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Florence Van Obituary

Van, Florence Ann Age 82, beloved wife of George Van Jr. for 61 years; loving mother of Susan (Ronald) Miller, George (Debra) Van III, Sharon (Timothy) Duffey, Maureen (Steven) Covey and Angela Van (fiance Dennis Watson); cherished grandmother of Jamie (Nathan) Daugherty, Jeffrey Miller, Stephanie Van, Brittany Van, Neil Duffey, Brian Duffey, Scott Covey and Kristen Covey; dearest great-grandmother of Natalie Daugherty, Lucas Daugherty and Michaela Miller; devoted daughter of the late Leona (nee Williams) and John Sullivan. Visitation Thursday 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Friday 9:00 a.m. from Lawn Funeral Home, 7909 State Road (5500 W), Burbank, IL 60459 to St. Albert the Great Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Florence was a member of the Johnson Phelps VFW Post 5220 Women's Auxiliary. She loved her charitable work especially with the VFW Fish Fry and Bingo kitchen. She also enjoyed gardening, spending time with friends and family and spoiling her beloved dog, "Ginny". In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Animal Welfare League of Chicago Ridge would be appreciated. Funeral Info: 708-636-2320.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 11, 2016.

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October 14, 2016

Sorry for your loss. Matthew 5:4.

October 13, 2016

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Trandy Whitehead

October 12, 2016

My deepest sympathy fkr your family. My prayers are with you.

October 12, 2016

Our deepest sympathy to the Van Family and Friends. May you always keep her love and devotion in your hearts.

Michael, Angelica and Ariana Horaitis

David and Althea

October 11, 2016

We are so saddened to hear of your loss and offer our deepest condolences to the family. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. Exodus 6:3

Cheryl

October 11, 2016

My sincere condolences to the Van family and friends. Make God your stronghold during this difficult time.

October 11, 2016

"Butch" and I have so many happy memories of card games and enjoying Florence's delicious desserts.
A beautiful soul has found heaven and eternal peace.
Our prayers are with you.


Gail and Leon Van
Sebring, FL

Rose Shirey

October 11, 2016

Mrs. Van was a great woman. She displayed poise and patience in everything she did. I will always remember how kind she was to let us play softball in her backyard, using her plants and trees for bases. Rest in peace!

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13

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Lawn Funeral Home - Burbank

7909 State Rd., Burbank, IL 60459

Oct

14

Funeral

9:00 a.m.

Lawn Funeral Home - Burbank

7909 State Rd., Burbank, IL 60459

Oct

14

Funeral Mass

9:30 a.m.

St. Albert the Great Church

IL

Oct

14

Interment

Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery

IL

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Lawn Funeral Home - Burbank

7909 State Rd., Burbank, IL 60459

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