Obituaries
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries
Edward Boss
June 30, 2015
Edward Boss, age 82, beloved husband for 63 years to Arlene, nee Kelly. Loving father of Wayne (Diane) Boss, Dale (Bob) Boss, Diane Hoge and Scott Boss. Cherished grandfather of Aaron (Brenda), Joel (Megan), Matthew Hoge, David, Michael, Daniel Hoge and Maxine Hoge. Dearest great-grandfather of Addison and Alicia. Fond brother of Florence Triezenberg and the late Marion Larsen, Jacob,...
Robert Bonnema
June 28, 2015
Robert J. "Bob" Bonnema, age 94, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday morning, June 28, 2015. Beloved husband of 69 years to the late Marion V. Bonnema, nee Van Dyk. Loving father of Kathi (the late Dennis) Barker and the late Russell (Linda) Bonnema. Cherished grandfather of Brian (Alicia) Bonnema, Jeffrey (Lisa) Bonnema, Nicole Barker,...
John R. "Jack" Stapleton
June 27, 2015
Age 71. Retired Detective CPD. Veteran U. S. Marine Corps Vietnam. Passed away surrounded by his children, on Saturday, June 27, 2015. Beloved father of John "Jack" III, CPD (Michelle) , Michael (Kathy Smith) , Kristi (Frank) Mellace, Kerri (Bryan) Armstrong, Scott, CPD (Ami), Ryan,CPD (Shannon), Daniel,CPD (Erica), Kevin, CPD (Jackie), Kelli (Patrick) McCarron, and Kimmi (Leo) Koch. Cherished...
Henry "Bernie" Slager
June 27, 2015
Henry "Bernie" Slager, age 81, US Army Korean War Veteran, beloved husband for 58 years to Betty, nee Voss. Loving father of Beth (Stephen) Figlewicz, Brian (Carol) Slager and Barb (Dave) Johnson. Cherished grandfather of Adam (Hannah), Joshua (Krista), Matt, Scott (Danielle), Ami (Joshua), Stephanie (Darrell), and twins Kyle and Luke. Dearest great-grandfather of ten. Fond brother of William (Anita)...
Joseph Birmingham
June 26, 2015
Joseph F. Birmingham, age 84, US Air Force Veteran, beloved love of the late Rita M. Bailey, nee Walsh. Loving stepfather of Karen (Dennis) McInerney, James (Trish) Marozas, Gary Marozas, and Jack Marozas. Cherished grandfather of Michael McInerney, Lauren, MacKenna, and Ryan Marozas. Devoted son of the late Joseph P. and Marie Birmingham. Fond brother of Ann Tellstrom and the...
Anamae Blaha
June 26, 2015
Anamae P. Blaha, nee Postema, age 89, beloved wife for 53 years to Norman Blaha. Loving mother of Lisa (Robert) Van Lonkhuyzen. Cherished grandmother of Robert C., Ana, and Catherine. Dear sister of Charlene (late Wes) Kros and the late Donald (late Charlotte) Postema. Dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews. Member of American Legion Auxiliary. Visitation Thursday, July 2,...
Marilyn Skalla
June 26, 2015
Marilyn I. Skalla, nee Hane, age 92, beloved wife of the late Harold J. Skalla (2001). Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, June 29, 2015 from 11:00 a.m. until time of Service 12:00 Noon at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery, Chicago, IL. Express your thoughts...
Mike G. Giordano
June 25, 2015
Age 93. Veteran U.S. Marine Corps. WWII. Devoted son of the late Jim and Polly. Beloved husband of the late Antoinette. Loving companion of Sue Marcaneo. Dear father of James (Joan) and the late Pauline Zions. Cherished grandfather Carole (Mark), Diane (Chuck), Lisa (Tom), Victoria, James and the late Michael and great grandfather of Tina, Amanda (Jimmy), Kate, Michael,...
Glenn Bray
June 24, 2015
Glenn "Pete" Bray, age 90, born August 2, 1924 in Grant's Lick, KY. WWII U.S. Navy Veteran. Beloved husband for 68 years to Aurora "Dolly" nee Frigo. Loving father of Laurel (Mitch) Alvarez and the late Janel (Larry) Woodruff. Cherished grandfather of Elisa Woodruff, Alan (Rachel) Woodruff, Allison (Billy) Burnette, Luke (Marisa) Alvarez. Dearest great-grandfather of Claire Burnette, Max Burnette,...
Fred C. Hoff
June 21, 2015
Fred C. Hoff, Sr., age 79, U.S. Army Korean War Veteran, beloved husband for 58 years to Erna, nee Fink. Loving father of Eva (Timothy) Breems, Harry (Arlene) and Fred Jr. (Lisa). Cherished grandfather of Jennifer, Tim Jr., Calvin, Katie, Harrison, Aubrey and Abigail. Fond brother of Maynard (Dorothy and the late Henrietta) Hoff and the late Clarence (Lenore) Hoff....
Carl Saccone
June 19, 2015
Carl Saccone, age 93, beloved husband of 61 years to the late Jenny, nee Costanzo (2011). Loving father of Tony (Kathy) Saccone and Roseann (Larry) McGuire. Cherished grandfather of Kristen (David) Mansch, Mark (Anda) McGuire; Jim (Cheryl) Saccone, Steven Saccone, and Chris Saccone. Dearest great-grandfather of Jake David Mansch and Allyson Grace Mansch. His family will have a private service...
Eugene Joniak
June 17, 2015
Eugene W. "Gene" Joniak, age 88, of Bonita Springs, FL formerly of Dolton, IL, US Navy Veteran, beloved husband of Viola, nee Godbout. Preceded in death by one sister and two brothers. Services and Burial will take place in Florida. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400 Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) US Navy The insignias listed here may...
Maryann Schipma
June 13, 2015
Maryann Schipma, nee Ottenhoff, age 69, formerly of Tinley Park, IL, passed away on June 13, 2015 at her daughter's home in San Antonio, TX. Beloved wife of the late Calvin (2006). Loving mother of Kristen Anne (Jeff) Teeter. Cherished grandmother of Jacob, Joseph, and Katelyne. Devoted daughter of Lambert and the late Dorothy Ottenhoff (2005). Services will be held...
John Boersma
June 12, 2015
John E. Boersma, age 81, US Army Veteran, beloved husband of 60 years to Annette R., nee Leo. Loving father of James (Donna) Boersma, Suzanne (Dave) James and Valerie Boss. Cherished grandfather of eight and great-grandfather of four. Dear brother of Gary (Evelyn) Boersma and the late Ann (late Douglas) Rozema. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday,...
Mary Leahy-Yant
June 10, 2015
Mary S. Leahy-Yant, nee Schaub, age 94, beloved wife of the late Jerry P. Leahy (1979) and the late Fred Yant (2009). Loving mother of J. Patrick (Barbara) Leahy, Kathleen M. Leahy and Brian M. (Catherine) Leahy. Cherished grandmother of Margaret, Taylor and Trevor. Dear sister of the late Wilma (late Joseph) Naegle. Dearest aunt of Jill Davis. Graveside service...
Allen Voss
June 10, 2015
Allen D. Voss, age 61, father of Keith (Becky) Voss, Virginia (Jorge) Franch, Patti (Andrew) Green, Robert (Stephanie) Voss, and James (Sara) Voss. Grandfather of 8. Brother of Betty (William) Loerop, Jacob (Sharla) Voss, John (Loreen) Voss, Joanne (Bruce) Harnew, Grace (Edward) Jongsma, and Edward Voss. Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Memorial Service Sunday, June 14, 2015 at 6:00...
Alice T. Kamer
June 8, 2015
Age 77. Loving mother of John, Joseph, and Edward (Mary Pat) Juszczak. Proud grandmother of Jacqueline, Eddie, Alex, Andrew and Eric. Dearest sister of Barbara Baumann. Cherished aunt, great aunt, and friend to many. Family and friends to gather at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church(11000 W. 133rd Ave, Cedar Lake, IN 46303) on Saturday, June 27, 2015 for...
Albert W. "Al" Agresti
June 8, 2015
Albert W. "Al" Agresti, age 76, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband for 44 years to Helen, nee Kosobucki. Loving father of Brian. Cherished grandfather of Justin. Fond brother of Charles and the late Vincent. Services and burial private. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-523-5400
David G. O'Connell
June 6, 2015
Age 48. Cherished husband of Susan (nee Devine). Loving father of Jeremy A. Devine and Ryan A. O'Connell. Devoted son of the late William and Patricia (nee Zeller) O'Connell. Beloved brother of William, Theresa, Colleen (John) Patterson, Ronald, James (Robyn) and Matt (Beth) O'Connell. Dear uncle to many nieces and nephews. Funeral Thursday 8:45 am from the Beverly Ridge...
Margaret Ruiter
June 5, 2015
Margaret E. Ruiter, nee Childress, age 91, beloved wife of the late Frederick (1977). Loving mother of Linda (Mitchell) Szubert and Leon (Kathleen) Ruiter. Cherished grandmother of Michael (Diane) Szubert, Krista Szubert, Christa (Nick) Brown, Angela (Oliver) Seeley, and Samuel (Natasha) Ruiter. Dearest great-grandmother of five. Preceded in death by her brothers Malcolm Childress and Ray Childress. Visitation at All...






