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GEORGE HOEKSTRA Obituary

George Hoekstra, age 53, beloved son of Bernice, nee Bieze, and the late John; loving brother of Jean (Gary) Sinclair, John (Patricia) and Fred (Barbara); dear uncle of seven nieces and four nephews. Visitation Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Service, 10:30 a.m., at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. and Harlem), Orland Park. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Memorials to Bethshan or Friendship Ministries preferred. Express your thoughts and condolences at www.colonialchapel.com or 708-532-5400.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Oct. 7, 2009.

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October 15, 2009

I would like to extend my sympathy to all the Hoekstras and to Jan and Larry. I recently heard George's story from Barbara. I imagine George singing in heaven. May we all be so faithful.
Nella Uitvlugt, Friendship Ministries

Fred Hoekstra

October 14, 2009

Brother George is now at peace with his Heavenly Father, & Earthly Father, John. He can sing praises all day, and turn cart wheels. We will miss him. Fred

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