Obituaries

Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries

James R. Ryder

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Kenneth J. Langland

Kenneth J. Langland

November 10, 2013

Kenneth J. Langland, age 63, US Army Vietnam Veteran, Purple Heart and Bronze Star recipient. Devoted son of the late John and Irma (nee Sporleder). Loving brother of Melvin (Nancy), Phyllis (Richard) Kleckner, James (Ruth), and Joanne. Cherished uncle of five and great-uncle of 12. Dear nephew and cousin of many. Visitation Tuesday, November 12, 2013 from 3-9 p.m. Funeral...

Maxima Santos Reyes

Maxima Santos Reyes

November 9, 2013

Maxima Santos Reyes, age 82, beloved wife of Arsenio Reyes for 48 years. Loving mother of Rolan Reyes, Arsenio (Agnes) Reyes, Jr., Cecile Reyes, Carol (Allan) Hesita, Robert (Armi) Reyes, and Marsha (Estelito Jr.) Espano. Cherished grandmother of Dave, Sarah, Janjan, Carla, Lawrence, Gabriel, Ralph, Alyanna, Allyson, Anthony, and Alyssa. Fond sister of the late Clemente Santos. Visitation Friday, November...

Hildegard E. ''Mimi'' Westphal

Hildegard E. ''Mimi'' Westphal

November 6, 2013

Hildegard E. Westphal, “Mimi”, age 73, loving mother of Hans (Jenna) Westphal and Heidi (Tom) Williams. Dear step-mother of Darlene Long, Sandra (Ron) Miltzow and the late Sam Westphal. Cherished grandmother of Nathan, Collin, Austin, Wolfgang and Willow. Dear step-grandmother of Chris (Teresa), Ben and Sheri (Keith). Dearest step-great-grandmother of Maddie, Joey and Brandon. Fond sister of Hans, Harald, Henning,...

Theodore M. "Butch" "Uncle B" Piwowarski, Jr.

Theodore M. "Butch" "Uncle B" Piwowarski, Jr.

November 4, 2013

Theodore M. "Butch" "Uncle B" Piwowarski, Jr., age 62, suddenly. Beloved and devoted son of the late Theodore M., Sr. and Alice M. Piwowarski, Sr. Loving brother of Alice M. Piwowarski Jr., Carole (Ronald) Wisniewski, and Edward (Sherri) Piwowarski. Cherished uncle of Jennifer (Jorge) Bahena, Kiery, Eddie, Ronald, Nicholas, Brandie, Kristy, Tommy, Christopher, Michael, Stephanie, Danielle, and Ashley. Cherished great...