Obituaries
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries
Paul Alkema
March 14, 2017
Paul Alkema, age 62, suddenly went home to heaven on March 14, 2017. Beloved son of the late Paul and Mary Alkema. Loving step-son of the late Ann Alkema. Dearest brother of Karen (Tom) DeYoung, Carol Alkema and Barbara (David) Vander Woude. Cherished uncle of seven and great-uncle of seven. Visitation Sunday, March 19, 2017 from 2-7 p.m. Funeral Service...
Gertrude Hulford
March 14, 2017
Gertrude "Trudy" Hulford, nee Huizenga, age 59, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 14, 2017. Beloved wife for 37 years to Allen "Al" Hulford. Loving mother of Amanda Peterson, Beth (John) Chisholm and Jon (Lizzie) Hulford. Cherished grandmother of Angelina, Arrianna, Stephen, McKenna and Grace. Devoted daughter of the late Paul and Geziena Huizenga. Dear...
Amy Borgman
March 13, 2017
Amy R. Borgman, age 32, was called home to heaven on March 13, 2017, where she is singing, dancing and praising God. Beloved daughter of Gary and Sheryl Borgman. Loving sister of Bradley (Amanda) Borgman. Caring aunt of Austin, Aubrey and Ashton. Cherished granddaughter of Gertrude and the late Gerald Bothof, the late Henry and the late Ann Borgman and...
Irene Czajkowski
March 13, 2017
Irene A. Czajkowski, nee Jenkot, age 85, beloved wife of the late Robert M. (2003). Loving mother of Sandy (Jim) Kula and Robert T. Czajkowski. Cherished grandmother of Bob (Kelly) Kula and great-grandmother of Alex and Addy. Fond sister of Julia "Cookie" Wojcik, Theresa Wieczorek and the late Loretta Mueller, Frances Czajkowski and Thomas Jenkot. Dear aunt of many nieces...
Dorothy Eckberg
March 10, 2017
Dorothy L. Eckberg, nee Anderson, age 94, beloved wife of the late Philip C. Eckberg (1999). Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. Survived by her "adopted" son, Pastor Don Borling, and several special friends. Dorothy was a retired secretary. Visitation Wednesday, March 15, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. at All Saints Lutheran Church,...
Peter Ouwenga
March 8, 2017
Peter G. Ouwenga, age 65, beloved husband for 44 years to Cynthia, nee VanderWoude. Loving father of Daniel (Sarah), Kevin, Kate, and Rebecca (fiancé Keith). Devoted son of Angeline and the late Peter Ouwenga. Dear brother of Diana (Bruno) Brouwer, Linda (George) Nichols, Kenneth (Deborah) Ouwenga and the late Sandra Ouwenga. Fond son-in-law of Roger and the late Jody VanderWoude....
Erna Josupait
March 7, 2017
Erna C. Josupait, nee Cesna, age 84, beloved wife of the late Rev. John W. Josupait (2008). Loving mother of Dr. John P. (Cynthia) Josupait and Heidi R.J. Ozinga (Dr. David W. Ozinga). Cherished grandmother of Marissa, Nicolette, Kyle, John R. and Sean. Visitation Wednesday, March 15, 2017, 3-9 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. &...
Eugene Kress
March 5, 2017
Eugene D. Kress, age 90, WWII US Army Air Corps Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Helen G. Kress, nee Shishow (2006). Loving father of Connie (Dr. John) Fleming, Roger (the late Marie) Kress, Cathy (Bill) Mercer and Russell (Yolanda) Kress. Cherished grandfather of Anna (Chad) Negley, Catherine (Mike) Tong, Laura (Jason) Ghera, John Charles (Becky) Fleming; Tim (Mary) Kress;...
Justin Tweedy
March 4, 2017
Justin Ray Tweedy, age 20, passed away suddenly on Saturday morning, March 4, 2017. Loving son of Gina L. and Gregory B. Tweedy, Jr. Dearest brother of Jessica, Joelle, and Jacob. Beloved fiancé of Yasmin and loving father of Caleb. Precious grandson of Chuck and Rose Bruinius and Gregory Tweedy Sr. Cherished great-grandson of Dorothy "Frances" Tweedy. Dearest nephew, cousin...
Henry Kamp
March 3, 2017
Henry "Hank" Kamp, age 84, died on March 3, 2017. He was the beloved husband of Carol Kamp, née Schemper, loving father of Cindy Kamp, married to John Kerlin, Bob Kamp, married to Jill Helder Kamp, and David Kamp. Devoted Grandpa to Delaney, Quinn, Isabella, and Emarson Kamp, and Philip and Brendan Kerlin. He was the son of William Kamp...
Ruby Trela
March 1, 2017
Ruby Trela (June 15, 1926—March 1, 2017) Only child of Anna and Maurice Andersen, was born in Chicago. She worked in her mother’s catering business and, during WWII, as a “Rosie the Riveter”. In May 1946 she married her beloved husband Anthony, known as “Tony” and “A.J.” They were together over 60 years before A.J.’s death in 2007. Together they...
Brent Keating
February 26, 2017
Brent B. Keating, age 42, passed away suddenly. Loving father of Jaden. Beloved son of Gene and Bonnie (nee Bateman) Keating. Dear brother of Christopher and Ricky. Cherished uncle of Alex and Cassidy. Dearest friend and companion of Heather Bolisenga. Loved nephew and cousin of many. Visitation Thursday, March 2, 2017 from 3-8 p.m. Funeral Service Friday, March 3, 2017...
Gloria Linhart
February 24, 2017
Gloria V. Linhart, nee Wellborn, age 91, beloved wife of the late Joseph Phelan and the late LeRoy "Bud" Linhart. Loving mother of Mary Ellen (Dennis) Weber, Joseph (Jean) Phelan, Edward (Susan) Phelan, and Patricia (Scott) Alford. Dear step-mother of Alan Linhart. Cherished grandmother of Kimberly (Michael) Downes, Dennis (Jennifer) Weber, Tony (Amy) Weber, Kristin Phelan, Ryan (Mariza) Phelan, Nicole...
Elsie Simonec
February 24, 2017
Elsie Frances Simonec, 93, former Oak Lawn resident, passed away February 24, 2017, at Oak Brook Healthcare Centre, Oak Brook, Illinois. A Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 Noon on Monday, March 13, 2017 at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, Illinois. It will be preceded by a visitation from 11:00 a.m. to...
Jeanne Roon
February 20, 2017
Jeanne E. Roon, nee Dornbos, age 77, of Orland Park, formerly of Evergreen Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late John L. Roon, Jr. (2005). Loving mother of Debra (Bill) Kozik. Devoted and dearest "Kitty Mom" of Tess. Preceded in death by her brother Raymond and her sister Annette. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Services and interment private...
Rosemary Maus
February 19, 2017
Rosemary Maus, nee Sullivan, age 91, beloved wife of the late John (1985). Loving mother of Jack (Patty) Maus and the late Rita (Michael) Glenn. Cherished grandmother of Michael (Michele) Glenn, Kelly (Sean) Clarey, Jason (Lisa) Glenn, Josh (Cathy) Glenn, Christy (Mike) Zegar, Bill (Tricia) Rivera, Rose (fiancé Jim Johnson) Maus, Tracy (Brian) Kennefick, and John (Michelle) Maus. Dearest great-grandmother...
George Kerbs
February 17, 2017
George A. Kerbs, age 91, USMC WWII Veteran with occupying forces in Okinawa, Japan and retired Sgt. C.P.D. after 35 years of dedicated service. Beloved husband of Romayne Kerbs, nee Reid for 63 years. Loving father of Charles (Mary) Kerbs and Romayne (late Donald) LaRock. Cherished "Grampa George" to Lauren, Leanna and Derek Kerbs, and Christopher and Claire LaRock. Devoted...
Michael Kello
February 17, 2017
Michael J. "Mike" Kello, age 50, passed away suddenly, devoted and precious son of Lillian and the late Edward Kello. Loving father of Timothy Kello. Beloved companion of Tina Rita. Dearest brother of Kathleen (Vince) Long, Patricia (James) Kociolek, Anne (Richard) Gorski, Barbara (late Al) Narakas, and the late Edward (Penny) Kello. Cherished uncle and great uncle of many nieces...
Ruth Melco
February 14, 2017
Ruth E. Melco, nee Oeser, age 91, beloved wife of the late Steve "Bob" Melco (1985). Loving mother of Cheryl Melco and the late Robert and the late Gary. Dear mother-in-law of Joan Cheak. Cherished grandmother of Janice, Aaron, Steven, Stacy and Tanya. Dearest great-grandmother of many, including Jacob, Sophie, Ellie and Cooper. Dear sister of Joseph (Marcy) Oeser and...
Audrey Swanson
February 12, 2017
Audrey L. Swanson, nee Prange, age 89, beloved wife of 62 years to the late John W. "Wally" Swanson (2012). Loving mother of Barbara (David) Anderson, William (Patricia) Swanson and the late JoAnn (Kurt) Flaherty. Cherished grandmother of Jeffrey (Lauren) Anderson, Shelley (Jay) Marino, Susan (Jon) Freeman, Melanie (Matt) Bienlich, Matt Flaherty, Mitchell (Heather) Swanson, Charles Swanson, and Rachael Swanson....
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