Florence H. Buikema, nee DeBoer, age 87, went to be with her Lord on January 30, 2018. Beloved wife for 68 years to Ralph Buikema. Loving mother of Cynthia (Kevin) Bos and William (Janice) Buikema. Cherished grandmother of Jason Bos, Lori (Marc) Huisman and Jonathan Bos; Rachel Buikema and Aaron Buikema. Dearest great-grandmother of Lydia and Graham Huisman. Dear sister of John DeBoer, William DeBoer and the late Richard DeBoer, AnnaMae Hamstra and baby sister Florence DeBoer. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Saturday, February 3, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon with a Funeral Service to follow at 12:00 Noon at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Burial private at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Orland Park Christian Reformed Church, 7500 W. Sycamore Dr., Orland Park, IL 60462 or Providence Hospice, 18601 North Creek Drive, Suite A, Tinley Park, IL 60477 are appreciated. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400