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John Hellinga Obituary

John Hellinga BURNHAM, IL - John Hellinga, 65, of Burnham, IL, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2017. He is survived by a loving family. He was preceded in death by his life partner, Janice Kirkland, and his parents. Visitation will be Saturday, December 23, 2017 at HILLSIDE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTER 8941 Kleinman Rd (one block south of Ridge Rd) Highland, IN, 46322 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at the funeral home, following the Visitation, beginning at 2:00 p.m. Pastor Bob Parnell officiating. John was employed by Union Tank. He loved golfing with his friends. For additional information, please contact Hillside Funeral Home & Cremation Center Konnie Kuiper-Kevin Nordyke by calling us at 219-838-0800 or visiting us at www.hillsidefhcares.com

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Published by The Times on Dec. 22, 2017.

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Connie Davis

December 29, 2017

Will always miss you.we love you John.tell Janice hi from us.and Leo is fine.fly high with the angels.lu

NRM

December 22, 2017

My condolences to the family. May the family and friends of John keep reflecting on the fond and fun memories of him. Look to the God of comfort and he will sustain you.

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