Obituaries

Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries

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...

Sharon L. Davis

Sharon L. Davis

August 21, 2013

Sharon Lee Davis, nee Schmidt, age 71, beloved wife of Rev. Dr. Grover Davis. Loving mother of Diane Gill, Judy (Steve) LoFurno, Sandy (Joe) Milazzo, Bob (Kristy) Gill. Dear grandmother of 9 and great-grandmother of 2. Fond sister of Lyn (Brian) Best, Pam (Roger) Anderson and Barb Courter. Visitation Saturday, August 24, 2013 from 1:00 p.m. until time of Funeral...

Thomas Corradin

Thomas Corradin

August 20, 2013

Thomas Corradin, age 56, beloved husband for 34 years to Linda L., nee Nelson. Loving father of Lisa (Randy) Walter and Heather Corradin. Cherished papa of Grace Rebecca and Brock Thomas Walter. Devoted son of Reno and the late Earlene (nee Buschner) Corradin. Dear brother of Ron, Dave (Lori), and Dan (Monica). Dearest son-in-law of Lori and the late Cliff...

Gerald H. ''Jerry'' Boer

Gerald H. ''Jerry'' Boer

August 18, 2013

Gerald H. “Jerry” Boer, age 73, US Army Veteran, beloved son of the late Henry and Cornelia (nee Pels) Boer. Loving brother of Marilyn (the late Ronald) Wuske and Joyce (Allen) Wuske. Cherished uncle of Larry (Viola) Wuske, Laurie (Robert) Stranczek, Daryl (Mary Jean) Wuske, and Daniel Wuske. Visitation Friday, August, 23, 2013, from 10:00AM until time of Funeral Service...

Lorraine Straka

Lorraine Straka

August 14, 2013

Lorraine Straka, nee Jurawl, age 75, passed away peacefully at her home after a courageous battle with multiple myeloma. She was the beloved wife of the late Sylvester “Jim” (1994). Loving mother of Sheryl (Lynn) Wade, Jim (Heidi) Straka and Steven (Debbie) Straka. Cherished grandmother of Greg, Jimmy, Julia, Alex, Kevin, Eric, Nick and Emily. Dear sister of the late...