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Monday, March 17, 2025

Gertrude Buikema, 94, Remembered for Devotion to Family, Faith, and Community

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Gertrude "Gert" Buikema | Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory

Gertrude "Gert" Buikema | Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory

Gertrude Buikema, known as "Gert," passed away at the age of 94. A dedicated and hardworking woman, Gert was beloved by her family, friends, and community. She was a devoted wife to her late husband Bill and a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Gert's life was marked by her faith, her strong work ethic, and her commitment to serving others. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

A visitation and funeral service to honor Gert's life will be held on Friday, March 14, 2025, at Orland Park Christian Reformed Church, followed by a luncheon for family and friends. Private interment will take place at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Providence Hospice and Southwest Chicago Christian School Foundation in her memory.

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