It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John W. Vander Velde Sr. (Orland Park, Illinois), who passed away on January 28, 2024, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John W. Vander Velde Sr. to show support.

He was predeceased by : his son Paul Vander Velde (Karen); and his siblings, Gerald Vander Velde (Jane), Katherine Lenderink and William "Bill" Vander Velde Jr.. He is survived by : his children, John Jr. Vander Velde (Margaret), Kimberly Evert (Harry) and Amy Bulthuis (Randall); his grandchildren, Alan Schubert (Amanda), Lance Schubert, Samantha Zagotta (David), Michael Vander Velde, Jacob Bulthuis and Zachary Bulthuis; his great grandchildren, Charlize, Dominic, Alexandria, Ryker and Bryston; and his siblings, Richard Vander Velde (AnnaMae), Wilma Steenland, Eleanor "Ellie" Wigboldy (Homer) and Ronald Vander Velde. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Memorials to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 495, Memphis, TN 38101-9801.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory