Obituaries

Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries

John Workman

John Workman

March 23, 2016

John Workman, age 79, beloved husband for 55 years to Thelma, nee Bulthuis. Loving father of Robert Sr. (Beth), Sandra (Rev. Randall) Bergsma, Steven (Donna) and Barbara (Rev. Phillip) Leo. Cherished grandfather of 14. Dearest great-grandfather of 3. Fond brother of Elizabeth (late Donald) Rosendale, Gertrude (David) Meder and the late Rose (late Robert) Miller. Dear uncle of many nieces...

Howard Webb

Howard Webb

March 21, 2016

Howard W. Webb, "Spiderwebb", age 83, US Army Korean War Veteran, beloved husband of 60 years to Dorothy, nee Hubek. Loving father of Howard J. (Susan) Webb and Dawn Marzano. Cherished grandfather of Kristin Webb, Michael Marzano, and Missy Marzano. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Fond brother-in-law of Ken (Susan) Hubek. Retired bricklayer with 35 years of service...

Cynthia Kay Cullotta

Cynthia Kay Cullotta

March 19, 2016

Cullotta

Cynthia Kay Cullotta, age 64. Loving mother of Julie, Lisa (Larry) Scola, Phillip "PJ" (Lori), Gina (David Rafferty), Mark and the late Shelley Cullotta. Cherished grandma of Alyssa, Austin, Hailey, Xander, Shelley,David and Colin. Beloved daughter of the late Gloria Hoffman. Dearest sister of Nancy (the late Jack) Reid and Linda (Jack) Rogers.  Dear niece, cousin,...

Timothy Connors

Timothy Connors

March 19, 2016

Timothy J. Connors, age 48, beloved son of Irma Connors, nee Pertl, and the late James E. Connors (2006). Loving brother of Colleen (Dr. Michael) Fleischer and Cheryl (Tom) Spezia. Cherished uncle of Nicole (Nick) Trotta. Dear nephew, cousin and friend of many. Tim was a talented chef who loved to cook and bake. A Memorial Gathering and Service to...

Frank De Marco

Frank De Marco

March 18, 2016

Frank A. De Marco, age 82, US Army Veteran, beloved husband of the late Ima, nee Gill (2010). Loving father of Liz (Jim) Whitehead. Cherished grandfather of Jennifer (Chuck) and Robert (Christina). Dearest great-grandfather of eight. Survived by many cousins. Frank was a devoted family man who adored his wife, loved his friends and had a passion for cars. In...

Janet Coffman

Janet Coffman

March 17, 2016

Janet L. Coffman, nee Towe, age 60, beloved wife of 40 years to Howard J. Coffman. Loving mother of Nikki (Jim) Katsaros, Michael Coffman, Adam (Autumn) Coffman and Mallory (Dan) Vanek. Cherished Nonny of 8 princesses: Mia, Zoe, Kaya, Livia, Tessa, Phebe, Maisie and Paige. Dear sister of Carole (John ) McIntyre, Patti (Joe) Busking, Tommy Towe and the late...

Robbie S.  "Steve" Barker

Robbie S. "Steve" Barker

March 15, 2016

Barker

Robbie S. “Steve“ Barker age 65.

Veteran U.S.  Army  Vietnam.

Beloved husband of  Sharon Barker  (nee Bunza)

Loving father of Jody Baugh, Charles (Brandi) Baugh, Julie (Louie) Pasderetz, Shawn Barker and the late Timothy Baugh.

Cherished grandfather of Christopher, Kimberly, Sarah, Rebecca, Stephanie, Louis, Kaylee, Maggie, Samantha, Megan,...

Diane Swearingen

Diane Swearingen

March 15, 2016

Diane C. Swearingen, nee Kuska, age 72, beloved wife of the late William G. Loving mother of Gary (Laura) Swearingen. Cherished grandmother of Shane, Zoe and Sawyer. Dearest sister of Dan (Thelma) Kuska. Dear aunt of Tina (Mark Killian) Kuska and Alan Kuska. Fond great-aunt of Timmy and Robby. Services private. Memorials to Cancer Research Institute (cancerresearch.org) preferred. Express your...

William Swearingen

William Swearingen

March 15, 2016

William G. Swearingen, age 76, beloved husband of the late Diane C. Swearingen, nee Kuska. Loving father of Gary (Laura) Swearingen. Cherished grandfather of Shane, Zoe and Sawyer. Dearest brother of Loren (Judy), Gordon (Diane), Wayne (late Maurice) and Paul (late Lolita). Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Services private. Memorials to Cancer Research Institute (cancerresearch.org) preferred. Express your...

Virginia Kowalski

Virginia Kowalski

March 12, 2016

Virginia Marie Kowalski, age 72, beloved daughter of the late Walter and Charlotte Kowalski (nee Baniak). Loving sister of Diane (Herman) Alkema. Cherished aunt of Alana Marie and Anitra Marlana Murphy. Memorial Visitation Saturday, March 19, 2016 from 12:00 Noon until time of Memorial Service 2:00 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park,...

Matthew A. Paulis

Matthew A. Paulis

March 11, 2016

Paulis

Matthew Paulis passed away suddenly on March 11, 2016 at the age of 34. He is immeasurably loved, cherished, and missed by his parents, Linda Dalton (Jerry) and Fred Paulis, his grandmother Fran Paulis, his sisters, April Riley, Jean Dunahoe, and his brother, Christ Paulis. Matthew was the youngest of his siblings and the sweetest, happiest...

Frances M. (King)  Durkin

Frances M. (King) Durkin

March 10, 2016

Durkin

​Frances Marie (nee King) Durkin, Age 96. Beloved Wife of the late Francis "Bud" Durkin. Loving Mother of Tom Durkin and the late Peggy (Bill) Waddick. Fond Aunt of Mary Kay (Richard) Hertz. Cherished Grandmother of Tom (Katie), Terri and Dan Durkin, Tim (Emily) Waddick and Lisa (John) White. Great Aunt od Brian...

Wilma Henderson

Wilma Henderson

March 10, 2016

Wilma Rose Henderson, nee Lybarger, age 97, loving mother of Brian (Donna) Henderson. Cherished grandmother of 6 and great-grandmother of 10. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Wilma was the oldest living member of Ashburn Baptist Church. Wilma was a very spiritual and positive person who loved to read Christian literature, especially her Bible. She loved going to church...

Mathilda Ten Hor

Mathilda Ten Hor

March 10, 2016

Mathilda Florence Ten Hor, age 88, late of DeMotte, IN formerly of Orland Park, IL. Loving sister of the late Jake Oost, Betty DeHaan Meeuwse, Richard Weidenaar, Ann Boonstra, Agnes Ten Hor, and Wilma Ekema. Dear aunt, great-aunt, and cousin of many. Beloved daughter of the late John and Jessie (nee Leistra) Ten Hor. Visitation Sunday, March 13, 2016 from...

Joseph Desantis

Joseph Desantis

March 8, 2016

Joseph DeSantis, Jr.,age 77, passed away on March 8, 2016, beloved husband of 53 years to the late Stephanie A. DeSantis, nee Sloan. Loving father of Susan (John) Buenger and Mimi (Alky) Pahis. Cherished grandfather of Sydney, Tori, and Adam. Dear brother of David (Darlene) DeSantis. Fond brother-in-law of Pat (Don) Macaulay, Forrest Sloan, and Richard (Diane) Sloan. Dear uncle...

Carolynn Pasquarella

Carolynn Pasquarella

March 6, 2016

Carolynn S. "Carol" Pasquarella, nee Hollich, age 71, beloved wife of the late Don J. Pasquarella, Sr. (2014). Loving mother of Don Pasquarella, Jr. Dearest sister of George (Kathy) Hollich and Mary (Ed) Lorenz. Dear sister-in-law of Paul (Cathy) Pasquarella, Ron (Sue) Pasquarella, Wayne (Sue) Pasquarella, Pat (Bill) Swick and the late Pauline (John) Kolesiak and Jackie Henke. Dear aunt...

James "Jimmy" Coogan

James "Jimmy" Coogan

March 4, 2016

Coogan

James F. Coogan of Tinley Park

Veteran U.S. Army Vietnam.

Family and friends to gather Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery (time pending)

Thomas Holz

Thomas Holz

March 3, 2016

Thomas James Holz, 76, of Logan, UT, formerly of Tinley Park, IL, passed away March 3, 2016 from complications following a stroke. He was born on October 20,1939, son of the late Arthur and Genevieve (nee Pekin) Holz. His beloved wife, Sharon (nee Doogan) Holz preceded him in death. He is survived by five beautiful daughters: Maureen, Cheryl, Laura Roberts,...

Gayle Diedrich

Gayle Diedrich

March 2, 2016

Gayle E. Diedrich, nee Hileman, age 34, beloved partner of Gene Duffus. Loving mother of Harley, Phillip and Audriana. Devoted daughter of Patricia Hileman and Kenneth Hileman. Cherished granddaughter of Judith Dehnert. Family and friends will gather at Calvin Christian Reformed Church, 10056 Central Ave., Oak Lawn, IL on Friday, March 4, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. for a Memorial Service....

Craig Jongsma

Craig Jongsma

March 1, 2016

Craig S. Jongsma, age 46, loving father of Jonathon and Jordan. Devoted son of Sophie (nee Pruim) and the late John Jongsma. Dearest brother of Maribeth Harnew and Bradley (Cathy) Jongsma. Cherished uncle of Jason Harnew and the late Stephanie Harnew. Visitation Friday, March 4, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 12:00 Noon at Colonial Chapel, 15525...