Obituaries

Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries

Jeanette Slager

Jeanette Slager

April 11, 2024

Jeanette M. Slager, nee Kok, age 97, beloved wife for 47 years to the late Henry "Pat" Slager (1998). Loving mother of Janet (Ronald) Kooyenga, Robert (Nancy) Slager and the late Thomas (Clarissa) Slager. Cherished grandmother of Jeremy Kooyenga, Jennifer (Kevin) Westcott, Robert Kooyenga, Evan Slager, Jessica (Jacob) Hilderbrand and Tyler Slager. Dearest great-grandmother of six and great-great-grandmother of eight....

Ron Miltzow

Ron Miltzow

April 10, 2024

Ron Miltzow, 68, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 after sudden complications during a brief hospitalization. Born on July 1, 1955, Ron grew up in Palos Heights with his parents Clarence and Jane, sister Gail (married Jake Stuursma) and brother Don (married Linda). After graduating from Chicago Christian High School he began working...

Rodrigo Santoyo

Rodrigo Santoyo

April 8, 2024

Rodrigo "Chino" Santoyo, age 63, beloved husband for 32 years of Maria Santoyo. Loving father of Denise Santoyo. Cherished grandfather of Rodrigo Santoyo II. Dear brother of Artemio, Jaime, Armando, Josefina, Noemi and the late Robert. Fond son-in-law of Robert and Graciela. Kind brother-in-law of Roberto, Alberto, Esmeralda, Teresa, Consuelo, Graciela and the late Alejandro. Dear uncle of many nieces...

Howard "Bud" Bant

Howard "Bud" Bant

April 5, 2024

Howard J. "Bud" Bant, age 78, US Army Reserves Veteran. Loving father of Jeffrey (Lisa) Bant, Michael Bant and the late Karin Bant. Cherished grandfather of Max and Maggie. Dear brother of Charles (Janice) Bant. Dearest uncle of David Bant. Visitation Monday, April 15, 2024 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. &...

Shirley Neumann

Shirley Neumann

April 5, 2024

Shirley B. Neumann, nee Hansen, age 85, of Crestwood, loving mother of Sandra Neumann, Susan (Dominic) Soria, Sharon (Bob Wall) Neumann-Wall, William Neumann and Edward (Tracy) Neumann. Proud grandmother of Paul (Lauren) Neumann, Bobbie Jean (Ryen) Johnson, Jackie Sue (fiancé Brad Hendrickson) Wall, Samantha Neumann, Kyle Neumann, Amidala Soria and Benjamin Soria. Dearest great-grandma of Nathan Neumann, Jackson Neumann, Hannah...

Janet Kawczynski

Janet Kawczynski

April 4, 2024

Janet M. Kawczynski, nee Dathe, age 67, beloved wife for 48 years to Paul F. Kawczynski. Loving mother of Kelly (Shane) Feltz, Kimberly Kawczynski and the late Paulie Kawczynski. Beloved daughter of Dolores and the late Kenneth Dathe. Cherished sister of Joyce Kaminski, Elaine (Patrick) Sexton and Kenneth Dathe. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. "Adopted Momma K" of...

Brian Meyer

Brian Meyer

April 4, 2024

Brian T. Meyer, age 62, beloved husband for over 29 years to Eva, nee Rosado. Loving father of Sarah (Cody) Buffer and Brian W. (Avery) Meyer. Cherished grandfather of Lainey. Dear son of the late William "Bill" and the late Marian (Van Byssum) Meyer. Dearest brother of Sandra (late Rev. Archie) Vander Hart, Scott Meyer, Bruce (Esther) Meyer and the...

Gertrude Parker

Gertrude Parker

April 4, 2024

Gertrude Parker age 88 from Chicago, Illinois, passed away on April 4, 2024. She was born on October 21, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois. Gertrude was a food server for over 20 years at Enrico’s family restaurant. Her happiest memories were the times she spent with her grandchildren, knitting, and hunting for treasures at thrift stores. She leaves behind her loving...

Richard Roat

Richard Roat

April 4, 2024

Richard J. "Dick" Roat, Jr., age 71, beloved husband for 29 years to Mary Dodge-Roat. Loving father of Jenny Roat and "adopted father" of Sheila Molinero. Devoted son of the late Rich and Geri Roat. Dearest brother of Terry (Linda) Roat and the late John Roat. Dear uncle and cousin of many. Visitation Saturday, May 11, 2024 from 1-6 p.m....

Nelda Domingo

Nelda Domingo

April 3, 2024

Nelda J. Domingo, nee Jinon, age 86, beloved wife for 49 years to the late Esmeraldo C. “Ading” Domingo (2014). Loving mother of Joy (Maurice) Domingo, Grace (Vince) Domingo, Gladys Domingo, and Brian (Gigi) Domingo. Cherished grandmother of seven: Steven, Benjamin-Jordan, Jacquellynne- Marie, Matthew, Jada-Marie, Nathan, and Shane. Dearest sister of ten, seven of whom have preceded her in death....

Douglas Roby

Douglas Roby

April 2, 2024

Douglas Eugene Roby, age 70, US Navy Veteran, passed away into glory unexpectedly on April 2, 2024, surrounded by loving family and good friends. He was 70 years young, living in Monroe, NC. Doug was born on January 26, 1954, to Barbara Joan and Clarence Roby in Evergreen Park, Illinois. He and his parents lived in Chicago, Illinois, where Doug...

Leandro Valdes

Leandro Valdes

April 2, 2024

Leandro David "Leo" Valdes, age 50, passed away suddenly on April 2, 2024. Cherished son of Graciela Perez-Serrano and Leandro D. Valdes, Sr. Devoted father of Angelina Valdes, Thor Valdes and Maximus Valdes. Loving brother of Gina Hammerton. Dear uncle of Sophia Anderson. Leo will also be missed by his many friends. Leo was the founder of Randori MMA Jiu...

Ruairidh [Rory] Wright

Ruairidh [Rory] Wright

April 2, 2024

Ruairidh [Rory] Malcolm Wright, age 16, went to be with his Lord and Saviour on April 2, 2024. Beloved son of Iain and Louise (née Read) Wright. Loving brother of Race (Kate), Jonathan (Kim), Alastair and Rebecca (Johnny) Vigil. Adored uncle of Euan, Anders, Lachlan, Imogen, Knox and Theodore. Fond nephew of William and Charles. Dear cousin of Kirsty. Cherished...

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)...