Obituaries

Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries

Gregory Deye

Gregory Deye

September 2, 2015

Gregory D. Deye, age 67, U.S. Air Force Vietnam Veteran. Beloved husband for 25 years to Barbara E., nee Starzyk. Loving father of Gregory J. Deye. Dear brother of Marcia (late Hal) Steinbrecher. Fond uncle of Kathleen, Christine and Richie. Visitation and Service to celebrate Gregory's life will take place on Saturday, September 5, 2015 from 2-4 p.m. at Colonial...

Vernon Craig

Vernon Craig

September 2, 2015

Vernon L. "Butch" Craig, age 78, beloved husband for 57 years to Edna, nee Wiesinger. Loving father of Sandra (Mark) Rot, Kathy (Jeffrey) Coyle, Daniel Craig, Julie (Ray) Bruinius and the late John Craig. Cherished grandfather of Eric (Nicole) Rot, Brenna (John) Dornellas, Courtney Jernigan, Zachary Jernigan, Megan (Steven) Isom, Shanna Coyle, J.T. Coyle, Faith Bruinius and William Bruinius. Fond...

Jacqueline Swanson

Jacqueline Swanson

August 30, 2015

Jacqueline Sue "Jackie" Swanson, age 50, loving daughter of the late Lawrence "Lee" and Joanne Swanson. Dear sister of Patricia (Michael) Bannister, Lawrence (Susan) Swanson, the late Lynn Richard Swanson, and the late Stephen Roy Swanson. Dearest aunt of Jessica Blaine, Emilee Halevy, Cori (Tyler) Coleman and Brad Swanson. Visitation Thursday, September 3, 2015 from 5-8 p.m. Funeral Service Friday,...

Joan Sheahan

Joan Sheahan

August 29, 2015

Joan M. Sheahan, nee Ahern, age 52, beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving sister of Patricia (Dick) Kudia, Mary Ellen (John) Phelps, Kathleen (Tony) Saccone, Richard W. Ahern, Robert J. (Carrie) Ahern, Judith (Patrick) Franz, Nancy Petosky-Ahern, and William G. (Laura) Ahern. Dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews. Cherished daughter of the late Richard and Marie Ahern. Private...

Charles Amberg

Charles Amberg

August 29, 2015

Charles J. Amberg, age 76, US Air Force Veteran, beloved husband of LaVerne, nee Smith, and the late Barbara Anna, nee March. Loving father of Daniel (Christine) Amberg, Judith (Dares) Olson, Dawn (Phil) Bellinger, Howard (Colleen) Amberg, and Lyola Lynn (Ron) Schmidt. Cherished grandfather of Anita (Ruben), Benjamin, Brittany (Wesley), Nicole (Logan), Ashley (Steve), Stacia, David, Micah, Brandon, Madeleine, James,...

Irene Roebuck

Irene Roebuck

August 25, 2015

Irene M. Roebuck, nee Foreman, age 90, beloved wife of the late James (2003). Loving mother of John (Deborah), Dr. George (Debbie) and Laurie (Chuck) Engelhart. Cherished grandmother of Jill (James) Weiss, Eric (Danielle) Roebuck, Ashley Engelhart, Anthony Roebuck, Michelle (Troy) Dalton and Brant (Heather) Engelhart. Dearest great-grandmother of six. Fond sister of the late George (Roxanne) Foreman. Visitation Sunday,...

Hendricha  Dik

Hendricha Dik

August 23, 2015

Hendricha "Hattie" Dik, nee Van Mersbergen, 106 years old, beloved wife of the late Jacob Pol (1968) and the late Henry "Eddie" Dik (1985). Loving mother of John (Rose Mary) Pol and David (Dianne) Pol. Dear step-mother of John (late Jeanne) Dik, Edward (Evelyn) Dik, Sandra Plass, and Roger Dik. Cherished grandmother of six and great-grandmother of nine. Dearest step-grandmother...

Ralph Fasel

Ralph Fasel

August 21, 2015

Ralph P. Fasel, age 83, beloved husband of the late Shirley, nee Wittmayer (2006). Loving father of Martin, Philip (Michele), and Ronald. Cherished grandfather of Justin (Ashley), Zachary, Emily, Nathan, Nolan, and Aidan. Dearest great-grandfather of Island. Dear brother of Marie Radius, Edward, Phyllis Harm, Elliott, Kenneth, David and the late Lorraine Edry, Jeanette Johnson, and Esther Boehm. Loving uncle...

Robert Pitello

Robert Pitello

August 14, 2015

Robert P. Pitello, age 72, loving brother of Marianne Venute, Kathryn (Gerard) Prchal, and the late John (Sandra) Pitello, Jr. Cherished uncle of Katherine Pitello, John Charleston, Mina Pitello, Christopher Prchal and Brian (Cynthia) Muller. Robert worked with the horses at Strides Stables, a therapeutic riding facility, and now he's riding his horses in heaven. Memorials may be sent to...

Elvera Mackey

Elvera Mackey

August 14, 2015

Elvera V. Mackey, nee Piña, beloved wife of the late Daniel R. (1990). Loving fianceé of Keith Kraehmer. Loving mother of Phillip (Lynnette), Julie (Kenneth) Herman, Michael (Bridget), and Mark. Proud grandmother of Daniel, Brendan, Nathan, and Ryan. Devoted daughter of the late Ariesto and Conception Piña. Dearest sister of Pauline, Caroline, and the late Charles Piña. Dear sister-in-law and...

Kathleen Canene

Kathleen Canene

August 12, 2015

Kathleen D. "Kit" Canene, nee Dorris, age 93, passed away peacefully at Whispering Pines Senior Living Facility in Raleigh, NC. Formerly of Tinley Park and Dolton, IL. Beloved wife of the late Thomas S. Canene (1996). Loving mother of Kathy Canene Kidd (Robert) and Paula Canene Vorel (Timothy). Cherished grandmother of Kristen K. Oakley (Zack) and Nicole Vorel (fiance Mike)....

Agnes Kirkton-Fischer

Agnes Kirkton-Fischer

August 11, 2015

Agnes J. Kirkton-Fischer, nee Olson, age 98, beloved wife of the late John Kirkton and Benjamin Fischer. Loving mother of John (Susan) Kirkton and Carol (Dennis) Gockman. Cherished grandmother of Andrea Kirkton, James (Samantha) Kirkton, Michelle (Michael) Rodriguez, Alex Gockman and Savanna Gockman. Dearest great-grandmother of Gabriella and Isaac. Fond sister of Max (Marilyn), Marian (late Pascal) Allen and the...

Phyllis Meuris

Phyllis Meuris

August 11, 2015

Phyllis R. Meuris, nee Lodewegen, age 63, loving wife for 43 years of John S. Meuris. Loving mother of Stephanie (Kyle) Ladewig and Andrea (Tom) Pleckham. Cherished grandmother of Alayna, Tara and Brandon. Devoted daughter of Alice (nee Pruim) and the late Henry Lodewegen. Dearest sister of Richard (Kathleen) Lodewegen, Sharon Lodewegen, Lloyd (Susan) Lodewegen and the late Judith McKinney....

Sara Padilla

Sara Padilla

August 9, 2015

Sara Padilla, age 99, loving mother of Jaime (Martha) Hernandez. Cherished grandmother of Jaime (Marcia) Hernandez and Cesar (Jennifer) Hernandez. Dearest great-grandmother of Xander, Abigail, Austin, Samuel, Olivia, and Molly. Dear sister of Leopoldo Padilla, Refugio Gonzalez, and the late Mercedes Cardenas, Ernestina Gonzalez, and Carmen Gonzalez. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Family and Friends will gather at...

Elizabeth Wagner

Elizabeth Wagner

August 9, 2015

Elizabeth J. Wagner, age 85, of Stevens Point, WI and formerly of Orland Park and Monee, IL passed away August 9, 2015 with her family at her side. Elizabeth (Liz or Betty) was born in Chicago, IL on September 20, 1929 to Karl J. and Mary Claire (McCormick) Jensen. She grew up in Oak Lawn, IL and spent several years...

Colette Mecherle

Colette Mecherle

August 7, 2015

Colette M. Mecherle, nee Bechan, age 60, beloved wife for 37 years of David Mecherle. Loving mother of David (Corrie) Mecherle and the late Nicole (Pedro) Flores. Cherished grandmother of Isabella, Nathan, Lily and Benjamin. Devoted daughter of John and the late Georgia Bechan. Dearest sister of John "Jack" (Ramona) Bechan, Leonard (Melinda) Bechan and Claire (William) Norberg. Loving daughter-in-law...

Elaine Lally

Elaine Lally

August 3, 2015

Elaine P. Lally, nee Churin, age 84, beloved wife of Peter N. Lally for 63 years. Loving mother of Lorrie Lally, Robert (Eileen) Lally, Kenneth Lally, Kath (John) Miller, and Michael Lally. Cherished grandmother of Kristine (Frankie) Chojnacki, Jay (Christina) Miller, and Nicholas Miller. Dearest great-grandmother of Madelyn, Olivia, and soon to be born Delilah. Dear sister of Natalie Conant...

Patricia Broda

Patricia Broda

August 2, 2015

Patricia A. Broda, nee Smith, age 89, beloved wife of the late Eugene P. Broda (1963). Loving mother of Janice (James) Keane, Kathleen (James) Doherty, Andrew Broda, and Mary Helinski. Cherished grandmother of James Keane, Katie Doherty, Beth (Matt) Kurnat, James Doherty, Michael Doherty, Sarah Helinski, and the late Matthew Doherty. Dearest great-grandmother of Ryan Kurnat. Family and Friends will...

Esther Caldwell

Esther Caldwell

August 1, 2015

Esther D. Caldwell, nee Heintz, age 91, beloved wife of the late Burl (1984). Loving mother of the late Leslie Ann Bagdon (2000). Cherished grandmother of Jeffrey (Lisa) Bagdon and Donna (Brian) McKenna. Dearest great-grandmother of Samantha Grynevich, Jonas McKenna, Estella McKenna, and Emilio Bagdon. Dear mother-in-law of Edward (Paula Fitzmaurice) Bagdon. Fond sister of Alice Briestensky and the late...

Theresa L. Leffring

Theresa L. Leffring

July 30, 2015

Theresa L. Leffring, nee Scholtens, age 91, beloved wife of the late Harry (1978). Loving mother of Joy Vander Weit, Harvey (Nancy) Leffring, Melody (Don) Visser and Crystal (Peter) Collins. Cherished grandmother of 14 and dearest great-grandmother of 17. Fond sister of Anna Mae Brandsma, Edward Scholtens and the late Gert Boss, Henrietta Smeenk, Al, Ben, Robert and Fred Scholtens....