Obituaries

Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries

Geraldine Wodrich

Geraldine Wodrich

May 20, 2011

Geraldine Wodrich, nee DeVries, age 91, beloved wife of the late Alfred. Loving sister of Clara Spoelma, Theresa TerMaat, Tena Van Der Muil, Johanna Leo and the late Jennie Lenters, Winifred DeVries, Louis DeVries, and Gertrude Tibstra. Dear aunt and great aunt of many nieces and nephews. Fond stepmother of Tom Wodrich and the late Fred Wodrich. Visitation Sunday, May...

Rev. George P. Busekros

Rev. George P. Busekros

May 19, 2011

The Reverend George P. Busekros, Pastor Emeritus, age 82, went to be with the Lord on May 19, 2011, at his home in New Lenox, IL, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Eleanor, nee Mayer, for 60 years. Loving father of David, Steve, and Diane (Joseph) Richmond. Cherished grandfather of Kyle & Teagan Busekros and Zachary & Abigail...

Shirley M. Eriksen

Shirley M. Eriksen

May 17, 2011

Shirley M. Eriksen, age 82, beloved daughter of the late Jenny and Erik Eriksen. Loving sister of Jean (Anthony) Nowicki, and the late LaVerne (August) Fiore and Irma Eriksen. Dear aunt and great aunt of many. Former Secretary at Christian Hills Church. Visitation Sunday, May 29, 2011 from 12:00 Noon until time of Funeral Service 3:00 p.m. at Colonial Chapel...

Joseph J. Nontell

Joseph J. Nontell

May 16, 2011

Joseph J. Nontell, age 53, suddenly, beloved husband for 27 years to Catherine, nee Tyeptanar. Loving father of Monica (Brian) Hannigan, Dana (fiance Stephen Dill), and Joseph V. Dear brother of Joanne (Michael) Radtke, Susan Sharwarko, Joelyn (Larry) Kisha, Jackie (Bob) Maida, and Dorothy (Bill) Moran. Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, May 22, 2011from 3-9 p.m....

Menno Visser

Menno Visser

May 13, 2011

Menno Visser, age 91, WWII US Army Veteran, beloved husband for 63 years to the late Bertha, nee Wichers. Loving father of Carol (Cal) DeBoer, Maynard (Anita), Ruth (Ken) Evenhouse, Thomas (Cindy), David (Linda), and Larry (Lorrie). Dear grandfather of 20 and great-grandfather of 34. Fond brother of Simon (Jenny), and the late Ann (late Henry) Borgman and the late...

Beth J. Breternitz

Beth J. Breternitz

May 13, 2011

Beth J. Breternitz, age 85, nee McCalla, beloved wife of Richard T. for 63 years. Loving mother of William (Sandra), Jay, Nancy (Richard) Collins. Cherished grandmother of Laura and Jamie. Dearest sister of the late Luella Limber. Dear aunt of Susan Limber-Mitronis. Services are private. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials to American Cancer Society or Alzheimer’s Association...

Lucille Pauline Kappel

Lucille Pauline Kappel

May 13, 2011

Lucille Pauline Kappel, nee Ziganto, age 92, late of Boise, Idaho formerly of Chicago and Evergreen Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late John Kappel. Loving mother of Ronald (Claudia) and Wayne (Pamela). Dear grandmother of Claudine (David) Whitfield, Jeffrey (Helen) Kappel, Jason Kappel, Marshall (Alex) Kappel, and Gretchen Dozier. Dearest great-grandmother of Jacob, Logan, Max, and Greta. Sister of...

Agnes A. Vanderjack

Agnes A. Vanderjack

May 13, 2011

Agnes A. VanderJack, nee Boss, age 80, born February 3, 1931 in South Holland, IL. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 34 years, George (1986). Loving mother of Kevin (Kathleen) VanderJack and Karen (John) Luchtenberg. Cherished grandmother of Amy VanderJack, Jonathan Luchtenberg, Julie, Melanie, Dana, Craig VanderJack, Jesse Luchtenberg, Alex VanderJack and great-grandmother to be. Loving sister of...

Diane L. Essenberg

Diane L. Essenberg

May 12, 2011

Diane L. Essenberg, nee Holtz, age 61, beloved wife for 40 years to George. Loving mother of George, Gerrit, Glen and Steven. Cherished grandmother of George, Mathias and Tyler. Dear sister of Emma Brady, Barbara Grasso, Dorothy Senick, Bev Plowright, Chuck Holtz, Karon Holtz, Sue Gray, Leslie Baude, Michael Klumb, Lorraine Smith, and the late Darlene Centers, Carol Shaptock, and...

Virginia A. Knotts

Virginia A. Knotts

May 10, 2011

Virginia A. Knotts, nee Johnson, age 85, beloved wife of the late Harold. Loving mother of Jaci (David) Miller and James L. (Candace) Knotts. Cherished grandmother of David Knotts, Sarah (Jason) Marion and Kristin (Michael) Roberts. Dearest great-grandmother of Elaina and Grace Roberts. Fond sister of Emery Lee Johnson and Mary Joyce Steinhart. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews....

Barbara J. Horvath

Barbara J. Horvath

May 9, 2011

Barbara J. Horvath, nee Bodnar, age 89, beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother of Barbara (late Joseph) Cirillo, Bonnie (Albert) Rosenow, and William (Ginny) Horvath, Jr. Cherished grandmother of five and great-grandmother of two. Fond sister of Irma Kincaid, Helen Kiewiet, and the late Margaret Materko, William Bodnar and Joseph Bodnar. Visitation Thursday, May 12, 2011 from 3-8...

Annabella Renee "Bella" Loerop

Annabella Renee "Bella" Loerop

May 9, 2011

Annabella Renee “Bella” Loerop, 4 years old, suddenly, safe in the arms of Jesus, deeply loved and cherished daughter of John and Tanya, nee Hilbelink. Loving big sister of Joey. Beloved granddaughter of William and Betty Loerop and Les and Bonnie Hilbelink and great-granddaughter of Eleanore Engstrom. Dear niece of Steve (Kellie) and Scott (Danielle) Loerop; Lance (Becky), Tim, Jonathan,...

Richard A. Harrison

Richard A. Harrison

May 4, 2011

Richard A. Harrison, age 66, U.S. Army Veteran, late of Troy, Montana, formerly of the Beverly Area of Chicago. Beloved husband for 42 years to Esther, nee Weidenaar. Loving son of Elizabeth “Betty” Baniassadi and the late James Donald Harrison. Dearest brother-in-law of Ruth (Stanley) Pullam. Dear uncle of Janet (David) Arndt, Timothy (Dijana) Pfeffer, Christine (Nathan) Jennings, Daniel Pfeffer...

Ida A. Pasek

Ida A. Pasek

May 3, 2011

Ida A. Pasek, nee Alletto, age 61, beloved wife for 31 years to James E. Loving mother of Stephanie and Nicole. Dearest sister of Donna Van Geest, James (Debra) Alletto and Robert Alletto. Fond sister-in-law of David (Kimberly) Pasek and Steven (Carolyn) Pasek. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Memorial Visitation Monday, May 9, 2011, from 3 p.m. until...

Josephine ''Jo'' Kloess

Josephine ''Jo'' Kloess

April 29, 2011

Josephine “Jo” Kloess, nee Undziakiewicz, age 86, of Orland Park, former longtime resident of the Burnside neighborhood in Chicago. Beloved wife of the late Robert (2003). Loving sister of the late Bernice Sniegowski and the late Stella McLaughlin. Cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews. Dearest godmother of many. Retired crane operator with over 40 years of service with Naylor...

Ross Difoggio

Ross Difoggio

April 26, 2011

Ross DiFoggio, age 96, WWII Army Veteran, beloved husband of Nora Jeanne “Lal”, nee Dunne. Loving father of Ron (the late Janice), Mike (Darlene), Jacy (Thomas) Doumas, and the late Ross Jr. “Rory” (Denise). Cherished grandfather, great grandfather, brother and uncle of many. Retired owner and contractor of Ross DiFoggio & Sons Plumbing Co. Proud member of Chicago Journeymen Plumbers...

Arthur Kloosterman

Arthur Kloosterman

April 21, 2011

Arthur Kloosterman, age 88, WWII US Navy Veteran and Ret. Det. CPD. Beloved husband of Margaret, nee Kocian-Deacy, and the late Ruth, nee Molenhouse-Tiggelaar. Loving step-father of James Tiggelaar, Mary Huizinga, David Tiggelaar; Patricia Monahan, James Deacy, and John Deacy. Dear grandfather and great-grandfather of many. Fond brother of Albert and preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters....

Ann M. Law

Ann M. Law

April 19, 2011

Ann M. Law, nee Walczak, age 67, loving wife of Douglas R. Law and the late Raymond Raddatz, Sr. Loving mother of Renee (Michael) Kalnowski, Wendy (Daniel) Leonard, Sabrina Raddatz, Raymond (Vanessa) Raddatz and step-mother of Suzanne Law. Cherished grandmother of eight. Dear sister of Esther (William) McManus and the late Chester Walczak. Dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews....

Henry E. Ipema

Henry E. Ipema

April 17, 2011

Henry E. Ipema, age 82, beloved husband of Annamae, nee Bulthuis, for 62 years. Loving father of Donald (Judi), Shirley (George) Castor, LuAnn (Ken) Dekker, Betty (Art) Byland, Joyce (Richard) Vrba, Henry Jr. (Lisa) and the late baby girl Ipema. Cherished grandfather of 16 and great-grandfather of 25. Fond brother of Annette Kamp, Bernice Schaver, Charlotte Sol, Edward, Kenneth, Alvin,...

Madeline L. Swanson

Madeline L. Swanson

April 17, 2011

Madeline L. Swanson, nee Prosser, age 80, beloved wife of James for 60 years. Loving mother of Nancy (Brad) McGinnis, Faith Swanson, Hope (Lee) Johnson, and Patrick (Mary) Swanson. Cherished grandmother of Kyle, Morgan, Chase; Adam and Erik; Patrick, Nick and Ethan. Fond sister of Bill (Doris) Prosser and Dolores Domino. Visitation Wednesday, April 20, 2011 from 4-8 PM. Funeral...