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Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries
Marilyn Sluis
May 11, 2024
Marilyn R. Sluis, nee Hommes, age 95, beloved wife for 64 years to the late Arthur Sluis, Sr. (2012). Loving mother of Lynne (Rich) Mulder, Debbie (Rick) Ballweber, Jane (late Andy) Lanenga, Patricia Even, Leslie Fazio, Art Jr. (Jan) Sluis, and Lori (Neil) Tanis. Cherished grandmother of 21. Dearest great-grandmother of 20 with two more on the way and great-great-grandmother...
Arthur Deckinga
May 8, 2024
Arthur N. Deckinga, age 93, U.S. Army Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband for 70 years to Lorraine, nee Vanderwall. Loving father of Jerrold (Donna), Randall (Laura) and Richard (Donna). Cherished grandfather of Steven (Kelly) Deckinga, Sara (Kurt) Vellekoop, Scott Deckinga; Nick (Lydia) Deckinga, Jake (fianceé Karolina) Deckinga, Rachel (fiancé Danny) Doody, Erin Doody, Kyle Doody; Rachel Deckinga, Tiffany (Bryan) Stevens...
Bonnie Siwek
May 7, 2024
Bonnie Joy Siwek, nee Blondina, age 75, beloved wife for 42 years to the late Leo F. Siwek (2013). Loving mother of Jill (Keith) O’Connell and Alison (Jason) Bramhall. Cherished Amma of Aidan, Ryan and Lincoln. Devoted daughter of the late Sam and Mary (nee Bajic) Blondina. Fond sister-in-law of Carol Yanos and Bernadine (John) Frost. Dearest aunt, cousin and...
David Stillwell
May 7, 2024
David W. Stillwell, age 39, suddenly taken from us on May 7, 2024. Loving father of David Jr., Jacob and Aaron. Devoted and precious son of Charlie and Debra Stillwell (nee Boersma). Dear brother of Dawn Solano, Danielle (Jason) Holley, Elizabeth (James) Stillwell-O'Keefe and Sarah (Abel) Villagomez. Dear uncle of Aaliana, Emmanuel and Wilhelmina Solano; Amanda, Alyssa and Hailey VandeBerg;...
William Rudenga
May 6, 2024
William H. "Bill" Rudenga, age 87, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband for 65 years to Joyce E. Rudenga, nee Kooiman. Loving father of Gary Rudenga, Lucas Rudenga and the late Michael Rudenga and Laura Wittinghill. Cherished grandfather of Christine Rudenga and Will Wittinghill. Preceded in death by his siblings Nelliejane Van Dellen, Edward Rudenga, Julia Eggebeen and Carolyn Rudenga. Dear...
Melvin Schroeder
May 5, 2024
Melvin H. Schroeder, age 84, passed away May 5, 2024. Melvin was born in Great Bend, KS on October 25, 1939 to Pete and Irene Carl. He married his beloved wife Karen L. Schroeder (nee Birkes) on June 28, 1959. Melvin was the loving father of Lynda (Ed) Stencel, Suzanne Schroeder, Timothy (Diane) Schroeder and Nanci Griffin. He was the...
Kenneth Oostman
May 3, 2024
Kenneth Lee Oostman Sr., age 84, entered God’s kingdom on May 3rd, 2024 after a 14 year battle with Mesothelioma. He passed peacefully at home surrounded by family. A lifelong Chicago native, Ken was born November 28th, 1939, the oldest of seven brothers. Among his many accomplishments, Ken served 6 years in the National Guard and, upon his retirement, 50...
William Lomax
May 2, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of William "Bill" Lomax, age 78, long time resident of Oak Forest, announces his passing on May 2, 2024. A loving husband to Sharyn (nee Hajduch) his wife of 44 years and wonderful father to his son Zachary. Dear brother of Shirley (late Ronald) Michalsen, the late Marjorie "Peggy" (Roy) Roe and...
Terry Hubert
May 1, 2024
Terry W. Hubert, age 77, devoted son of the late Emil and Marjorie Hubert. Loving brother of Dee Tracy and the late Linda J. (late Daniel) Kujawa. Dear uncle of Kara and Kaylyn Tracy; and Matthew (Beth) Kujawa. Dearest great-uncle of Austin, Nickolas, Peyton, and Jaxson. Fond cousin of many. Close friend of Nick Trask. Visitation Saturday, September 14, 2024...
John Koenig
May 1, 2024
John Martin Koenig, age 75, son of the late Fred and Virginia (nee Blum) Koenig. John was close to his sister, Kathy Guido, and they spoke on the phone often until she passed. John was a resident of Bethshan Association for 32 years. He was a beloved, longtime member of the Bethshan family, often lovingly referred to as “grandpa”. He...
Joann Sheehan
April 30, 2024
JoAnn M. Sheehan (Reidy) passed away April 30, 2024 after a brief illness. JoAnn was born in Chicago on August 15, 1934 to the late Gerald and Mary (Deacy) Reidy. She was a graduate of St Adrian’s grammar school and Aquinas High School. JoAnn was a self taught seamstress creating everything from day wear to evening gowns. She even created...
Mark Nussle
April 28, 2024
Mark Nussle of Palos Park, Illinois and Stoughton, Wisconsin died on Sunday, April 28, 2024. He was 86. While it is difficult to summarize this amazing life, it is certain that Mark Nussle was one of a kind. Tall, lanky, gregarious, thoughtful, goofy, curious and loving that was our Dad, Fafa, and Maaark. He lived his life with relish, extracting...
Donna Naponelli
April 27, 2024
Donna R. Naponelli, nee Popp, age 80, loving mother of Laura (Daniel Sinclair) Naponelli, Bonnie (Dean) Valentine and Kathy (Jacob) Molina. Cherished grandmother of Bret Naponelli, Nicole (Robert) Rub, Candace Morin, and Garrett Valentine. Dearest great-grandmother of Colton Maske, Jude Rub, and Gyliana Rub. Dear sister of Barbara (Mike) Torres, Marcia Popp, and the late Dennis Popp. Donna also loved...
Karen Bruinius
April 26, 2024
Karen L. Bruinius (Jensen), age 66, of Tinley Park, IL, went to be with our Lord on April 26, 2024.Karen was born on October 16, 1957, to Dr. William and Erminie “Jeanne” Jensen in Grand Rapids, MI. After Karen graduated from East Grand Rapids High School in 1975, she went on to study nursing at Calvin College and later transferred...
Joi Heierling
April 26, 2024
Joi F. Heierling, aged 69, of Frankfort, Illinois, passed away on April 26, 2024 in her home. She was born December 11, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois, to Steven and Janet. “We tell ourselves stories in order to live” - Joan Dideon, 1979 Joi was a passionate storyteller with a big, magnetic personality. Whether it was sharing memories over a meal,...
Roger Dryfhout
April 25, 2024
Roger D. Dryfhout, age 73, of New Lenox, IL passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on April 25, 2024. Beloved husband for 49 years to Audrey, nee Greenham. Loving father of Matthew (Angelina) Dryfhout, Kenneth (Brenda) Dryfhout, and Sandra (Mark) Hamstra. Cherished Papa of Aaron Dryfhout, Tyce Hamstra, Reese Dryfhout, Cade Hamstra, Zoe Dryfhout, Sydney Dryfhout, Nora Hamstra,...
Naomi Larsen
April 24, 2024
Naomi M. Larsen, nee Bardin, age 95, beloved wife of 38 years to the late Bill R. Larsen (1992). Loving mother of William (Eileen) and Richard (Marie) Larsen. Cherished grandmother of Collette, Sarah, and Nicholas. Dearest great-grandmother of Paxton, Paige, Isabelle, and Lia. Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. Naomi was a homemaker and was also active in her...
Deborah Hansen
April 19, 2024
Deborah Lou Hansen, nee Anaman, age 73, beloved wife for 55 years to Daniel H. Hansen. Loving mother of Laura (Anthony) Brookhouse and Daniel L. Hansen. Cherished grandmother of Jessica (Ben) Begeske and Jacob Hansen. Dearest great-grandmother of Carlie, Jordyn and Ashlyn. Dear sister of Ron Anaman, Tim Anaman and the late Hugh Anaman. Visitation Tuesday, April 23, 2024 from...
Helena Creaney
April 18, 2024
Helena "Babe" Creaney, nee Beukema, age 103, went home to be with the Lord on April 18, 2024. Beloved wife to the late Gerald P. Creaney (1998). Loving mother of Nancy (late Richard ) Sweders and the late Gerald (late Sharon) Creaney. Cherished grandmother of Gerald Sweders, Michele Sweders, Richard Sweders, Timothy (Melissa) Sweders, Erin (Devin) McGuire, Beth-Anne (Jon) Seeley,...
Joy Ritzema
April 16, 2024
Joy Frances Ritzema was born into the arms of Jesus April 16, 2024 at 9:43pm. For being only almost 36 weeks, she was a big girl at 5lbs 12oz and 19.5 inches long! She is preceded in death by two siblings. Joy was the cherished daughter of Gregory and Abigail Ritzema, and granddaughter of Frank and Lisa Voss and Roland...
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