Obituaries

Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries

Laverne E. Nelson

Laverne E. Nelson

May 13, 2014

LaVerne E. Nelson, nee Rosain, age 95, beloved wife of the late Harold B. Nelson (1994). Loving mother of Glenn (Christy) and Gerald (Carol). Cherished grandmother of Brett (Sara) Nelson and Brooke (Paul) Berg; Jonathan (Kristin), Christopher (Colleen) and Andrew (Trisha) Nelson. Dearest great-grandmother of 13. Fond sister of the late Roger Rosain. Memorial Service Monday, May 19, 2014 at...

Dorothy "Dot" Grosser

Dorothy "Dot" Grosser

May 12, 2014

Dorothy “Dot” Grosser, nee Paluch, age 85, beloved wife for 62 years to Eugene “Gene” Grosser. Loving mother of Nancy (Jim) Grosser Atkins and Susan Grosser Glinton. Cherished grandmother of Tracy Glinton, Alex Atkins and Leeza Glinton. Fond sister of Evelyn (Jerry) Hennelly and the late Walter P. Paluch, Jr. Dear sister-in-law of the late Roman Grosser. Memorial Mass Friday,...

Douglas O. Carbol

Douglas O. Carbol

May 12, 2014

Douglas O. Carbol, age 83, went to be with the Lord on May 12, 2014 surrounded by his family at his home. Retired C.F.D. with over 34 years of service. Beloved husband and best friend for 60 years to Esther Mae, nee Sword. Loving father of Debra (Pastor Bob) Lee, Douglas J. (Stacy) Carbol and Danny (Marta) Carbol. Cherished grandfather...

Leona Ricchio

Leona Ricchio

May 4, 2014

Leona Ricchio, nee Link, age 92, beloved wife for 66 years to the late Albert (2008). Devoted daughter of the late Albert and Theresa Link. Loving sister of the late Albert John (Bernice) Link, Cecelia (late Byron) Drauden, Lawrence (late Lucia) Link, and Joseph (late Sophie) Link. Dearest aunt, great-aunt, and great-great aunt of many. Visitation Friday, May 9, 2014...

Angeline "Ange" Dykstra

Angeline "Ange" Dykstra

May 1, 2014

Angeline “Ange” Dykstra, nee Stoit, age 86, beloved wife for 65 years to Benjamin. Loving mother of William J. (Kathy), Jerrold (Pat), Benjamin Jr. (Linda), Thomas (Karen), John (Deanne), James (Mary), and Beverly (Wayne) Thoren. Cherished grandmother of 19 and great-grandmother of 26. Fond sister of the late Jean Kloosterman, Jacob “Bud” Stoit, Jeanette Stob and Theresa Dykstra. Dear sister-in-law...

Florence Solle Dewit

Florence Solle Dewit

April 28, 2014

Florence Solle DeWit, nee Fischer, age 93, beloved wife of the late Albert Solle (1977). Loving mother of Carol (John) DeBoer, Pam Solle, Albert (Carol) Solle, Rich (Karen) Solle, Janice (Bruce) Vander Laan, Robert (Teri) Solle, Roger (Joan) Solle, Nancy (Tom) DeBoer and the late Judy (Rev. Robert) Koornneef. Cherished grandmother of 26. Dearest great-grandmother of 44. Survived by her...

Frances E. ''Frannie'' Carlson

Frances E. ''Frannie'' Carlson

April 21, 2014

Frances E. “Frannie” Carlson, nee Erickson, age 93, beloved wife of the late Clifford Carlson (2005). Loving mother of Paul (Lynette) Carlson, John (Lynette) Carlson, and the late Linda (Scott) Farrell. Cherished grandmother of Erika Carlson, Michael (Lauren) Carlson, Alan (Brooke) Carlson, James Carlson, Anna Farrell, and Steven Farrell. Dearest great-grandmother of four. Preceded in death by her brothers Robert...

Grace M. Gary

Grace M. Gary

April 18, 2014

Grace M. Gary, nee Kaufmann, age 92, beloved wife of the late Paul R. Gary (2007). Loving mother of Laura (Richard) Frain and Paul Jr. (Sarah). Cherished grandmother of Nolan and Abigail. Dearest sister of Lois Orr. Dear aunt of Carol (Anthony) Seratore. Memorial Mass Thursday, April 24, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Stephen, Deacon and Martyr Church, 17500...

Maryann P. Vickers

Maryann P. Vickers

April 17, 2014

MaryAnn P. Vickers, nee Murphy, age 75, beloved wife for 53 years to Stanley Kenneth Vickers. Loving mother of Christine (Tim) Shaw, Craig (Joan), and Michele (Ken) Walters. Cherished nana of Abigail, Matthew, Eric, and Adam. Dear sister of Carolyn (Bob) Creed. Fond sister-in-law of Nancy (late Raymond) Klebau. MaryAnn was also a cherished and fond aunt. Visitation Monday, April...

Chester 'Chet' C. Parzynski, Jr.

Chester 'Chet' C. Parzynski, Jr.

April 17, 2014

Chester “Chet” C. Parzynski, Jr. age 64, passed away peacefully at his home, April 17, 2014. Beloved husband of more than 40 years to Donna, nee Dolecki. Loving father of Ryan and Kristyn. A PURRfect dad to Buddy. Dearest brother of Connie Mrozowski, Dee Parzynski and the late Jo Anne Burns. Fond brother-in-law of Maryann (Robert) Kelman. Preceded in death...

Jeanette A. Hamater

Jeanette A. Hamater

April 15, 2014

Jeanette A. Hamater, nee VerWey, age 60, beloved wife for 38 years to Randall. Loving mother of Randall Jr. (Janet), David and Beth (Chris) Bozzo. Cherished grandmother of Tim, Lily, Myla, Abby, Josh, Alyssa, Ben, Bella and Nathan. Dearest sister of Diane (Bill) Dee and John VerWey. Visitation Friday, April 18, 2014 from 2-8 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S....

Jeanette "Nettie" Stob

Jeanette "Nettie" Stob

April 15, 2014

Jeanette “Nettie” Stob, age 90, nee Stoit, beloved wife of the late John C. Stob (1996). Loving mother of John G., Cynthia (Thomas) Visser and Cornelius (Beverly). Cherished grandmother of Reuben (Janneke), Samara (Nichi) and Briana; Nathan (Charity) and Megan (Matthew); and Nicole (Dan). Dearest great-grandmother of Arie, Alexander, and Abraham; Issa; and Miles and Ramona. Fond sister of Angeline...

Phyllis M. Novak

Phyllis M. Novak

April 12, 2014

Phyllis M. Novak, nee DeWinter, age 88, beloved wife of the late John J. Novak (1995). Loving mother of Joseph (Laurie), Nancy, Michael (Kathy), and the late David. Cherished grandmother of nine and great-grandmother of four. Dear sister of Lorraine West and the late Delores Currer. Dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, April 16, 2014 from 3-9PM...

Rita H. Lubben

Rita H. Lubben

April 11, 2014

Rita H. Lubben, nee Mueller, age 89, beloved wife for 67 years to William E. Lubben. Loving mother of William C. (Joan) Lubben, Patricia Lewinthal, and the late Kathleen L. Lubben. Dear grandmother of Mark . Fond sister of the late Edward (late Lottie) Mueller. Dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, April 14, 2014 from 2-8 p.m....

Margaret J. Johnston

Margaret J. Johnston

April 11, 2014

Margaret J. “Marge” Johnston, nee Niemier, age 91, beloved wife for 71 years to the late Richard D. Johnston (2013). Loving mother of William Johnston, Barbara (the late Darold and the late Ronald Manzke) Schmeckpeper and Don (Nancy) Johnston. Cherished grandmother of eight and great-grandmother of 16. Dear sister of the late Leonard, Robert, Raymond and James. Visitation Wednesday, April...

Aubra E. Denney

Aubra E. Denney

April 9, 2014

Aubra E. Denney, age 92, WWII U.S. Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Gertrude, nee Tennant (2003). Loving father of Dennis (Eileen) Denney, Debra (Ted) Phillips and Delores (Gerry) Kobek. Cherished grandfather of eight. Dearest great-grandfather of 12. Fond brother of Erma Williams. Aubra pastored several churches in NW Indiana and Illinois. Visitation Tuesday, April 15, 2014 from 3-8...

Dorothy T. Walker

Dorothy T. Walker

April 7, 2014

Dorothy T. Walker, nee Mormann, age 84, passed away at home surrounded by her family on April 7, 2014. Beloved wife for 58 years to Harry. Loving mother of Paula Walker (formerly Klouse). Cherished grandmother of James Paul Klouse and Amy Sarah Klouse (fiancé Juan Fuentes). Dear sister of the late Gertrude Spizzirri, the late Marie Spizzirri, and the late...

Irene T. Svara

Irene T. Svara

April 7, 2014

Irene T. Svara, nee Lis, age 80, beloved wife for 58 years of Frank L. Svara. Loving mother of Cynthia (Michael) Boyle and Terri (Michael) O’Donnell. Cherished grandmother of Timothy, Jonathan, Shana, Matthew, and Jeffrey. Dear sister of the late Stella, Henry and Edward. Dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews. Irene was an Office Clerk for the Village of...

Joseph W. "Joe" Schiller

Joseph W. "Joe" Schiller

April 7, 2014

Joseph W. “Joe” Schiller, age 84, of Tinley Park, IL formerly of Roseland and Lansing, U.S. Army Korean War Veteran. Best friend and husband of 50 years to Shirley, nee Binter. Loving and supportive dad to Joe (Tina), Bill (Tracie), Dave (Sharon) and Laura (Dave) Doerner. Proud grandpa of Kassi, Andrew, Jack, Tom, Olivia, Juliana, Karl and Christina. Cherished great-grandpa...

Vincent Gemino

Vincent Gemino

April 6, 2014

Vincent Gemino, age 64, beloved husband for 31 years to Janis, nee Guska. Loving father of Joseph Gemino and Mark (Jenilee) Gemino. Dear brother of JoAnn (Raymond) Bonnet. Fond brother-in-law of William (Kimberly) Guska. Devoted son of the late James and Dorothy Gemino. Retired Chicago Public School teacher. Visitation Tuesday, April 8, 2014 from 3-9PM at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S....