Bob Van Vossen

Bob Van Vossen obituary, LaGrange Highlands, IL

Bob Van Vossen

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Bob Van Vossen Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hallowell & James Funeral Home - Countryside on Mar. 2, 2026.
Bob Van Vossen, age 81, of LaGrange Highlands; beloved husband of Georgia; loving father of Amy (Mike) Bilak, Jill (Mike) Whalen, & Todd (Stacey) Van Vossen; proud grandfather of Nyah & Kaden Bilak, Luke & Chloe Whalen, and Jacob Van Vossen; dear brother of Marilyn McGuire & John (Trudy) Van Vossen; dear uncle and friend of many.

Bob was always the person to call for any type of repair job. His eyes lit up when he needed to get his toolbox. He always seemed to know how to fix something, or he'd figure it out. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, doing word searches, listening to Neil Diamond, watching old Westerns, and history programs. He will be remembered as a man of strong faith who selflessly loved and cared for his pets, family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Bob's name to PAWS Chicago (https://www.pawschicago.org/) are appreciated.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

9

Visitation

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

Hallowell & James Funeral Home

1025 W. 55th Street, Countryside, IL 60525

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Mar

9

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

Hallowell & James Funeral Home

1025 W. 55th Street, Countryside, IL 60525

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Only 6 days left for delivery to next service.