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Anthony Jansma Obituary

Anthony B. "Tony" Jansma, age 92, WWII Army Air Force Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, beloved husband for 68 years to Helen, nee Bennett. Loving father of Bonnie (Brian) Boender, Ross (Cindy) Jansma and Barbara (William) Gore. Cherished grandfather of Heather (Brian) Uthlaut, Megan (Josh) Miller, Michael (Lena), Eric and Linda Jansma, Rebecca (Christopher) Bannon, Rachel (Juan) Medina and step-grandfather of Megan Gore. Dearest great-grandfather of 10. Fond brother of Ann Zwemer, Joan Stern, Betty Zuverink and the late John, Sophie Sands, Cornelia Thornton, Hans, Jack, Dick, Dolph and Gary. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday from 3-8 p.m. Funeral Service Wednesday 10:30 a.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Elim Christian Services preferred. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com

Published by Chicago Tribune on Nov. 29, 2015.
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Dear Aunt Helen and family,
May you find God's comfort to envelope you on a constant basis as you grieve the loss of your husband, father, father-in-law, and grandfather.

May your memories of him bring you much happiness.

Love,
Becky
(niece)

Becky Beck

December 3, 2015

Sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort help you doing this difficult time. Psalms 83 : 18.

November 30, 2015

Dear Helen.
Sorry to hear about Tony, if there is anything I can do, Please ask.

Jean




















Dear Helen;

I'm sorry to hear about Tony' If there is anything I can do

November 30, 2015

Tony will certainly be missed. Not only as a dear friend but as a much appreciated member of the Thornton Historical Society. He always had a story that would bring a laugh or a smile. We have many wonderful memories.

Margaret Loitz

November 29, 2015

The absence of Tony at the Thornton Historical Society gatherings will definitely be noticed. Condolences to Helen and family in this loss. May God be with you in comfort and grace.

November 29, 2015

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3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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5525 South 73rd Avenue, Orland Park, IL

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