Vossen, Roger (Kathy) Van Vossen, Cathy (Ken) Zelazo, Karen (Kevin) Neylon, and Jennifer (Jeff) Dyke. Cherished grandfather of Jeffery (Maria) Bruna, Brenda Fisher, Joshua Van Vossen, Matthew (Alma) Duco, Ryan (Krystle) Van Vossen, Jessie (Kevin) Malone, Larissa Van Vossen, Jake Van Vossen, Richard Bruna (Katerina Szot), Nicole (Cody) Abbott, Andrew (fianceé Abby Kalsto) Dyke, Stefanie Neylon, Joey Dyke, and Kelly (Tyler) Barnett. Dearest great-grandfather of Cassie, Colin, Delaney, Lucas; Colton, Asher, Avabelle, Winter Rose; Charlie and Phoebe; Charlie, Violet and Henry; Arlo, Amara, Robert, Alma and Baby Abbott. Dear brother of the late Norm Van Vossen, Tom Van Vossen and Elizabeth Medema. Fond brother-in-law of Dave (Diana) Moe, Jimmy (Jayne) Meyer, Debbie Bruna and the late Shirley DeVries, Mary Jean (Richard) Schulenburg, Beverly Kelly and Arlene Proctor. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Robert was co-founder of Van Wil Masonry in 1954 with his partner John Wilkinson which later became R.K.V. Masonry. Robert was a longtime member of Immanuel Christian Reformed Church and he supported many Christian organizations over the years.

Visitation Friday, April 10, 2026 from 3-8 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Additional Visitation at Immanuel Christian Reformed Church, 8302 Normandy Ave, Burbank, IL 60459 on Saturday, April 11, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 10:00 a.m. A live stream of the service will be available. Please visit Robert's obituary on Colonial Chapel's website at colonialchapel.com to view the live-stream of the service. The link will be posted shortly. Interment Fairmount-Willow Hills Memorial Park, Willow Springs, IL.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Glad Tidings Scholarship Fund, 4906 W. 183rd Street, Tinley Park, IL 60477 are appreciated.

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

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Service Schedule

Upcoming Services

Visitation

Friday, April 10, 2026

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

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Additional Visitation

Saturday, April 11, 2026

9:00 - 10:00 am (Central time)

Immanuel Christian Reformed Church

8302 South Normandy Avenue, Burbank, IL 60459

Additional Visitation at Immanuel Christian Reformed Church, 8302 Normandy Ave, Burbank, IL 60459 on Saturday, April 11, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 10:00 a.m. A live stream of the service will be available. Please visit Robert's obituary on Colonial Chapel's website at colonialchapel.com to view the live-stream of the service. The link will be posted shortly.

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Funeral Service

Saturday, April 11, 2026

Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)

Immanuel Christian Reformed Church

8302 South Normandy Avenue, Burbank, IL 60459

Additional Visitation at Immanuel Christian Reformed Church, 8302 Normandy Ave, Burbank, IL 60459 on Saturday, April 11, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 10:00 a.m. A live stream of the service will be available. Please visit Robert's obituary on Colonial Chapel's website at colonialchapel.com to view the live-stream of the service. The link will be posted shortly.

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Interment

Saturday, April 11, 2026

Fairmount-Willow Hills Memorial Park

9100 South Archer Avenue, Willow Springs, IL 60480

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