Obituaries

Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries

Robert C. Lister

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...