Obituaries
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries
Ruth Whitlow
November 26, 2016
Ruth Whitlow, nee Baldock, age 98, of Orland Park, formerly of Grant Park, Flossmoor, Harvey and Summer Shade, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2016. Loving wife of the late Wayne L. Whitlow; beloved mother of Douglas (Beverly) Whitlow, Marcus (Gina) Whitlow, the late Larry (Eva) Whitlow, and the late Mary Whitlow. Cherished grandmother of Larry Jr, Johnny, Jimmy...
Sylvia Van Dyke
November 24, 2016
Sylvia G. Van Dyke, nee Friesema, age 83, beloved wife for 57 years to Clarence J. Loving mother of Kenneth Van Dyke. Fond sister of the late Wilma (late Luke) Dykstra and the late Marge (late John) Wiersum. Dear aunt of Robert Dykstra, James Dykstra, Leanne de Koning, and Pat Evenson. Visitation Tuesday, November 29, 2016 3-8 PM at Colonial...
Jennie Aardsma
November 24, 2016
Jennie C. Aardsma, nee DeYoung, age 95, beloved wife of the late Walter (1994). Loving mother of Jennie Lee (the late Paul) Sporleder, Eunice (Jack) Hoekstra and Evelyn (Vernon) Stoub. Cherished grandmother "Woe-Woe" of 11 and great-grandmother of 30. Fond sister of Evelyn Aardsma and the late Ethel Haddick. Visitation Sunday, November 27, 2016 3-7PM. Funeral Service Monday, November 28,...
Frances Bergquist
November 21, 2016
Frances Jean Bergquist, nee Crowley, age 82, beloved wife for 65 years to Ronald. Loving mother of Ronald Jr. (Paula), Eric, Craig (Patty), the late Wendy (Paul) Vycas, and the late Todd. Cherished grandmother of Leif, Natalie Frances, and Scott Bergquist; Jason, Jeanna, Brian, and Carl Vycas; Jared Bergquist; and Jake Bergquist. Dearest great-grandmother of Zoey Bergquist, Vada Jean Vycas,...
Sidney Deruiter
November 19, 2016
Sidney DeRuiter, age 92, WWII US Army Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient. Beloved husband for 68 years to Marilyn, nee DeVries. Loving father of Robert (Carol), Lou Ann Danforth, William (Linda), Donald (Kathryn), Kimberly DeVos, Terri (Michael) Tiemens, and the late Sandra Bruce (1999). Cherished grandfather of 20. Dearest great grandfather of 29. Preceded in death by his siblings Viola Johnson,...
Robert Hummel
November 13, 2016
Robert D. Hummel, age 84, US Navy Korean War Veteran, beloved husband for 34 years to Therese, nee McCarthy. Loving father of Stephanie Hummel, Robert M. Hummel and Susan (Christopher) Timm. Cherished grandfather of Ian and Andrew Homich; Rachel (Phil) Fletcher, Robert A. Hummel, John (Adriana) Hummel; Christopher "Eric" (Jamie) Timm, Sarah (Michael) Hughes and Alexander Timm. Dearest great-grandfather of...
June Schaafsma
November 12, 2016
June J. Schaafsma, nee Aggen, age 90, former long-time resident of Midlothian, IL. Beloved wife of the late Ernest L. Schaafsma. Loving mother of Ernest D. (Melodee) Schaafsma and the late Vernon Schaafsma. Cherished grandmother of four and great-grandmother of five. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters. Visitation Saturday, November 19,...
Marie Lovrik
November 10, 2016
Marie A. Lovrik, nee Cervo, age 99, beloved wife of the late Albert. Loving sister of the late Rena Tolmer, Victor Cervo, and Reno Cervo. Dear aunt of Arlene (Bill) McNellis and the late Robert (Maritta) Tolmer. Cherished great aunt and great-great aunt of many. Visitation Saturday, November 19, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 10:00 a.m....
Lorraine Nelson
November 10, 2016
Lorraine M. Nelson, nee Frundle, age 95, beloved wife of the late Elmer C. Nelson (1995). Loving mother of Marilou (Ray) Gerlich and Marlene (Mark) Wojciechowski. Cherished grandmother of Keith Gerlich, Christopher (Kate) Gerlich and Rachel Gerlich. Dearest great-grandmother of Connor. Fond sister of the late Lois (late Myron) Chappell. Dear aunt of Jane (Jack) DeBolt. Visitation Tuesday, November 15,...
Lindy Kubajak
November 10, 2016
Lindy L. Kubajak, nee Powlick, age 67, loving mother of Cheryl (Thomas) Galvin and Nicholas (Nicole) Wronkiewicz. Cherished grandmother of Megan and Veronica. Dearest great-grandmother of Melody. Fond sister of Carol (Jim) Litviak and the late Richard (June) Powlick. Dear aunt of several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Tuesday, November 15, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. until time of...
Robert Schoonveld
November 9, 2016
Robert Abel Schoonveld, age 75, beloved husband for 50 years to Lois, nee Smit. Loving father of Steve (Karen) Schoonveld, Karen Schoonveld, Christine (Rob) Mazur, Sally (Keith) Hoelterhoff and Sandy (Michael) Shannon. Cherished grandfather of 11. Dearest brother of Shirley (late Ben) Scholtens, Elsie (Harold) Van Drie and Joyce (Bob) Garbacz. Dear brother-in-law, uncle and cousin of many. Visitation Sunday,...
Frances Jager
November 8, 2016
Frances Jager, nee King, age 90, beloved wife of the late Henry E. (1989). Loving mother of Kenneth (Clara) Jager, Beverly (David) Hoitsma and Gerald (Wilma) Jager. Cherished grandmother of 10. Dearest great-grandmother of 22. Dear sister of the late Henry (Dorothy) King. Visitation Thursday, November 10, 2016, 3-8 p.m. Funeral Service Friday, November 11, 2016, 10:00 a.m. at Colonial...
James Barracca
November 6, 2016
James V. Barracca, age 85, beloved husband for 64 years to Carmella, nee Dalessandro. Loving father of Angela (Dennis Manning) Barracca, Frank (Diana) Barracca, and Anthony (Karen) Barracca. Cherished grandfather of Nicole, Lauren (Brian) Kelly, Ashley, Rachel (Dave) Kowalewski, Laura (Guillermo) Pedroni, Amy (Tim) Drenth, Samantha, Anthony Jr. (fiancé Amanda), Alyssa, Sarah, Nicholas and Vince. Dearest great-grandfather of five. Fond...
Theresa Beirne
November 5, 2016
Theresa "Terry" Beirne, nee Burke, age 86, beloved mother of Barbara Skrobuton and Michael & his wife Marlene Bryar. Also loving mother to her fur baby Oliver (whom she really liked best!). Cherished grandmother of Bob Skrobuton and Michael Skrobuton. Wife of Edmund Beirne. Dear sister of Eileen & her husband Bill Sawyers. Dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews....
Dolores Parduhn
November 2, 2016
Dolores F. Parduhn, nee Deutsch, age 84, loving mother of Donna Sargis and Gary (Mariaelena) Parduhn. Cherished grandmother of Edward (Karen) Sargis; Austin and Arianna Parduhn. Dearest great-grandmother of Madeleine Sargis. Fond sister of Josephine (late Edward) Roddy. Dolores loved a challenge and was an avid Mahjongg player. She trained riders and their horses in Dressage at several area barns...
Carlo Nardoni
November 2, 2016
Carlo S. Nardoni, age 90, WWII US Navy Veteran, beloved husband for 60 years to Janet, nee Amundson. Loving father of Sandra (Edward) Killeen and Carol (Richard) Rinaldi. Cherished grandfather of Nina, Richard Jr., and Anthony Rinaldi. Dearest great-grandfather of soon to be born baby Eddie. Fond brother of Renaldo (Darlene), Eleanor (late Jerry) Gagliano, and the late Hank (late...
Therese Shugarman
November 1, 2016
Therese J. Shugarman, nee Masen, age 87, beloved wife of the late Leroy. Loving mother of Arlene Strepka, Robert (Lois) and the late Thomas. Cherished grandmother of Arron and Cari. Fond sister of Patrick (Sue) Masen. Visitation Saturday, November 5, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon with a Funeral Service to follow at 12:00 Noon at Colonial Chapel 15525...
David Oberg
October 31, 2016
David E. Oberg, age 97, WWII US Army Air Corps Veteran, beloved husband of the late Geraldine "Gerry", nee Hanson (2015). Loving father of Janice (Ki) Adams and Ken (Wendy) Oberg. Cherished grandfather of Allison (Jason) El Koubi, Taylor (Andreas) Christl, Lindsey Oberg and David Oberg. Dearest great-grandfather of Marc David, Madeleine, Jackson and Oliver. Dear uncle of numerous nieces...
Maudie Jackson
October 31, 2016
Maudie O. Jackson, nee Webster, age 76, beloved wife of 59 years to George A. Jackson. Loving mother of George D. (Barbara), Paul, Orville, Mary (Rick) Gibson, Mark (Sue), Angela (Brad) Mount and Sue Jackson. Cherished grandmother of 8 and great-grandmother of 2. Fond sister of Jack Webster and the late Noble Webster and Mary Crowell. Dear aunt of many...
Lenore Denison
October 24, 2016
Lenore D. Denison, nee Peterson, age 70, beloved wife for 48 years to David. Loving mother of Rebecca Lynn (Peter) Georgopulos and Rachel Lee (Joshua) Weaver. Cherished grandmother of Jessica, Michael and Nathan Georgopulos. Dear sister of Laverne (Jeffrey) Groff. Visitation Thursday, October 27, 2016 at Moraine Valley Church 6300 W. 127th St., Palos Heights, IL 60463 from 3-7:30 p.m....