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Douglas Kooyenga Obituary

Kooyenga, Douglas E. beloved husband of Catherine (nee Lewis), loving father of Barbara (Brian) Viar and Lisa Kooyenga, loving grandfather of Cameron Viar, dear brother of John (Audrey) Kooyenga, Patricia (Ben) Diab and Glenn (Mildred) Kooyenga, dear brother-in-law of Gerald (Sharon) Lewis, Donna (Joseph) Hauptman, David (Sandra) Lewis, Edward (Denise) Lewis and Tammy (John) West, fond uncle of Arlene, David, Michael, Michelle, Kimberly, Kristy, Kelly, Sandra, Karen, Theresa, Carter, Jenna, Brandon, Nicholas, Kyle, Megan and great uncle to many. Funeral service Saturday, 10 a.m. at the Hann Funeral Home, 8230 S. Harlem Ave., Bridgeview. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation Friday, from 2 to 9 p.m. For further information please call 708-496-3344. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 16, 2003.

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