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William Gouwens Obituary

William J. Gouwens age 82, "Bill was a man to remember" loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully with his sons by his side on May 11,2022; beloved husband of Marcia (nee Kolodziej); loving father of Gregory (Dori) and Christopher (Amber) Gouwens; devoted grandfather of Logan, Rylee and Piper Gouwens; proud son of the late Annette (Stanciewrcz) Galambach and John Gouwens; cherished brother of Karl (Jonanne) Galambach and the late Robert (Judy) Gouwens; cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews. Bill was a faithful steward of the church and community. He was dedicated to his family, friends and charity work, loved and admired by many. Visitation Thursday 3-8 P.M. Funeral Friday 9:00 A.M. from Lawn Funeral Home 17909 S 94thAve Tinley Park Il 60487 to St. Anthony Church 7659 W Sauk Trail Rd, Frankfort Il Mass 10:00 A.M. Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery Funeral info (708) 532-3100.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on May 18, 2022.

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May

19

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Lawn Funeral Home - Tinley Park

17909 S 94th Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60487

May

20

Funeral

9:00 a.m.

Lawn Funeral Home - Tinley Park

17909 S 94th Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60487

May

20

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Anthony Church

7659 W Sauk Trail Rd, Frankfort, IL

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Lawn Funeral Home - Tinley Park

17909 S 94th Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60487

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