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Teunis Vander Vliet Obituary

Teunis "Tom" Vander Vliet, age 89, beloved husband for 56 years to the late Johanna "Jo" Vander Vliet, nee Van Diggelen (2010). Loving father of Helen (Kenneth) Socha, Thomas (Mary) Vander Vliet and Wilma (David) Persenaire. Cherished Opa of Thomas and John (Cynthia) Vander Vliet; and Melissa (Earl) Bloom and Anna (Davis) Konynenbelt. Dearest great-grandfather of Russell, Avalina and Katalina. Fond brother of Wilhelmina (Andre) Willems and the late Benjamin (Pol) Vander Vliet. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Tom was the proud owner and operator of Westdale Foods Company, Bridgeview, IL for over 50 years. Visitation Monday, April 26, 2021 at Calvary Church of Oak Lawn, 10056 S. Central Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 from 10 a.m. to 12:00 Noon with a Funeral Service to follow at 12:00 Noon. To uphold safety guidelines, all guests are asked to wear a mask and respect social distancing requirements. A live-stream of the service will be available. Please visit Tom's obituary on Colonial Chapel's website at colonialchapel.com to view the live-stream of the service. The link will be posted shortly. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South, Oak Lawn, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Southwest Chicago Christian Schools or Calvary Church of Oak Lawn are appreciated. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Apr. 23, 2021.

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joan Hegeman Rutka

April 26, 2021

Our sincere condolences from our family to yours. As we loose our parents we realize our numbers are getting less but our memories from our past increase. May we find joy remembering . The Hegeman/Van Diggelen family

Tim

April 23, 2021

Thinking of the family and wishing them peace and comfort

Al May

April 23, 2021

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. The May Family

The Vellekoop Family

April 23, 2021

We are deeply saddened by the loss
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He was very much loved by our Family. May God give you comfort in this time

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10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Calvary Church of Oak Lawn

10056 S. Central Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL

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12:00 p.m.

Calvary Church of Oak Lawn

10056 S. Central Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL

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