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Anthony Van Milligen Obituary

POPLAR GROVE – Anthony Van Milligen, 61, of Poplar Grove, a former many year resident of Carpentersville, died Saturday, April 17, 2010, at his home.
He was born April 16, 1949, in Chicago. He was a 1967 inaugural graduate of Irving Crown High School and a graduate of Western Illinois University, Macomb.
Survivors include his sister, Mary T. (Keith) Bortolotti, whom he made his home with in Poplar Grove; his brothers, Dennis (Pat) Van Milligen of Aurora, Fred (Janet) Van Milligen of Santa Rosa, Calif., and Frank (the late Stephanie) Van Milligen of Crystal Lake; and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews; and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Donna M. Van Milligen; and a sister-in-law, Stephanie Van Milligen.
His family has decided to mourn their loss privately. There will be no visitation, and burial will be private. A memorial service will be at a later date.
The omission of flowers is requested. Memorials may be made to any humane society of your choice.
For information, call Miller Funeral Home, West Dundee, at 847-426-3436.

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

Published by Northwest Herald on Apr. 21, 2010.

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