Obituaries
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries

Todd F. Jaworek
September 29, 2009
Todd F. Jaworek, age 32, beloved son of Fred and Cindy, nee Kalmeta. Loving brother of Jill and dear uncle of Kira. Cherished grandson of the late Mary and Tony Kalmeta, George Rusnak, and Loretta and John Jaworek. Dearest nephew of Wendy (Drew) Boyd, Dolores (Dr. William) Pakosz, Dr. Richard Jaworek, and the late Ron Kalmeta. Dear great nephew of...

Joanne M. Pfister
September 28, 2009
Joanne M. Pfister, nee Reblin, age 78, beloved wife for 56 years to Richard. Loving mother of Linda (Dean) Kueker, David (Julie), Diane (Scott) Thomas, Eric (Judy), Beth (David) Sieglinger, and the late Janet Ruth. Dear grandmother of Kristina, Amy, Becky, Janet, Michelle, Melanie, Nate, Rickey, Maxwell, and Melissa. Fond sisiter-in-law of James (Joni) Pfister. Visitation Wednesday, September 30, 2009...

Loraine R. Nizienty
September 26, 2009
Loraine R. Nizienty, nee Bottorff, age 85, beloved wife of the late Chester G. Loving mother of Chester M. (Lisa) and Alan. Dear sister of Vilma Smith and Mary Beebe. Visitation Monday, September 28, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 12:00 Noon at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave., Orland Park, IL. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Express...

Clarence J. Droba
September 26, 2009
Clarence J. Droba, age 86, US Army WWII Veteran, beloved husband of the late Rosalie, nee Jurgenson. Loving father of Dennis, Joel, Alan (Margarita), Kevin, Gary (Kim), and the late Diane (Raymond) Maas. Dear grandfather of Shannon, Megan, Josh, and Madison. Dearest great-grandfather of Haylei. Visitation Thursday, October 1, 2009 from 3-9 p.m. Funeral Service Friday, October 2, 2009 at...

Marie V. Kowalewski
September 22, 2009
Marie V. Kowalewski, nee Parry, beloved wife of the late Eugene. Loving mother of Gerald (Kathleen). Grandmother of Jennifer (Timothy) Hanenburg, Gerald, Jr., Mitchell (Jessica), and Ellen. Sister of the late George, Michael, Thomas, and John. Visitation Friday, September 25, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. at St. Julie Billiart Church 7399 W. 159th Street,...

Elizabeth L. ''Betty'' Koelikamp
September 22, 2009
Betty Koelikamp, nee Erickson, age 77, beloved wife of the late Edward. Loving mother of Beth (Michael) Lacy, Colleen Lukasik, and Larry (Diane). Dear grandmother of Elizabeth Brown, Megan (John) Briggs, Tara and Joseph Lukasik, Brendan and Sean Lacy, and Luke Koelikamp. Dearest great-grandmother of Jacob Lukasik and Aidan Weidner. Visitation Friday, September 25, 2009, 3-9 p.m. Funeral Saturday, September...

Robert A. Carlberg
September 22, 2009
Robert A. Carlberg, age 67, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved companion of Mary. Loving father of Kristin (Paul) Doogan and Suzanne (Blake) Racich. Cherished grandfather of Julia and Jack. Loving uncle and cousin of many. Lifelong member of Beverly Ridge Lions Club. Visitation Thursday, September 24, 2009, from 3-9 p.m. Funeral Friday, September 25, 2009, 11:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525...

Holly B. Orcutt
September 21, 2009
Holly B. Orcutt, nee Hironimus, age 57, beloved wife for 35 years to Thomas. Loving mother of Christopher (Dawn), Andrew (Christina), Matthew, Jonathan, Stephen, Thomas, and the late Tommy. Dear grandmother of Feliciti and Katelyn. Fond sister of Todd (Kim) Hironimus, Nancy (Francisco) Arriaga, and the late William Hironimus. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, September 23,...

William Koelikamp
September 18, 2009
William Koelikamp, age 91, WWII Army Vet., beloved husband of the late Marion, nee Cahill. Fond brother of Nellie Hetzel, and the late Cornelius, Tena Doorn, Alice Teune, Ollie, Edith Doorn Thomas, Theodore, Bertha Schuurman, Edward, and Dorothy Koelikamp. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday from 3:00PM until time of Funeral Service 7:00PM at Colonial Chapel 15525...

Charles D. Swick
September 14, 2009
Charles D. “Chuck” Swick, age 77, beloved husband for 54 years to Ann, nee DiNicola. Loving father of Daniel (Marie) Swick. Dear grandfather of Matthew. Fond brother of James (Roxanne) and the late Harry (late Magdalene). Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Chuck enjoyed being a lifelong musician. Visitation Monday, September 21, 2009 from 3-9 p.m. Funeral Service Tuesday,...

Frances I. Sparrey
September 14, 2009
Frances I. Sparrey, nee Kovac, age 79, beloved wife for 60 years to Les. Loving mother of Laura Williams, Leslie (Ann), Rae Jean Tsokatos, Susan (Todd) Fischer, and David (Joy). Dear grandmother of Adam, Kyle, Brett, Tyler, Carly, Josh, Jacob, and Max. Preceded in death by her brother Joe Kovac, and sisters Mary Kovac, Ann Miskis, and Marge Kovac. Memorial...

Johanna C. ''Jo'' Perfetto
September 13, 2009
Johanna C. "Jo" Perfetto, nee Beenes, age 85, beloved wife of the late Ralph Perfetto, Sr., CFD. Loving mother of Bertha Sterenberg and Ralph Jr. (late Peggy). Dear grandmother of Peter and Todd Sterenberg, Deanna (John) Hedderman, and Gina (Steve) Sochowski. Dearest great-grandmother of Paige and Brooke Hedderman and Ryan Sochowski. Dear sister of Martha (late Ted) Tibboel, Ted (late...

Winifred A. Nienhouse
September 13, 2009
Winifred A. Nienhouse, nee Zype, age 91, beloved wife of the late Neil. Loving mother of Doris (Paul) Swanson, Arthur (Christine), Phyllis Ing, and Daniel (Sheila) Nienhouse. Dear grandmother of 7 and great-grandmother of 12. Fond sister of the late Eileen Decker. Visitation Thursday, September 17, 2009 from 3-9PM. Funeral Service Friday, September, 18, 2009, 10:00AM at Colonial Chapel 15525...

June A. Schaffer
September 12, 2009
June A. Schaffer, nee Gorchos, age 89, beloved wife for 60 years to the late Arthur R. Schaffer, Sr. Loving mother of Arthur Jr. (Mary Ann), Patty (Robert) Cloy, Linda Driscoll, and the late Donna (David) Timmermeyer. Dear grandmother of David, Douglas, and Daniel Timmermeyer; Robert, Kenneth, Kevin, Michael, and Jonathan Schaffer; Christopher, Amy, and the late Timothy Cloy; Brian,...

Matt Jackson
September 12, 2009
Matt Jackson, age 82, US Navy Veteran, beloved husband of Luella, nee Johnson. Loving father of Jennifer (Frank Jr.) Leo and the late Corinn (Robert) Moberly. Dear grandfather of Linnea Leo and Megan Moberly. Fond brother of Clifford (Elizabeth) Jackson and Margaret (Ray) McCann. Visitation Monday, September 14, 2009 from 3-9PM at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. Orland Park,...

George F. Obis
September 8, 2009
George F. Obis, Sr., age 71, beloved husband of Dorothy M., nee Gerrmann. Loving father of George, Jr. (Shirlie) and Ted (Caryn) and the late Kimberly Marie. Dear grandfather of Morgan and Tyler. Fond brother of Joseph (Linda) Obis. Dear brother-in-law of the late Ted (Diane) Gerrmann. Dearest uncle of Kimberly Devitt, Kathy Decianni, and Sheila Montgomery. Visitation Wednesday, September...

David F. Wolfrum
September 7, 2009
David F. Wolfrum, age 62, of Kennedale, Texas, beloved husband of Charlene, nee Petrizze. Loving father of William (Audrey) Wolfrum and Julie (W. Craig) Fisher. Dear grandfather of Mason D., Adam J., Ethan, Nigel W., Vanessa N., Austin C., and Tanner D. Fond brother of Paul, Lois (Jerry) Hewerdine, Mark, and the late Eunice. Dearest uncle of Kyle and Kate....

Dorothy H. Kampenga
September 6, 2009
Dorothy H. Kampenga, nee Cooper, age 92, beloved wife of the late Harry. Loving mother of Susan (Jack) Burman. Dear grandmother of Michael (Monica) Burman and Christine (Fred) Rozak. Dearest great-grandmother of Jacob & Emily Rozak and Michael Jr. & Mark Burman. Preceded in death by her sister Alice Kampenga and her brother Albert Cooper, Jr. Dear aunt of many...

Etta Jager
September 3, 2009
Etta Jager, nee Buikema, age 80, beloved wife of the late Maynard. Loving mother of Barry (late Monica) and the late Steven (Vicki). Dear grandmother of Lisa (Jimmy) Lisano and the late Michael. Dearest great-grandmother of Isaiah and Abraham. Fond sister of the late David (Barbara) Buikema. Dear aunt of Ruthie (Mark) Barkus. Great aunt of Brittany, Kimmi, Lauren, and...

Gladys L. Gunnerson
September 1, 2009
Gladys L. Gunnerson, nee Larson, age 84, beloved wife of the late Elmer Ringius and the late Arthur Gunnerson. Loving mother of the late JoAnne (Thomas) Bangs. Dear grandmother of Erica (Charles) Sutter and Todd (fiancee Kelly) Bangs. Cherished great-grandmother of Abigail Sutter. Memorial Service Wednesday, September 9, 2009, 7:00 p.m. at All Saints Lutheran Church, 13350 S. LaGrange Road,...