Obituaries
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries

Audrey B. Kalous
April 18, 2010
Audrey B. Kalous, nee Grossmann, age 78, born into eternal life on April 18, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Raymond J. Kalous. Loving mother of Keith (Juli) Kalous and Kevin (Kerry) Kalous. Cherished grandmother of Kelsey, Courtney and Jordan. Dear sister of Pat (Ray) Fancher and the late Lois Miller. Dearest aunt of Dan, Denise, Dawn, John, Jean, Jim,...

Jacob "Jack" Bos
April 18, 2010
Jacob “Jack” Bos, age 76, beloved husband of Ruth, nee Wassenaar, for 45 years. Loving father of Connie (Dave) Fuentes, Karen (Dave) Schmidt, Jack (Heather), and Steven. Dear grandfather of Hope, Alex, Leia, Jade, and Luke Fuentes; Jackson and Levi Bos. Fond brother of Dina Pierik, Effie Steenwyk, Trudy Bos, Garrett Bos, and the late Dr. Gerda Bos, Raymond Bos,...

Robert H. Harrison
April 17, 2010
Robert H. Harrison, age 56, beloved husband of Kathleen, nee O’Sullivan for 25 years. Loving father of Kelly and Brian. Dear son of Marilyn (nee Woodin) and the late Walter. Fond brother of Wally (Bev), Cheryl Kerridan, Ray and Doug (Clarice). Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Co-owner of Landscape Associates. Bob will also be missed by his many...

Carol A. Heidinger
April 14, 2010
Carol A. Heidinger, nee Long, age 73, beloved wife of the late William J. Loving mother of Mark Rose, Kelly Kindernay, and Candace (Ralph) Apato. Dear grandmother of Brandi (Fred) Teggelaar, Jeremy Heidinger, Anthony Apato, Bianca Apato, and Dylan Rose. Dearest great grandmother of Kaylie, Kyler, Lilly Teggelaar, and Kadin Heidinger. Fond sister of Mariann Campasano, Therese Dolmant, and the...

Frances R. Lach
April 13, 2010
Frances R. Lach, nee Najdul, age 96, beloved wife of the late Henry. Loving mother of Diane (Gene) Marsh and Gloria (late Lawrence) Rolek. Dear grandmother of Christian (Sue) Geisler, Michael Geisler, Candice (Terry) McGuire, Gina (Don) Jones, and Lisa (Tom) Code. Dearest great grandmother of Kellie, C.J., Nicholas, Jane and Tommy. Visitation Thursday, April 15, 2010, from 3-9 p.m....

Allan J. Vis
April 11, 2010
Allan J. Vis, age 72, US Navy Veteran, beloved husband of Anne, nee Buiter, for 50 years. Loving father of Richard (Janelle), Marjorie (Daniel) Boerman, Donna (Randal) Stille, and James (Kathy). Dear grandfather of Jana (Steven) Verhagen, BethAnn and Sarah Vis, Elizabeth and Quentin Stille, Josiah, Samuel, Nathan and Aaron Vis. Fond brother of Lillian (John) Hiskes. Brother-in-law and uncle...

Grace E. Dado
April 8, 2010
Grace E. Dado, nee Veldhuizen, age 88, late of Apopka, FL formerly of Matteson, IL. Beloved wife of the late John M. Dado. Loving mother of Linda J. (Robert) Richcreek and the late Kenneth J. (Joanne Morris) Dado. Dear grandmother of Kurt J. Dado and the late Jacqueline Louise Dado. Dearest great grandmother of Katlyn Kerryann Dado Hood. Fond sister...

Emilia L. Quiroz
April 8, 2010
Emilia L. Quiroz, nee Leonardo, age 90, beloved wife of the late Mel C. Quiroz, Sr. Loving mother of Mel Jr. (Leonora), Mercy Raso, Nita (Gody) Salamera, Precy (Doming) Mendoza, Fely (George) Nuestro, Boy (Rose), Baby (Julio) Garcia & the late Nestey. Dear grandmother of 24 & great-grandmother of 20. Fond sister of Demetrio Leonardo of the Philippines. Visitation Thursday,...

Anthony F. 'Tony' Zelinka
April 7, 2010
Anthony F. Zelinka, age 79, U.S. Navy Veteran, beloved husband of Karen L., nee Johnson, for 50 years. Loving father of Douglas (Pamela) Zelinka and Jennifer (Todd) Raddatz. Dear papa and grandpa of Andrew, Brian, Allison, and Jared. Fond brother of Marian Wagner. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday from 3-9 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S....

John J. Voss
April 6, 2010
John J. Voss, age 94, WWII U.S. Army Air Force Veteran, beloved husband of Gertrude, nee Huisenga, for 64 years. Loving father of Carol Voss, Ruth (John) Hoogewerf, Lois (Kenneth) Sasveld, Robert (Melody) Voss, Beth Griffin, Marjorie (Richard) Schildhouse, Dale (Marianne) Voss, and Esther Voss. Dear grandfather of 14 and great-grandfather of 22. Fond brother of the late Henry Voss....

Warren J. 'Bill' Pitts
April 6, 2010
Warren J. “Bill” Pitts, age 74, US Army Veteran, beloved husband of Liesl, nee Knarr, for 48 years. Loving uncle of Debbie (Tony) Inman, Chris (Tim) Cain, Jim (Moira) Miller, and Kurt (Katrina) Miller. Dearest great uncle of Sam and Kevin Inman. Also survived by many nieces and nephews in Germany. Cherished longtime friend of Anita Miller. He enjoyed all...

Learlene "Lorri" Williams
April 4, 2010
Learlene “Lorri” Williams, nee Hefton, age 91, beloved wife of the late Aubrey V. Williams. Loving mother of Sheryl Nykaza, Karen (Ron) Wells, Glenn (Judy) Williams, and the late Larry Williams. Dear grandmother of 10, great grandmother of 16, and great great grandmother of 1. Visitation Tuesday, April 6, 2010 from 3-8 PM. Funeral Service Wednesday, April 7, 2010 11:00...

Violet Ann Laban
April 1, 2010
Violet A. Laban, nee Casagrande, age 87, beloved wife of the late Anthony J. Loving mother of Anthony P. “Tony” and James D. “Jim” Laban. Dear grandmother of Alexis (Wayne) Demonbreun, Alicia, Renee, and Tony Laban. Volunteer at Christ Hospital for 25 years. Past President of Mother’s Club at Morgan Park Academy. Visitation Monday, April 5, 2010 from 3-9PM. Funeral...

Gerard ''Jerry'' Simak
April 1, 2010
Gerard Anthony Simak, affectionately known to many as Jerry died suddenly on April 1, 2010. He was an avid sports fan who officiated many hockey games and traveled the country to follow NASCAR. Among his many joys in life was his annual fishing trip with his Dad, brothers, sons, nephews and friends. He loved animals especially Daisy, Duke, Topaz, Puffy...

William C. 'Bill' Bird
March 24, 2010
William C. Bird, age 84, WWII Navy Veteran beloved husband of the late Eleanor S., nee Peters. Loving father of Mark Bird and Bonnie (Dave) Gier. Dear grandfather of Shawn (Ann), Genessa, Brendon, and Amanda Bird and Shannon Gier. Dearest great-grandfather of Aubrey Lynn. Fond brother of the late Hubert Bird. Visitation Thursday, March 25, 2010 from 3-9 p.m. at...

Beverly N. Noort
March 23, 2010
Beverly N. Noort, nee Slager, age 60, beloved wife of David for 40 years. Loving mother of Jeffrey (Heather) and Scott (Betsy). Cherished grandmother of Brayden. Dearest sister of Louetta (Peter) Voss, John W. (Madeline) Slager, Joyce (Kenneth) Ipema, and Dorothy (James) Vander Veer. Dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews. Dear daughter-in-law of Helen Noort. Visitation Friday, March 26,...

Elizabeth J. 'Betty' Crohan
March 22, 2010
Elizabeth J. “Betty” Crohan, nee Eastwood, age 87, beloved wife of the late Marshall (1992). Loving mother of Marcia (Rosalio) Ochoa, Gail (late David) Keith, Gary (Susan) Crohan, Lois (Leonard) Nemecek, and Thomas (Karen) Crohan. Dear grandmother of 14 and dearest great-grandmother of 11. Fond sister of the late Hazel Kennedy, Veronica Ferrentino, and William Eastwood. Dear aunt of many...

Deloris M. Kasper
March 22, 2010
Deloris M. Kasper, nee Korleski, age 84, beloved wife of Ray for 43 years. Loving mother of Richard (Marilyn), Elizabeth (late George) Cook, Thomas (Janice), Ray (Karen), and Tony. Dear grandmother of 16 and dearest great-grandmother of 39. Fond sister of Marylu Kempe, Ardell Woitalewicz, Vernon Korleski, and the late Donald Korleski, Kenneth Korleski, and Donna Sankey. Dear aunt of...

Jeanette G. Vander Woude
March 20, 2010
Jeanette G. Vander Woude, nee Borgman, age 93, beloved wife of the late Richard Vander Woude and the late John DeVries. Loving mother of Robert J. DeVries and Donna J. (Charles) Nygaard. Dear grandmother of 5 and great-grandmother of 5. Fond stepmother of Edward (Linda) Vander Woude, Faye (Reindert) Flisyn, and Richard (Sharon) Vander Woude. Dear stepgrandmother of 6 and...

Raymond Kooyenga
March 20, 2010
Raymond Kooyenga, age 86, beloved husband of the late Agatha, nee Draisma. Loving father of Janet (James) Buiter, Eleanor (James) Stoub, Ronald (Janet) Kooyenga, Joyce (Alvin) VanderLugt, and Henry (Lucy) Kooyenga. Dear grandfather of 14 and great grandfather of 27. Fond brother of Norman, Harold and the late Margaret Tiemens and Richard. Visitation Tuesday, March 23, 2010 from 3-9PM. Funeral...