Obituaries

Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries

Debra L. Buikema

Debra L. Buikema

September 19, 2013

Debra L. Buikema, nee Hanenburg, age 58, beloved wife for 38 years to William R. Buikema, Jr. Loving mother of Kevin (Michelle), Keith (Cara), Randy and Ryan. Cherished grandmother of Micah. Devoted daughter of Preston and Ramona Hanenburg. Dearest sister of Linda (William) Hoekstra, Larry Hanenburg, Daniel (Marilyn) Hanenburg, Paul Hanenburg and Peggy (Scott) Homerding. Fond daughter-in-law of William and...

Viola M. Borgman

Viola M. Borgman

September 12, 2013

Viola M. Borgman, nee Fagner, age 98, beloved wife of the late Raymond (1994). Loving mother of Larry (Suellyn) and the late James (Carole) and Ken (late Barbara). Cherished grandmother of Joseph (Kim) Borgman, Tammy (Nick) Witteveen, Kimberly (Tim) Logan, Kelly (Chris) Bretz, Robert (Lori) Borgman, Kent (Michelle) Borgman, Keith Borgman, Karie (Glen) Wilson, and Connie Sheldon. Dearest great-grandmother and...

Evelyn J. Koldenhoven

Evelyn J. Koldenhoven

September 12, 2013

Evelyn Joan Koldenhoven, nee Radius. 89.9. Died September 12, 2013. She passed away in the arms of her daughters in her room at Providence Life Services Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Palos Heights, Illinois. Cause of death, inoperable massive brain tumor. Evelyn was born December 28, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois. Her parents were John and Alice (Dykstra) Radius. Her only...

Donald J. Kosar

Donald J. Kosar

September 11, 2013

Donald J. Kosar, age 66, U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. Dear brother of Randall (Lin) Kosar and Gregg (Barbara) Hardtke. Cherished uncle of four nieces and two nephews. Cremation private at Colonial Chapel Crematory. Private family services are being held. Express your thoughts and condolences at www.colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400 Army The insignias listed here may be subject to copyright and / or...

Mildred O. "Millie" Rybolt

Mildred O. "Millie" Rybolt

September 8, 2013

Mildred O. “Millie” Rybolt, nee Orrviller, age 87, entered eternal life on September 8, 2013 at her home in Oak Forest, Illinois surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late Calvin W. Rybolt (1998). Loving mother of Cal (Janice) Rybolt, Jim (Lois) Rybolt, Wanda (Ron) Roper, Keith (Tina) Rybolt, and the late Randy Rybolt. Cherished grandmother of 20, great...

Kenneth A. Sevenberg

Kenneth A. Sevenberg

September 8, 2013

Kenneth A. Sevenberg, age 51, suddenly, beloved husband of the late Kristen, nee Werkman (2007). Loving father of Lia Koning and Will Sevenberg. Devoted son of Alyce and the late Willard Sevenberg. Dearest brother of Carrie (Harold) Fischer, Cindy (Ken) Vander Laan, and Kim (Bernie) Bukantis. Cherished uncle and great uncle of many nieces and nephews. Dearly loved by Kim...

Richard Solle

Richard Solle

September 7, 2013

Richard Solle, age 78, late of Florida, formerly of Orland Park, IL. Beloved husband for 57 years to Janet, nee DeVries. Loving father of Cheryl (Tom) Vloedman, Lori (Terry) Matthuis, Thomas (Carla) Solle and Sandra (Jeff) Bultema. Cherished grandfather of eight and great-grandfather of two. Fond brother of Ed and Henry. Preceded in death by six sisters and two brothers....

Marty C. Pavesich

Marty C. Pavesich

September 4, 2013

Martin C. “Marty” Pavesich, age 67, U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. Beloved husband and best friend for 44 years to Janet A., nee Stankus. Loving father of Carl (Rebecca) Pavesich and Chrissy (Todd) Hamburg. Cherished grandfather of Robert, Abigail and Gabrielle. Dear brother of his twin sister Marsha (the late Richard Green) Stevens. Fond brother-in-law of twin Janice (Allen) Ceplawskes and...

Robert H. Osterman

Robert H. Osterman

September 4, 2013

Robert H. Osterman, age 74, beloved husband for 42 years to Linda, nee Drake. Loving father of Robert Jr., Brian (Joni), Jeanine (John), Georgia, William (Mary), Beverly and the late Daniel. Cherished grandfather of 18. Dearest great-grandfather of five. Visitation Sunday, September 8, 2013 from 2-8 p.m. Funeral Service Monday, September 9, 2013, 11:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S....

Agnes Jean Rosier

Agnes Jean Rosier

September 3, 2013

Agnes Jean Rosier, nee Persenaire, passed away on September 3, 2013 at the age 86. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Betty Douma and Phyllis Groot and by her brothers-in-law, John Groot and Earl Wolff. Jean was the beloved wife of John for 65 years, the loving mother of Debra (Barry) Bandstra and Kimberly (Walter) Ottenhoff, the cherished...

Brian A. Elsinga

Brian A. Elsinga

September 1, 2013

Brian A. Elsinga, age 31, suddenly, beloved son of Robert and Debra, nee Henfler. Loving brother of Robert Jr. (Tina) Elsinga and Michael (Angela) Parent. Cherished uncle of Robert Elsinga III, Caleb, Andrew and Sean Macon, Kadin Natalie, Mikey and Trevor Parent. Treasured nephew, cousin and best friend of many. Also best friend to his four-legged English Mastiff Maggie. Brian...

Elizabeth A. ''Betty'' Wind

Elizabeth A. ''Betty'' Wind

August 31, 2013

Elizabeth A. “Betty” Wind, nee Schwartz, age 85, entered eternal life on August 31, 2013. Beloved wife of the late William P. Wind. Loving mother of Bonnie (Pete) Streicher, Beth (Eric) Nielsen, Brad (Peggy) Wind and Steven Wind. Cherished grandmother of Nicki and Hank Streicher, Sarah (Scott) Hagy, Scott (Gui) Martin, Michelle and Sean Nielsen, Julie (Justin) Jarmus, David (fiancée...

Roy W. ''Bud'' Kramer

Roy W. ''Bud'' Kramer

August 28, 2013

Roy W. “Bud” Kramer, age 94, of Crystal River, FL, formerly of Crestwood, IL. WWII U.S. Army Veteran and beloved husband of the late Jane S., nee Gumus (1999). Loving father of Susan (Bill) Haas, Sandra (Joe) McElligott and the late Thomas Kramer (2005). Cherished grandfather of five and great-grandfather of five. Fond brother of Ellen Boatner and the late...

Arnold H. "Dart" Cole

Arnold H. "Dart" Cole

August 28, 2013

Arnold H. “Dart” Cole, age 84, beloved husband for 63 years to Dorothy L. "Dottie", nee Paholke. Loving father of Linda Dore. Cherished grandfather of Tina Dore and Marsha (Jason) Paladino. Dearest great-grandfather of Cole Matthews, Miranda, Madison and Morgan Paladino. Fond brother-in-law of Robert (late Arlene) Paholke. Dear uncle of Robert, Jeffrey, Thomas, Greg, Timothy and Michael. Visitation Friday,...

Sherry L. Lower

Sherry L. Lower

August 27, 2013

Sherry L. Lower, age 65, loving mother of Jeremy (Sandra) Lower. Cherished grandmother of Luke. Dearest sister of Linda (Mike) Potts. Dear aunt of Michael and Matthew. Visitation Thursday, August 29, 2013 from 3-9 p.m. at Moraine Valley Church Chapel, 6300 W. 127th St., Palos Heights, IL 60463. (Please enter South Door #2.) Funeral Service Friday, August 30, 2013 at...

Raymond A. Rohlfs

Raymond A. Rohlfs

August 25, 2013

Raymond A. Rohlfs, age 83, Ret. Lt. CFD, Engine 121, beloved husband of Lorraine, nee Killian, for 59 years. Loving father of Dr. Ruth (Dr. David) Mills, Rev. Raymond (Jo Ann), and David (Tami). Cherished grandfather of Sara and Adam Mills; Justus (Emily), Nathan (fiancée Courtney), Luke (Sarah), John, and Maria Rohlfs; Jared and Jacob Rohlfs. Dearest great-grandfather of Jude...

Katherine "Kitty" Lenderink

Katherine "Kitty" Lenderink

August 25, 2013

Katherine “Kitty” Lenderink, nee Decker, age 91, beloved wife of the late Ben (1980). Loving mother of Anita (George) Beezhold, Lois (George) Nienhouse, Ben (Caren), Linda (Tom) Duba, and Sharon (Daniel) Mehalek. Cherished grandmother of 18 and the late Cathy and Carrie. Dearest great-grandmother of 28, and great-great-grandmother of 6. Dear sister of Evelyn (Elmer) Wettour and Thelma (John) Oldenburger....

Mary C. Giannopulos

Mary C. Giannopulos

August 24, 2013

Mary C. Giannopulos, nee Coumas, age 88, late of Tinley Park, IL formerly of Salt Lake City, UT. Beloved wife of the late Mark (2002). Loving mother of Stephanie (Bill) Pazoles. Cherished grandmother of Nicholas (Heather) and Alexandra. Dear daughter of the late Stephen and Tina Coumas. Fond sister of the late Nicholas Coumas and the late Stella Maverakis. Visitation...

Tony Tenkate

Tony Tenkate

August 23, 2013

Tony TenKate, age 83, born in Stedum, Netherlands. Beloved husband of Lynn, nee Bogur. Loving father of Laurens (Janice)TenKate, Maria (Russell) Gracik and Scott (Katherine) Gillis. Cherished grandfather of Adam, Matthew, Jennifer, Melissa and Heidi. Fond brother of Cathrien Scheurer, Laura Boonstra, Jan, Marga, and the late Wietze, Anneke, Kornelis “Kees”, Janny Barkema, and Rykel, all from The Netherlands.. Dear...

Edith M. Brower

Edith M. Brower

August 22, 2013

Edith M. Brower, nee Fox, age 91, beloved wife of the late James A. Brower (1978). Loving mother of Catherine (Tom) Frangos, Robert (Sylvie), William (Barbara), Thomas (Barbara), Judy Burk, and the late Sister Judith OSB, and James (Barbara). Cherished grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of 4. Fond sister of Art Fox, Christine Stratton, and the late Dorothy Cork and...