Donald DeKraker

1917 - 2018

Donald DeKraker, 100, late of Orland Park, IL, formerly of Saugatuck and Holland, MI. Beloved husband of the late Lorraine (nee Hoelle); Devoted father of Linda (Jack) Connors, Robert (Eileen) DeKraker, and Laura (Morris) Threewitt; Loving grandfather of Jay Connors, Holly (Gregg) Hall, Scott (Lynn), Andy (Cherise), and Jeff (Katie) Threewitt; Cherished Great-grandfather of Quinn, Lilah, Jackson, Everett, Grant, and Grace; Fond Brother-in-law of Don Hoelle, and many nieces and nephews. He served as a First Lt. of the Air Force in WWII as navigator of a B-24 Bomber. He was the recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross, a Bronze Star, and a Purple Heart; a 1940 Graduate of Hope College in Holland, MI prior to enlisting in the Air Force; Past-Commander of the Bruner Frehse American Legion Post #137 in Saugatuck, MI, and a member of the Johnson Phelps VFW Post 5220 of Oak Lawn, IL. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Private interment at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Honor Flight Chicago, 9701 W. Higgins Rd., Suite 310, Rosemont, IL 60018-4703 would be appreciated. Info. Brady-Gill Funeral Home 708-614-9900 or www.bradygill.com.