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Barbara Sue Van Milligan
1950 - 2021
BORN
1950
DIED
2021
FUNERAL HOME
649 E. 162nd St.
South Holland, Illinois
Barbara Van Milligan Obituary
Barbara Sue Van Milligan, nee Gross, age 70, of Bradenton, FL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Larry W. Van Milligan. Loving mother of Roberta (Kristofer) Vander Zwaag. Proud grandmother of Katryna, Sofia, Amelia, Sebastian, Chloe, and Charlotte. Dear sister of Judi Vander Kooy, Donna Lapp, and the late Linda Barbour. Kind aunt of several nephews and nieces.
Visitation Tuesday, May 25, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home, 649 E. 162nd St., South Holland, IL. Following the visitation, there will be a graveside service at Oak Ridge Cemetery – Lansing, IL with Chaplain Hank Elgersma officiating. Memorial contributions may be given to Chosen and Cherished Ministries (https://chosenandcherished.org/donate-page/). For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www.SMITSFH.com
Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Van Milligan
4 Entries
Mandy Varga
May 25, 2021
Sending you all my love, prayers and thoughts today. I wish I could be there in person to honor Auntie Barb and spend time with family. She had that special way of making each of us feel important and loved for who we are and I will always remember her for that. Sean, Zach and Trinity all send their love and will cherish their fun memories with their Great-Auntie Barb!
Ruth De Boer
May 21, 2021
She looks exactly like her mother on this picture! I loved that family!! I have wonderful memories of times with them
Ruth De Boer
Diane Giglio
May 19, 2021
I was saddened to hear that Barb passed away. The joy Barb brought to the girls on the Activity Team and to the many residents she served will not be forgotten. I remember laughing with Barb and learning from her !
My sincere condolences to her family and please be assured of a place in my prayers during this difficult time.
Sally Rock
May 17, 2021
So many heartfelt memories come rushing in when I think of my friend Barb. We had so much fun, laughs and yes, even tears at times working together on activities, programs and outdoor events on the same campus, in South Holland, for so many years.
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We always challenged ourselves to bring the residents of the Holland Home and Rest Haven South together, we were a team for so many years and I was blessed by her many talents and friendship in so many ways.
Barb had such a strong and caring work ethic and only wanted the very best for all residents. She always gave 110% in all she did.
I will miss her kind smile, her warm words of encouragement and her strong and unwavering faith. I will miss my friend!
I take comfort in knowing that Barb is reunited once again with her Larry and running the streets of glory, no longer struggling with earthly ailments.
I smile when I think of the name she gave me, so long ago “Rockingham” and she always called me that, in all interactions.
My most sincere sympathy and prayers are with you Bobbie and your beautiful family! You all were, truly her pride and joy!
❤Sally Rock
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Smits Funeral Home, Ltd. - DeYoung-Vroegh Chapel - South Holland649 E. 162nd St., South Holland, IL 60473
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Smits Funeral Home, Ltd. - DeYoung-Vroegh Chapel - South Holland649 E. 162nd St., South Holland, IL 60473