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Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries
Regina T. ''Jean'' Adams
January 3, 2014
Regina T. “Jean” Adams, nee Stupay, age 97, beloved wife of the late Dr. Jerome “Jerry” Adams (1966). Loving mother of James (Nancy) Adams, Mary Leson, Christine Surufka, and Susan (Carlos) Vasquez. Cherished grandmother of Deidre (Jim), Jennifer, Anisa (Brandon), Melissa (Bryant), Amanda, Danny, Megan (Paul), Matthew, Nathan, Katie, and Joshua. Dearest great-grandmother of Camden, Davin, Bo, Izzie, Max, Ean,...
Robert C. Bearlund, Sr.
January 1, 2014
Robert C. Bearlund, Sr., age 84, Retired Fire Commander, Calumet City Fire Dept., with over 20 years of service. Beloved husband for 64 years to the late Joyce, nee Szesny. Loving father of Wendy (Thomas) Sendag and Robert (Nancy) Bearlund, Jr. Cherished grandfather of Lora and Heather Sendag; Krystle Bearlund, Robert (Lindsey) Bearlund III, and Lauren Bearlund. Dearest great-grandfather of...
Marge E. Galfano
December 30, 2013
Marge E. Galfano, nee Gallagher, age 85, beloved wife of the late Michael (1979). Loving mother of Ann Galfano, Mary (Mike) Phillips, Sharon (Dale) Albers and Mike (Christine) Galfano. Cherished grandmother of Monica and Natalie Albers; Alex and Carter Phillips; and Emily, Grace and Olivia Galfano. Fond sister of Tony Gallagher, Mary Stevenson, Patrick Gallagher, Grainne Boyle, John Gallagher, Una...
Marilyn Mackowiak
December 27, 2013
Marilyn Mackowiak, age 71, beloved daughter of the late Walter and Viola (nee Puls) Mackowiak. Loving sister of Thomas (Dolores) Mackowiak, Walter (Sue) Mackowiak, Barbara McKennett, William (Gilda) Mackowiak and the late Joan (Vincent) Ramirez, the late Patricia (Donald Sr.) Duzinskas, and the late Beverly (the late Gene) Bishop. Cherished aunt and great aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation...
James R. Ryder
December 18, 2013
James R. Ryder, age 62, passed away suddenly, beloved husband of Mary, nee Konie, for 38 years. Loving father of Brian, Scott and Leslie (Joe) Kehoe. Cherished grandfather of Dylan and Ryan. Dearest brother of Suzanne (Mike) Caley. Visitation Friday, December 20, 2013 from 3-9 p.m. Funeral Service Saturday, December 21, 2013, 10:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd...
Regina G. "Jean" Billo
December 17, 2013
Regina G. “Jean” Billo, nee Chiaro, age 88, beloved wife of the late Anthony A. Billo (1987). Loving mother of Anthony Jr. (Janet) and Gregory (Jeanne). Cherished grandmother of Jason and Joshua; Lauren, Gregory and Ryan. Dearest great-grandmother of seven. Fond sister of Vincent (Eleanor) Chiaro and the late Catherine (late Gilford) Miller and the late Alex Jr. (Louise) Chiaro....
Dana Wendell Forst
December 17, 2013
Dana Wendell Forst, nee Dromgold, age 76, beloved wife of the late Jerome Jacobsen and the late Warren Wendell. Loving mother of John (Beth) Jacobsen, Jim (Dawn) Jacobsen, Jan Jacobsen and Danny (Sam Harris) Jacobsen. Cherished grandmother of Kelsey, Luke and Jamie; Alex; and Cooper. Fond sister of Jack (Mona) Dromgold. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Dana was...
Brock Howard Ramirez
December 2, 2013
Brock Howard Ramirez, age 29, passed away suddenly. Beloved son of Jesse Ramirez and the late Karen Rynberk (2004). Loving brother of Kathleen Ramirez. Dear nephew of Howard (Edna) Rynberk, Jr., Kathy (Michael) Pinto and the late Gary Rynberk. Dear cousin of Howard III, Steven and Jennifer Rynberk and Michael Pinto, Jr. Visitation Thursday, December 5, 2013 from 3:00 p.m....
Henry Lee Voss
December 2, 2013
Henry Lee Voss of Elmhurst, Illinois, age 60, beloved husband for 35 years of Monica, nee Kuhns. Loving father of Kristen, Jason, Jessica (Kyle) Watterson, Megan (Kyle) Bennehoff and Katie (Luke) Dykstra. Dearest brother of Anita (Jon) Zemke and the late Gary. Dear brother-in-law of David (Becky) Kuhns and Darren (Vickie) Kuhns. Certified Public Accountant for Evenhouse & Co., P.C....
George Sapulich
November 30, 2013
George Sapulich, 86, World War II US Army Veteran, beloved husband of 58 years to Barbara, nee Barczak. Loving father of Mary Anne Sapulich and Joseph (Cathy) Sapulich. Cherished grandfather of Joshua and Sara. Dear brother of the late John, Mary, Anna Ignatowski, Sue Herko, and Michael. George’s talents included gardening, carpentry and music. He had a solo spot with...
Marjorie A. Christensen
November 29, 2013
Marjorie A. Christensen, nee Harmsen, age 75, beloved wife for 51 years to Conrad W. Christensen. Loving mother of Beth (Jerry) Cruz, John (Beth) Christensen, and Karen (Michael) Zielinski. Cherished grandmother of Jonathan, Madelyn, and Allison; Bobby and Emma; and Wyatt. Dear sister of Thomas (Christine) Harmsen and the late Arthur (Barbara) Harmsen. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews....
Lois M. Chappell
November 27, 2013
Lois M. Chappell, nee Frundle, age 93, beloved wife of the late Myron. Loving sister of Lorraine (late Elmer) Nelson. Cherished aunt of Marilou (Ray) Gerlich, Marlene (Mark) Wojciechowski; and great-aunt of Keith, Christopher, and Rachel. Visitation Wednesday, December 4, 2013 from 3-8 p.m. Funeral Service Thursday, December 5, 2013 10:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler...
John C. Shock
November 26, 2013
John C. Shock, age 42, loving father of Justin and Colton. Beloved son of Carla (nee Klein) Shock and the late Frank Shock Sr. Dear brother of Dr. Frank Shock Jr., Nola (Rev. Christopher) Noto, Chelsea (Pamela) Shock, Pearl (Jack) Pierik, Bertha (Chad) White, and the late Mary Ann Shock. Cherished uncle and great uncle of many. Visitation Saturday, November...
Denise L. Phillips
November 22, 2013
Denise L. Phillips, age 55, died suddenly, beloved daughter of the late Robert A. and Mary E. (nee Bennett) Phillips. Loving sister of David A. (Adrienne) Phillips, C. Gerry Phillips, Barbara J. (late Arnold) Cogan, and the late Arthur R. (Judith Chavez) Phillips. Cherished aunt of Colin Phillips, Kara (Greg) Miller, Evan Phillips, Moriah Phillips, and Michael Cogan. Dearest great-aunt...
Shirley M. Hoefler
November 22, 2013
Shirley M. Hoefler, nee Tobbe, age 84, beloved wife of the late Daniel A. Hoefler (2002). Loving mother of Daniel (Patricia), Wayne (Carol), Cynthia (Kenneth) Behrens, Sandra (Max) Baker, Carl (Dawn), Sheryl (Dan) Churney, and David (Jean). Cherished grandmother of Daniel and Michael; Matt and Emily; Katherine and Kimberly; Benton and Johanna; Jennifer, Carl and Rebecca; Mary and Jack; Kristina,...
Donald C. Vetsch
November 18, 2013
Donald C. Vetsch Sr., age 83, beloved husband of Mary Lou, nee Wagner, for 30 years. Loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Memorial Service Saturday, November 23, 2013 11:00 a.m. at Faith Christian Reformed Church, 8383 W. 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL 60477. Cremation private. Memorials to American Cancer Society preferred. Express your thoughts and condolences at www.colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400
Anjean ''Toots'' Bandstra
November 17, 2013
Anjean “Toots” Bandstra, nee Iwema, age 89, beloved wife for 70 years to the late Arnold B. Bandstra, Sr. Loving mother of Arlene (James) Achterhof, Barbara (Leon) VandeCreek, Arnold Jr. (Therese), Barry (Debbie), Donna (Rob) Thomsen, and the late Carol (late Jack) Westerhof. Cherished grandmother of 15. Dearest great-grandmother of 18 and great-great grandmother of five. Fond sister of Margaret...
Ralph W. Brockman
November 14, 2013
Ralph W. Brockman, age 88, WWII U.S. Navy Seabees Veteran. Beloved husband of Emily, nee Mueller, for 67 years. Loving father of Linda (Rick) Bos, Roy Sr. (Dawn) and Karen (Bill) Rohder. Cherished grandfather of 7. Dearest great-grandfather of 3. Fond brother of the late LeRoy (late June) and the late Leona (late Chuck) Snyder. Visitation Sunday, November 17, 2013...
Betty J. Doornbos
November 12, 2013
Betty J. Doornbos, nee Vander Woude, age 85, beloved wife of the late Albert (2004). Loving mother of Timothy, Darlene (Timothy) Veach, Craig, Larry (late Alexandra), Todd and the late Dale (Christine). Cherished grandmother of 11. Dearest great-grandmother of four. Fond sister of Roger and the late Daniel, Kenneth and Lois Swierenga. Visitation Friday, November 15, 2013 from 3-9 p.m....
Leonard F. Daniluk
November 11, 2013
Leonard F. Danilak, age 77, beloved husband of Barbara, nee Farrell, for 56 years. Loving father of Daniel (Debbie) Danilak, Kenneth, Christopher (Heidi) and Tracy (Al) Lorenzen. Cherished grandfather of Nathan, Kristan (Dwayne) Schaaf, Danielle, Corbin, Kaitlyn, Jake, Tyler, Kelsey, Laura, Casey and Justin. Dearest great-grandfather of Dakota and Dilynn. Fond brother of the late Geraldine Deady. Dear uncle of...
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