Obituaries
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries

Georgene M. Doorn
January 20, 2015
Georgene M. Doorn, nee Bulthuis, age 72, beloved wife for 50 years to the late Peter A. “Bo” Doorn, Sr. (2011). Loving mother of Peter Jr. (Jen), George (Kris), Debbie, and Sue (Steve) Hoeksema. Cherished grandmother of Kyle, Erika, Alex, Brandon, Peter III, Taylor, McKenzie, Jason, and Jillian. Dearest sister of Joanne (Len) Kamp, Bucky (Thelma) Bulthuis, Lois Thomson and...

Mary Theresa Whittam
January 19, 2015
Mary Theresa Whittam, nee Deneen, age 68, beloved wife for 47 years to Robert H. Whittam. Loving mother of Tracey (Kent) Chitwood, Robert (Carrie) Whittam, Patricia (Patrick) Dowling, and Frank Whittam. Cherished grandmother of Claire and Anna Chitwood; Henry and Will Whittam; Joey, Jackie, and Ellie Dowling. Dear sister of Patricia Hawkins and the late Bill, Frank, and Jerry. Survived...

Martha M. Magnuson
January 19, 2015
Martha M. Magnuson, nee Marshall, age 85, beloved wife of the late Carl A. Magnuson (1993). Loving mother of Carolyn, Wayne (Marybeth), Glenn, and Scott (Chris) Magnuson. Cherished grandmother of Christopher, Nicole, Jennifer, and Jon. Preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, January 22, 2015 from 3-9 p.m. at Colonial...

Joel T. Callahan
January 15, 2015
Joel T. Callahan, age 78, retired CFD and retired union carpenter. Beloved life companion of Judi Miller. Loving brother of Mary Lou Wattles, James Callahan, Jerome Callahan, Celia Ann Sonka, and Madonna Klepac. Cherished uncle and great-uncle of many. Great friend to many. Visitation Sunday, January 18, 2015 from 2-8 p.m. Funeral Monday, January 19, 2015 10:30 a.m. from Colonial...

George Hoekstra
January 15, 2015
George Hoekstra, age 93, WWII U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband for 59 years to the late Fredericka “Frieda” Hoekstra, nee Pels (2007). Loving father of William (Linda) and George R. (Lynda). Cherished grandfather of Brian (Candace), Carrie (Mike) Derkacy, Kyle (Christi) and Chad. Dearest great-grandfather of 7. Preceded in death by his brother Sam and his sisters Gertrude Bruinius and...

Elizabeth Jane Arnes
January 14, 2015
Elizabeth Jane Arnes, nee Edwards, age 93, beloved wife of the late Rev. Osborn C. Arnes (2006). Loving mother of Constance (Rev. Jerry) Sherstad, Virginia (Al) Wright and the late Michael (Carmen) Arnes. Cherished grandmother of nine and great-grandmother of 20. Preceded in death by 12 brothers and sisters. Dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews. A true faithful servant...

Carol J. Rochon
January 12, 2015
Carol J. Rochon, nee Karalus, age 78, beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Gerald (Diane) Gott, Michelle (Henry) Ketter, and the late Lawrence Gott and Richard Gott. Cherished grandmother of Nicole, Alexandria, Daniel, Victoria, Elizabeth, Sarah and the late Lawrence Jr. Dear sister of Marilyn (late Vincent) Pajkos, Charlaine (late Alan) Whitelaw and the late Donald (late...

Audrey C. Dekker
January 11, 2015
Audrey C. Dekker, nee Shilling, age 65, of Tinley Park, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 11, 2015. Beloved wife of James A. Dekker, Sr. for 44 years. Loving mother of James Jr., Amy (Chris) Fewkes, Allison (Michael) Dekker, and Jeffrey Dekker. Cherished grandmother of Hannah, Trevor, and Caden Fewkes; Xander, Anika, and Jackson Dekker. Dearest...

Ann J. Gogolak
January 11, 2015
Ann J. Gogolak, age 76, devoted daughter of the late Genevieve (nee Kerpec) and Charles Gogolak. Loving sister of Edward Gogolak. Cherished niece of the late Mary Kerpec, Anna Kerpec, Charles Kerpec, Steven Kerpec, Frank Gogolak, and Julia Bohula. Family and friends are invited to gather Friday, January 16, 2015 at St. Julie Billiart Church, 7399 W. 159th St., Tinley...

Phyllis D. Pastoor
January 10, 2015
Phyllis D. Pastoor, nee VanderWerp, age 74, beloved wife of the late Harold W. Pastoor (2003). Loving mother of Margaret (James) Doorn and William (Lisa) Pastoor. Cherished grandmother of Marin and Alaina Pastoor. Dearest sister of Carol Sharpe and Hank (Joyce) VanderWerp. Dear sister-in-law of Shirley (late Herman) Triezenberg, Daniel (Esther) Pastoor, and Janice (Bernard) Evenhouse. Fond aunt of many...

Joan A. Suda
January 9, 2015
Joan A. Suda, nee Westerman, age 66, beloved wife of Dennis for 46 years. Loving mother of Jennifer (Jon) Frisby, Jillene (Adam) Cozzi, Jevon (Rita) Suda, Jorie (Derek) DeGroot, Jessica (Barry) Wunderlich, and Joelle Suda. Cherished grandmother of Gage, Easton, and Laney Frisby; Alexis and Chloe Cozzi; Camryn and Greyson Suda; and Asher DeGroot. Dearest sister of Robbi (late Michael)...

Ronald G. Torii
January 8, 2015
Ronald G. Torii, age 82, US Army Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband of Marlene, nee Kohls. Loving father of Robbin Torii-Milsaps, Jannen (Jim) Windwalker, and Ronni (Russ) Kisela. Cherished grandfather and great-grandfather of many. Dear brother of Joyce (late Jerry) Highsmith, Dennis (Noreen) Torii, and the late Dale (late Winnie) Torii. Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews. Memorial Visitation...

Larry E. Borgman
January 7, 2015
Larry E. Borgman, passed away suddenly on his birthday January 7th at the age of 73. Beloved husband for 53 years to Suellyn, nee Horejs. Loving father of Joe (Kim), Tammy (Nick) Witteveen, Kim (Tim) Logan, Kelly (Chris) Bretz and Bobby (Lori). Cherished grandfather of 12 and great-grandfather of one. Fond brother of the late James (Carole) and the late...

Anne B. Malak
January 7, 2015
Anne B. Malak, nee Billick, age 89, beloved wife for 66 years to Lawrence C. Malak. Loving mother of Patricia Kramer. Dear sister of the late Estelle Pappa. Dearest aunt of Nancy Ghiotto and Susan Rusen. Graduated from Fenger High School in 1944. Anne enjoyed traveling to many states including her favorite one, Hawaii. Family and Friends will gather Saturday,...

Felix P. Winslow Jr.
January 7, 2015
Felix P. Winslow, Jr., age 97, WWII U.S. Army Air Corps Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Bernice, nee Taranda (2005). Loving father of Felix III (Shirlee) and Donald (Donna). Cherished grandfather of Tracey (Steven) Valant, Timothy (Karen) Winslow, Amy (Robert) Boyd, Jaime Brown-Villalva and Jason Brown. Dearest great-grandfather of nine. Dear brother of the late Bernice Kumpikas. Visitation Friday,...

Irene H. Miller
January 6, 2015
Irene H. Miller, age 99, formerly of Chicago, IL and Littleton, CO. Beloved daughter of the late Fred and Minna Miller. Loving sister of the late Dolly Ryan and Lillian Brislen. Dear aunt of Charlotte Brislen, Dorene Mattson and the late Judy Lejman and Jo-Ann Laliotes. Dearest great-aunt and great-great aunt of many. Visitation Friday, January 9, 2015 from 4-8...

Sophie C. Teune
January 4, 2015
Sophie C. Teune, nee VanderMey, age 92, beloved wife of the late Peter Teune (2012). Loving mother of Thomas (Diane), David (Mary), and Kenneth (Dawn). Cherished grandmother of Monica (George) Hauch, Karen Teune, Suzanne Teune; Jonathan Teune, Molly (Andrew) Denton; Jessica (Jeremy) Minshall and Joel (Calli) Teune. Dearest great-grandmother of Connor and Madisyn. Dear sister of Bert (Irene) VanderMey and...

Raymond Zaagman
January 3, 2015
Raymond Zaagman, age 84, beloved husband for 62 years to Viola, nee DeBoer. Loving father of Carolyn Sales, Richard Zaagman, Wilma (Jerry) Jager, Bettie (John) Geertsema, and Raymond J. (Jolee) Zaagman. Cherished grandfather of 13 and great-grandfather of 12. Dearest brother of Grace (late Hank) Vegter, Wilhelmina (late Arthur) Poortenga, and the late Paul (Johanna) Henry (Joyce), and Jacob (Kathy)....

Eugene A. "Gene" Ross
January 2, 2015
Eugene A. "Gene" Ross, age 68, asleep in Jesus January 2, 2015, US Army Veteran, beloved husband for 46 years to Judy, nee Schubert. Loving father of Sara (Jim) Drew. Devoted son of the late Hilda and Alvin Ross. Dearest brother of David (Tina) Ross. Dear son-in-law of Elva and the late John Schubert. Dear brother-in-law of Larry (Lauren) Schubert,...

Robert K. Schieber
January 1, 2015
Robert K. Schieber, age 77, of Eureka IL, passed away January 1, 2015 in Palos Park, Illinois. Beloved husband of the late Joanne, nee Mosny (2004). Loving father of Dr. Scott (Bette) Schieber, Janice (Timmy) Potter, Lori (Farid) Kasra and Dr. Cynthia (Dr. Randall) Reed. Cherished grandfather of Dr. Michael (Ann Cameron) Schieber, John Schieber, David (Kathleen) Schieber, Rebecca Schieber,...