Obituaries
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries
Barbara J. Dotson
July 24, 2025
Barbara J. Dotson, nee Harris, age 88, beloved wife of the late Gene Dotson (1972). Loving mother of Debbie (Dan) Daniluk, Gary (Cathy) Dotson, John (Caroline) Dotson, Gail (Wayne) Klein, Laura Dotson, Jeanette (Greg) Chose and the late Marianne Dotson. Cherished grandmother of 16. Dearest great-grandmother of 12. Dear sister of Vicki Race.
Barbara enjoyed a variety of hobbies, such as...
Donald R. Anderson
July 14, 2025
Donald Robert Anderson passed away on July 14, 2025, in the comfort of his home in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Born on July 19, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois, Don's 95 years of life were marked by kindness, patience, and a warm spirit that brightened the lives of those around him. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary J....
Coletta E. Groen
July 24, 2025
Coletta E. Groen, nee Hart, age 75, beloved wife for 55 years to Arthur Groen, Jr. Loving mother of Kelly (Don) Tyrakowski and Bonnie (Shawn) Olson. Cherished grandmother of Brianna (Rafa) Rosales, Rilee, John and Dana Tyrakowski; Delaney Frigo, Connor and Christopher Olson. Dearest great-grandmother of Vivian and Evelyn Rosales. Dear sister of Margaret (Frank) Vojtech and the late William...
Fred H. Brouwer
July 21, 2025
Fred H. Brouwer, age 84, passed away peacefully at home on July 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Fred was the devoted husband of Paulette Brouwer for over 60 years. He was a proud father to Fred H. Brouwer, Jr. and Michael Brouwer (Linea), and a cherished grandfather to Faith and Michael Brouwer. He was preceded in death by his...
Irving E. Herman
July 24, 2025
Irving E. Herman, age 97, WWII U.S. Army Air Corps Veteran. Beloved husband for 60 years to the late Joan M. Herman, nee Travis (2014). Loving father of Lori (Dr. Zulfiqar) Rizvi and Edward (Joanne) Herman. Cherished grandfather of Heather (John Lindsay) Rizvi, Jason (Caitlin Darden) Rizvi and Katie (Brad May) Herman. Dearest great-grandfather of Emilia, Genevieve, Theodore and Rowan....
Joshua J. "Josh" Schwider
July 20, 2025
Joshua J. "Josh" Schwider, age 48, passed away unexpectedly on July 20, 2025. Beloved husband of 25 years to Jessica L. Schwider, nee Johns. Loving father of Jenna. Devoted son of John and Marlene Schwider. Dearest brother of Joseph (Holly) Schwider and Kelsey (Bob) Powers. Cherished uncle of Amber, Lucy, John, Thomas, Daniel, Sophia; Madison, Lily, Jules and Olivia. Dear...
Allison Joy "Allie" Allen
July 18, 2025
Allison Joy "Allie" Allen, nee Koedyker, age 46, beloved wife for 22 years to Michael Allen. Loving mother of Makayla Noelle Allen. Devoted daughter of the late Nancy J. Koedyker. Dearest sister of Matthew (Valerie) Koedyker and Tim (Melinda) Koedyker. Cherished aunt of Nicole, Steven, Josh, Marissa, Alicia, Tyler, Nathan, Ethan, Rylyn and Jack. Dear daughter-in-law of the late Charles...
John F. Oswald
July 20, 2025
John F. Oswald, age 73, beloved husband of Bonnie Lee, nee Horn. Loving father of Brenda (David) Jahny-Miller, John Oswald and the late Brandy Ann Oswald-Kowalczyk. Cherished grandfather of Tyler Jahny, Corey Oswald, Sierra Oswald, Addison Miller and Elena Miller. Dearest great-grandpa of Beau Jahny; Greyson and Kingston Oswald. Dear brother of Richard Oswald and Barbara (late Carl) Spiotto. Fond...
Phyllis Myrl Klaiber
July 16, 2025
Phyllis Myrl Klaiber (née Engelsdorfer) was born in the parsonage of St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed Church on Lawndale in Detroit, Michigan and immediately placed in a bedroom dresser drawer in lieu of a cradle according to family lore. She was the youngest of four children. She attended Oliver Wendell Holmes Elementary School and Western High School in Detroit. At...
Dena Deckinga
July 6, 2025
Dena Deckinga, nee Bulthuis, age 98, beloved wife of the late Henry "Hank" Deckinga (1994). Loving mother of Dennis (Joyce) Deckinga, Ronald (Bridget) Deckinga, Henry (Barbara) Deckinga and Deborah (Jan) Kahn. Cherished grandmother of Laurie (Scott) Ludwig, Kristy (Derrick) Beecham, Allison Deckinga, Michael Deckinga, Chris (Liz) Deckinga, Chad (Shannon) Deckinga, Calvin (Colleen) Deckinga, Jason (Jennifer) Kahn, Justin (Jennifer) Kahn and...
Alberta A. "Allie" Nykiel
July 17, 2025
Alberta A. "Allie" Nykiel, nee Sherby, age 97, beloved wife of the late Stan Nykiel (1988). Loving mother of Yvonne (Robert) Clifford, Stan (Gail) Nykiel and Roch (Barbara) Nykiel. Cherished grandmother of Lindsay (Dave) Bruckman, Cliff (Mary Jane) Nykiel, Kurt Nykiel, Craig Nykiel and Ciege (Victor) Brown. Dearest great-grandmother of Maya, Franco, Aniela, Savanna and Audrey. Dear sister of the...
Margaret A. Hillman
July 15, 2025
Margaret A. "Margie" Hillman, nee Macauley, age 81, beloved wife for 50 years to the late Gerald R. "Jerry" Hillman (2018). Loving mother of Timothy (Olga) Hillman, Thomas (Heather) Hillman and Amanda (Brian) Cornfield. Cherished grandmother of Maggie, Noah, Abigail, Paige, T.J. and Jack. Dear sister of Marilou (Daniel) Erick and the late Robert Macauley. Fond aunt of John Hillman,...
Eldene L. "Ellie" Doff
July 14, 2025
Eldene L. "Ellie" Doff, nee Frieling, age 97, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 14, 2025. Beloved wife for 59 years to the late Herman Doff (2007). Loving mother of the late Deborah (Mark (Connie)) Cruikshank and the late Michael “Mick” (Linda) Doff. Cherished grandmother "Grandma Ow" of Becky (Brian) Bettenhausen, Matt (Tracy) Cruikshank, Sara (fiancée...
Alice Slager
July 13, 2025
Alice Slager, nee Fischer, age 96, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 13, 2025. Beloved wife for 65 years to the late William Slager (2015). Loving mother of Diane (Bruce) DeJong, Darlene Boss, William R. (Kristin) Slager, and the late Denise (Dr. Steve) Kraker. Cherished grandmother of Lisa DeJong, Scott DeJong, Lindsey Headley, Seth Kraker, Keith...
Nancy J. Plucinski
July 11, 2025
Nancy J. Plucinski, nee Splawski, age 67, beloved wife for 46 years to Gerald L. Plucinski. Loving sister of Jill (Brian) Roach, George (Susan) Splawski and the late Holly Testa. Survived by her brother-in-law Steve Plucinski and sister-in-law Colleen Plucinski. Dear aunt of Richard Splawski, Danielle (Chris) Smith, William Plucinski, Andrew Plucinski, Dawn (Michael) Merlo and Joshua Plucinski.
From her earliest...
Dolores M. Despot
July 10, 2025
Dolores M. Despot, nee Niedzwiecki, age 95 , beloved wife of the late Theodore “Ted” Despot (2003). Loving mother of Susan (Howard) Webb, Cynthia (Jerry) Slechta and Sandra (Ralph) Gabrys. Cherished grandmother of Kristin (Michael) Moody, Marc Slechta, Samantha (Patrick) Major, Stephanie Gabrys and Jason Slechta. Dearest great-grandmother of Brynn Moody, Emma Major and Jacob Major. Dear sister of the...
Jeannette "Jean" Fay Metzler
July 8, 2025
How do you say goodbye to the woman who gave you life? How do you measure the impact of one life on SO many?
On July 8, 2025, our dear Mom, Jeannette “Jean” Fay Metzler’s (nee Michel) soul has taken flight, at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late William G. Metzler; sister of the late George W. Michel;...
Casimir R. Venckus
July 8, 2025
Casimir R. Venckus, age 93, U.S. Air Force Veteran. Beloved husband for 50 years to the late Evelyn A. Venckus, nee Litviak (2021). Cherished uncle and cousin of many.
Visitation Monday, July 14, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. until time of Prayer Service 10:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL to St. Michael...
Donna M. Pellicci
July 7, 2025
Donna M. Pellicci, 77, of Oak Lawn, Illinois, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on September 20, 1947, in Queens, New York Donna lived a life marked by strength, perseverance, and boundless love. She was the beloved wife of the late Mike Pellicci, her one true love. Together, they built a home full of...
Carol Ann Wenckus
July 7, 2025
Carol Ann Wenckus, nee Oswald, age 87, beloved wife for 54 years to the late Walter F. “Wally” Wenckus. Loving mother of Suzanne (George) Smith and Sandie (Mike) Wenckus-Skoumal. Cherished grandmother of Christina (Wes) Brzykcy, Jessica (Josh) Bolz, Adam (Elisabeth) Collins, Allie Lindroth, Nathan Lindroth, and Nolan (Margaret) Lindroth. Carol Ann was the eldest of 14 siblings, a role she...