Obituaries

Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries

La Verne E. Turman

La Verne E. Turman

August 28, 2010

LaVerne E. Turman, nee Riewe, suddenly, age 77. Beloved wife of the late Dale Turman. Loving mother of Kimberly (Robert) Smith, Scott (Shari) Condon, and Keith (Martha) Condon. Cherished grandmother of Bradley, Laurie, Brett, Ryan, Daniel, and Christopher. Dear sister of Eleanora (the late Tom) Wisneski, and twin brother LaVon (the late Leona) Riewe. Visitation Tuesday, August 31, 2010 from...

Madelyn Degroot

Madelyn Degroot

August 28, 2010

Madelyn DeGroot, nee Disselkoen, age 92, beloved wife of the late Edward. Loving mother of Grace (Ross) Seeman, Shirley (Bill) Taylor, Arnold DeGroot, and Roger (Joyce) DeGroot. Dear grandmother of 8. Dearest great-grandmother of 21. Fond sister of Harriet Leensvaart, Arlin Disselkoen, and the late Calvin Disselkoen and Lois Joldersma. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Madelyn dedicated her...

Wayne A. Harrington

Wayne A. Harrington

August 28, 2010

Wayne A. Harrington, age 70, beloved husband for 47 years to JoAnn, nee Wakild. Loving father of Kimberly (John) Kowalski, Kristine Dertz, and Kathleen Harrington. Cherished grandfather of Ryan, Rory, and Logan Dertz; Kailey and Karley Kowalski. Fond brother of Harold (Nancy) Harrington and the late Claire Harrington and the late Shirley (the late Marvin) Drawert. Dear uncle of many...

John R. Smith, Jr.

John R. Smith, Jr.

August 26, 2010

John R. Smith, Jr., suddenly, age 40, beloved husband of Charyl, nee Westerhof. Loving father of Jonah and Benjamin. Dear son of John R. Smith, Sr. and Christine M. Smith. Son-in-law of Paul and Marilyn Westerhof. Brother-in-law of Marie Dean and Michael Westerhof. Uncle of two nieces. Visitation Sunday, August 29, 2010 from 3:00 p.m. until time of Funeral Service...

Helen K. Horwath

Helen K. Horwath

August 22, 2010

Helen K. Horwath, nee Dassinger, age 88 of Tinley Park, IL formerly of Calumet Park, IL, and Chicago, IL. Loving mother of James (Mary) Horwath, Sharon Hudson, Janis (George) Sabin, William Horwath, and Gary (Donna) Horwath. Dear grandmother of Tanya, Renae, Michelle, Ronald, Roman, George, Nicole, Ryan, Stephen, Grace, Andrew, and the late Clifford. Dearest great-grandmother of 15. Devoted daughter...

James 'Bud' Smit

James 'Bud' Smit

August 18, 2010

James “Bud” Smit, age 91, WWII US Navy Veteran, beloved husband of the late E. Olwen, nee Thomas. Loving father of Janet (Milton) Nichols, James A. (Mary Beth) Smit, and the late Linda Kosinski. Cherished grandfather of Tom (Carla) Nichols, Jeff Nichols, Rich and Karen Kosinski, Colleen Strumpf, and Allison Kosinski. Dearest great grandfather of Katie and Maggie Nichols. Dear...

James-Micah J. Piniotes

James-Micah J. Piniotes

August 14, 2010

James-Micah Piniotes, age 31, beloved son of John and Alana (nee Nelson) Piniotes. Loving brother of Joshua (Jill) Piniotes. Cherished grandson of Allene and the late Alan Nelson and the late Jennie and James Piniotes. Dear nephew and cousin of many. Faithful member and close friend of the Palos Hills Christian Assembly Church family. Visitation Tuesday from 4-9PM at Palos...

Joseph L. Paskauskas

Joseph L. Paskauskas

August 12, 2010

Joseph L. Paskauskas, age 87, WWII US Army Veteran, beloved husband of the late Carmella A. Paskauskas, nee Greco. Loving father of Mary Ann (Bill Blanchard) Quinn, Raymond (Margaret) Paskauskas, and Ann Marie (the late Mickey) Friar. Dear grandfather of Donna (Todd) Couch, Kevin (Jeanine) Quinn, Sarah (Bob) Baumgardner, and Michael Friar. Dearest great-grandfather of Anne Marie, Megan, Haley, Samantha,...

Robert E. Masson

Robert E. Masson

August 11, 2010

Robert E. Masson, age 88, US Army 9th Air Force WWII Veteran, devoted son of the late Loretta and Oscar Masson. Loving brother of John E. (Eleanore) Masson. Dear uncle of Pamela Masson (Lorenzo Flores), John P. (Marcella) Masson, Colleen (Michael) Ethington. Dearest great uncle of 10. Employee of B & O Railroad for 40 years. Life member of Orland...

Helen Rose Warmke

Helen Rose Warmke

August 11, 2010

Helen Rose Warmke, nee Hier, 94 years and 11 months young, beloved wife of the late Joseph F. Devoted and feisty mother of Joe, Jean (Robert) Gill, Larry, and Don. Proud grandmother of Robert S. Gill. Loving daughter of the late Frank and Anna Hier. Fond sister of the late Mary (Henry) Vondrak. Loving aunt to Frank, Richard (Mary) and...

Jean Y. Dehaan

Jean Y. Dehaan

August 11, 2010

Jean Y. DeHaan, nee Yu, age 69, beloved wife of Glen for 45 years. Loving mother of Daniel (April), Diane (Tim) Reif, and Dennis. Dear grandmother of Brandon, Justin, Joshua, Jonathan, and Jenine. Visitation Friday, August 13, 2010 from 4-9 p.m. Funeral Service Saturday, August 14, 2010, 11:30 a.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem)...

Rudolph 'Rudy' Beukinga

Rudolph 'Rudy' Beukinga

August 10, 2010

Rudolph “Rudy” Beukinga, Sr., age 81, Korean War U.S. Army Veteran, beloved husband for 57 years of Pearl, nee TerMaat. Loving father of Debra (Charles) Boomsma, Rudolph, Jr. (Linda), and Cheryl (Gary) Windau. Dear grandfather of Rachel, Corrie, and Charles, Jr., Boomsma; Masara (Eric) Browning, Gabriel Beukinga, Amber Rose (fiancé Juan Aguilar) Beukinga; Tyler and Morgan Windau. Dearest great-grandfather of...

Richard H. Krohn

Richard H. Krohn

August 9, 2010

Richard H. Krohn, age 69, of Oak Forest, IL, beloved husband of the late Katherine S., nee Kolofa. Loving father of Rich (Luci), Sue (Dickie) Carlson, Karen (Mike) Krisch, and Carole Krohn. Dear grandfather of Kaylie, Madison, Emily, Katie, and Cody. Fond brother of Kathleen (Robert) Miller. Visitation Thursday, August 12, 2010 from 3-9 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S....

Robert C. Buikema

Robert C. Buikema

August 5, 2010

Robert C. Buikema Sr., age 90, WWII US Army Veteran, beloved husband of Anne, nee DeVries, for 65 years. Loving father of Robert Jr. (Linda), Kathleen (Gary) Ritsema, David (Ruth), and Howard (Sharon). Dear grandfather of 14. Dearest great-grandfather of five. Fond brother of Alice Blankenstein, Jennie Dryfhout, and the late twin Ralph, Stella Sturwold, Grace Stob, Ralphina Overzet, Jeanette...

Bernice M. Corke

Bernice M. Corke

August 4, 2010

Bernice M. Corke, nee Moore, age 85, beloved wife of 62 years to William E. Corke, Jr. Loving mother of Marilyn (John) Devenney, Kathleen (the late Philip) Tomal, Kevin Corke, and Kenneth (Stacey) Corke. Dear grandmother of Tracie, Christie, and Ryan Devenney, and Summer Corke. Fond sister of the late Robert, Irene Carroll, Eugene, and Eddie. Cherished aunt of many...

Jeanette 'Jen' Post

Jeanette 'Jen' Post

August 4, 2010

Jeanette “Jen” Post, nee Groenewold, age 88, beloved wife of Peter M. Post, Sr., for 62 years. Loving mother of Peter M. Jr. (Caryl) and Debi (Mike) Van Eps. Dear grandmother of Matt (Emily), Marc, Luke (Mary), and Leah Post; Brian (Lori) Van Eps, Kristin (Chase) Bailey, and Michelle (Lucas) Roselius. Dearest great-grandmother of Skylar and Heidi. Fond sister of...

Shirley Schaeffer

Shirley Schaeffer

August 4, 2010

Shirley Schaeffer, nee Satek, age 80, beloved wife of the late Charles E. Schaeffer IV. Loving mother of Helen (Joseph) Weber and Charles (Suzanne) Schaeffer V. Dear grandmother of Peyton and Kendall Weber; C.J., Alex, and Jack Schaeffer. Shirley was a long-time teacher and librarian for the Chicago Public Schools. Visitation Monday, August 9, 2010 from 2:00-7:00 p.m. Funeral Service...

John Geertsema

John Geertsema

August 3, 2010

John Geertsema, age 82, Korean War U.S. Army Veteran, beloved husband for 55 years of Ann, nee Wigboldy. Loving father of Nancy (Will) Buis, John (Bettie), Carol (Dan) Goudzwaard, and Janice (Dave) Ridderhoff. Dear opa of Rachel, Douglas, Ryan, Christine, Katie, Heidi, Casien, Daniel, Kelsey, and Michelle. Fond brother of the late Roelfina Hoekstra, Martin, and Grace Hahn. Visitation Sunday,...

Grayce A. Lehnhardt

Grayce A. Lehnhardt

August 2, 2010

Grayce A. Lehnhardt, nee Avery, age 73, beloved wife of the late David. Loving mother of Joy (Charles) Koch and James Lehnhardt. Dear grandmother of Timothy Koch. Dearest sister of Joan Born. Cherished aunt of Christine (Leon) Salmi. Visitation Thursday, August 5, 2010 from 3-9 PM at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL....

Mildred Louise Farley Sanzone

Mildred Louise Farley Sanzone

August 2, 2010

Mildred Louise Farley Sanzone, nee Blair, age 91, beloved wife of the late William Thomas Farley, Jr. and the late Anthony Joseph Sanzone; at rest on August 2, 2010, Hendersonville, TN. She was born in Chicago, January 16, 1919 to Fred Blair and Emilie Vorder. Mrs. Sanzone served her country in WWII by working in the manufacturing of fighter planes....