Howard Nelson “Bud” Holgate, Jr., age 82, WWII Veteran, resident of St. Louis, MO, formerly of Palos Heights, IL. Beloved husband of the late Grace, nee Smith. Loving father of Wendy (Warren) Talsma and Douglas (Susan) Holgate. Dear grandfather of Carrie Holgate, Scott Talsma, and Kevin Holgate. Dearest great-grandfather of Tyler Talsma. Fond brother of Alyce Layland. Dear uncle of David (Jeanine) Layland. Best friend and companion of Jeanette “Jan” Yates. Visitation Wednesday, March 26, 2008 from 3-9 PM. Funeral Service Thursday, March 27, 2008 10:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery. Express your thoughts and condolences at www.colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400