Obituaries
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries

John M. Jupin
November 4, 2014
John M. Jupin, age 76, U.S. Army Veteran, beloved husband for 48 years to Barbara, nee Onjack. Loving brother of Mary Ann (Len) Wantroba. Fond brother-in-law of Gail (Conrad) Szczepkowski, Michael (Judy) Onjack, Lawrence (Rose) Onjack and James (Cindy) Onjack. Dear uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, November 7, 2014 from 3-9 p.m. with a Parastas...

Lisa Marie Santefort
November 3, 2014
Lisa Marie Santefort, age 48, beloved daughter of Carol and the late Harold Santefort. Loving sister of Beverly (Ron) Miedema, Jan (Tom) Wensch, Laurel (Tim) Bultema, and Marcia (Craig) Roxas. Cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, November 5, 2014 from 3:00 p.m. until time of Funeral Service 7:00 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler...

Petronella "Pat" Diekman
November 2, 2014
Petronella "Pat" Diekman, nee Dykema, age 97, beloved wife of the late James C. Diekman (2004). Loving mother of Marian (Lee) Kickert and James P. (Karen) Diekman. Cherished grandmother of four and great-grandmother of six. Fond sister of Alita Peerbolte and the late Herman and Chester. Memorial Visitation Saturday, November 8, 2014 from 10:30 a.m. until time of Memorial Service...

Norman Peters
November 1, 2014
Norman W. Peters, age 78, US Army Veteran, beloved husband for 53 years to Janet, nee Terry. Loving father of Dennis (Kathy) Peters and Denise (Brian) Graham. Cherished grandfather of Ryan Peters, Jennifer (Josh) Stockham, Nicole, Michelle, and Brittany Peters; Ellen, Michael, and Emily Graham. Dearest great-grandfather of Isabella. Dear brother of Joan (Dick) Olds, Wayne (late Sherrill) Peters and...

Eileen Moore
October 31, 2014
Eileen Moore, age 68, beloved daughter of the late Raymond and Sophie Moore. Loving sister of Susan (Greg) Bennett, Raymond (Jeanette) Moore, Steven Moore and the late Diane Moore. Cherished aunt of Christopher (Laura), Barbara and Catherine Bennett and Amanda Moore. Dearest great-aunt of Annabelle. Visitation Friday, November 7, 2014, from 3-9PM at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave., (155th/Wheeler...

Carl J. Van'T Hof
October 28, 2014
Carl J. Van't Hof, age 82, U.S. Army Korean War Veteran, loving brother of Roger (Doris) and the late Donald (late Mildred). Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Carl taught math at Chicago Christian High School in Palos Heights, IL for 30 years retiring in 1994. Family and friends are invited to gather at Hope Christian Reformed Church, 5825...

Carol A. Chiaramonte
October 28, 2014
Carol A. Chiaramonte, nee Noonan, age 78. Loving mother of Mark (Patti), Dr. Brian (Laura), Kelly (Bill) Klaff, Renee (Joe) Juric and the late Cheryl (Dennis) Barrett. Cherished grandmother of Chris, Matt and Danielle; Amanda; Angie, Alysa, Haley and Keaton; Kylie and Logan; Denny and Meghan. Dearest great-grandmother of Michael, Bailey and Collin. Dear sister of the late Walter (Mary...

Thomas Milianti
October 17, 2014
Thomas Milianti, age 64, US Army Vietnam Veteran, beloved husband for 45 years to Judith, nee Armstrong. Loving father of Thomas (Tina) Milianti, Tony Milianti, and Tina (Adam) Forshey. Cherished papa of Sarah, Nathan, Theresa, Marcus, Emery and Avett. Dear brother of Mary Milianti, Frances (Alan) Nahrstadt, Denise (Robert) Buda, Karen (Jerry) Vahl, Mike Milianti and the late Salvatore (JoAnne)...

Robert "Bob" Lynch
October 15, 2014
Robert J. "Bob" Lynch, age 79, beloved husband for 57 years to Marilyn, nee Moran. Loving father of Julie (John) Leonard, Lori (Dale) Fischer, Dave Lynch and the late Sean Lynch. Cherished poppy of Kellie (Pete) Krynski, Michelle (Scott) Nawrocki, Marikate (Marty) Thomas, Joseph Fischer, Kaytlin (Phil) Dalcamo, Meghan (Dan) Tomasek, Molly Leonard and Erin (fiance Danny Ryan) Leonard. Proud...

William E. Krueger
October 15, 2014
William E. Krueger, age 91, WWII U.S. Navy Veteran, beloved husband for 67 years to Vera S., nee Jeswein. Loving father of William (Kathleen) Krueger. Cherished grandfather of Heather and Ashley. Dearest brother of the late Alice (late Arthur) Haering, Lydia Kelter and Ethel (Raymond) Pavesic. Dear brother-in-law of the late Loretta (late Alfred) Gliege and Edgar (late Hilda) Jeswein....

William J. Kelly
October 11, 2014
William J. Kelly, age 62, US Army Veteran, beloved husband of Eileen, nee Mastey. Loving father of Angelina Kelly, William Kelly, Katherine (Benjamin) Tutt, Carissa Kelly and Sean Kelly. Cherished grandfather of Isabella and Egan. Dear brother of Janet (Robert) Haegele. Loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, October 14, 2014 from 3-9 PM at Colonial Chapel, 15525...

Cora J. Kerkstra
October 9, 2014
Cora J. Kerkstra, nee Smit, age 78, beloved Christian wife of the late Martin L. Kerkstra (2005). Loving mother of Martin, Beverly (Jeffrey) Muys, Brenda (Kelly) Morris, Barbara (James) Wambold and Bernadine (Charles) Schutt. Cherished grandmother of 11. Dearest great-grandmother of 6. Dear sister of Joann (Everett) Klomp, Judith (John) Nassenstein, Robert Smit and the late Martin (Sharon) Smit. Fond...

Wayne A. Aanerud
October 8, 2014
Wayne A. Aanerud, age 64, U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran, beloved husband for 44 years to Marti, nee Bonarigo. Loving dear old dad of Mary Jane (Mark) Ryden. Devoted son of the late Gordon and Mary Jane Aanerud. Cherished brother of Bud (Georgette), Glenn (Penny), Nancy Aanerud and Beth (Joe) Flynn. Loving son-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle and cherished friend of many. Longtime...

Paolo P. "Paul" Franceschina
October 8, 2014
Paolo P. "Paul" Franceschina, age 55, beloved son of Antonia and the late Bruno. Loving brother of Walter (Kim). Cherished uncle and godfather of Gabriella. Also survived by family in Italy. Visitation Friday, October 10, 2014 from 4-9 p.m. Funeral Saturday, October 11, 2014, 10:30 a.m. from Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL...

Ronald Seiner
October 7, 2014
Ronald C. "Ron" Seiner, age 71, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, beloved longtime partner of Mary Beth Ochsenfeld. Loving father of the late Ronnie. Devoted son of the late Emil and Lorraine Seiner. Dearest brother of Pam Kratochwill, Rick (Carol) Seiner, Donna (Vince) Parsino and the late Stanley "Stosh" Seiner. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Cherished friend of Tinley...

Jennie Agate
October 6, 2014
Jennie Agate, beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Joe (Janet) Agate, Rose (the late Cecil) Haley, Angie (Tom) Insley, and Frank (Cindy) Agate. Fond grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother of many. Dear sister of Nina, Rosetta and the late Christina and Sara. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, October 9, 2014 from 9:00 a.m....

Loretta Kotal
October 4, 2014
Loretta E. Kotal, nee Puhr, age 95, beloved wife of the late Russell. Loving mother of John Kotal, Thomas (Penny) Kotal, Sherri (David) Ries and the late baby Candace. Cherished grandmother of six and great-grandmother of six. Dear sister of the late John Puhr. Loving aunt and cousin. Visitation Tuesday, October 7, 2014 from 3-8 PM at Colonial Chapel 15525...

Marsha Lendi
October 4, 2014
Marsha B. Lendi, age 65, nee Martinez, beloved wife of Ralph. Loving mother of Robyn Flowers, Michelle Duracka and loving step-mother of Dawn (Michael) O'Rourke and Brian Lendi. Cherished grandmother of T.J., Danielle, Matthew, Michael, Taran, Ian, Amanda, and Brianna. Devoted daughter of Norris and the late Ruth Martinez. Memorial Visitation Saturday, October 18, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. until time...

Barry J. Roman
October 3, 2014
Barry J. Roman, age 70, beloved husband for 40 years to Karen, nee Mandros. Loving father of John Roman, Melissa Williams, Anthony (Melissa) Roman, and Andrea (Scott) Mattison. Cherished grandfather of Kelsey, Haylee, Serenity, Austin, Ethan, Evan, Emilee, and Tristan. Dear great-grandfather of Alexander. Devoted son of Eleanore and the late John Roman. Dearest brother of the late Dianne Hargreaves...

Anthony L. Nowicki
October 3, 2014
Anthony L. “Tony” Nowicki, age 87, WWII U.S. Navy Veteran, beloved husband of Jean nee Eriksen. Loving father of Len (Betsy) Nowicki, Larry (Brenda) Nowicki and Sharon (David) Willis. Cherished grandfather of 10 and great-grandfather of 9. Fond brother of the late Ed Nowicki. Treasured son of the late Martha and Stanley Nowicki. Tony was one of the kindest and...