Obituaries
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries

Glenn Bray
June 24, 2015
Glenn "Pete" Bray, age 90, born August 2, 1924 in Grant's Lick, KY. WWII U.S. Navy Veteran. Beloved husband for 68 years to Aurora "Dolly" nee Frigo. Loving father of Laurel (Mitch) Alvarez and the late Janel (Larry) Woodruff. Cherished grandfather of Elisa Woodruff, Alan (Rachel) Woodruff, Allison (Billy) Burnette, Luke (Marisa) Alvarez. Dearest great-grandfather of Claire Burnette, Max Burnette,...

Fred C. Hoff
June 21, 2015
Fred C. Hoff, Sr., age 79, U.S. Army Korean War Veteran, beloved husband for 58 years to Erna, nee Fink. Loving father of Eva (Timothy) Breems, Harry (Arlene) and Fred Jr. (Lisa). Cherished grandfather of Jennifer, Tim Jr., Calvin, Katie, Harrison, Aubrey and Abigail. Fond brother of Maynard (Dorothy and the late Henrietta) Hoff and the late Clarence (Lenore) Hoff....

Carl Saccone
June 19, 2015
Carl Saccone, age 93, beloved husband of 61 years to the late Jenny, nee Costanzo (2011). Loving father of Tony (Kathy) Saccone and Roseann (Larry) McGuire. Cherished grandfather of Kristen (David) Mansch, Mark (Anda) McGuire; Jim (Cheryl) Saccone, Steven Saccone, and Chris Saccone. Dearest great-grandfather of Jake David Mansch and Allyson Grace Mansch. His family will have a private service...

Eugene Joniak
June 17, 2015
Eugene W. "Gene" Joniak, age 88, of Bonita Springs, FL formerly of Dolton, IL, US Navy Veteran, beloved husband of Viola, nee Godbout. Preceded in death by one sister and two brothers. Services and Burial will take place in Florida. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400 Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) US Navy The insignias listed here may...

Maryann Schipma
June 13, 2015
Maryann Schipma, nee Ottenhoff, age 69, formerly of Tinley Park, IL, passed away on June 13, 2015 at her daughter's home in San Antonio, TX. Beloved wife of the late Calvin (2006). Loving mother of Kristen Anne (Jeff) Teeter. Cherished grandmother of Jacob, Joseph, and Katelyne. Devoted daughter of Lambert and the late Dorothy Ottenhoff (2005). Services will be held...

John Boersma
June 12, 2015
John E. Boersma, age 81, US Army Veteran, beloved husband of 60 years to Annette R., nee Leo. Loving father of James (Donna) Boersma, Suzanne (Dave) James and Valerie Boss. Cherished grandfather of eight and great-grandfather of four. Dear brother of Gary (Evelyn) Boersma and the late Ann (late Douglas) Rozema. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday,...

Mary Leahy-Yant
June 10, 2015
Mary S. Leahy-Yant, nee Schaub, age 94, beloved wife of the late Jerry P. Leahy (1979) and the late Fred Yant (2009). Loving mother of J. Patrick (Barbara) Leahy, Kathleen M. Leahy and Brian M. (Catherine) Leahy. Cherished grandmother of Margaret, Taylor and Trevor. Dear sister of the late Wilma (late Joseph) Naegle. Dearest aunt of Jill Davis. Graveside service...

Allen Voss
June 10, 2015
Allen D. Voss, age 61, father of Keith (Becky) Voss, Virginia (Jorge) Franch, Patti (Andrew) Green, Robert (Stephanie) Voss, and James (Sara) Voss. Grandfather of 8. Brother of Betty (William) Loerop, Jacob (Sharla) Voss, John (Loreen) Voss, Joanne (Bruce) Harnew, Grace (Edward) Jongsma, and Edward Voss. Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Memorial Service Sunday, June 14, 2015 at 6:00...

Albert W. "Al" Agresti
June 8, 2015
Albert W. "Al" Agresti, age 76, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband for 44 years to Helen, nee Kosobucki. Loving father of Brian. Cherished grandfather of Justin. Fond brother of Charles and the late Vincent. Services and burial private. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-523-5400

Margaret Ruiter
June 5, 2015
Margaret E. Ruiter, nee Childress, age 91, beloved wife of the late Frederick (1977). Loving mother of Linda (Mitchell) Szubert and Leon (Kathleen) Ruiter. Cherished grandmother of Michael (Diane) Szubert, Krista Szubert, Christa (Nick) Brown, Angela (Oliver) Seeley, and Samuel (Natasha) Ruiter. Dearest great-grandmother of five. Preceded in death by her brothers Malcolm Childress and Ray Childress. Visitation at All...

Marian Pappas
June 4, 2015
Marian V. Pappas, nee Miller, age 90, of Orland Park formerly of Olympia Fields. Beloved wife of the late James Pappas (2012). Loving mother of Jim Pappas and the late Martha (Mark) Toberman. Cherished grandmother of Alyssa, Jarod, and Sam. Dear sister of Carol (Arthur) Lonborg and Phyllis (late Dale) Westermeyer. Memorials to the 100 Club of Chicago preferred. Express...

Ruth Thompson
June 4, 2015
Ruth E. Thompson, nee McBurnett, age 92, beloved wife of the late Donald E. Thompson (2013). Loving mother of Kenneth (Kathy) Thompson, Richard Thompson, and Rebecca (Mark) Awdykowyz. Cherished grandmother of Karyn (Steven) Aldridge, Andrew Thompson, Holly Elliott-Thompson, Nathan Awdykowyz, Leslie (Henry) Sosa, and Esther Awdykowyz . Dearest great-grandmother of Steven, Paul, and Raelyn Aldridge, Piper Thompson, and Grace Sosa....

Patricia Soutter
June 2, 2015
Patricia J. Soutter, nee Kidd, age 86, beloved wife of the late Ernest A. Soutter. Loving mother of Cindy (Robert) Ronnebeck, Ralph (Angie) Risoli and Mindy Risoli. Dear step-mother of David E. Soutter, Carol (Richard) Baker and Ernie Soutter. Cherished grandmother of 12 and great-grandmother of 12. Active member of the Palos Park Village Players. Memorial Visitation Saturday, June 13,...

Danilo Javier
June 2, 2015
Danilo Roy "Dano" Javier, age 44, beloved son of Danilo G. and Edena, nee Flores. Loving brother of Dennis (Karen). Cherished uncle of Daniel and Lillian. Dear nephew and cousin of many. Visitation Friday, June 5, 2015, from 3-9 p.m. Funeral Saturday, June 6, 2015, 9:15 a.m. from Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave., (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park,...

Nicole Marie Flores
May 28, 2015
Nicole Marie Flores, nee Mecherle, age 37, beloved wife of Pedro "Pete" Flores, Jr. Loving mother of Isabella and stepmother of Carissa and Miranda. Devoted daughter of David and Colette, nee Bechan. Dear sister of David (Corrie) Mecherle. Dearest aunt of Nathan, Lily, Benjamin, Diamonte, April, and Mark. Cherished granddaughter of John and the late Georgia Bechan and the late...

Edward Lyons
May 27, 2015
Edward P. Lyons, age 57, loving father of Amanda Lyons, Patrick (Gabrielle) Lyons and Daniel Lyons. Dearest brother of Patsy Lyons, Mike (Karen) Lyons, Susan Lyons, Theresa (Bert) Lauris, Leanne Lyons and the late Joseph (Allison) Lyons. Cherished companion of Myra Richardson. Dear uncle and cousin of many. Memorial Visitation Saturday, May 30, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. until time of...

Barbara Singer
May 26, 2015
Barbara A. Singer, nee Bolsinga, age 93, beloved wife of the late Ervin A. (2014). Loving mother of Louise Smith and the late Scott (Concetta) Singer. Cherished grandmother of Carolyn (Mike), Christine, Carla, Ryan, Shaun and Dawn. Preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers. Visitation Friday, May 29, 2015 from 9:30 a.m. until time of Prayer Service 10:30...
Laryssa Bollig
May 23, 2015
Laryssa C. Bollig, age 67, nee Oryszczuk, born on August 27, 1947 in Austria and passed away on May 23, 2015 in Palos Heights, Illinois. Beloved wife of Jerome "Jerry" for 45 years. Loving mother of Peter and David.

Richard Giertz
May 21, 2015
Richard L. "Rich" Giertz, age 81, US Army Veteran, beloved husband of 54 years to Karin, nee Carlson. Loving father of Tracey Giertz and Eric (Kimberly) Giertz. Dear brother of the late Hon. Robert Giertz. Memorial Service Saturday, May 30, 2015, 11:30 a.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Interment private. In...

Nancy E. Arvetis
May 19, 2015
Nancy E. Arvetis, nee Jankowski, age 68, beloved wife for 49 years to James Arvetis. Loving mother of Kerry Arvetis, Lori (Edward) Easha and Jennifer Arvetis. Cherished grandmother of Robbie (Tracy) Arvetis, Jamie (James) Rowe, John Arvetis, Leeanan Sparr, Taylor O'Marrah, James Sparr, Justin O'Marrah, Joey Easha, Jack Easha and Jayden O'Leary. Dearest great-grandmother of Jordan Rowe and the late...