Barbara A. Keessen, nee Kooiman, age 78, beloved wife for 53 years to Garrett "Garry" Keessen. Loving mother of Douglas (Carol) Keessen, Janet (Dr. Dale) Brink and Pamela (Dan) Gibson. Cherished grandmother of Kyle Keessen, Rachel and David Koldenhoven; Steven (Stephanie), Jordan, Kristen and Lauren Brink; Aaron, Austin, Jon and Jacob Gibson. Fond sister of Clara Goesel, Margaret Kooiman, Rita Davids and Joyce Rudenga. Preceded in death by five sisters and four brothers. Dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, May 4, 2015 from 3-8 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Lying in State Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at Palos Heights Christian Reformed Church, 7059 W. 127th St., Palos Heights, IL from 9:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 10:30 a.m. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. Memorials to Crossroad Bible Institute, P.O. Box 900, Grand Rapids, MI 49509-0900 or Elim Christian Services, 13020 S. Central Ave., Palos Heights, IL 60463 appreciated. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400