George W. Van Kampen Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to George W. Van Kampen of Sandwich, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. George left this world on February 25, 2026 at the age of 97, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of George W. Van Kampen to show support.
In the sacred silence of farewell, George is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that George's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
He was predeceased by: his wife Rose; his brother Jim; and his daughter-in-law Joan. He is survived by: his sister Grace Tillema (Auntie Toots); and his children, George Van Kampen (Petra), Cheryl Barry (Jim), Pat Bilthouse (Alan), Cindy Van Kampen and Nancy Stell (Dave). He is also survived by 16 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren.
