Obituaries
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries

Joseph Desantis
March 8, 2016
Joseph DeSantis, Jr.,age 77, passed away on March 8, 2016, beloved husband of 53 years to the late Stephanie A. DeSantis, nee Sloan. Loving father of Susan (John) Buenger and Mimi (Alky) Pahis. Cherished grandfather of Sydney, Tori, and Adam. Dear brother of David (Darlene) DeSantis. Fond brother-in-law of Pat (Don) Macaulay, Forrest Sloan, and Richard (Diane) Sloan. Dear uncle...

Carolynn Pasquarella
March 6, 2016
Carolynn S. "Carol" Pasquarella, nee Hollich, age 71, beloved wife of the late Don J. Pasquarella, Sr. (2014). Loving mother of Don Pasquarella, Jr. Dearest sister of George (Kathy) Hollich and Mary (Ed) Lorenz. Dear sister-in-law of Paul (Cathy) Pasquarella, Ron (Sue) Pasquarella, Wayne (Sue) Pasquarella, Pat (Bill) Swick and the late Pauline (John) Kolesiak and Jackie Henke. Dear aunt...

Thomas Holz
March 3, 2016
Thomas James Holz, 76, of Logan, UT, formerly of Tinley Park, IL, passed away March 3, 2016 from complications following a stroke. He was born on October 20,1939, son of the late Arthur and Genevieve (nee Pekin) Holz. His beloved wife, Sharon (nee Doogan) Holz preceded him in death. He is survived by five beautiful daughters: Maureen, Cheryl, Laura Roberts,...

Gayle Diedrich
March 2, 2016
Gayle E. Diedrich, nee Hileman, age 34, beloved partner of Gene Duffus. Loving mother of Harley, Phillip and Audriana. Devoted daughter of Patricia Hileman and Kenneth Hileman. Cherished granddaughter of Judith Dehnert. Family and friends will gather at Calvin Christian Reformed Church, 10056 Central Ave., Oak Lawn, IL on Friday, March 4, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. for a Memorial Service....

Craig Jongsma
March 1, 2016
Craig S. Jongsma, age 46, loving father of Jonathon and Jordan. Devoted son of Sophie (nee Pruim) and the late John Jongsma. Dearest brother of Maribeth Harnew and Bradley (Cathy) Jongsma. Cherished uncle of Jason Harnew and the late Stephanie Harnew. Visitation Friday, March 4, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 12:00 Noon at Colonial Chapel, 15525...

Carol Walker
March 1, 2016
Carol Walker, 78, of Orland Park, IL, died peacefully on March 1, 2016. Born Carol Ann Hall July 8, 1937 in St. Louis, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late William Demont Hall and Ruth Leoma Hall. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Richard S. "Dick" Walker; three daughters: Debra (David) Schultz; Diane (Brent) Zuercher; Laura...
Robert Farnesi
March 1, 2016
Robert E. "Bob" Farnesi, age 60, passed away March 1, 2016 after a two year courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Beloved husband for 39 years to Donna, nee Andrews. Loving father of Robert E. II, Nicholas (Alana) and Elizabeth (Ryan). Cherished grandfather of Nicholas, Abigail and another grandchild to be born in May. Devoted son of Jean DeLuco and the...

Joan Eckhardt
February 29, 2016
Joan M. Eckhardt, nee Miles, age 74, loving mother of Debora Macklin and Charles Newport. Dearest grandmother of Brittney, Robert and Ryan. Devoted daughter of the late George and Alene Miles. Dear sister of Jean Miles and Robert Miles. Visitation Wednesday, March 2, 2016 from 3-8 PM. Funeral Thursday, March 3, 2016 9:45 a.m. from Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd...

Robert Andrews
February 27, 2016
Robert Andrews, age 68, loving brother of Cynthia Nelson Burns (Effort) and Steven Nelson. Cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews. Robert will be dearly missed by his many friends at Bethshan where he has been part of the family since 1982. Visitation Thursday, March 3, 2016 from 3-5 p.m. with a Funeral Service to follow at 5:00 p.m. at...

Marguerite Wilke
February 25, 2016
Marguerite M. "Peggy" Wilke, nee Huff, age 94, beloved wife of the late Howard (2000). Preceded in death by her brothers and sisters Earl Huff, Sr. Carmen Huff, Gerald Huff, Anna Marie Rohr, Clifford Huff and Ted Huff. Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. Cherished "adopted mother" of Vilija Aukstuolis. Dearest friend of many. Visitation Tuesday, March 1, 2016...

Rae Ann Stech-Ellis
February 23, 2016
Rae Ann Stech-Ellis, nee Jonns, age 62, beloved wife of Richard E. Ellis for 27 years. Loving mother of Rebekah (Adam) Lara, Caitlin (Daniel) Thayer and Jennifer (Joseph) Guest. Dear step-mother of Sigrid Ellis (Jennifer Heaton), Daniel (Sarah) Ellis and Naomi (Jon) Agan. Cherished grandmother of Emmalene, Alexandra, Charlotte, Jackson, Nolan, Elysia, Miles, Karla, Hannah, Carina, Reece, Reid and Ruby....

Dorothy Muys
February 22, 2016
Dorothy M. "Dor" Muys, nee Golly, age 89, beloved wife of 60 years to the late William A. Muys (2014). Loving mother of Jeff (Bev) Muys, Randy (Lisa) Muys, Dawn (Mel) Borgman and Brenda Schaaf. Cherished grandmother of 15. Dearest great-grandmother of 9. Fond sister of the late Ernie Golly. Retired employee of Carson Pirie Scott, Orland Park, IL. Past...

Mary Lou Duschene
February 22, 2016
Mary Lou Duschene, nee Borhauer, age 88, beloved wife of the late George H. (2008). Loving mother of Nancy (Richard) Armstrong, Thomas (Lynn), John (Beth), Patti (Dan) Sullivan, Laurie (Ken) Breyer, Dan (Beth), and David (Lynn). Cherished grandmother of 13 and great-grandmother of 10. Dear sister of Betty (late Robert) Collins, Margaret (George) Bayer, and Robert (Joyce) Borhauer. Loving aunt...

Bridget Rafferty
February 18, 2016
Bridget T. Rafferty, "Bridie", nee Lehane, age 79. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Rafferty (1985). Loving mother of Joann (David) Reed, Thomas Jr. (Kathy), Patrick (Dreama), William, James (Shelley) and David (Gina). Cherished grandmother of 17 and great-grandmother of six. Dear sister of Catherine (Daniel) Corcoran, Joan (Michael) Kelly, Maureen (late Michael) Prendergast. Dear aunt of many nieces and...

Robert Kubat
February 17, 2016
Robert J. Kubat, age 59, beloved husband of the late JoAnn, nee Zyla (2000), loving father of Jacob Kubat, Valerie Kubat, Vincent (Amanda) Kubat and Jillian (Daniel) Kreuger. Cherished grandfather of Aiden, Paige, Xander and Lucas. Devoted son of Robert and the late Mary Kubat. Retired roofer and life-long member of the United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers & Allied Worker's...

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...