Carolyn D. Vander Woude Obituary

The family announces the passing of Carolyn D. Vander Woude (Orland Park, Illinois) on July 15, 2026. Carolyn, born on December 2, 1928, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband Stewart S. Vander Woude; and her siblings, John Hendrikse (late Jeanette), Tannie Hendrikse and Ruth Kloet (late Leonard). She is survived by: her children, Cheryl Marcus (Charles), Marcia Kooger (Charles), James Vander Woude (Jayne) and John Vander Woude (Janna); and her grandchildren, Christine Vos (Tom), Curt Marcus (Kara), Cari Maclean (Gavin), Peter Kooger (Mike Brown), David Kooger, Tatiana Kooger, Cintia Kooger, Levinski Kooger, Jennifer Reyes (Brody), Daniel Vander Woude (Cristina), Jon Vander Woude (Michelle), Julia Horn (Joey), Nathan Vander Woude (Sienna Glavin) and Kenton Vander Woude (Abby Fortunato).

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Chicago Christian Schools, 12001 S. Oak Park Ave., Palos Heights, IL 60463 (https://www.chicagochristian.org).