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Teunis "Tom" Vander Vliet

June 24, 1931 — April 21, 2021

Teunis "Tom" Vander Vliet, age 89, beloved husband for 56 years to the late Johanna "Jo" Vander Vliet, nee Van Diggelen (2010). Loving father of Helen (Kenneth) Socha, Thomas (Mary) Vander Vliet and Wilma (David) Persenaire. Cherished Opa of Thomas and John (Cynthia) Vander Vliet; and Melissa (Earl) Bloom and Anna (Davis) Konynenbelt. Dearest great-grandfather of Russell, Avalina and Katalina. Fond brother of Wilhelmina (Andre) Willems and the late Benjamin (Pol) Vander Vliet. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Tom was the proud owner and operator of Westdale Foods Company, Bridgeview, IL for over 50 years.

Visitation Monday, April 26, 2021 at Calvary Church of Oak Lawn, 10056 S. Central Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 from 10 a.m. to 12:00 Noon with a Funeral Service to follow at 12:00 Noon. To uphold safety guidelines, all guests are asked to wear a mask and respect social distancing requirements. A live-stream of the service will be available. Please visit Tom's obituary on Colonial Chapel's website at colonialchapel.com to view the live-stream of the service. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South, Oak Lawn, IL.

Below is the link to the live-stream of Tom's Funeral Service on Monday, April 26, 2021 at 12:00 Noon CST.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE LIVE-STREAM OF TOM"S FUNERAL SERVICE

Below is a Photo Tribute of Tom's Life



In lieu of flowers, memorials to:

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

or Calvary Church of Oak Lawn are appreciated.

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

Monday, April 26, 2021

10:00am - 12:00 pm (Central time)

Visitation Monday, April 26, 2021 at Calvary Church of Oak Lawn, 10056 S. Central Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 from 10 a.m. to 12:00 Noon with a Funeral Service to follow at 12:00 Noon. To uphold safety guidelines, all guests are asked to wear a mask and respect social distancing requirements. A live-stream of the service will be available. Please visit Tom'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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Service

Monday, April 26, 2021

Starts at 12:00 pm (Central time)

Visitation Monday, April 26, 2021 at Calvary Church of Oak Lawn, 10056 S. Central Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 from 10 a.m. to 12:00 Noon with a Funeral Service to follow at 12:00 Noon. To uphold safety guidelines, all guests are asked to wear a mask and respect social distancing requirements. A live-stream of the service will be available. Please visit Tom's obituary on Colonial Chapel's website at colonialchapel.com to view the live-stream of the service. The link will be posted shortly.

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Interment

Chapel Hill Gardens South Cemetery

11333 South Central Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

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