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William R. Oppenhuis
1938 - 2017
William R. Oppenhuis
1938 - 2017
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BORN
1938
DIED
2017
William Oppenhuis Obituary
William R. Oppenhuis, age 79, of Lynwood, IL, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2017. Beloved husband of 55 years of Sandra Oppenhuis, nee Swart. Devoted father of Michael (Linda) Oppenhuis, Michelle (Steven) Van Beek, Ross (Lori) Oppenhuis, and Robert (Kimberly) Oppenhuis. Proud grandfather of Andrew, Jocelyn, Zachary, Joshua, Samantha, Tatum, Brett, Sydnee, Alexa, Tanner, Maxwell, Kyla, and Taylor. Dear brother of Donna (Ray) Fuller and Cheryl (Larry) Morrone. Preceded in death by his parents Edward Oppenhuis and Rose Stefik, and his sister Arlene Meadows.
Visitation Monday, January 1, 2018 from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane Dyer, IN. Funeral service Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at Bethel Christian Reformed Church (3500 Glenwood-Lansing Rd. Lansing, IL) with services conducted by Rev. Cal Aardsma. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery – Elwood, IL.
William was a U.S. Army Veteran. He attended Bethel CRC in Lansing for over 50 years. He enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren play their sporting events through the years.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Illiana Christian High School 2261 Indiana Ave. Lansing, IL 60438. For further information please contact 219-322-7300.
6 Entries
Laura Christy
December 31, 2017
Mr. Oppenhuis, will always be considered a HERO for serving our country. Thank you Sir and May God hold you in his loving arms. Rest in Peace.
Barnie Bornholdt
December 28, 2017
Ross and Lori:
I'm so sorry for your lost, and will be remembering you and your family in prayer.
Harold Oppenhuis
December 28, 2017
Dear Sandy,
We are so sorry to hear that you have lost Billy. We send our sympathy to you and your family. God bless you all as you look to Him for comfort.
In Jesus' love,
Harold and Marilyn Oppenhuis
Peoria, Arizona
Kay De Young
December 28, 2017
Dear Oppenhuis Families: You are in our thoughts and prayers as you face this sad time. Thankful for Christian parents who taught us the hope of life after death, and that we will see them again someday in Heaven!
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Dorothy Van Zyl
December 28, 2017
Sandy and Family: You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We Love You! John & Dorothy Van Zyl
Tera Mahoney Smith
December 28, 2017
uncle Bill, you will be missed by so many who loved you dearly. Although you are gone from our sight; your spirit and laughter will forever live in our hearts. You raised a beautiful and kind family with so much love in their hearts. Finally it's your time to rest, your job is done!
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