Obituaries
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries
Ronald Sol
September 5, 2024
Ronald Sol, age 87, of Branson, Missouri formerly of the Chicagoland area, passed away on September 5, 2024, with his wife, Charlotte (nee Ipema), of 47 years, by his side. He was previously married to the late Kathleen (nee White) until her passing in 1978. Loving father of Raymond Sol, Kevin (Kelly) Sol, Nicole (Casey) Kerkstra and Cheryl (Larry) Crawley....
Marie Karas
September 4, 2024
Marie Teresa Karas [Dennehy], 89, of Palos Park, IL, USA, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on September 4, 2024. Marie was born on her family’s ancestral dairy farm in Ballybeg, County Kerry, in southwest Ireland on March 27, 1935, to William and Mary Dennehy. The second of seven children and eldest girl, Marie was a nurturer from the...
Charles Dewilkins
September 3, 2024
Charles R. "Chuck" DeWilkins, age 85, loving father of Charles (Maggie) DeWilkins Jr., Catherine (late Bert) Gonzalez and Lori (Charles) Schmidt. Cherished grandfather of Jason (Lisa) DeWilkins, Nicholas (Crystal) DeWilkins, Lauren (Mo) Gonzalez-Abdelaziz, Tom (Yasmine) Finnegan, Colin Finnegan, Jack Gonzalez, Lindsey Schmidt and Amanda Schmidt. Dearest great-grandfather of Jason Jr., Lucas, Kyle and Samantha. Dear brother of Donald (Margaret) DeWilkins....
James Foley
September 1, 2024
James P. "Jimmy" Foley, age 55, passed away suddenly on September 1, 2024 at his home in Palos Heights, IL. Beloved husband for 32 years to Monique N. Foley, nee Weynschenk. Loving father of Krystal Foley, Kourtney Foley, Samantha Foley, and Savannah Foley. Cherished grandfather Madison, Anthony, Isabella, Vincent, Michael, Joseph, McKenzie, Logan, and the late Louie. Devoted son of...
Shane Ruzanski
August 29, 2024
Shane Patrick Ruzanski, age 27, passed away suddenly on August 29, 2024. Beloved son of Kathleen (Jeffery Cwick) Ruzanski and Brian (Bridget) Ruzanski. Loving brother of River Cwick, Paulina and Calianna Ruzanski. Cherished grandson of Edward and Eleanor Ruzanski. Dear nephew and cousin of many. Dearest great nephew of the late Sandee Zierk. Shane was a gifted artist and wonderfully...
Annamay Duncan
August 29, 2024
Annamay Duncan, age 85, beloved wife for 62 ½ years to David Duncan. Loving mother of John Duncan, Mike (Marion) Duncan, Paul (Cathy) Duncan, Susan (Chuck) Moehling, Jim (Sindy) Duncan, and Annemarie Duncan. Cherished grandmother of Jessica Moehling, David Moehling, Katherine Rexroad, Brianna Moehling, Nicholas Duncan, Austin Rexroad, Kelli Rexroad, Evan Duncan, Brooke Duncan, Fiona Duncan, Matthew Duncan, Megan Duncan,...
David Perry
August 25, 2024
David Marshall Perry, age 61, beloved son of the late James H. and Jewell (nee Dodd) Perry. Loving brother of James F. (Tammye) Perry and Jonathan (Tammy) Perry. Cherished uncle of Whitney, Haley, and Rebecca Perry. Dearest great-uncle of Jamie, Meila, and Logan, and great-great uncle of Kambri. Dear nephew of Sue (Alan) Peterson and Cindy (Steven) Smith. Loving cousin...
Terrence Dunne
August 23, 2024
Terrence J. Dunne, age 84, beloved husband for 37 years to Gloria Dunne, nee McGowan. Loving father of Jennifer Dunne and stepfather of Kenny, Roger, Dan, and Nikki Moore. Cherished grandfather of Amanda Clowers, Cole, and Owen Moore. Dearest great-grandfather of Avery, Sarah, Keziah, Zeik, and Roman. Dear brother of James (late Carol), the late Peter (late Nancy), the late...
Christopher Hodges
August 21, 2024
Christopher J. Hodges, age 65, passed suddenly at home on August 21, 2024. He was preceded in death by his late father Gerald E. Hodges (2013) and his sister Lorianne K. Hodges (August 4, 2024). He is survived by his beloved mother Joyce J. Hodges, his sisters Pamela Hodges, Karrie Burt (Gary Burt), Wendy Eckard (Lincoln Eckard), and Anne Hodges,...
Lamberto Albovias
August 21, 2024
Lamberto Cruz "Larry" Albovias, age 77, beloved husband of the late Florida Pastrana Albovias (2022). Loving father of Alice Jane (Ronald) Gammad, Marilou (Ferdinand) Reyes, Elizabeth (Joselito) Lorenzo, Benjamin (Dovelyn) Albovias, Victoria Albovias and Marc (Apple) Albovias. Cherished grandfather of Kevin (Narleen), Rochelle (Alex), Ron Justin, Jason, Jomar, Jiezl, Kaitlyn, Jaemi, Kelsey, Kaylee and Quizer. Dearest great-grandpa Zachary, Zoey, Jax...
Lara Wiziecki-Lecleir
August 20, 2024
Lara Marie Wiziecki-LeCleir September 9, 1967 - August 20, 2024 Loving wife and soulmate of Peter LeCleir. He was the love of her life. Beloved and cherished daughter of the late Elaine M. (Martin) and Joseph J. Wiziecki. True friend, devoted doctor and treasured dog mom of Sadie Marie. Lara was born in Evergreen Park, Illinois at Little Company of...
Susan Toepfer
August 19, 2024
Susan L. Toepfer, age 74, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2024. Cherished daughter of the late Dorothy (nee Andersen) and the late Eugene Toepfer. Graveside Service to be held on Monday, August 26, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Alsip, IL. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400
Allan Peotter
August 14, 2024
Allan D. "Al" Peotter, age 83, of Oak Forest, IL, journeyed to his Heavenly Home on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. He was a good and faithful servant of the Lord and his family. Al, a lifelong Southsider was born in 1941 in Mt Greenwood, IL to Robert and Lolita Peotter, Beloved husband of 51 years to the late Judith Peotter,...
Mary Van Vossen
August 13, 2024
Mary Joan "JoAnn" Van Vossen, nee Moe, age 88, beloved wife for 69 years to Robert Van Vossen. Loving mother of Donna Bruna (Patrick Whisler), Bobby (late Joanne) Van Vossen, Roger (Kathy) Van Vossen, Cathy (Ken) Zelazo, Karen (Kevin) Neylon, and Jennifer (Jeff) Dyke. Cherished grandmother of Jeffery (Maria) Bruna, Brenda Fisher, Joshua Van Vossen, Matthew (Alma) Duco, Ryan (Krystal)...
Douglas Fikeys
August 10, 2024
Douglas J. Fikeys, age 82, US Army Veteran, beloved husband for 46 years to Karen, nee Zemka. Dear brother of the late Edward (late Bonnie) Fikeys. Fond brother-in-law of Mark Zemka. Dearest uncle of Edward Fikeys, Lisa Fikeys, and Tracey Elhenicky. Doug retired from ComEd with over 40 years of service. He found fulfillment in a variety of hobbies. Whether...
Ronald Bergquist
August 10, 2024
Ronald D. Bergquist, Sr., age 93, Sgt. US Army Veteran, beloved husband for 65 years to the late Frances Jean Bergquist, nee Crowley (2016). Loving father of Ronald Jr. (Paula), Eric, Craig (Patty), the late Wendy (Paul) Vycas, and the late Todd. Cherished grandfather of Leif, Natalie DenBoer, and Scott Bergquist; Jason, Jeanna Rossi, Brian, and Carl Vycas; Jared Bergquist;...
Stacy Donnelly
August 8, 2024
Stacy Lynn Donnelly, age 46, beloved daughter of Janice and Gerald. Loving sister of Debra, Jerry (Jennifer), and the late Ronald, Richard "Ricky" and her twin sister Tiffany. Dearest aunt of Timothy, Richard, Gerald IV, Jack and Ryan. Dear niece of Barb (Bill) Mestrovich , Thomas (Linda) Donnelly, Gene (Denise) Donnelly, Cindy Donnelly and the late Patty (Frank) Savage. Visitation...
Kevin Ruhnke
August 7, 2024
Kevin E. Ruhnke, age 64, beloved husband of Jana, nee Launius. Devoted son of the late Harold O. and the late Roberta M. "Bobbie" Ruhnke. Loving brother of Valerie (Daniel) LaPorte, Harold A. (Cassie), Christopher (Heather), Carl, and the late Gordon, Steven, and Shawn. Dearest uncle of Noah (Jacquelyn), Rachel and Nathan LaPorte; Grace and Polly Ruhnke; Brianna, Chloe and...
Anne Barr
August 5, 2024
Anne L. Barr, nee Huston, age 44, unexpectedly passed away on August 5, 2024. Beloved wife of Kip Brown and the late Donald Barr. Loving mother of Cody Fisher. Devoted daughter of Brent and Helen (nee Wilson) Huston. Cherished sister of Steve, Doug, Angie and Ryne. Loving niece, aunt and friend of many. Family and friends will gather on Monday,...
Doris Post
August 5, 2024
Doris A. "Dorrie" Post, nee Groenleer, age 73, beloved wife for 52 years to John Post. Loving mother of Paul (Kristy) Post and Laura (Bartholomew) Visser. Cherished grandmother of Wyatt and Alli Post; Tara and Faith Visser. Devoted daughter of the late George and Dorothy (nee Palma) Groenleer. Dear sister of Alan (Linda) Groenleer and the late Donald (Lynn) Groenleer....