Michael A. Van Boekel
Michael A. Van Boekel
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St. Anne Catholic Church
551 Boulder Hill Pass, P. O. Box 670, Oswego, IL 60543-0670
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Mike proudly served his country with the U.S. Air Force and later worked at the Federal Aviation Administration in Aurora, Illinois for 25 years. After retiring, he and his wife Jean enjoyed winters in Florida, spending time with his family and playing golf. Mike was generous with his time and talents, always willing to help anyone in any way that he could. He loved life and touched the hearts of everyone he met.
He was preceded in death by his brothers Frank (Ila) and Jerry (Mary Ann) and his sisters Bernie Robinson, Mary (Armondo) DiFonso and brother-in-law Dennis Baginski.
Mike is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Jean; his sister-in-law, Kathy Baginski; his children, Cheryl (Mike) Soelke of Collierville, TN, Tom (Pam) Van Boekel of Cape Coral, FL, Debbie (Jon) Olson of Charlotte, NC and David (Lisa) Van Boekel of Montgomery, IL; eleven grandchildren, Michael (Alex) Soelke, Keegan (Kasey) Crocker, Kaylee (DJ) Wilemon, Tyler (Jordan) Van Boekel, Cameron (Erica) Van Boekel, Kathryn Van Boekel, Kari (Ryan) Kostolansky, Kyle Olson, Adam (Melissa) Van Boekel, Rachel (Fiancé, Alec) Van Boekel, Sarah Van Boekel; thirteen great-grandchildren, Ethan, Ryan, Clark, Scott, Sloane, Conley, Parker, Kinsey, Cade, Cole, Conner, River, Journey as well as many beloved nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. at DUNN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY, 1801 S. Douglas Rd., Oswego, IL. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church, 551 Boulder Hill Pass, Oswego. Interment will take place at Lincoln Memorial Park, Aurora, IL
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Cure Alzheimer's Fund (curealz.org).
The family extends heartfelt thanks to the loving staff of Suncrest Hospice and Cedarhurst of Yorkville for their compassionate care.
For information, 630-554-3888 or visit his memorial page at www.dunnfamilyfuneralhome.com
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My condolences to the Van Boekel family. I remember Mr. Van Boekel as a man of quiet dignity and kindness. Our families were St. Anne´s church members.
Mr and Mrs Van Boekel raised polite, respectful children who were achievers. Tom, my classmate and friend, was a good athlete in all the sports and a good student at Oswego HS.
Mr Van Boekel did well as evidenced by the family he leaves behind. Thoughts to all his loved ones.
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Upcoming Events
Sep
2
Visitation
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Dunn Family Funeral Home with Crematory
1801 South Douglas Road P.O. Box 665, Oswego, IL 60543
Send FlowersSep
2
Service
10:30 a.m.
Dunn Family Funeral Home with Crematory
1801 South Douglas Road P.O. Box 665, Oswego, IL 60543
Send FlowersSep
2
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 a.m.
St. Anne Catholic Church
551 Boulder Hill Pass, P. O. Box 670, Oswego, IL 60543-0670
Send FlowersServices provided by
Dunn Family Funeral Home with CrematoryOnly 3 days left for delivery to next service.