Richard DeVries

Richard “Dick” DeVries, age 73, US Army Veteran, beloved husband for 53 years to Clara, nee Ebbens. Loving father of Richard A. (Laura), Wayne (Joan), and Daniel. Dear grandfather of Eric, Mark, Amy (Tim) Schutt, Lisa (Zak) Thomson, Andrew, and Valerie. Fond brother of Winifred Schuringa, Betty Koldenhoven, Lois Hoving, and the late Garrett, Johanna Dorn, and Everett. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Served in the grocery business for over 50 years. Founder and former owner of DeVries Grocery & Market, LaGrange, IL. Visitation Thursday, May 22, 2008 from 3-9PM at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Lying in State Friday, May 23, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. at Palos Heights Christian Reformed Church, 7059 W. 127th St., Palos Heights, IL. Interment Fairmount-Willow Hills Cemetery. Memorials to Elim Christian Services or Muscular Dystrophy Association preferred. Express your thoughts and condolences at www.colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400.