Funeral services set for Kerr, Van Lier
Posted March 01, 2009 10:00 pm
Funeral services have been set for former Chicago Bulls stars Norm Van Lier and Johnny "Red" Kerr.
A wake for Van Lier was being held Sunday evening at Michalik Funeral Home on Chicago's North Side. His funeral will be held Monday at the Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago.
Van Lier was one of the most popular players in Chicago Bulls history and one of the NBA's top defensive players in the 1970s. He was found dead in his home Thursday at the age of 61.
Van Lier's death was discovered the same day Kerr died. The former Bulls coach and broadcaster was 76.
A wake for Kerr is set for Tuesday at Hennessy Bruno Funeral Home in Oakbrook Terrace. His funeral will be held Thursday at the same place.
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