Obituaries
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries
Ernest J. Lehocky
March 1, 2015
Ernest J. LeHocky, age 73, of Burbank, Illinois, loving father of Debra Alm, Michael LeHocky and the late Denise Precin and Gina LeHocky. Cherished grandfather of Brian, Kevin, Danny, Brittany, Madison, Chris and Michael. Dearest great-grandfather of Logan and Connor. Former husband of Bonnie (Michael) Blonda. Visitation Saturday from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a Funeral Service at 4:00...
Ronald M. "Buddy" Roper
March 1, 2015
Ronald M. "Buddy" Roper, age 75, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband for 35 years to Wanda, nee Rybolt. Loving father of Ronald M. Roper, Jr., Michelle A. (Stan) Kozlowski, Jennifer L. Broussard, David C. (Tracy) Stieglitz, Douglas E. Roper and the late Rebecca Roper. Cherished grandfather of Rachel, John Morris, Veronica, Stanley, Kameron and Calvin. Fond brother of Diane (late...
Frank Billy Tranchida
February 28, 2015
Frank Billy Tranchida, age 83, US Navy Korean War Veteran, beloved husband of Marge Murray Tranchida, nee Hartig. Loving father of Debbie, Kimberly, Angelina, Kathy, Frank (Sue), Mikel (late Lisa Chafin) Murray and Patti (Fred) Wicken. Cherished grandfather of 24 and great-grandfather of 9. Fond brother of the late Rose Minicino and two infant brothers. Dear uncle of many nieces...
Luke T. Mallek
February 28, 2015
Luke T. Mallek, age 91, beloved husband of the late Helen and the late Mae. Dear stepfather of Patricia (Tony) Banasiak and Geraldine (Bob) Weaver. Loving grandfather of Julie Chronos, Larry (Julie) Banasiak and Tony Banasiak. Loving great-grandfather of Alex and David Banasiak and Jonathan and Jenna Chronos. Fond uncle of Dennis (Linda) Gawron and Leon Gawron. Former active member...
Frank D. Pucklewicz
February 26, 2015
Frank D. Pucklewicz, age 86, U. S. Army Veteran, beloved husband of the late Lillian Santo Pucklewicz, nee Kubik (2000). Loving father of Kevin (Pam) Pucklewicz. Dear stepfather of Lillian (Phil) LaPlaca, Judith (Robert) Smitko and Nick (Irene) Santo. Cherished grandfather of Kelsey Pucklewicz, Philip LaPlaca, Judith LaPlaca, Catherine Smitko, Scott Smitko, Greg Santo and Jeff Santo. Dearest great-grandfather of...
Paul Francis Childers
February 22, 2015
Paul Francis Childers, age 92, WWII US Army Veteran, loving father of Paul H. (Cindy) Childers. Dearest brother of Jackie Grieshaber, Aleene (William) Schwanbeck, and the late Shirley (late John) Hoffman, and the late Arvid "Sonny" Childers. Dear "Pa" to Tom and Debbie Cannon. Godfather to Craig (Debbie) Cannon. Fond uncle to many nieces and nephews. Former husband of the...
Stephanie A. Desantis
February 20, 2015
Stephanie A. DeSantis, nee Sloan, age 74, beloved wife of Joseph for 53 years. Loving mother of Susan (John) Buenger and Mimi (Alky) Pahis. Cherished grandmother of Sydney, Tori, and Adam. Dear sister of Pat (Don) Macaulay, Forrest Sloan, and Richard (Diane) Sloan. Fond sister-in-law of David (Darlene) DeSantis. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation and service private...
Jane C. Dong
February 17, 2015
Jane C. Dong, nee Wiersma, age 57, beloved wife for 37 years to Marty. Loving mother of Matthew (Jenny), Joshua and Jesse. Cherished grandmother of Alyssa, Skyler, Madison and Christian. Devoted daughter of Catherine and the late James Wiersma. Dear sister of Jim (Andrea) Wiersma, Robert Wiersma, Bonnie (Dave) Krisher, Judy (Mike) Jankovic, Mary Wiersma, Dave (Karen) Wiersma, Kathy (John)...
Lillian L. Collins
February 16, 2015
Lillian L. Collins, nee Weber, age 85, beloved wife of the late John T. Collins (1992). Loving mother of Norah-Jean (Thomas) Mulcahy and Raelene (Sasha) Nikolic. Cherished grandmother of Erin, Ryan, Conor, Patrick, and Danny. Preceded in death by six brothers and sisters. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, February 18, 2015 from 3-9 p.m. at Colonial...
Kenneth J. Huizenga
February 16, 2015
Kenneth J. Huizenga, age 62, beloved husband of 40 years to Rose, nee Czarny. Loving father of Amber, Ken (Kasia), Katie (Pepe) Cabrera, and Missy (Jeremy). Proud grandfather of Kyle, Michael, Aley, Ethan, Antonio, and Juan. Devoted son of Geziena and the late Paul Huizenga. Dearest brother of Gertrude (Al) Hulford, Ruth (Bill) Fischer, Eileen (Tim) Robson, Kris (John) Rosendale,...
Geraldine "Gerry" Oberg
February 12, 2015
Geraldine "Gerry" Oberg, nee Hanson, age 96, beloved wife for 70 years to David E. Oberg. Loving mother of Janice (Ki) Adams and Ken (Wendy) Oberg. Cherished grandmother of Allison (Jason) El Koubi, Taylor (Andreas) Christl, Lindsey Oberg and David Oberg. Dearest great-grandmother of Marc David, Madeleine, Jackson and Oliver. Fond sister of Dorothy Harmon. Dear aunt of many nieces...
Velma K. Chenoweth
February 11, 2015
Velma K. Chenoweth, nee Kiser, 100 years old, beloved wife for 64 years to the late Norman E. Chenoweth (2004). Loving mother of David E. (Bonnie) Chenoweth and Ruth Ann (Lee) Riegler. Cherished grandmother of Scott (Rene), Mark (Ana), Craig, Brian (Elizabeth), and Jennifer (Dan). Dearest great-grandmother of Caid, Breanna, Taylor, Luke, Kaylee, Kiersten, Mackenzie, Grace, Liam, Greta, and Gus....
Gerrit Medema
February 8, 2015
Gerrit Medema, age 91, WWII US Army Veteran, beloved husband for 69 years to the late Louise, nee Dykstra (2012). Loving father of Gary (Micki), Kris (Edward) DuBois and Glenn (Mary). Cherished grandfather of 8. Dearest great-grandfather of 19. Fond brother of Andrew. Visitation Tuesday, February 10, 2014 from 3-9 p.m. Funeral Service Wednesday, February 11, 2014, 10:00 a.m. at...
Elaine Shell
February 6, 2015
Elaine Shell, nee Raley, age 83, beloved wife of the late William (1994). Loving mother of Susan Shell. Dear sister of Charles Raley, Peggy Prosser and the late Laura Gillespie and Donna Tate. Dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, February 12, 2015, from 12:00 Noon until time of Funeral Service 2:00 p.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S....
Melinda A. Sterling
February 4, 2015
Melinda A. Sterling, nee Warnock, age 77, beloved companion of the late Montie Jones. Loving mother of Stewart (Jeanne) Bailey and Luke Sterling. Cherished grandmother of Nathan, Clara, Maria, George and Montie. Dear cousin of Mary Walton. Memorial Visitation on Friday, February 13, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. until time of Memorial Service 12:00 Noon at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd...
Sharon L. Reichel
February 4, 2015
Sharon L. Reichel, nee DeVries, age 68, beloved wife for 47 years to Kenneth Reichel. Loving mother of David Reichel and Janet Krusza. Cherished grandmother of Britany and Brandon. Dearest sister of Carol (late Don) Kupinski, Gene (Mary) DeVries and Cynthia (Arthur) Anderson. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, February 8, 2015 from 3-8 p.m. Funeral Service...
Audrey H. Kooyenga
January 31, 2015
Audrey H. Kooyenga, nee Litland, age 75, beloved wife of John Kooyenga for 45 years. Loving mother of Arlene (Harry) Hoff and David (Priscilla) Kooyenga. Cherished grandmother of Harrison, John, Aubrey, Elizabeth, Abby, Tom and Ben. Dearest daughter of the late Harold and Alfie Litland. Fond sister-in-law of Patricia (Ben) Diab, Glenn (Pam) Kooyenga and the late Douglas (Cathy) Kooyenga....
Grace Slager
January 24, 2015
Grace Slager, nee Ouwenga, age 86, beloved wife for over 59 years to the late Albert (2012). Loving mother of Charles (Deborah), Timothy, Rebecca (James) Haan, Donald (Debra), Sharon (Sean) O’Neill and Richard (Patricia). Cherished grandmother of 19. Dear sister of the late Alice (late John) Beukema, Gertrude (late Raymond) Piersma, Nicholas (late Hilda) Ouwenga, Peter (Angeline) Ouwenga and Effie...
Peter Emola
January 22, 2015
Peter Emola, age 87, U.S. Navy Seabees Veteran. Loving father of Lance, Shawn, Mark (Kathy) and Sarida. Cherished grandfather of Danielle and Thomas. Dear brother of Dominic (Carol) Emola and the late Adolfo (late Betty) Imola. Visitation Monday, January 26, 2015, from 3-7 p.m. Funeral Service Tuesday, January 27, 2015, 10:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler...
Willard W. "Will" Rubach
January 21, 2015
Willard W. "Will" Rubach, age 71, beloved husband for 50 years to Ellie, nee Fehrman. Loving father of Laura (Scott) Evans and Tracey Rubach. Cherished grandfather of Jackson and Tyler. Dearest brother of Ken (Lori) Rubach. Fond brother-in-law of Joan (Dale) Olsen. Dear uncle of Ken (Kelly) Rubach, David (Lilly) Olsen, Pam (Pete) Dudek. He will also be missed by...
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