Obituaries

Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries

Margaret Bayer

Margaret Bayer

December 14, 2016

Margaret L. "Peggy" Bayer, nee Borhauer, age 86, beloved wife of 49 years to George Bayer. Loving sister of Betty (late Robert ) Collins, Robert (Joyce) Borhauer, and the late Mary Lou (late George) Duschene. Fond sister-in-law of Carol (late Robert) Schultz. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Devoted daughter of the late Lucien and Mary Borhauer. Visitation Monday,...

Thomas Tuitman

Thomas Tuitman

December 14, 2016

Thomas Tuitman Jr., age 76, of Orland Park, died suddenly on December 14, 2016. Beloved husband and best friend for 52 years of Beverly (nee Bergsma). Much loved father of Scott, Alan (Cindy), and Wendy (Michael) Bolhuis. Loved and very missed by his grandchildren Shawn Rainbolt, Chris (Jill) Rainbolt; Alan and Alanna Tuitman; Taylor and Colin Bolhuis. Cherished great-grandfather to...

John Pryor

John Pryor

December 13, 2016

John A. Pryor, age 69, suddenly, beloved husband for 42 years to Mary, nee Savoie. Loving father of Kelly Pryor, John (Kristin) Pryor and Kevin (Kerry) Pryor. Cherished grandfather of Hayden, Ian, Drew and Wylie. Dearest brother of Joan Jakubczak. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. John was a true "Southsider" and an avid White Sox fan. Visitation Sunday,...

Janet Slanger

Janet Slanger

December 13, 2016

Janet A. Slanger, age 52, suddenly went to be with her Lord on December 13, 2016. Beloved daughter of Eleanor (Leonard) Pocius and the late Garreth Slanger. Loving sister of Robert (Elsa) Slanger, Mary Slanger, Linda (Dan) Presler, Debbie (Al) Petrauskas, Leonard Jr.(Margie) Pocius, and the late Jeanne Slanger. Cherished aunt and great aunt of many nieces and nephews. Dearest...

Jack Shaver

Jack Shaver

December 13, 2016

Jack E. Shaver, age 59, of Tinley Park, IL, beloved husband of Barbara, nee Douglas. Loving father of Jennifer Shaver-Wisz (Jay) and Jeff Shaver (Dana). Cherished grandfather of Nolan and Ashlynn. Dear step-father of Casey Karner, Christopher (Leah) Karner and Carly (Calvin) Shappard. Step-grandfather of Miles, Theo, Noah and Riley. Dearest brother of Joyce (Rich) Seban, Judy (Chuck) Lysholm and...

Lorraine Stankus

Lorraine Stankus

December 12, 2016

Lorraine Stankus, nee Zemgulis, age 88, beloved wife of 68 years to the late Lawrence Vincent Stankus. Loving mother of Judith Wesner, Kathryn (Paul) Brantl, Nancy (Robert) Earhart and Mary (Ronald) Kucharski. Proud grandmother of Larry & Kelly, Matthew & Eveling, Amy & Amanda, Becky & Eric, Andy & Eliza, Philip, Alex, Danny, Lorri, Jenny and Katie. Dearest great-grandmother of...

Stephen Spano

Stephen Spano

December 11, 2016

Stephen A. Spano, age 58, loving father of Jeremiah (Sheena), Heather, Melissa (Josh) Cargle, David, Andrea (Mario), and Jared. Cherished grandfather of Alexus, Damien, Jorden, Jeremiah, Carmella, Kadance, Lorenzo, Tim, Jaden, Giovanni, Lincoln, and Mario Jr. Friend and former husband of Renee Spano. Fond brother of John Spano and Ciss (Jim) Abraham. Dear uncle of Michael (Briana) Abraham, Jimmy (Meredith)...

Helena Grimberg

Helena Grimberg

December 9, 2016

Helena J. Grimberg, nee Van Aller, passed away on her 101st birthday, December 9, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Nicholas (1994). Loving mother of Evelyn (John) Kirchgessner, Judith (the late David Leo) (Richard) Ozinga, and Gordon (Tillie) Grimberg. Cherished grandmother of eight. Dearest great-grandmother of ten. Dear step grandmother and great-grandmother of many. Fond sister of John Van Aller....

Jack Summers

Jack Summers

December 9, 2016

Jack D. Summers, age 91, WWII US Army Air Corps Veteran, beloved husband of the late Marjorie (nee Pels) and the late Marilyn Alford (nee Bailey). Loving father of Thomas (Cynthia) Summers, Karen (Bill) Davis, Denise (Mick) Voss, and Steve (Dori) Summers. Dear step-father of Karen (Ed) Swatkowski, Lori (Dave) Barker, and Dave Alford. Cherished grandfather of Shane (Lauren) Summers,...

Anthony Pandolfi

Anthony Pandolfi

December 9, 2016

Anthony N. "Tony" Pandolfi, age 80, beloved husband of Thelma nee Young. Loving father of Laura Pandolfi-Hahn, Jeanne (Bill) Bowes, and John (Sarah) Pandolfi. Cherished grandfather of Gianna, Aden, Tobin; Michael, Nicholas, Billy; Olivia, Emily, and Ava. Fond brother of Gilda Castiglione. Dear uncle of Joey, Frank (Barb), and Paul. Proud owner of Tony's Liquors in Beverly for over 25...

Ola Bergdall

Ola Bergdall

December 8, 2016

Ola Mae Bergdall, nee Brookover, age 74, of Oak Forest, IL, formerly of Monticello, IN, passed away December 8, 2016. Beloved wife of the late John (1997). Loving mother of Cecelia Doyle (John Lipetzky). Cherished grandmother of Teagan and Delaney. Dearest sister of the late Melba Kussmaul. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Retired office manager of Monticello Medical...

Robert Greene

Robert Greene

December 8, 2016

Robert E. "Bobby" Greene, age 90, of Chicago, IL, passed away December 8, 2016. Beloved son of the late John and Clara (nee Connor) Greene. Loving brother of Warren (late Helen) Greene, Grace (late Thomas) Uraski, and the late Jack Greene. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Services are private. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400

Joan Hardin

Joan Hardin

December 7, 2016

Joan M. Hardin, nee Crews, age 80, beloved wife of the late Edward (2001). Loving mother of Michael (Beth) Hardin, Sr. and the late Peggy Ann Hardin. Cherished grandmother of Melissa (Nekiel) Lyons, Amy Hardin, Sarah (Aaron) Adams, and Michael Hardin, Jr. Dearest great-grandmother of Natalli, Alexander, Renae, and Korbin. Survived by two sisters and preceded in death by two...

Susan Schirmacher

Susan Schirmacher

December 6, 2016

Susan L. "Susie Bee" Schirmacher, age 67, beloved daughter of the late William and Frances (nee Caraher) Schirmacher. Loving sister of Marnie Wegg, Jayne Schirmacher, Leslie Schirmacher, and Lisa "Wink" (Mark Thielen) Schirmacher. Cherished aunt of Kyle, Lauren, Jacquelyn, Jillian, Jianna, and Jorie. Susan was a retired Chicago Public School teacher with over 25 years of service. She had a...

Tiffany Friedman Devenney

Tiffany Friedman Devenney

December 6, 2016

Tiffany Friedman Devenney passed away on Tuesday, December 6th, 2016, at the age of 33. Loving mother of Ryleigh. Beloved daughter of Deborah Clark and Howard Friedman. Cherished sister of Shannon Perez, Lisa Young, and Melissa Krussell. Devoted fiancée of Jeremy Hartney. Dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews. Dear friend of many. Tiffany was an energetic, beautiful soul whose...

Peter Deckinga

Peter Deckinga

December 5, 2016

Peter Deckinga, age 82, suddenly with the Lord, beloved husband for 59 years to Yvonne, nee Boersma. Loving father of Bonnie (Steve) Leffring, Ken (Jamie), Bette (Tom) Van Kuiken, and the late Peter W. (Jenise). Cherished grandfather of 18. Dearest great-grandfather of 6. Dear brother of Jennie (late Clarence) Laning, Ida (late Ray) Boss, Arthur (Lorraine), Derk (Jan), Marilyn (Bill)...

Jimmie Pinkston

Jimmie Pinkston

December 4, 2016

Jimmie Dean Pinkston, age 77, of Worth, IL, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2016. Beloved husband for 58 years to Loretta, nee Haumesser. Loving father of Kim (Dominick) DiGangi, Todd Pinkston, and Jennifer (Michael) Kidonakis. Cherished grandfather of Lisa, Lindsey, and Jeffrey (Stacie) DiGangi; James and Michael Pinkston; Harry and Zoe Kidonakis. Dearest great-grandfather of Chloe. Dear uncle of many...

Emilie Plankis

Emilie Plankis

December 2, 2016

Emilie Freida "Millie" Plankis, nee Bender, age 99, formerly of Riverdale, IL, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 2, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Michael J. Plankis, Sr. (2001). Loving mother of Betty J. (Bill) Hamilton, Michael Jr. (Peggy), Millie (Scott) Scott, and Rich (Nancy). Cherished grandmother of Michael, Niki, Dan, and Dave Hamilton;...

Anne Bennett

Anne Bennett

November 27, 2016

Anne E. Bennett, nee Oleksyn, age 95, beloved wife of the late Gerald. Loving mother of Carole Coyner and Garry Mark (Deborah) Bennett. Cherished grandmother of Jennifer (Phil) Dahlem, Ignazio Fiorella, Craig (Jennifer) Bennett, Chad Bennett, and Cody Bennett. Dearest great-grandmother of Jason, Gavin, and Reagan. Preceded in death by 11 siblings. Visitation Thursday, December 1, 2016 from 10:00 a.m....

Regina Kwiatkowski

Regina Kwiatkowski

November 27, 2016

Regina M. "Gina" Kwiatkowski, age 40, beloved daughter of Margaret "Marge" (nee Smith) and the late Dennis A. Kwiatkowski (2015). Loving sister of Sarah (Roger) Goodwin. Cherished aunt of Savannah Rose and Roger Bragdon. Dearest niece and cousin of many. Memorial Visitation Saturday, December 3, 2016, from 12:00 Noon - 2:00 p.m. with a Celebration of Life Service to follow...