Obituaries
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries

Anna Mae Zordani
February 7, 2010
Anna Mae Zordani , nee Perard, age 94, beloved wife of the late Anton “Tom” Zordani. Loving mother of Shirley Popowski and Tom (Janice) Zordani. Dear grandmother of William (Roxanne) Popowski, Laura (Robert) Crowley, Jennifer Zordani, and the late Michael Popowski. Dearest great-grandmother of Billy and Carley Popowski. Fond sister of the late Florence Nelson and Jane Freytag. Loving aunt...

April Dawn Cottone
February 7, 2010
April Dawn Cottone, age 41, loving mother and best friend of Kailey Lilly Oboikovitz. Devoted daughter of Delilah Cottone and daughter of Joseph Cottone. Dearest friend of Dennis Oboikovitz. Loving niece and friend to many. Visitation Friday, February 12, 2010 from 3-9 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Lying in State...

Alberta Rose Fattori-Burke
February 6, 2010
Alberta Rose Fattori-Burke, nee Ruswick, age 80, beloved wife of Robert J. Burke and the late Andrew “Hank” Fattori. Loving mother of Susan (Dr.Richard) Baley, Andrew “Drew” (Nancy) Fattori, and the late Cheryl Beste. Dear step-mother of Steven Burke. Dearest grandmother of 8 and great-grandmother of 1. Preceded in death by 9 brothers and sisters. Loving aunt of many nieces...

Shirley M. Jensen
February 6, 2010
Shirley M. Jensen, nee Yonker, age 85, beloved wife of the late Derwood P. “Woody” Jensen. Loving mother of Marlene (John) Piekosz and Dale (Linda) Jensen. Dear grandmother of Amy (Aaron) Glascock, James, Laura, and the late William Jensen. Dearest great-grandmother of Mason. Fond sister of the late Myrtle and Clifford. Visitation Wednesday, February 10, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. until...

Geraldine Baker
February 5, 2010
Geraldine “Gerry” Baker, nee Johnson, age 79, beloved wife of the late Robert H. Baker. Loving mother of Susan (William) Abear, Ralph (Ruth) Baker, and the late Gary Baker. Dear grandmother of Christopher Ryan, Joseph (Colleen) Ryan and Curtis Baker. Dearest great-grandmother of Ashley, Halle and Connor. Fond sister of Ethel (Brian) Koch. Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews....

Joyce M. Green
February 5, 2010
Joyce M. Green, nee Sullivan, age 72, beloved wife of Robert J. “Bob” Green for 51 years. Loving mother of Steven (Sandra) and Michael (Donna). Cherished grandmother of Robert, Andrew, Amanda, Joseph and Grace. Dear sister of Dolores (John) Frambes. Fond sister-in-law of Patricia (Thomas) Milligan. Dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, February 7, 2010 from 2-9...

Frances E. Schinske
February 3, 2010
Frances E. “Toots” Schinske, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, February 3rd surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren. She will be missed by her beloved husband of 71 years, Norman. Loving mother of Carol (Dave) Olson, Barbara (the late Robert) Gall, and Norman (Rita) Schinske. Cherished grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of 12. Dear sister of James and Richard...

Barney Tracy
February 2, 2010
Barney Tracy, age 79, U.S. Air Force Korean War Veteran, beloved husband of Donna, nee Stamper, for 49 years. Loving father of Michael (Carol), Daniel (Margaret), and Julie Tracy. Dear grandfather of Gabrielle and Joseph. Fond brother of Walter (Janet) Hedlund, Jr. and the late Betty Ahles, John W. and Robert B. Tracy. Visitation Thursday, February 4, 2010 from 3-9...

Evelyn M. Vanderlaan
January 31, 2010
Evelyn M. Vanderlaan, nee Van Pernis, age 92, beloved wife of the late Arthur. Loving mother of Norma Jean (late George) Wagner, Patricia (Kyle Speirs) Krueger, Joy (Jim) Johnson, James (Susan Koval) Vander Laan, and the late Gretchen Kay. Dear grandmother of 11, great grandmother of 12, and great-great grandmother of one. Fond sister of James (Margaret) Van Pernis, Ruth...

Theresa Greenham
January 31, 2010
Theresa Greenham, nee Heemstra, age 92, beloved wife of the late Earl. Loving mother of Chuck (Karen) Greenham, and Audrey (Roger) Dryfhout. Dear grandmother of Rob Greenham, Matt (Angel) Dryfhout, Ken (Brenda) Dryfhout, and Sandy (Mark) Hamstra. Dearest great grandmother of Aaron Dryfhout, Tyce Hamstra, and Reese Dryfhout. Fond sister of Ben (Eileen), and the late Martin (Gert), Cora (Don)...

Courtney Rae Fate
January 30, 2010
Courtney Rae Fate, age 24, late of Tempe, AZ, formerly of the Chicago area, lost her courageous battle with cancer and passed away peacefully at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Phoenix, AZ on the morning of January 30, 2010 surrounded by her family and friends. Courtney is the precious and treasured daughter of Michael (Kim) Fate and Sheree (Frank) Vargo....

Leroy L. "Roy" Hagen
January 29, 2010
Leroy L. “Roy” Hagen, age 85, WWII Navy Decorated Veteran. Beloved husband of Corinne, nee Albrecht, for 62 years. Loving father of Michael (Joan), Thomas (Diane), and Timothy (Karen). Dear grandfather of James, Kathleen, Elizabeth, Brian, Julie, Eric, Amy, Kelly, and Laura. Dearest great-grandfather of Joseph. Fond brother of Raymond “Bud” (Marjorie). Retired electrician for the CTA after 42 years...

Martin A. Helmus
January 29, 2010
Martin A. Helmus, age 51, loving son of Tunis and the late Marilyn, nee Jousma. Dear brother of Tunis, Jr. (Sheryl) and Cynthia (William) Engelsman. Dearest uncle of Jena Phillips, Shelly, Tracy Helmus, Donelle, Carissa, Billy Engelsman. Visitation Sunday, January 31, 2010 from 3-8PM. Funeral Service Monday, February 1, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave....

Mary Ellen Schloegel
January 27, 2010
Mary Ellen Schloegel, nee Adams, age 79, late of Star Tannery, VA formerly of Hometown, IL. Beloved wife of the late Richard L. Loving mother of Diane Schloegel of Virginia Beach, VA, Dan (Debbie), Jim (Lori), Don (Nadine) of Phoenix, AZ, Gail (late David) Redding, and the late Raymond. Dear grandmother of ten and great-grandmother of two. Fond sister of...

Anna Wojcik
January 27, 2010
Anna Wojcik, nee Melnik , age 88, beloved wife of the late Stanley Wojcik, Sr. Loving mother of Stanley, Jr., Christopher, and Renee (Robert) Hushka. Dear grandmother of Christopher Wojcik, Jr. and Cheyenne Hushka. Visitation Saturday, January 30, 2010 from 9 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 10:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem)...

George E. Chambers
January 25, 2010
George E. Chambers, age 95, Army Veteran, beloved husband of the late Alice, nee Heuer, and the late Dr. Cecelia Miller. Loving father of Ronald (Clara), Lawrence (Pam), Marilyn (John) Raglione, and Leon. Dear grandfather of Patricia (Bob) Jarsombeck, Marco (Shellie), Keith, Alex (Michelle), Jonathan, Joseph, Kathryn Chambers, and Lorie Stacy who also was his loving caregiver. Dearest great-grandfather of...

William J. Plucinski, Sr.
January 24, 2010
William J. Plucinski, Sr., age 56, beloved husband of Colleen R., nee Ridderhoff. Loving father of William Jr. and Andrew. Dear brother of Gerald (Nancy), Steve (Teresa) and the late Anthony. Devoted son of the late Anthony and Alice, nee Cerkauskas. Fond son-in-law of Rose and the late Frank Ridderhoff. Visitation Tuesday from 3:00PM until time of Funeral Service 8:00PM...

Bruce F. Peck O.D.
January 23, 2010
Bruce F. Peck, O.D., age 59, faithful servant of God, went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 23, 2010. Beloved husband of Nancy, nee Olson, for 37 years. Loving father of Eric (fiancée Tracy Yoch), Denise (fiancé Gilbert Villasenor), Allison, and the late Sarah. Devoted son of Betty and the late Bruce Peck, Sr.. Dear brother of...

Peter E. Doot
January 21, 2010
Peter E. Doot, age 78, US Army Korean War Veteran, Signal Company attached to Artillery. Beloved husband of Marie, nee Rysdam, for 56 years. Loving father of Guy (Jennifer), Dr. Shane (Sandy), and Paige (Ron) Boersma. Dear grandfather of Ashley, Emma, Owen, Cory, Alyssa, Peter, Philip, Raymond, and Jacqueline. Fond brother of Martin, Ruth, and the late Dorothy Boonstra and...

Joan A. Swaagman
January 20, 2010
Joan A. Swaagman, nee Evenhouse, age 72, loving wife of John for 52 years. Loving mother of Barbara (Robert) Schutt, Beth (Dwight) Bonnes, and John Jr. (Teri). Dear grandmother of 13. Fond sister of Carol (late Garrett) Tameling, Doris (Rich) Brander, William (Shirl) Evenhouse, Ken (Ruth) Evenhouse. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, January 24, 2010, 3-9...