Obituaries

Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries

Russell R. Dowding

Russell R. Dowding

September 21, 2014

Russell R. Dowding, age 61, suddenly, beloved husband for 38 years to Diana, nee Butler. Loving father of Anthony (Kathlynn) and Matthew. Cherished grandfather of Landen and Trace. Devoted son of Fay (nee Wuchitech) and the late Robert. Fond brother of Steven (Mary), Carolyn (Russell) Schmidt, and Lorraine (Derrick) Harris. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, September...

Charlotte M. Krumrie

Charlotte M. Krumrie

September 21, 2014

Charlotte M. Krumrie nee Rockrohr, age 83, beloved wife of 64 years to the late Homer D. “Denny” Krumrie. Loving mother of Charles, Robert, Richard (Val), Ronald, Sandra (Charles) Stroh, Thomas, Cynthia, Dennis, and Barbara (Pat) O’Donohue. Dearest grandmother of 16, one of whom preceded her in death. Cherished great-grandmother of 12. Dear sister of Joy (Butch) Becker, Carl “Sonny”...

Adeline M. Jackson

Adeline M. Jackson

September 19, 2014

Adeline M. Jackson, nee Bruttomesso, age 77, beloved wife of the late Thomas (1983). Loving mother of Michael (Kerry), Carol (Greg) Leinweber, William (Gail), MaryLou (Larry) Engel, and Timothy (Bonnie). Cherished grandmother of 15 and great-grandmother of 17. Dear sister of the late Elizabeth DalPolo. Funeral Service Sunday, September 28, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Moraine Valley Church, 6300 W....

Richard Stelter

Richard Stelter

September 18, 2014

Richard Leo Stelter, age 67, devoted son of the late Walter and Ruth (nee Leo) Stelter. Loving brother of the late Donald (Mary) Stelter. Dear uncle of Laura (Mark) Lavender, Lynn (Mark) Parsons, David (Tomone) Stelter, and the late Donald Wayne Stelter. Dearest great-uncle of Matthew, Meghan, Natalie, Kevin, Rachel, Lauren, and Shannon. Proud graduate of Luther South High School...

Loretta V. Gliege

Loretta V. Gliege

September 17, 2014

Loretta V. Gliege, nee Jeswein, age 95, beloved wife of the late Alfred (1996). Loving mother of Jerry (Katherine) Gliege and Cheryl (Richard) Stocks. Cherished grandmother of Terry (Sarah), Christopher and Patrick Gliege; Jeremy and Jonathan Stocks. Dearest great-grandmother of Zella. Devoted sister of Vera Krueger and the late Edgar Jeswein. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday,...

Myrton E. "Mert" Giles

Myrton E. "Mert" Giles

September 13, 2014

Myrton E. “Mert” Giles, age 83, U.S. Army Korean War Veteran, beloved husband for 60 years to Anna, nee Drake. Loving father of Brenda Giles, Donna (Michael) Lewis and Nancy (Arnold) Willy. Cherished grandfather of Rebecca (Rich) Lewis-Moran, Rachel (Nick) YellowEyes, Matthew Willy, Robyn (Cody) Johnson, Ben Willy, Tim (Karen) Willy. Dear great-grandfather of Abbi, Jack, Abel and Caydence. Preceded...

Henry "Hank" Achterhof

Henry "Hank" Achterhof

September 13, 2014

Henry “Hank” Achterhof, age 95, WWII U.S. Army Veteran, recipient of Purple Heart and four Bronze Battle Stars. Beloved husband of the late Irene Achterhof, nee DeVries (1999). Loving father of Ronald (Theresa) Achterhof, the late Arlene (Thomas) McLaughlin and the late Andrew Achterhof. Cherished grandfather and great-grandfather of many. Survived by his sister Gertrude Engstrom and preceded in death...

Olga Ruzic

Olga Ruzic

September 12, 2014

Olga Ruzic, nee Werich, age 86, beloved wife for 65 years to the late Joseph M. Ruzic. Loving mother of Gayle Asire and Gary (Lori) Ruzic. Cherished grandmother of Nathan (Robin), Matthew (Jessica), Michael (Katelyn) Asire; Jason and Scott Ruzic. Dearest great-grandmother of Noah, Ella and Kendyl. Dear sister of Walter (Vicky) Werich and the late Elsie Lissak. Fond sister-in-law...

Wesley B. "Wes" Peak

Wesley B. "Wes" Peak

September 7, 2014

Wesley B. “Wes” Peak, age 36, Orland Fire Protection District Firefighter, taken from us suddenly, beloved husband and best friend of Melissa, nee White. Loving and proud father of Jaxson. Devoted and precious son of William and Linda (nee Baldridge) Peak. Dear brother of Phillip (Maria), Douglas, and Andrew Peak. Dearest son-in-law of Sandi White (Jeff Winfield) and Rob (Debbie)...

Mary Sue Cullinan

Mary Sue Cullinan

September 6, 2014

Mary Sue Cullinan, nee Cameron, beloved wife for 50 years to Harry Cullinan. Loving mother of Margaret Cullinan, Marianne LoRusso and Nancy Cullinan. Cherished grandmother of Vincent LoRusso, Taylor LoRusso and Veronica Cullinan. Dear sister of Jane (Mike) Cameron-Clark and Scott Cameron. Adored aunt of Danielle DeHaan-Drebing and Robert DeHaan. Visitation Wednesday, September 10, 2014, from 3:00 PM until time...

Margaret "Marge" Bosman

Margaret "Marge" Bosman

September 6, 2014

Margaret “Marge” Bosman, nee Wyma, age 89, beloved wife of the late Albert (2001). Loving mother of Diana (Wayne) Skonieczny and Randy Bosman. Cherished grandmother of Melissa, Randy Jr., Elizabeth (Kirk) Johnson, Chip (Gina), David (Anna), Kate (fiancé Jeff Marcomb), and Zachary Skonieczny. Dearest great-grandmother of Shane, Corbin, Scarlett, and Jaxson. Preceded in death by her brother Hank (late Harriet)...

Dan Dobczyk

Dan Dobczyk

September 5, 2014

Dan Dobczyk, age 65, U.S Navy Veteran, beloved Husband to Donna, nee Kang. Loving Father of Timothy, David, Melissa and Step-father of Ed (Brenda) Piper, Timothy Piper, Kim (Tony) Fox and Denise (Mikey) Rozwalka. Cherished Papa Dan of Amanda (Taylor) Williams, Alex, Julia, Samantha, Nathan, Ashley (Myles) Keeton, Kyle, Tyler, and Ethan. Dearest Great-grandfather of Aubrey, Emrei and Piper. Fond...

Todd R. Wennberg

Todd R. Wennberg

August 31, 2014

Todd R. Wennberg, age 33, beloved son of Maria Wennberg, nee Wilhelm, and Robert Wennberg. Loving brother of Eric (fiancee Katie) Wennberg. Services were held on Thursday, September 11, 2014. Interment Fairmount – Willow Hills Memorial Park. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400

Larry (Walter) Kucharski

Larry (Walter) Kucharski

August 28, 2014

Larry (Walter) Kucharski passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on August 28, 2014. Beloved husband for 47 years to Elaine nee Abram. Loving father of Kimberly (Len Shankman) Kucharski and Brandt (Tiffany) Kucharski. Cherished grandfather of Tyler and Lauren. Dear brother of Ken Kucharski. Fond nephew of Irene Stincic. Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews....

Krissie M. Heilman

Krissie M. Heilman

August 27, 2014

Krissie M. Heilman, nee Papiez, age 40, beloved wife of Mark. Loving daughter of Shirley Papiez and Jerome Papiez. Dearest sister of Kathy (Paul) Angerami. Dear daughter-in-law of Bill and Mary Kay Heilman. Fond sister-in-law of Dan (Chrissy) Heilman. Cherished aunt of Joey, Jase, Owen, and Drew. Dear niece, cousin and friend of many. Memorial Visitation Tuesday, September 2, 2014...

Shirley J. Howard

Shirley J. Howard

August 24, 2014

Shirley J. Howard, nee Brand, age 78, beloved wife of late George Kenneth Howard. Loving mother of Gayle (Denis) Konieczka, Laura (James) Riedstra, and Randy (Jessica) Howard. Cherished grandmother of eight. Dearest great-grandmother of 13. Devoted daughter of the late Alexander and Frances Brand. Dear sister of the late Marilyn Howard. Visitation Thursday, August 28, 2014, from 3-9PM at Colonial...

Elenor  Salmen

Elenor Salmen

August 22, 2014

Elenor Salmen, age 84, of Orland Park, IL, passed away on August 22, 2014. Burial will take place Friday, October 24, 2014 at Oak Hill Cemetery, 11900 S. Kedzie Ave., Chicago, IL. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400

Ervin A. Singer

Ervin A. Singer

August 18, 2014

Ervin A. Singer, age 91, beloved husband for 67 years to Barbara, nee Bolsinga. Loving father of Louise Smith and the late Scott (Concetta) Singer. Cherished grandfather of Carolyn, Christine, Carla, Ryan, Shaun and Dawn. Fond brother of the late Bernice. Visitation Friday, August 22, 2014 from 9:30 a.m. until time of Prayer Service 10:30 a.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525...

Clarence G. Ouwenga

Clarence G. Ouwenga

August 15, 2014

Clarence G. Ouwenga, age 83, beloved husband for 50 years to Eleanor, nee DeBlecourt. Loving father of Laurie (James) Teggelaar and the late Darrin. Devoted son of the late George and Tracie Ouwenga. Dear brother-in-law of Josephine (Hubert) Eisses, Marty (Joann) DeBlecourt, Louis (Shirley) DeBlecourt, and the late Hybo (Eleanor) DeBlecourt. Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday,...

Patricia L. "Trish" Stokes

Patricia L. "Trish" Stokes

August 14, 2014

Patricia L. “Trish” Stokes, age 51, of New Lenox, IL. Loving mother of Nicole Kreller, Alex (Jill) Kreller, and Kevin Kreller. Cherished grandmother of Mackenzie. Beloved partner of John Miller. Devoted daughter of Grant Daniel Stokes Sr. and Patricia Elizabeth Stokes (nee Hull). Dear sister of Eileen (late Robert) Bohne, Susan (Alan) Kolwitz, Danny (Helen) Stokes, Donna (Joe) Hebbard, Michael...