John "Ted" Postema's obituary , Passed away on August 7, 2026 in Orland Park, Illinois

John "Ted" Postema

October 15, 1933 - August 7, 2026 (92 years old)

Orland Park, Illinois

John "Ted" Postema's obituary , Passed away on August 7, 2026 in Orland Park, Illinois

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Smits Funeral Homes Ltd

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John "Ted" Postema

October 15, 1933 - August 7, 2026 (92 years old)

Orland Park, Illinois

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John Postema Obituary

John Postema, born on October 15, 1933, passed away on August 7, 2026. John leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Postema to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his son Randy Postema; his siblings, Leonard Postema (Dorothy) and Cathy Carlson (Norm); his brother-in-law Fred Huizinga (Jan); and his parents, John Postema and Winifred Postema.

He is survived by: his son Larry Postema (Brenda); his stepchildren, Ken Bulthuis (Darlene), Bill Bulthuis (Marcia), Don Bulthuis (Rachel), Jim Bulthuis (Doreen) and Cheryl Voss (Tom); his grandchildren, Matthew Postema (Katie), Andrew Postema (Erica), Renae Pausma (Jacob), Amy Huckstep (Dustin), Dawn Fleischmann (Dave), Kayla Halliwell (Jesse), Zach Bulthuis (Teigen), Alexis Van Der (Ross), Cassie Baugh (Andrew), Alex Bulthuis, Brad Bulthuis (Lauren), Calvin Bulthuis, Jim Kooyenga (Michelle), Dan Jongetjes (Melissa), Mark Van Weelden (Allison), Tom Voss (Kelli) and Amber Crider (Aaron); his siblings-in-law, Grace Voogt (late Gary), Alan Huizinga (Mary), Don Huizinga (Dorothy) and Harry Huizinga (Mary); and his spouse Trenice Bulthuis Postema.

Memorial contributions may be given to Bible League International (http://www.bibleleague.org.) or Elim Christian Services (http://www.elimcs.org.).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smits Funeral Homes Ltd



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Aug 17

Visitation

Covenant Fellowship Church of South Holland
600 W 162nd St, South Holland, IL 60473

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Aug 17

Funeral service

Covenant Fellowship Church of South Holland
600 W 162nd St, South Holland, IL 60473

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Aug 17

Burial

Oak Ridge Cemetery
1881 Thornton Lansing Rd, Lansing, IL 60438

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