Obituaries

Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries

Rose Hormanski

Rose Hormanski

April 1, 2024

Rose A. Hormanski, nee Virva, age 72, cherished wife for 50 years of Henry P. Hormanski. Devoted mother of Sara (Gregory) Banowski and Amanda (Derek) Hormanski. Proud grandmother of Thomas and Timothy Banowski. Loving sister of Marianne Klima and the late Michael Virva. Fond sister-in-law of John (Cynthia) Hormanski, Sue Krol and the late Jane (late Thomas) McNicholas. Dear aunt...

Gerald Gott

Gerald Gott

March 30, 2024

Gerald L. "Jerry" Gott, age 67, passed away at his home on March 30, 2024. Beloved husband for 34 years to Diane P., nee Kluk. Loving father of Alexandria (John) Gott, Victoria (James) Gott, and Elizabeth (Kevin) Oikle. Cherished grandfather of Stanley. Devoted son of the late Carol and the late Joe Rochon. Dear brother of Michelle (Henry) Ketter, the...

Dorothy Jernberg

Dorothy Jernberg

March 29, 2024

Dorothy B. Jernberg, nee Steffenhagen, age 94, cherished wife of 64 years to the late Donald C. Jernberg, Sr.(2022). Devoted mother of Donald Jr. (Annette) Jernberg, Donna (Larry) Symanski and the late David L. Jernberg. Proud grandmother of Brandon Jernberg, Kyle (Sharayah Robinson), Kerry and Kristopher Symanski. Loving sister of the late Lee (late Evelyn) Steffenhagen, the late Jack (late...

George Chavez

George Chavez

March 29, 2024

George L. Chavez, age 70, of Manhattan, IL, passed away peacefully at his vacation home in Florida on March 29, 2024. Beloved husband for 40 years to Dawn Chavez, nee Disabato. Loving father of Marissa Chavez and David (Ashley) Chavez. Cherished grandfather of Elijah and Alora. Devoted son of the late Manuel Chavez and the late Melivia (late Joseph) Botano....

James Mclay

James Mclay

March 29, 2024

James M. "Jim" McLay, age 84, US Army Veteran, beloved husband for 44 years to the late Mary K. McLay, nee Kearns (2021). Loving step-father of Mary Frances (Paul) Tilton, Rosemary (Terrence) Heynen, Dan Hudon, Michael (late Cindy) Hudon, Francis (Lynn) Hudon and the late Thomas (Christina) Hudon. Cherished Grandpa Jim of Martin (Margaret) Tilton, Norah (Jeff) Russo, Erin Hudon,...

Kimberly Precin

Kimberly Precin

March 28, 2024

Kimberly A. Precin, nee Corcoran, age 48, passed away suddenly on March 28, 2024. Loving mother of Tyler Precin. Devoted daughter of Sharon and the late Wayne Corcoran. Dearest sister of Brian Corcoran and Kevin Corcoran. Family and friends are invited to meet directly at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 9300 W. 167th Street, Orland Hills, IL for a Funeral Mass...

Evelyn Cichon

Evelyn Cichon

March 28, 2024

Evelyn Leona Cichon, nee Miller, age 84, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at her home in Matteson, IL with her family by her side. Beloved wife for 63 years to the late Thomas S. Cichon, Sr. (2022). Loving mother of Judith Ann (late Edward) Sevcik of Matteson, IL, Susan (Michael) Vincenzo of Justice, IL, Thomas S. Jr. (Gina)...

Ame Boyd

Ame Boyd

March 26, 2024

AME (Annie Margaret Elizabeth) Boyd, nee Glasgow, age 95, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 26, 2024. Beloved wife of the late W. John Boyd. Loving mother of Jocelyn (David) Hansen and Sara Mostert. Cherished grandmother of Adam (Abi) Mostert, Nathan Mostert, Shane Mostert, Jonathan (Bri) Hansen, Christopher (Olivia) Hansen and Kathryn (Kyle) Whittemore. Dearest great-grandmother...

George Bayer

George Bayer

March 21, 2024

George E. Bayer, age 90, U.S. Army Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Margaret Bayer, nee Borhauer (2016). Loving brother of Evelyn Sotir and the late Betty Bayer and Carol Schultz. Dearest brother-in-law of Robert and Joyce Borhauer and the late Mary Lou and the late George Duschene and the late Betty and late Robert Collins. Cherished uncle...

Edward Lukasik

Edward Lukasik

March 21, 2024

Edward E. Lukasik, age 86, beloved husband for 60 years to the late Jacqueline E. Lukasik, nee Cimo (2020). Loving father of Albert Lukasik, JoAnn (Kevin) Greene, and Edward (Susan) Lukasik. Cherished grandfather of Erica (Robert) Fitterer, Kevin Greene, Alyssa (Keith) Wayteck and Elizabeth Greene. Dearest great-grandfather of Ethan, Luke, Victor and Edward. Dear brother of the late Irene Charnas...

Joanne Teske

Joanne Teske

March 18, 2024

Joanne M. Teske, nee Brands, age 89, passed away on March 18, 2024. Beloved wife for 68 years to Herbert J. Teske, Jr. Loving mother of Pamela (Jim) Groeper, Laura Vogt, Philip Teske, and the late Paul (Diane) Teske. Devoted grandmother of Julie, Melanie and Kevin (Lauren) Groeper; Jack (Jessica), John, and Eric (Carrigan) Vogt; and Haley Teske and Ellen...

Daniel Gallovitch

Daniel Gallovitch

March 18, 2024

Daniel A. Gallovitch, age 74, beloved husband for 52 years to Susan, nee Pondelicek. Loving father of Daniel J. Gallovitch and Dustin (Marina) Gallovitch. Cherished grandfather of Sophia, Wesley, Simon and Vivienne. Dear brother of Elmer (Cheryl) Gallovitch and Edward (Wendy) Gallovitch. Fond brother-in-law of Jack (late Jody) Pondelicek, Wendy (late Don) Naughton, Tina (Mike) Sledz, the late Paul Pondelicek,...

Gayle Tate

Gayle Tate

March 16, 2024

Gayle L. Tate, age 38, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 16, 2024. Beloved daughter of Gary and Anne Tate (nee Chamberlain). Loving sister of Rebecca Tate, Robert (Jessica) Tate and Mariel (Ronell) Tate. Cherished aunt of Nadir, Levi, Micah, Josiah, Selah, Emmabell, Andrea and Jameson. Loving niece, cousin, and friend of many. Gayle went to...

Robert Gabriel

Robert Gabriel

March 16, 2024

Robert Arthur Gabriel, age 72, passed away Saturday, March 16th, 2024 at his home in Frankfort after a long battle with dementia. Rob worked as a Computer Analyst for the Illinois Racing Board and as a member of the Plan Commission for the Village of Frankfort. He was passionate for the outdoors and conservation causes through wildlife photography, the Sierra...

Scott  Harkenrider

Scott Harkenrider

March 14, 2024

Scott E. "Scooter" Harkenrider, Sr., age 53, loving father of Michael, James and Scott Jr. Devoted son of the late Leo and the late Betty Jean (nee Steinway) Harkenrider. Cherished brother of Lucille Harkenrider, Julie (Thomas) Gabe and the late Cathy (late Joe) Nowak. Dear uncle of Jason (Lene) Nowak, Brian Gabe, Thomas Gabe and Ryan Gabe. Dearest friend of...

Lois Filipiak

Lois Filipiak

March 11, 2024

Lois Peace Filipiak, age 93, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024 at Willow Falls in Crest Hill, IL which had been her home for 14 years. Lois was born on April 24, 1930 in Chattanooga, TN, the youngest daughter of Stuart Melton Peace, Sr. and Matilda Bywater Peace. She was a talented seamstress, a member of the church choir...

Richard Tamborski

Richard Tamborski

March 6, 2024

Richard J. "Rich" Tamborski, age 71, beloved husband for 46 years to Denise, nee Alles. Loving father of Dana (Andy) Neis, Richard (Shannon) Tamborski and Rob Tamborski. Cherished grandfather of Audrey, Alex and Richard and step-grandfather of Isabella, Dominic and Donovan. Devoted son of the late Martin and Veronica (nee Tillman) Tamborski. Dear brother of Barbara (Marie) Tamborski, Catherine Tamborski...

Marilyn Vitacca

Marilyn Vitacca

March 6, 2024

Marilyn Bernadine Vitacca, nee Pihl, age 94, passed away on March 6, 2024 after a short illness. Marilyn was born on September 1, 1929 to Harry and Gertrude Pihl. She spent most of her life living in the Orland Park area. Marilyn had a long career as a Registered Nurse at Palos Community Hospital. She provided love and support to...

Gloria "Jean" Mockovak-Shelby

Gloria "Jean" Mockovak-Shelby

March 5, 2024

Gloria "Jean" Mockovak-Shelby, nee Martin, age 87, beloved wife of William Shelby and the late John Mockovak, Jr. (2002). Loving mother of Marty (Chris) Mockovak, Steve (Sharon Kerns) Mockovak and Cathy (Ron) Jordan. Dear step-mother of Carla Contreras and Greg (Debbie) Jones. Cherished grandmother of six and step-grandmother of six. Dearest great-grandmother of nine and step-great-grandmother of three. Dear sister...

Larry Yarnall

Larry Yarnall

February 29, 2024

Larry Keith Yarnall, age 68, beloved son of the late Gloria M. Yarnall, nee Pearson, and the late Charles Yarnall. Loving brother of Sharon (Archie) Weil and the late James R. Yarnall. Dear nephew, uncle, cousin, and friend of many. Larry worked many years at Illinois Auto Central Thermo King and Duo Trucking. He was a lifelong Chicago White Sox...