Obituary of Berend DeBoer

Berend DeBoer, 62, of Midlothian, passed from this life Sunday, March 3, 2019. He is the former spouse of Madeleine DeBoer nee Bickel. Berend is the beloved father of Michelle McCormick, Berend DeBoer III, Deanna (Ryan Reed) DeBoer, Ariel DeBoer, Stacy DeBoer, Zachary (Natalie Nowak) DeBoer, Crysta DeBoer and Carly Whitcomb. He is the devoted grandfather of Teagan Stoskus, Colton Stoskus, Aaron DeBoer, Brian Saenz, Joselyn Reed, Isabella DeBoer and Zachary Reed. Berend is the dear brother of Herta (Kurt) Facco, Martha (Gary) Medema, Christel (John) Sullivan and the fond uncle of numerous nieces and nephews. Berend also leaves many friends to cherish his memory.

Berend was retired from The Brotherhood of Union Carpenters Local 141, where he was employed as both a residential and commercial carpenter for more than thirty-five years. He was a sportsman, especially an avid fisherman. Berend enjoyed nothing more than spending time with his family and friends.

A memorial visitation for Berend will be held Saturday, March 9, 2019 from 3:00 pm until 9:00 pm at the Krueger Funeral Home, 13050 S. Greenwood Avenue, Blue Island. Cremation will be private.