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William Vander Meeden Obituary

Vander Meeden, William age 90, Ret. C.P.D., beloved husband of the late Edith R. (nee Fuller), loving father of Carol (John) Brooks, dear grandfather of Beth (Paul) Skiem, William (Kathy) Brooks and Brian (special friend Lisa) Brooks, dearest great-grandfather of Elisa and Samantha Brooks, fond brother of the late Bertha Noorlag, Henry, Louis and Jacob. Loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, 3 p.m. until time of funeral service 7 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem), Orland Park. Interment Fairmount-Willow Hills Cemetery. Memorials to Calvary Church of Orland Park preferred. 708-532-5400 or info. and online guest book at www.colonialchapelfh.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 14, 2003.

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