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Harriet A.
Van Vuren (Klaassens)

June 11, 1931 – January 1, 2018

Harriet Van Vuren
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Obituary for Harriet A. Van Vuren (Klaassens)

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Harriet A. Van Vuren, nee Klaassens, age 86, passed away peacefully from her husband Don's arms into her Savior's arms on January 1, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of 66 years to Donald R. Van Vuren. Loving mother of John (Rosanne), Donna (Don) Rietveld (the late Raymond Fuller), Calvin (Patty), Karen (John "Butch") Borgman and Janice (Leonard) Schmidt. Cherished grandmother of Matthew, Dennis (Dana), Kelli (Jason), Tim (Jenny), Sam (Tracey), Ken (Hilary), Angie (Jason), Dan (Jenny), Rachel (Josh), Sarah, Alicia (Cameron), Maria (Bob), Evonne (Zac), David (Montana) and Brandon. Dearest great-grandmother of 46, one of whom preceded her in death. Dear sister of Rosalynd (Richard) Loerop and the late Lawrence (Elizabeth) Klaassens. Loved aunt of many nieces and nephews.

In her later years, Harriet became a caregiver for disabled adults at Bethshan Association.

Visitation Thursday, January 4, 2018, 3-8 p.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Visitation continues Friday, January 5, 2018 at Immanuel Christian Reformed Church, 83rd St. & Normandy, Burbank, IL 60459 from 9:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 10:30 a.m.

Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South.

Memorials to Bethshan Association or Immanuel Christian Reformed Church are appreciated.

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

First Visitation

When Thursday, January 4th, 2018 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Location
Colonial Chapel
Address
15525 S. 73rd Ave.
Orland Park, IL 60462
Location Information
Harlem to Wheeler Dr. (15500 S.) Turn west and go one block. Colonial Chapel will be on the north side of Wheeler Dr.
Additional Information Visitation Thursday, January 4, 2018 3-8 p.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Visitation continues Friday, January 5, 2018 at Immanuel Christian Reformed Church, 83rd St. & Normandy, Burbank, IL from 9:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 10:30 a.m

Second Visitation

When Friday, January 5th, 2018 9:30am - 10:30am
Location
Immanuel Christian Reformed Church
Address
8302 S. Normandy
Burbank, IL 60459
Additional Information

Service Information

When
Friday, January 5th, 2018 10:30am
Officiating
Rev. David Ten Clay
Location
Immanuel Christian Reformed Church
Address
8302 S. Normandy
Burbank, IL 60459
Service Extra Info
Visitation continues Friday, January 5, 2018 at Immanuel Christian Reformed Church, 83rd St. & Normandy, Burbank, IL from 9:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 10:30 a.m

Interment Information

Location
Chapel Hill Gardens South Cemetery
Address
11333 S. Central Avenue
Oak Lawn, IL 60453