Obituaries
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries

Robert C. Lister
July 3, 2011
Robert C. Lister, age 79, Korean War Army Veteran, beloved husband of Margaret, nee Benson, for 54 years. Loving father of Laury (Doug) Hunter, Linda (Garry) Mastey, Karen (Tom) Slawik, and Jeff (Kelly) Lister. Cherished grandfather of Joel (Stacy) Hunter, Kristen (Josh) Cullen, Eric (Carlie), Cory, and Kyle Mastey; Lauren, Kerri, and Robert Slawik; Jeffrey, Megan, Sarah, and Grace Lister,...

B. Paul Dykstra
July 3, 2011
B. Paul Dykstra, age 85, beloved husband of the late Theresa , nee Stoit (2003). Loving father of Paul (Jacki), Barbara (John) Knoops, Jack (Carol), Linda (Pat) O’Donnell, and the late Joyce Ann. Cherished grandfather of 14 and the late Daniel Dykstra. Dearest great-grandfather of 13. Dear brother of Ben (Ange), Louis (Gertrude), Jerry (Pearl), and the late Casey (Dolores)...

Henrietta J. Gruchot
June 28, 2011
Henrietta J. Gruchot, nee Pieklo, age 88, beloved wife of the late Edward J. (1989). Loving mother of Gloria (Frank) Grimm, Linda (Dennis) Chrapek, Ronald (Judy), and Sandra (David) Ryan. Cherished grandmother of Steven (Jennifer) Grimm, Cheryl (Tim) Hennebry; Kristine and Michael Chrapek; Michelle and John Gruchot; Robert, Joseph, Daniel, and John Ryan. Dearest great-grandmother of Jacob and Joey. Fond...

Gertrude A. Miller
June 27, 2011
Gertrude A. Miller, nee Wernet, age 83, beloved wife of the late Raymond. Loving mother of Lawrence, Donna (Tony) Yolich, Patricia Van Hecke, Cheryl C.P.D. (Robert Ret. C.P.D.) Roman and Kathleen (Frank “Chico”) Roti. Cherished grandmother of Anthony (Patty), Lauren (Tony), Luigi (Kate), Lorelei (Jason), Brittany, Kyle, Frankie, Katie, Kristin, Kara, and Karleigh. Dear step-grandmother of ten and great- grandmother...

Allen R. Andrews
June 26, 2011
Allen R. Andrews, age 57, at rest after a short battle with cancer. Preceded in death by his loving parents, John and Helen Andrews. Former husband of Maureen Andrews. Beloved father of Richard (Tristan). Grandpa of Zackery and Kayla. Loved brother of John (Linda) DeVries, Durk (Carol) Andrews, Brian (Cindy) Andrews, Karen Vasquez, Joyce (the late Mike) Davis, and Marie...

Evelyn J. Bandringa
June 24, 2011
Evelyn J. Bandringa, nee Steenwyk, age 88, beloved wife of the late Raymond (2003). Loving mother of Lynne (Bernard) Wiegers, Carol (Daniel) Beland, and the late Raymond E. Cherished grandmother of Brian Wiegers, Craig (Debbie) Wiegers, Daniel Beland, Brett (Nancy) Wiegers, Tammy (Joe) Marek, Lisa (John) Kennedy, Trisha (Wayne) Boss, and David Wiegers. Dearest great grandmother of Vincent and Joseph...

Ilse Tollas
June 23, 2011
Ilse Tollas, nee Warsewa, age 76, beloved wife of the late George. Loving mother of Dennis (Karen) Tollas and Sharon (Brian) Wadnal. Dear grandmother of Eric Wadnal, Daniel Tollas, Kristen Tollas, and Andy Wadnal. Fond sister of Reinhard (Hildegard) Warsewa, Adele (late Willi) Taube, and Dorothea (Gerhard) Zucker. Visitation Monday, June 27, 2011 from 9:30 a.m. until time of Funeral...

Nora Jeanne "Lal" Difoggio
June 22, 2011
Nora Jeanne “Lal” DiFoggio, nee Dunne, cherished wife of 67 years to the late Ross DiFoggio. Devoted mother of Ronnie (late Janice), Mike (Darlene), Jacy (Thomas) Doumas and the late Ross Jr. “Rory” (Denise). Dear daughter of the late John and Nora Dunne. Loving sister of the late John (late Gertrude), Kathleen (late Frank) Tillotson, Russell, Marcella and Patrick. Beloved...

James Van Vossen
June 21, 2011
James Van Vossen, age 89, WWII Army Veteran, beloved husband of the late Elizabeth “Betty”, nee Bultena (2000). Loving father of Jay (Leanne), Edward (Donna), Barbara, Bruce, and Donald (Kathryn). Dear grandfather of seven and great-grandfather of four. Fond brother of Cornelia Vis, Annette Wiersma, and Jean Strong and the late Thomas, Lambert, Fred, and John. Dear uncle of many...

Shawn Raymond Kammer
June 20, 2011
Shawn Raymond Kammer, age 31, U.S. Army Specialist, Veteran of Afghanistan War. Loving father of Grace Elizabeth. Deeply cherished son of Shawn and Becky, nee Huisman. Best friend and brother of Michael. Beloved grandson of Raymond and Evelyn Huisman and Georgette (late James) Kammer. Adored nephew of Lori (Bob) Elgas, Sandy (Charlie) Metcalfe, Kathy (Phil) Gruzalski, Marge (late Chris) Knade,...

Samuel J. Meale
June 19, 2011
Samuel J. Meale, age 84, WWII Army Veteran, beloved husband of the late Peggy, nee Gallagher (2006). Loving father of Johnny. Dearest brother of the late Marie Landi and the late Adeline Deneen. Dear brother-in-law of Kathleen Nastari. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, June 23, 2011 from 9:00 a.m until time of prayer service 10:15 a.m....

Linda J. Link
June 13, 2011
Linda J. Link, nee Kampstra, age 54, loving mother of Louis. Devoted daughter of George and Betty, nee Hagen, Kampstra. Loving sister of Sharon (Marc) Weier. Dear aunt of Corey (Kelly) Metz. Dearest great aunt of Tyler. Fond niece of Renny (Lucy) Kampstra and Bernice Smit. Former wife of Mark Link. Memorial Visitation Friday, June 17, 2011, 4:00 p.m. until...

Richard T. Breternitz
June 7, 2011
Richard T. Breternitz, age 86, WWII Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Beth J., nee McCalla, (2011). Loving father of William (Sandra), Jay (Muriel), Nancy (Richard) Collins. Cherished grandfather of Laura and Jamie. Dearest brother of Lois (William) Monfries. Dear uncle of Kathleen, Kenneth and Lorraine. Visitation Friday, June 10, 2011, 3:00 p.m. until time of Funeral Service 8:00...

Theodore "Ted" Davids
June 6, 2011
Theodore “Ted” Davids, age 81, beloved husband of Marilyn, nee Keessen, for 62 years. Loving father of Jim (Sue) and Randy (Mary). Cherished grandfather of Carolyn (Charlie) McKinney, Laura (Peter) Ritchie, Steven (Julia) and Ted; Alicia, Adam and Nicole. Dearest great-grandfather of four. Fond brother of Helen (late Clarence) Noort and the late John (Jean) and Jacob (Rita). Dear uncle...

Fred H. Peters
June 5, 2011
Fred H. Peters, Sr., age 76, treasured husband of 55 years to Phyllis, nee Lincke. Devoted father of Fred Peters, Jr., Cynthia (Robert) Boucek, Gregg (Nancy) Peters, and Heidi (Dario) Caravette. Adored grandfather of Keegan (Jennifer), Corbin (Jordan), Travis (Victoria), and Robertson Boucek; Adelie Peters; Abriella, Daria, and Luciana Caravette. Proud great-grandfather of Kedrick Boucek. Loving brother of Carol (Bob)...

Annette Dompeling
May 31, 2011
Annette Dompeling, nee Kerkstra, age 92, beloved wife of the late Simon J. (1996). Loving mother of Theodore (Sharon), Barbara Wagener and David (Kathy). Cherished grandmother of 10, great-grandmother of 19, and great-great grandmother of 6. Dear sister of Walt (Henrietta) Kerkstra, Arlene MacWilliams, and preceded in death by 6 brothers and 2 sisters. Fond aunt, great-aunt and great-great aunt...

Jacob Sytsma
May 29, 2011
Jacob Sytsma, age 94, WWII Army Veteran, late of Friendship, WI, formerly of Evergreen Park. Beloved husband of the late Jeanette, nee Auwema, and the late Martha, nee Calloway. Loving father of David (Vivian) Sytsma and Russel (Karla) Sytsma. Dear step-father of George Voss, Carol (Jerry) DeHoog, and Nancy (Rick) Hollingsworth. Dearest grandfather of 16 and great-grandfather of 15. Fond...

Genevieve H. "Jean" Kaleciak
May 25, 2011
Genevieve H. “Jean” Kaleciak, nee Lewandowski, of Orland Park formerly of Garfield Ridge, at rest May 25, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Edward (1975). Loving mother of Judith (Raymond) Pranchke and Wayne (Denise) Kaleciak. Cherished grandmother of Gina (Tom) Pradzinski, Garrick (Kellie) Pranchke, Kristen (Andrew) Moore, Meredith Kaleciak, Nicolle (John) Rozic and Kurt (Kristen) Kaleciak. Dearest great-grandmother of Anyela,...

Robert N. Dekker
May 21, 2011
Robert N. Dekker, age 89, WWII US Navy Veteran, beloved husband for 67 years to Florence, nee McCutcheon. Loving father of Kenneth (LuAnn), Kathleen (James) Bossenbroek, Keith (Lisa), Kevin (Belinda), and Kurt (Julie). Cherished grandfather of six. Dearest great-grandfather of three. Fond brother of the late Rev. Harold Dekker. Retired employee of Ozinga Bros. Inc. after 30 years of service....

Jesse P. Lucas
May 20, 2011
Jesse P. Lucas, age 65, USAF Veteran, beloved husband of Noreen, nee Cunningham. Loving son of Fannie, nee Hill and the late Paul. Dear step-father of William (Terry) O’Hare and Michael O’Hare. Cherished grandfather of Nicole and Ryan O’Hare. Fond brother of Daniel J. (Ok), Lois (late Bob) Hood, Sue (Mike) Folk, and Linda. Dear uncle of many nieces and...