Hollis "Van" Van Bockern

Hollis “Van” Van Bockern, 68, of St. Charles, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2011. A longtime resident of Linesville, Hollis was born November 6, 1942 in Marion, Ohio to H.DL. and Phyllis Irons Van Bockern. He graduated from Adams State College, Colorado. A sergeant in the United States Army, Hollis was awarded the Bronze Star for service in the Vietnam War. He had a long career in Logistics. Hollis is survived by his beloved wife, Sheila Van Bockern ; two children David Van Bockern and Rachel Zimmerman and her husband, Ben; and daughter-in-law, Cheri; three grandchildren, Jared, Hailey, and Nathan; a brother, Frank Van Bockern and his wife, Edie; a sister, Evelyn Weliver and her husband, Del; a sister-in-law, Gisele; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, John. Visitation will be Thursday, Nov 3rd at the Yurs Funeral Home, 1771 W. State St, Geneva, Illinois from 4 to 7 p.m. A memorial service will follow from 7 to 8 p.m. There will be a graveside service on Saturday November 5th at 10 am. at Linesville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Heart Association or the Lung Cancer Research Center at the websites listed below. For more information please call 630-232-7337 or visit Local arrangements are under the direction of Royal-Coleman Funeral Home, 6028 US. Highway 6, Linesville.