James William "Bill" Van Kam's obituary , Passed away on September 22, 2025 in South Greenfield, Missouri

James William "Bill" Van Kam

December 6, 1945 - September 22, 2025 (79 years old)

South Greenfield, Missouri

James William "Bill" Van Kam's obituary , Passed away on September 22, 2025 in South Greenfield, Missouri

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Lockwood Funeral Chapel

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James William "Bill" Van Kam

December 6, 1945 - September 22, 2025 (79 years old)

South Greenfield, Missouri

James William Van Kam Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James William Van Kam of South Greenfield, Missouri, born in Weir, Kansas, who passed away on September 22, 2025, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of James William Van Kam or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Frank Kam and Grace Van Kam; and his siblings, Mildred Genser, Margaret Ross, Frances Thompson, Frank Van Kam Jr., Anna Uber and Dora Friend.

He is survived by: his wife Teresa Yates; his daughters, Emily Van Kam and Candace Van Kam; his grandchildren, Michael, Jacob, Malaki and Makayli; his great grandchildren, Alejandro, John and Ryder; and his siblings, Emile Van Kam and Vikki Zaccarello.

A funeral service was held on Saturday, September 27th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Greenfield Funeral Chapel (61 N Allison St, Greenfield, MO 65661).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Lockwood Funeral Chapel



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Sep 27

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Greenfield Funeral Chapel
61 N Allison St, Greenfield, MO 65661

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