John Peter Van Beek

John Peter Van Beek obituary

John Peter Van Beek

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John Van Beek Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by McCauley-Sullivan Funeral Home & Crematorium on Mar. 6, 2026.
John Van Beek

March 1, 1943 - March 4, 2026

Beloved husband of Phyllis Van Beek (née O'Leary). Cherished son of John and Christine Van Beek (née Zuidema). Loving father of John Michael Van Beek and Tammy (née Van Beek) Michael Figus. Proud and devoted grandfather of Zachary and Kailey Figus.

Dear brother of Barbara Travis (née Van Beek), Deborah Tibbens (née Van Beek) and her husband Gary, and Robert Van Beek and his wife Patricia. Fond uncle to many nieces and nephews.

He was a proud member of the Bolingbrook American Legion Post #1288 and honorably served in the United States Air Force for five years as part of the Strategic Air Command.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

10

Visitation

McCauley-Sullivan Funeral Home & Crematorium

530 West Boughton Rd, Bolingbrook, IL 60440

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Mar

10

Funeral service

McCauley-Sullivan Funeral Home & Crematorium

530 West Boughton Rd, Bolingbrook, IL 60440

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels