Obituaries
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries

Ronald Topping
February 16, 2016
Ronald O. Topping, age 78, beloved husband of the late Constance Ann Topping, nee Galman (2007). Loving father of Laura (Walter) Fronczek, Daniel (Pam) Topping, and Sharon (Timothy) Capell. Cherished grandfather of five. Ron was a retired electrician, an amazing handyman, and an avid Model Railroader belonging to many Model Railroad Clubs. Visitation Thursday, February 18, 2016, 3-8 p.m. Funeral...

William Moss
February 12, 2016
William P. "Bill" Moss, Jr., age 69, Vietnam War Air Force Veteran, beloved husband for 43 years to Anna, nee Urban. Loving father of Brad (Amy) Moss, Kristie Moss, John (Sara) Moss, and Katie (Anthony) Rothermel. Cherished grandfather of Edward, Daniel, Colin, Dylan, Grace, Gavin and Chloe. Fond brother of Dennis, Mary Kay (Mark) Baldridge, Thomas (Karyn) and the late...

Lois Schwandt
February 11, 2016
Lois E. Schwandt, nee Splitgerber, age 88, beloved wife for 63 years to the late Werner Schwandt. Loving daughter of the late William and Eleanor Splitgerber. Loving sister of Rev. William (Sue) Splitgerber and the late Marilyn J. Splitgerber. Cherished aunt of William Splitgerber Jr., Dawn Splitgerber, and the late Rhonda Guildenzoph. Dear daughter-in-law of the late Arthur and Renata...

Dennis Czuprynski
February 11, 2016
Dennis P. Czuprynski, age 56, beloved husband of 33 years to Patricia A., nee Fear. Loving father of Erin and Sarah. Devoted son of Dorothy (nee Tyrakowski) and the late Frank Czuprynski, Sr. Cherished brother of Cheryl (John) Spano, Candy (late Frank) Susarrey, Frank Jr., Mike (Darlene), David (Beth), Geri (Jeff) Vlasicak and the late Francis Steven. Dearest son-in-law of...

Donald Kallquist
February 11, 2016
Donald G. Kallquist, age 84, US Army Korean War Veteran, beloved husband of Barbara J., nee Wilson. Loving father of Cheryl (James) Vail, Scott (Joann) Kallquist and Karen (Donald) Henderson. Cherished grandfather of James, Jonathan, Jeffrey and Matthew Vail; Jordan and Hannah Henderson. Dearest great-grandfather of two. Retired electrician from RR Donnelley after 30 years+ of service. Lifelong faithful Cubs...

Leona Young
February 5, 2016
Leona B. Young, nee Birney, age 98, passed away at home in Orland Park on February 5, 2016. Leona was born at home in Chicago on January 3, 1918. Leona was the primary caregiver to her daughter the late Barbara Jo for 40 years. Barbara Jo was the longest living quadriplegic connected with the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago at the...

Frances Koutnik
February 3, 2016
Frances M. Koutnik, nee Maurin, age 89, of Tinley Park, formerly of Garfield Ridge. Beloved wife of the late Frank J. (Ret. CPD). Loving mother of Nadeen (Len) Leparski and Korin (Mario) Nicasio. Cherished grandmother of Katelyn, Ryan, and Jaclyn. Dear sister of Carolyn "Beano" Wieman and the late Marie "May" Rada, John Maurin, Joseph Maurin, Agnes O'Neill, Margaret "Marge"...

Betty Simmonds
February 2, 2016
Betty C. Simmonds, nee Ritchie, age 86, beloved wife of the late Gaylen. Loving mother of Cheryl Day, Mark (Rose) Simmonds, Michael (Lori) Simmonds, and the late Tammy Akai. Cherished grandmother of Tonya, Dawn, Jennifer, Angela, Michael Jr., Brianne, Shannon, Thomas, Nicole and Jack. Dearest great-grandmother of Skyler, Caitlyn, Amber, Alexander, Zachary, Tommy, Clayton, Coal, and Max. Fond sister of...
Dorothy Benda
February 1, 2016
Dorothy L. Benda, nee Patterson, age 75, went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 1, 2016. Beloved wife of 53 years to Steven E. Loving mother of Steven Benda, Susan (Steve) French, Scott (Annie) Benda and Beth Benda. Cherished grandmother of Laura (Mark) Dearing, Connor, Anthony, Colin, Carleigh, Aaron, and Carson. Dearest great-grandmother of Gunnar. Dear sister...

Jeanne Larson
January 29, 2016
Jeanne B. Larson, nee Bergstrom, age 95, beloved wife of the late Orval A. Larson (2007). Loving mother of Robert (Marilynn), Christine (late James) Herrmann and the late Suzanne (late Gaston) Palmer. Dearest grandmother of Stephanie (Dan) Schell, Erika Larson, Kristin Herrmann, Raphaella (Robert) Prange, Marcella Palmer, Daniella Allen, Gabriella Palmer, and Isabella Palmer. Cherished great-grandmother of Danika, Olivia, Samantha,...

Lorraine Koszut
January 27, 2016
Lorraine F. Koszut, nee Wintercorn, age 92, beloved wife of the late Charles E. Koszut (2001). Loving mother of Diane (James) Leib, Donna (Halford) Lewter, Karla (George) Toomey and Fran (Tom) Moran. Cherished grandmother of nine and great-grandmother and great-great grandmother of many. Dear sister of Ed, Laurence, Hank and the late Frank and late Joe Wintercorn. Dearest aunt of...

Letitia Moore
January 27, 2016
Letitia A. "Letty" Moore, nee Freischlag, age 92, beloved wife for 71 years to the late Charles E. Moore Jr. (2014). Loving mother of Charles "Chip" (Patricia) Moore, Letitia "Tish" Moore, Janet (Roger) Wick and Kathleen (David) Heisey. Cherished grandmother of Charles IV "Charlie" (Lindsay), Brian (Kathryn), Kevin (Leigh), Katherine "Katie", Laura, Phillip and Sarah. Dearest great-grandmother of Madeline. Preceded...

Ralph P. ''Skip'' Cooper
January 24, 2016
Ralph P. "Skip" Cooper, age 77, US Army Veteran, railroad conductor for ICRR and Metra with 38 years of service. Beloved husband of 26 years to Joyce, nee Huerta. Loving father of Cheryl (Michael) Barry, Bill Cooper, Chris Cooper, and the late Amanda (John) Casler. Loving step-father of Debra Burke, Kim "Peter" (Sergio) Zorzi, Patsy Burke and Tracey Burke. Proud...

Janet Korhorn
January 24, 2016
Janet Lois Korhorn, nee Volland, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2016. Beloved wife of 58 years to the late Samuel. Loving mother of Samuel (Fran), Ronald (Mary) and Glenn. Cherished grandmother of Deanna (Nik) Anderson, Glenn (Jennifer) Korhorn, Jeff (Shellie) Korhorn and Michael (Jenna) Korhorn. Dearest great-grandmother of nine. Fond sister of Violet Engstrom and the late Doris Harris....

Wilhelmina Lanenga
January 23, 2016
Wilhelmina "Willie" Lanenga, nee Schipma, age 107, beloved wife of the late Henry "Hank" Wold and the late Jake Lanenga. Devoted daughter of the late Peter and Mary Schipma. Loving sister of the late Herman Schipma, Marie Sonius, and Peter Schipma. Cherished aunt and great aunt of many. Visitation Wednesday, January 27, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral...

Cornelia Vis
January 22, 2016
Cornelia "Connie" Vis, nee Van Vossen, age 96, beloved wife of the late Maurice (1997). Loving mother of Janet (Robert) Griede, William (Mary) Vis, and Alice (John) Higgins. Cherished grandmother of 7 and great-grandmother of 13. Dear sister of Annette Wiersma, Jean (Bill) Strong and the late Thomas, Lambert, James, Fred, and John Van Vossen. Fond sister-in-law of Henry (Carol)...

Roger Unton
January 20, 2016
Roger N. Unton, age 60, suddenly, beloved husband of 21 years to Patti, nee Woodworth. Devoted son of Isadore and Marie (nee Valpendesta). Loving brother of Thomas Unton and June Misniakiewicz. Fond brother-in-law of Pamela (Bruce) Van Auken, Debra (Tim) Fitzsimmons, Raymond (Vivian) Woodworth, Jr. Cherished uncle of Shelby and Alex; Rachel, Rebecca and Matthew; Dana and Kyle; Taylor, Lilly...

Brandi Aardema
January 18, 2016
Brandi A. Aardema, nee Schneider, age 40, beloved wife of James. Loving mother of Samantha. Devoted daughter of the late Barbara. Dear daughter-in-law of John and Ruth. Fond sister-in-law of Susan. Visitation Saturday, January 23, 2016 1-4 p.m. with a Funeral Service to follow at 4:00 p.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155thWheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park,...

James Feeman
January 18, 2016
James A. "Jim" Feeman, age 93, of Tinley Park, IL formerly of Gulf Port, FL. Beloved husband of the late Wilma, nee Kendall (2010). Loving father of Virginia (Glennis) Miller of Tulsa, OK and Gregory (Mary Beth) Feeman of Tinley Park, IL. Cherished grandfather of Teri (Steve) Doss, Jerome Lindemann, Michael Lindemann, Brienna (David) Thompson, Scott (Becky) Feeman, Molly Feeman...
Gary Loizzo
January 16, 2016
Gary Alexander Loizzo, age 70, of Orland Park, passed away on January 16, 2016 surrounded by his loving family after a 3 year battle with pancreatic cancer. Beloved husband to Diane. Proud father of his daughter Dawn (Howie) Knoebel, and sons: Todd (Heather), Vince (Gina) and Doug (Kelly). Inspirational grandfather of his cherished grandchildren: Jake, Alex, Jack, Brooklyn, Ben, Gianna,...