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RICHARD BLAUW Obituary

Richard Blauw, age 95, of South Holland, IL, formerly of Hudsonville, MI, passed away on July 3, 2010. Mr. Blauw is survived by two children, Rev. Richard (Joyce) Blauw of St. John, IN and Carol Vander Ploeg of Randolph, WI; seven grandchildchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Grace, two sons-in-law, seven brothers and sisters, and one great-grandchild, Cassie. Visitation, Friday, July 9, 2010 from 3 till 7 p.m. Funeral Service, Friday at 7 p.m. at the Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home, 649 E. 162nd St. (Rt. 6/159th St.) South Holland, IL with services conducted by Rev. Richard J. Blauw. Interment Floral View Memorial Gardens - Grandville, MI. For further information, 708-333-7000 or www.smitsfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jul. 8, 2010.

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Bob & Joyce Nyenhuis

July 9, 2010

We are sadden to hear of your Dad's passing. You & your family are in our thoughts & prayers. May the peace from God ease the pain. It's been a long time!! Hope all is well with you & Joyce & your family.

Sally Rock

July 7, 2010

It was a pleasure and honor to have known and serve Richard while he resided here at Providence South Holland. May God comfort you at this time.
Sally Rock
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