Arnold B. Bandstra, Sr., age 90, WWII U.S. Army Air Corps Veteran. Beloved husband for 70 years to Anjean, nee Iwema. Loving father of Arlene (James) Achterhof, Barbara (Leon) VandeCreek, Arnold Jr. (Therese), Barry (Debbie), Donna (Rob) Thomsen, and the late Carol (late Jack) Westerhof. Cherished grandfather of 15. Dearest great-grandfather of 18 and great-great grandfather of four. Fond brother of Ida Iwema, Eunice Nye and the late Agnes Gabelman, Lois Togtman, Ruth Holwerda, Bernard, and Louis Jr. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, February 19, 2012 from 3-8 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Memorial Service Monday, February 20, 2012, 11:30 a.m. at Palos Heights Christian Reformed Church, 7059 W. 127th St., Palos Heights, IL. Military Honors and Committal Service Monday, February 20, 2012, 9:30 a.m. at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, Illinois. Memorials to Bethshan Association, 12927 S. Monitor Ave., Palos Heights, IL 60463 preferred. Express your thoughts and condolences at www.colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400
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