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John DeKruiff Obituary
DeKruiff, John M. age 75, late of South Holland, Vet. U.S. Army Korean War, beloved husband of Alba Violet DeKruiff (nee Lira), devoted father of nine, proud grandfather of 20 and great-grandfather of three. His parents, Henry and Henrietta DeKruiff were the owners of the Keystone Cleaners, 111th Street, Roseland/Chicago. Visitation Wednesday, 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Thursday, 9:45 a.m., from Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Funeral Service), 15801 S. Cottage Grove Ave., four blocks North of 162nd St., (Rte. 6), Dolton/South Holland, to St. Jude the Apostle Church. Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment Assumption Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to American Lung Association, 1440 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago, IL, 60607-9949, appreciated. 708-841-2300 
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Memories and Condolences
for John DeKruiff
Rev. Paul Eldridge
April 18, 2008
Deepest sympathy from your former neighbor. May God give you the daily strength that you need as you go through this difficult period. Blessings on you.
Hamilton Southeastern Early Childhood Department
April 16, 2008
To Samantha Dekruiff and the entire Dekruiff family: Please accept our deepest sympathies and know that we have made a contribution to the American Lung Association in Mr. DeKruiff's name. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Bill & Michelle Carlascio
April 16, 2008
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
MARY JO SWEENEY
April 16, 2008
DEAR LIZ AND FAMILY,
SO VERY SORRY FOR ALL OF YOUR FAMILY TO LOSE YOUR DAD.MAY ALL YOUR MEMORIES COMFORT IN THE TIMES AHEAD. SINCERELY, MARY JO SWEENEY
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Pat Lawson
April 15, 2008
Liz: I'm so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I know he means a lot to you and you will miss him terribly. Hang in there.
Laura Forouhi
April 15, 2008
Liz,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers during this very difficult time.
The Staff of Thornridge Funeral Home
April 15, 2008
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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