Name: Visitation for Christopher VanderLugt
Start: 2015-12-09T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2015-12-10T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Kuiper Funeral Home

CHRISTOPHER VanderLUGT Christopher VanderLugt, age 43, son of Carol (Kok) Castaneda of Highland and Ken VanderLugt of Merrillville passed away Sunday December 6, 2015 of advances-stage Infantile Facio-Scapular Humeral muscular dystrophy. Chris would have been 44 next week and outlived his prognosis by 24 years. He is survived by both parents; his step dad Efren Castaneda; two sisters: Kerrie Ann VanderLugt of Wayland, MI and Charity (Jerry) Lyda of Dyer; one nephew Jerry; three nieces: Anna, Christa, and Hailey; numerous uncles, aunts, and cousins. Chris could be seen most days in and around the Meijer store in Merrillville and many have prayed for his safe crossing of Route 30 in his wheelchair. On summer nights and weekends, he was often seen at area classic car shows which were his passion. He was a graduate of Purdue University-Calumet from which he received a degree in Technical Writing. He will be remembered for the resilience and courage he showed every day in facing life with a sound mind but a useless body. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 11, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. at Kuiper Funeral Home, 9039 Kleinman Road, Highland. Cremation will follow the service. Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Kuiper Funeral Home. R.I.P. our beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend. Please visit: www.kuiperfh.com

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Published by The Times on Dec. 8, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries

Sarah Mays

December 17, 2015

Thinking of all of you during this time of loss.

Lue Powell

December 11, 2015

Christopher Vanderlugt, A wonderful and smart person to know. He loved older cars, and he was crazy about Halloween. I wished he could have done many things in life, like travel. Now he can see everything. Chris you shall be missed. May God help your family to heal. You will never be forgotten. Your Friend

Patty Nuzzo

December 9, 2015

We were all so sad and sorry to hear of your loss. May God keep you and your family strong.

Stefanie Line

December 8, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Bridget DeYoung

December 8, 2015

I will be praying for you all. I know there will be a day when all the tears will be washed away. Standing tall is Heaven must feel good though. It must feel so good. For someone who was already strong of heart and soul, now to have all strength regained. I am so sorry for all your sorrow. I love you guys and I know you are a strong family. I will pray for you and I will help out with anything you need.

kathy wininger

December 8, 2015

I will never forget taking Chris to see the very first Star Wars movie. He was fascinated and full of questions. He truly was a "great thinker" and figured out plot twists before they happened. Time and distance changed many things, but never my affection for his family. He will live on fondly in memories. May he rest in peace.

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Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Kuiper Funeral Home

9039 Kleinman Road, Highland, IN 46322

Dec

11

Funeral service

9:30 a.m.

Kuiper Funeral Home

9039 Kleinman Road, Highland, IN 46322

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