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Richard Kooyenga Obituary

Kooyenga, Richard J. "Ringo" Age 73, of Romeoville, formerly of Bolingbrook, at rest December 28, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy Teel-Kooyenga and Cheryl (nee Arcuri); loving father of Evelyn (Jerry) Hakl, Vincent (Michele) and Richard Kooyenga; Papa Rich of Dana, Megan, Alex, Andrea, Nicholas and great-grandfather of Dia and Dominick; dearest brother of Dee (Art) Lockman and Vivian (Harold) Stack; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Special thanks to his caregiver Shanna Ritter. Visitation Tuesday, January 2, 2018, from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Chapel Hill Gardens South Funeral Home and Cemetery, 11333 Central Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 60453. Chapel service Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. Interment in family lot. He was a hard worker, loving husband, dedicated father, proud grandfather. Ringo was a dear friend to many and will be greatly missed by all. For information, please call 708-636-1200 or visit www.chapelhillgardenssouth.com



Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 31, 2017.
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To all family and friends my deepest sympathy. May the Lord comfort strengthen and give you peace. Roberta

January 1, 2018

I only knew Richard for a few years, but during the time that I knew him I learned that he was a very good man and a good friend. He will be missed.

DANIEL CLUKEY

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January 1, 2018

Sincere condolences to the family and friends of Richard Kooyenga. May the God of all comfort strengthen you at this time.

December 31, 2017

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December 31, 2017

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December 31, 2017

To my best friend of 65 years I will miss you, my condolences to the family.

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