Obituaries
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries

John Hines
May 27, 2014
John T. Hines, age 52, of Palos Heights, IL, formerly of Kankakee, IL has gone to be with Jesus and his mom and dad. Cremation rites have been accorded. Donations in memory of John can be made to Bethshan Association, 12927 S. Monitor Ave., Palos Heights, IL 60463, which has been John’s home for the past 40 years.

Florence E. Roeda
May 26, 2014
Florence E. Roeda, nee Buwalda, age 78, beloved wife of the late William Roeda (1999). Loving mother of Janice (Hans) DeMildt, Philip (Leslie), John, Karen (James) Moran and Daniel (Tina). Cherished grandmother of 13. Dearest great-grandmother of 7. Fond sister of the late Edward Buwalda, Peter Buwalda and Catherine VanHeest. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, May...

David A. De Haan, Sr.
May 24, 2014
David A. De Haan, Sr., age 65, US Army Vietnam War Veteran. Beloved husband for 43 years to Joanne, nee Fischer. Loving father of David Jr. (Jane), Steven (Kimberly), Dan (Stacy) and Mark. Cherished grandfather of Michael, Joe, Katie, Caitlyn, Zach, Tyler, Isaac, Derek, Caleb and the late Lydia. Devoted son of the late Ralph and Elizabeth, nee Oost. Dearest...

Stephen L. Beaumont
May 23, 2014
Stephen L. Beaumont, age 46, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, May 23, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved father of Stephanie Beaumont. Loving son of William and Darlene, nee Grant. Dear brother of Bill (Cindy) and Mark (Bonnie). Cherished uncle of eight nieces and nephews. Fond stepfather of Christine Anderson and Jessica Popovich-Rapp...

Alyda M. Flutman
May 22, 2014
Alyda M. Flutman, nee Klemp, age 89, beloved wife for 68 years to Robert L. Flutman. Loving mother of Robert A. (Jean) Flutman, Sandra (Owen) Huizenga and Debra (Robert) Dykstra. Cherished grandmother of 10. Dearest great-grandmother of 22. Fond sister of Joann (Jacob) Westra and the late Martha (late Harold) Vloedman. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday,...

Emma Mcinturff
May 20, 2014
Emma Marshall McInturff, age 102, born in Vonore, TN, late of Chicago for over 62 years. Beloved wife of the late Otis S. McInturff (1958). Loving mother of Don (Barbara) McInturff, James McInturff, Otis McInturff and the late Joseph McInturff. Cherished grandmother of 10, great-grandmother of seven, and great-great-grandmother of seven. Fond sister of Robert (Ailene) Marshall and the late...

Bill J. Dover, Jr.
May 18, 2014
Bill J. Dover, Jr., age 45, passed away suddenly on May 18, 2014. Devoted son of Billy Sr. “Jack” and the late Jean, nee Webb (2006). Father of Vicky Erickson. Loving brother of Glenda (Ron) Klem. Cherished uncle of Ronnie, Danny, Phillip and great-uncle of Evan. Beloved companion of Shelia Belousek. Life-time avid Cubs fan. Visitation Friday, May 23, 2014...

Andrew T. Draisma
May 14, 2014
Andrew T. Draisma, age 81, U.S. Army Veteran, beloved husband of Nelda, nee Slager. Loving father of Duwayne (Christine) Draisma and the late Doreen (late Gary) Cloud. Cherished grandfather of Jason Draisma; Jessica, Jacob and Natalie Cloud. Fond brother-in-law of William (Alice) Slager. Visitation Monday, May 19, 2014 from 3-8 p.m. Funeral Service Tuesday, May 20, 2014, 10:00 a.m. at...

Eduardo Tan
May 13, 2014
Eduardo Tan, age 84, beloved husband of Salvacion, nee Baui. Loving father of Romualdo (Evelyn) Tan, Marigie (Paul) Walsh, Vida (Tony) Clark, Flor Tan (Bert), Lea (James) Kerkstra, Nonato (Ann) Tan and the late Rex Tan. Cherished grandfather of 11. Fond brother of Ruth (Ver) Ferrer. Visitation Thursday, May 15, 2014 from 3-9 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd...

Laverne E. Nelson
May 13, 2014
LaVerne E. Nelson, nee Rosain, age 95, beloved wife of the late Harold B. Nelson (1994). Loving mother of Glenn (Christy) and Gerald (Carol). Cherished grandmother of Brett (Sara) Nelson and Brooke (Paul) Berg; Jonathan (Kristin), Christopher (Colleen) and Andrew (Trisha) Nelson. Dearest great-grandmother of 13. Fond sister of the late Roger Rosain. Memorial Service Monday, May 19, 2014 at...

Dorothy "Dot" Grosser
May 12, 2014
Dorothy “Dot” Grosser, nee Paluch, age 85, beloved wife for 62 years to Eugene “Gene” Grosser. Loving mother of Nancy (Jim) Grosser Atkins and Susan Grosser Glinton. Cherished grandmother of Tracy Glinton, Alex Atkins and Leeza Glinton. Fond sister of Evelyn (Jerry) Hennelly and the late Walter P. Paluch, Jr. Dear sister-in-law of the late Roman Grosser. Memorial Mass Friday,...

Douglas O. Carbol
May 12, 2014
Douglas O. Carbol, age 83, went to be with the Lord on May 12, 2014 surrounded by his family at his home. Retired C.F.D. with over 34 years of service. Beloved husband and best friend for 60 years to Esther Mae, nee Sword. Loving father of Debra (Pastor Bob) Lee, Douglas J. (Stacy) Carbol and Danny (Marta) Carbol. Cherished grandfather...

Leona Ricchio
May 4, 2014
Leona Ricchio, nee Link, age 92, beloved wife for 66 years to the late Albert (2008). Devoted daughter of the late Albert and Theresa Link. Loving sister of the late Albert John (Bernice) Link, Cecelia (late Byron) Drauden, Lawrence (late Lucia) Link, and Joseph (late Sophie) Link. Dearest aunt, great-aunt, and great-great aunt of many. Visitation Friday, May 9, 2014...

Angeline "Ange" Dykstra
May 1, 2014
Angeline “Ange” Dykstra, nee Stoit, age 86, beloved wife for 65 years to Benjamin. Loving mother of William J. (Kathy), Jerrold (Pat), Benjamin Jr. (Linda), Thomas (Karen), John (Deanne), James (Mary), and Beverly (Wayne) Thoren. Cherished grandmother of 19 and great-grandmother of 26. Fond sister of the late Jean Kloosterman, Jacob “Bud” Stoit, Jeanette Stob and Theresa Dykstra. Dear sister-in-law...

Florence Solle Dewit
April 28, 2014
Florence Solle DeWit, nee Fischer, age 93, beloved wife of the late Albert Solle (1977). Loving mother of Carol (John) DeBoer, Pam Solle, Albert (Carol) Solle, Rich (Karen) Solle, Janice (Bruce) Vander Laan, Robert (Teri) Solle, Roger (Joan) Solle, Nancy (Tom) DeBoer and the late Judy (Rev. Robert) Koornneef. Cherished grandmother of 26. Dearest great-grandmother of 44. Survived by her...

Frances E. ''Frannie'' Carlson
April 21, 2014
Frances E. “Frannie” Carlson, nee Erickson, age 93, beloved wife of the late Clifford Carlson (2005). Loving mother of Paul (Lynette) Carlson, John (Lynette) Carlson, and the late Linda (Scott) Farrell. Cherished grandmother of Erika Carlson, Michael (Lauren) Carlson, Alan (Brooke) Carlson, James Carlson, Anna Farrell, and Steven Farrell. Dearest great-grandmother of four. Preceded in death by her brothers Robert...

Grace M. Gary
April 18, 2014
Grace M. Gary, nee Kaufmann, age 92, beloved wife of the late Paul R. Gary (2007). Loving mother of Laura (Richard) Frain and Paul Jr. (Sarah). Cherished grandmother of Nolan and Abigail. Dearest sister of Lois Orr. Dear aunt of Carol (Anthony) Seratore. Memorial Mass Thursday, April 24, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Stephen, Deacon and Martyr Church, 17500...

Maryann P. Vickers
April 17, 2014
MaryAnn P. Vickers, nee Murphy, age 75, beloved wife for 53 years to Stanley Kenneth Vickers. Loving mother of Christine (Tim) Shaw, Craig (Joan), and Michele (Ken) Walters. Cherished nana of Abigail, Matthew, Eric, and Adam. Dear sister of Carolyn (Bob) Creed. Fond sister-in-law of Nancy (late Raymond) Klebau. MaryAnn was also a cherished and fond aunt. Visitation Monday, April...

Chester 'Chet' C. Parzynski, Jr.
April 17, 2014
Chester “Chet” C. Parzynski, Jr. age 64, passed away peacefully at his home, April 17, 2014. Beloved husband of more than 40 years to Donna, nee Dolecki. Loving father of Ryan and Kristyn. A PURRfect dad to Buddy. Dearest brother of Connie Mrozowski, Dee Parzynski and the late Jo Anne Burns. Fond brother-in-law of Maryann (Robert) Kelman. Preceded in death...

Jeanette A. Hamater
April 15, 2014
Jeanette A. Hamater, nee VerWey, age 60, beloved wife for 38 years to Randall. Loving mother of Randall Jr. (Janet), David and Beth (Chris) Bozzo. Cherished grandmother of Tim, Lily, Myla, Abby, Josh, Alyssa, Ben, Bella and Nathan. Dearest sister of Diane (Bill) Dee and John VerWey. Visitation Friday, April 18, 2014 from 2-8 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S....