Obituaries
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)...

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...