Obituaries

Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries

John Edward "Jack" Ruf

John Edward "Jack" Ruf

December 5, 2014

John Edward "Jack" Ruf Sr., age 77, suddenly, December 5, 2014 at his home in Fort Myers, FL. He resided in Alsip, IL for 30 years and spent 10 years in New Lenox, IL. He moved to Fort Myers, FL in 2003. John was born Sept. 4th 1937 at Lewis Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL. He attended grammar school at...

Nelle Ridderhoff

Nelle Ridderhoff

December 5, 2014

Nelle Ridderhoff, nee Vanderlaan, age 99, beloved wife of the late David D. (1977). Loving mother of Suzanne (Kenneth) Lenderink and the late Richard (Carol) Ridderhoff. Dear grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of 15. Visitation Monday, December 8, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem)...

Dale H. Karlson

Dale H. Karlson

December 4, 2014

Dale H. Karlson, age 76, beloved husband of Brenda, nee Becker and the late Judith H. Karlson, nee Roeters. Loving father of Jay (Susan), Jill, Eric (Diane), and Keith. Cherished grandfather and uncle. Dear brother of Beverly Karlson. Dale had more than 40 years of service to the Orland Fire Protection District as a firefighter and elected trustee. Retired member...

Regina A. Augutis

Regina A. Augutis

December 3, 2014

Regina A. "Reggie" Augutis, nee Sienko, age 65, beloved wife of Bernard "Bruno". Loving sister of Art (Janet), Walter (Carol), Matthew (Christine) and Stan (Francine). Cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, December 7, 2014 from 3-9 p.m. Funeral Monday, December 8, 2014, 9:15 a.m. from Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park,...

Walter Heidinger

Walter Heidinger

November 30, 2014

Walter J. "Uncle Wally" Heidinger, age 93, WWII US Army Veteran, beloved husband of the late Violet (1987). Dearest brother of the late Theresa, Hilda, William, and Al. Dear brother-in-law of Dolores Wright and Mena Desantis. Cherished and loving uncle, great uncle, great-great uncle of many nieces and nephews including his nephew and caregiver Thomas (Eileen) Wright. Visitation Tuesday, December...

Dorothy H. Trennert

Dorothy H. Trennert

November 30, 2014

Dorothy H. Trennert, nee Legant, age 91, beloved wife of the late Edward A. Trennert (2001). Loving mother of Russell (Diane), Judith (Mark) Goodrich, Kurt, Jerel and Dawn (Frank Cannata) Trennert. Cherished grandmother of Kimberly (Tim) Danlow, Mark Trennert and Ashley Trennert. Dearest great-grandmother of Eleanora, Elliott and Kayleigh. Fond sister of Shirley (late Erwin) Geiger and the late Bernadine...

Hildegarde Geiger

Hildegarde Geiger

November 29, 2014

Hildegarde "Heidi" Geiger, nee Gremer, age 89, loving mother of Roy (Sharon) Geiger, Paula (Michael) Huyer and Andrea (John) Bergin. Cherished grandmother of Melissa (Michael) Erffmeyer, Jill Bingenheimer and Anthony Bingenheimer. Dearest great-grandmother of Hayden, Julianna and Presley. Services and interment private. In memory of Hildegarde, memorial donations to P.A.W.S 8301 W.191st St. Tinley Park, IL 60487 are appreciated. 708-532-5400

Raymond Huisman

Raymond Huisman

November 29, 2014

Raymond Huisman, died at home, age 90. Served in Army Air Corps (B-17's) during WWII in numerous campaigns and received both Silver and Bronze battle stars. Beloved husband of Evelyn, nee Baker for 68 years. Loving father of Raymond Paul (Gigi), Margaret (late Christopher) Knade, Kathy (Philip) Gruzalski, Sandra (Charles) Metcalfe, Becky (Shawn) Kammer, Lori (late Robert) Elgas and the...

Frances Throw

Frances Throw

November 27, 2014

Frances L. Throw, nee Tibstra, age 88, formerly of Orland Park, IL went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 27, 2014 at her daughter's home in Minnesota. Beloved wife of the late George (2003). Loving mother of Patti (David) Wessner, Timothy (Terry) Throw and Daniel (Amy) Throw. Cherished grandmother of Benjamin Wessner, Nora (Joseph) Clair, Samuel (Stefanie)...

Harriet A. O'Keefe

Harriet A. O'Keefe

November 26, 2014

Harriet A. O'Keefe, nee Stanislawiak, age 91, of Palos Heights, IL, beloved wife of the late John E. (1986). Loving mother of Mary Lou O'Keefe (Haye Khan), Margaret "Peggy" McParland and the late David (Judy) O'Keefe. Cherished grandmother of Heather (T.L.) Barrett, Sean McParland, Tracy (Skip) Bond, Dan (Julie) McParland, Brian O'Keefe, Angie (Kevin) Schmidt and Joe (Stacey) O'Keefe. Dear...

Sherman J. Mels

Sherman J. Mels

November 23, 2014

Sherman J. Mels, age 73, beloved son of the late Walter and Jane (nee Boonstra) Mels. Loving brother of Ken (Marcia) Mels. Dear uncle of Scott (Deb) Mels, Sue (Rick) Van Dyken, Sharon (Marc) Zuiderveen and Sandy (Gordon) Geerdes. Dearest great-uncle of many. Retired chemist from Sherwin Williams. Visitation Wednesday, November 26, 2014 from 7:00 p.m. until time of Funeral...

Russell E. "Russ" Easha

Russell E. "Russ" Easha

November 22, 2014

Russell E. "Russ" Easha, age 74, beloved husband for 50 years to Marijane, nee Madden. Loving father of Kim (Jim) Paske, Ed (Lori) Easha and Tim (Dawn Dooley) Easha. Cherished grandfather of Jamie, Eddie, Skylar, Joey, Donovan, Mia, Will and Jack. Proud great-grandfather of Jordan. Dearest brother-in-law of Helen (Phil) Englert and Bill (Cindy) Madden. Visitation Wednesday, November 26, 2014,...

Charles E. "Chuck" Moore, Jr.

Charles E. "Chuck" Moore, Jr.

November 22, 2014

Charles E. "Chuck" Moore Jr., age 94, WWII US Navy Veteran, beloved husband for 71 years to Letty, nee Freischlag. Loving father of Charles "Chip" (Patricia) Moore, Letitia "Tish" Moore, Janet (Roger) Wick and Kathleen (David) Heisey. Cherished grandfather of Charles IV "Charlie" (Lindsay),Brian, Kevin, Katherine "Katie", Laura, Phillip and Sarah. Dearest great-grandfather of Madeline. Fond brother of David (Ann)...

Lois Catherine Orr

Lois Catherine Orr

November 21, 2014

Lois Catherine Orr, nee Kaufmann, age 86, cherished wife of the late John K. Orr. Loving mother of Carol (Tony) Serratore and the late infant Bonnie. Dearest grandmother of Mark and Thomas Serratore. Devoted sister of the late Grace (Paul) Gary. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Lois was a long-time, caring friend and will be greatly missed. Memorial...

Dorothy L. "Dottie" Cole

Dorothy L. "Dottie" Cole

November 18, 2014

Dorothy L. "Dottie" Cole, nee Paholke, age 84, beloved wife of the late Arnold H. "Dart" Cole (2013). Loving mother of Linda Dore. Cherished grandmother of Tina Dore and Marsha (Jason) Paladino. Dearest great-grandmother of Cole Matthews, Miranda, Madison and Morgan Paladino. Fond sister of the late Robert (late Arlene) Paholke. Dear aunt of Robert, Jeffrey, Thomas, Greg, Timothy and...

Joan M. Herman

Joan M. Herman

November 15, 2014

Joan M. Herman, nee Travis, age 81, beloved wife for 60 years to Irving E. Herman. Loving mother of Lori (Dr. Zulfiqar) Rizvi and Edward (Joanne) Herman. Cherished grandmother of Dr. Heather (John Lindsay) Rizvi, Jason Rizvi and Katie Herman. Dear sister of Jerri Ide, Lee Travis, Ronald Travis and the late Mary Arnold, John Travis, Marna Raila, Donna Stoll,...

Phyllis M. Mulqueen

Phyllis M. Mulqueen

November 12, 2014

Phyllis M. Mulqueen, nee Kelly, age 80, loving mother of Thomas P. Mulqueen III. Dear sister of Ken (Jan) Kelly and the late Joan Stephens, Pat Formeister, Rita Kuykendahl, Jean Vogt, Dolores, Paul, Ed, Joe and Marty Kelly. Dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, November 14, 2014 from 3-9 p.m. Funeral Service Saturday, November 15, 2014, 10:00...

Mona L. Eckberg

Mona L. Eckberg

November 8, 2014

Mona L. Eckberg, nee Cordero, age 66, beloved wife for 43 years to John R. Eckberg, Jr. Loving mother of Jay Eckberg and Lisa (fiance Toby Zid) Eckberg. Special mother of Frank Rollins, Jr. and Jennifer Miller-Curtis. Dear sister of Patricia Wright-Petrulak. Family and friends are invited to gather at Parkview Christian Church 11100 Orland Parkway (183rd St. & Wolf...

Rod D. Wiberg

Rod D. Wiberg

November 8, 2014

Rod D. Wiberg, Sr, age 73, US Army Vietnam Veteran, beloved husband for 38 years to Suzi, nee Phagan. Loving father of Rod Jr. (Michelle) Wiberg , Kirk (Gina) Wiberg and Kerstin (Brian) Marrama. Cherished grandfather of Zachary, Morgan, Emiliano, Payton, Arowyn, Svord, and Giuliana. Dearest brother of Betty (Richard) Covert. Dear brother-in-law of Bert (Cici) Phagan and Lori (Clint)...

Corinne Prosek

Corinne Prosek

November 8, 2014

Corinne J. Prosek, nee Van Vossen, age 87, beloved wife of the late Lawrence Prosek. Loving sister of the late Theresa Stob, Thomas Van Vossen and Charlotte Klein. Dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, November 12, 2014 from 10:00am until time of Funeral Service 12:00 Noon at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem)...