Obituaries

Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries

Dennis A. Kwiatkowski

Dennis A. Kwiatkowski

March 4, 2015

Dennis A. Kwiatkowski, age 65, U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran. Beloved husband for 39 years to Margaret "Marge", nee Smith. Loving father of Regina Kwiatkowski and Sarah (Roger) Goodwin. Cherished grandfather of Savannah Rose. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Memorial Visitation Sunday, March 8, 2015 from 3-8 p.m. with a Celebration of Life at 6:00 p.m. Funeral Monday,...

Billy J. Mosley

Billy J. Mosley

March 4, 2015

Billy J. Mosley, age 86, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, beloved husband of the late Josephine, nee Bruno (1998). Loving father of Frederick, Billy and Vera. Cherished grandfather of Erich (Dana) Mosley, Evan (Nicole) Mosley, Anthony Noto, Adam Mosley, Jennifer Noto, Christopher Mosley and Lisa Mosley. Dearest great-grandfather of Brooke and Autumn; Bryce, Olivia, and Keegan. Fond brother of Robert and...

William A. Watt

William A. Watt

March 3, 2015

William A. Watt, age 92, U.S. Army WWII Veteran, passed away on March 3, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Barbara, nee Lawrence (2002). Loving father of Larry (Jeanette) Watt, Bruce (late Linda) Watt and Amy (Deane) Meier. Dear grandfather of Jennifer Watt and Jessica (Brian) Barkemeyer. Services Private. Memorials to First Church of Christ, Scientist, 12300 S. 80th Ave.,...

Charlene J. Sloane

Charlene J. Sloane

March 2, 2015

Charlene J. Sloane, nee Daliege, age 81, beloved wife of the late Earl C. Sloane (2004). Loving mother of Diane (Jim) Romanek, Glen (Sherie) Sloane, Judith (late Mike) Kohler, Donna (Rick) Gallagher and Spencer (Margaret) Sloane. Cherished grandmother of 16. Dearest great-grandmother of many. Fond sister of Esther (late John) Kampendahl, Earl (Dorothy) Daliege and the late Loretta (late Ernie)...

Ernest J. Lehocky

Ernest J. Lehocky

March 1, 2015

Ernest J. LeHocky, age 73, of Burbank, Illinois, loving father of Debra Alm, Michael LeHocky and the late Denise Precin and Gina LeHocky. Cherished grandfather of Brian, Kevin, Danny, Brittany, Madison, Chris and Michael. Dearest great-grandfather of Logan and Connor. Former husband of Bonnie (Michael) Blonda. Visitation Saturday from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a Funeral Service at 4:00...

Ronald M. "Buddy" Roper

Ronald M. "Buddy" Roper

March 1, 2015

Ronald M. "Buddy" Roper, age 75, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband for 35 years to Wanda, nee Rybolt. Loving father of Ronald M. Roper, Jr., Michelle A. (Stan) Kozlowski, Jennifer L. Broussard, David C. (Tracy) Stieglitz, Douglas E. Roper and the late Rebecca Roper. Cherished grandfather of Rachel, John Morris, Veronica, Stanley, Kameron and Calvin. Fond brother of Diane (late...

Frank Billy Tranchida

Frank Billy Tranchida

February 28, 2015

Frank Billy Tranchida, age 83, US Navy Korean War Veteran, beloved husband of Marge Murray Tranchida, nee Hartig. Loving father of Debbie, Kimberly, Angelina, Kathy, Frank (Sue), Mikel (late Lisa Chafin) Murray and Patti (Fred) Wicken. Cherished grandfather of 24 and great-grandfather of 9. Fond brother of the late Rose Minicino and two infant brothers. Dear uncle of many nieces...

Luke T. Mallek

Luke T. Mallek

February 28, 2015

Luke T. Mallek, age 91, beloved husband of the late Helen and the late Mae. Dear stepfather of Patricia (Tony) Banasiak and Geraldine (Bob) Weaver. Loving grandfather of Julie Chronos, Larry (Julie) Banasiak and Tony Banasiak. Loving great-grandfather of Alex and David Banasiak and Jonathan and Jenna Chronos. Fond uncle of Dennis (Linda) Gawron and Leon Gawron. Former active member...

Frank D. Pucklewicz

Frank D. Pucklewicz

February 26, 2015

Frank D. Pucklewicz, age 86, U. S. Army Veteran, beloved husband of the late Lillian Santo Pucklewicz, nee Kubik (2000). Loving father of Kevin (Pam) Pucklewicz. Dear stepfather of Lillian (Phil) LaPlaca, Judith (Robert) Smitko and Nick (Irene) Santo. Cherished grandfather of Kelsey Pucklewicz, Philip LaPlaca, Judith LaPlaca, Catherine Smitko, Scott Smitko, Greg Santo and Jeff Santo. Dearest great-grandfather of...

Paul Francis Childers

Paul Francis Childers

February 22, 2015

Paul Francis Childers, age 92, WWII US Army Veteran, loving father of Paul H. (Cindy) Childers. Dearest brother of Jackie Grieshaber, Aleene (William) Schwanbeck, and the late Shirley (late John) Hoffman, and the late Arvid "Sonny" Childers. Dear "Pa" to Tom and Debbie Cannon. Godfather to Craig (Debbie) Cannon. Fond uncle to many nieces and nephews. Former husband of the...

Pauline "Patty" Zions

Pauline "Patty" Zions

February 21, 2015

Pauline "Patty" Zions (Nee Giordano) Age 73 Beloved daughter of Michael and the late Antionette "Toni" Giordano Loving mother of Carole(Mark) Grunauer, Diane (Chuck) Miklusicak and Lisa (fiance Tom Stasko) Zions. Cherished grandmother of Tina Grunauer, Amanda(Jimmy) Flynn, Kate Grunauer, Holly(Cory) Anderson, Morgan Covarrubias, Michael Miklusicak, Eric Oboikovitz and Morgan Stasko. and great grandmother of Isiah Covarrubias, Kate Anderson,...

Stephanie A. Desantis

Stephanie A. Desantis

February 20, 2015

Stephanie A. DeSantis, nee Sloan, age 74, beloved wife of Joseph for 53 years. Loving mother of Susan (John) Buenger and Mimi (Alky) Pahis. Cherished grandmother of Sydney, Tori, and Adam. Dear sister of Pat (Don) Macaulay, Forrest Sloan, and Richard (Diane) Sloan. Fond sister-in-law of David (Darlene) DeSantis. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation and service private...

Jane C. Dong

Jane C. Dong

February 17, 2015

Jane C. Dong, nee Wiersma, age 57, beloved wife for 37 years to Marty. Loving mother of Matthew (Jenny), Joshua and Jesse. Cherished grandmother of Alyssa, Skyler, Madison and Christian. Devoted daughter of Catherine and the late James Wiersma. Dear sister of Jim (Andrea) Wiersma, Robert Wiersma, Bonnie (Dave) Krisher, Judy (Mike) Jankovic, Mary Wiersma, Dave (Karen) Wiersma, Kathy (John)...

Lillian L. Collins

Lillian L. Collins

February 16, 2015

Lillian L. Collins, nee Weber, age 85, beloved wife of the late John T. Collins (1992). Loving mother of Norah-Jean (Thomas) Mulcahy and Raelene (Sasha) Nikolic. Cherished grandmother of Erin, Ryan, Conor, Patrick, and Danny. Preceded in death by six brothers and sisters. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, February 18, 2015 from 3-9 p.m. at Colonial...

Kenneth J. Huizenga

Kenneth J. Huizenga

February 16, 2015

Kenneth J. Huizenga, age 62, beloved husband of 40 years to Rose, nee Czarny. Loving father of Amber, Ken (Kasia), Katie (Pepe) Cabrera, and Missy (Jeremy). Proud grandfather of Kyle, Michael, Aley, Ethan, Antonio, and Juan. Devoted son of Geziena and the late Paul Huizenga. Dearest brother of Gertrude (Al) Hulford, Ruth (Bill) Fischer, Eileen (Tim) Robson, Kris (John) Rosendale,...

Patricia "Patsy" Boyce

Patricia "Patsy" Boyce

February 15, 2015

Boyce Patricia L. "Patsy" Boyce Age 61 Loving mother of Gabrielle O'Connor Beloved friend of the late John O'Connor. Dear sister of Mary(James CFD Ret) McInnes, Catherine "Sis" (Richard) LaPorta, Michael (Theresa), James, Maureen(George) Martin and the late John Boyce. Fond aunt and great aunt to many nieces and nephews. Funeral Thursday, 8:45 am from the Beverly Ridge Funeral...

Geraldine "Gerry" Oberg

Geraldine "Gerry" Oberg

February 12, 2015

Geraldine "Gerry" Oberg, nee Hanson, age 96, beloved wife for 70 years to David E. Oberg. Loving mother of Janice (Ki) Adams and Ken (Wendy) Oberg. Cherished grandmother of Allison (Jason) El Koubi, Taylor (Andreas) Christl, Lindsey Oberg and David Oberg. Dearest great-grandmother of Marc David, Madeleine, Jackson and Oliver. Fond sister of Dorothy Harmon. Dear aunt of many nieces...

Velma K. Chenoweth

Velma K. Chenoweth

February 11, 2015

Velma K. Chenoweth, nee Kiser, 100 years old, beloved wife for 64 years to the late Norman E. Chenoweth (2004). Loving mother of David E. (Bonnie) Chenoweth and Ruth Ann (Lee) Riegler. Cherished grandmother of Scott (Rene), Mark (Ana), Craig, Brian (Elizabeth), and Jennifer (Dan). Dearest great-grandmother of Caid, Breanna, Taylor, Luke, Kaylee, Kiersten, Mackenzie, Grace, Liam, Greta, and Gus....

Gerrit Medema

Gerrit Medema

February 8, 2015

Gerrit Medema, age 91, WWII US Army Veteran, beloved husband for 69 years to the late Louise, nee Dykstra (2012). Loving father of Gary (Micki), Kris (Edward) DuBois and Glenn (Mary). Cherished grandfather of 8. Dearest great-grandfather of 19. Fond brother of Andrew. Visitation Tuesday, February 10, 2014 from 3-9 p.m. Funeral Service Wednesday, February 11, 2014, 10:00 a.m. at...

Elaine Shell

Elaine Shell

February 6, 2015

Elaine Shell, nee Raley, age 83, beloved wife of the late William (1994). Loving mother of Susan Shell. Dear sister of Charles Raley, Peggy Prosser and the late Laura Gillespie and Donna Tate. Dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, February 12, 2015, from 12:00 Noon until time of Funeral Service 2:00 p.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S....