Henry H. “Hank” Hoitsma, age 85, WWII US Navy Veteran, beloved husband for 61 years to the late Genevieve P. “Jean” nee Battaglia (2012). Loving father of Sharon (Tom) Thomason and David (Beverly) Hoitsma. Cherished grandfather of six and great-grandfather of 15. Dearest brother of Jane (late Clarence) Miltzow, Gladys (Ted) Persenaire, Muriel (Phil) Wideman and the late Frank (late Eleanor), William (late Rose), Helen (Bob) Borgman. Devoted son-in-law of Lena Hawley. Fond brother-in-law of Paul (Sandy) Battaglia. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, November 5, 2012 from 3-9 p.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. &Harlem) Orland Park, IL 60462. Memorial Service Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. at Palos Heights Christian Reformed Church, 7059 W. 127th St., Palos Heights, IL 60463. Interment private Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. Memorials to Elim Christian Services preferred. Express your thoughts and condolences at www.colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400