Veterans Memorial Wall
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G. K. Chesterton wrote, "Courage is almost a contradiction in terms. It means a strong desire to live taking the form of readiness to die." The men and women who served in the armed forces, whether during a time of war, or one of peace, are living examples of that contradiction. Each should be honored and remembered, so that our gratitude never fades.
Our Veterans' Memorial Wall includes the names of those individuals who served the nation, and are now entrusted to our care. If the veteran you are looking for is not here, please enter the name of the deceased or the next of kin in the search box below and click search. You may also view current and past listings to find the name of your veteran. Names are listed alphabetically.
Past Services
Robert Ahern
July 19, 1947 - - February 14, 2024
Robert J. "Bob" Ahern, age 76, Veteran of U.S. Army Reserves. Beloved husband for 54 years to Barbara, nee Gale. Loving father of Tara (Dan) Knopp and Courtney (Mark) Miller. Cherished grandfather of Keaton, Kelsey, Collin, Drew and Kate. Devoted son of the late James and Dorothy Ahern. Fond brother-in-law of William (Beverly) Gale and Susan (Jesse) Lopez. Dear uncle of f ...
Gregory Kesner
April 16, 1938 - - February 04, 2024
Gregory F. Kesner, age 85, US Army National Guard Veteran, beloved husband for 65 years to Janice, nee Binkowski. Loving father of Gregory (Darlene) Kesner, Anthony (Marybeth) Kesner, Denise (Eric) Feher, and the late Natalie Kesner and the late Michael Kesner. Cherished grandfather of nine and great-grandfather of 11. Greg was a General Supervisor for General Motors for ...
John Voorn
February 24, 1944 - - February 02, 2024
John C. Voorn, age 79, U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran, beloved husband for 45 years to Mary, nee Larsen. Loving father of Heather (fiancé Jeff Murrell) Voorn. Devoted son of the late Jacob and Shirley (nee Nickelson) Voorn. Dearest brother of Randall (late Wilma) Voorn, Nancy (Jack) Davids and Barry (Shanda) Voorn. Dear nephew of the late John "Doc" Nickelson. Dear brother-in- ...
Gary Boll
November 09, 1948 - - January 29, 2024
Gary R. Boll, also known by his CB Handle "Boogie Man", age 75, beloved husband of the late Nancy Boll. Loving father of Douglas (Tamara) Boll. Cherished grandfather of Lily and Lexi. Dear brother of Raymond (Andrea) Boll, David (Susan) Boll, James (late Pam) Boll, Terri Hall, Ken (Gwen) Boll, Steve (late Kim) Boll and Susan (Scott) Thoel. Fond uncle of many nieces and neph ...
Alfred Koehne
June 01, 1940 - - January 28, 2024
Alfred J. "Al" Koehne, age 83, US Army Veteran, beloved husband of 56 years to Karen J. Koehne, nee Bratlien. Loving father of Denise (Thomas) Mate and Kathleen (Kevin) Banach. Cherished grandfather of Hunter, Brooke, Joseph, Alexander, and great-grandfather to several great-grandchildren. Dearest brother of Clarence (Chanda) Koehne, Mildred (Delbert) McDonald, Nola (late R ...
John Vander Velde Sr
July 22, 1932 - - January 28, 2024
John W. Vander Velde Sr., age 91, US Army Korean War Veteran, loving father of John Jr. (Margaret) Vander Velde, Kimberly (Harry) Evert, Amy (Randall) Bulthuis and the late Paul (Karen) Vander Velde. Cherished grandfather of Alan (Amanda) Schubert, Lance Schubert, Samantha (David) Zagotta; Michael Vander Velde; Jacob Bulthuis and Zachary Bulthuis. Dearest great-grandfather o ...
Vincent Sommer Sr
June 14, 1924 - - January 10, 2024
Vincent H. Sommer, Sr., age 99, WWII US Navy Veteran, beloved husband for 72 years to the late Annette L. "Nancy" Sommer, nee Borgman (2022). Loving father of Nancy (Duane) Vander Tuuk and Vincent Jr. (Martha) Sommer. Cherished grandfather of Christopher (Ali) Vander Tuuk, Steven (Carol) Vander Tuuk, Timothy (Sara) Vander Tuuk, Joshua Vander Tuuk and Steven Sommer. Dearest g ...
Loren Nelson
December 16, 1937 - - January 05, 2024
Loren “Larry” George Nelson, age 86, of Orland Park, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 5th, surrounded by family. He has been preceded in death by his mother Alpha (nee Axelson) and father George Arthur. Larry leaves behind the love of his life, Alice (nee Master), his wife of 53 years; son Bradley and daughter-in-law Linda LaCloche; grandchildren John and Emma “L ...
Robert Kern
November 16, 1944 - - December 30, 2023
Robert A. "Bob" Kern, age 79, US Army Vietnam Veteran, beloved husband for 42 years to Jacqueline G. "Jackie" Kern, nee Riedlinger. Loving Father of Matthew (Jessica) Kern and Kristen (Kenneth) Forsythe. Cherished grandfather of Grayson, Seja, and Hudson. Devoted son of the late Walter and Goldie Kern. Dearest brother of Edwin (Karen) Kern, Raymond (Lori) Kern, Debra (Howar ...
Frank Brower, Jr.
May 25, 1946 - - December 11, 2023
Frank J. Brower Jr., age 77, US Marine Corps Veteran serving three years in Vietnam. Devoted husband for 51 years to Betty, nee Raap. Cherished father of Amy (Chris) Yonkman and Michael (Jennifer) Brower. Proud grandfather of Erin, Olivia, Audrey, Amelia Yonkman and Justin, Andrew, Riley Brower. Loving brother of Phil Brower and John (Julie) Brower. Fond brother in law of ...
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