Obituaries
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries
Dale W. Hamilton
July 23, 2014
Dale W. Hamilton, age 61, U.S. Air Force Vietnam Veteran. Beloved husband of Jean, nee Vogan. Loving step-father of Steven (Chermaine) Frost and Darren Frost. Dearest brother of Irene (Bennett) Gulino and the late Robert (Sandra) Hamilton. Dear uncle of Amy (Jeffrey) Siedlecki and great-uncle of Alexander. Retired aviation mechanic. Past president of PAMA (Professional Aircraft Maintenance Association). Visitation Saturday,...
Salvatore M. Rinella
July 22, 2014
Salvatore M. Rinella, age 87, WWII U.S. Navy Veteran, beloved husband for 40 years to Barbara, nee Huyser. Loving father of Kathy, Barb, Judy, Michelle, Jim, Mark, Patrick, Paul, Debbie, Donna and Diane. Cherished grandfather of 21 and dearest great-grandfather of 11. Fond brother of Anthony. Devoted son of the late Angelo and Josephine Rinella. Visitation Friday, July 25, 2014...
Jacob Schuringa
July 22, 2014
Jacob “Jake” Schuringa, age 96, beloved husband for 71 years to Alberdine, nee Van Bruggen. Loving father of Nancy (Daniel) Switalski and Arlene (Kenneth) Werner. Cherished grandfather of Tina Hill, Steven (Rosy) Switalski, Paul (Sarah) Switalski; David Werner and Andrew Werner. Dearest great-grandfather of Brandon, Shannon, Connor, Allison and Zachary. Fond brother-in-law of the late Annette (Preston) Harris, the late...
Mildred E. ''Millie'' Hewitt
July 21, 2014
Mildred E. “Millie” Hewitt, nee Yount, age 87, of Orland Park, IL, formerly of Jackson, MI, quietly and peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 21, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Gerald F. Hewitt (2003). Loving mother of Ruth Ellen (Terry) Howdyshell, Nathan (Adele) Hewitt, Martha (Thomas) Murphy and Jonathan (Dana) Hewitt. Cherished grandmother...
John L. Vanlier
July 16, 2014
John L. Vanlier, age 72, beloved husband of Joyce, nee Devine. Loving brother of Beth (Robert) Mulder. Dearest uncle of Paul and Jenny and their families. Devoted son of the late John and Helen (nee Argile) Vanlier. Dear brother-in-law of Dan Devine and Peggy Norman. Visitation Monday, July 21, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 12 Noon...
Sharon R. Bulthuis
July 15, 2014
Sharon R. Bulthuis, nee Boss, age 63, suddenly, beloved wife for 43 years to Robert. Loving mother of Laura (Timothy) Krooswyk, Lisa (Rob) Kenney and Rev. Jeff (Lisa) Bulthuis. Cherished grandmother of Kruesie, Austin, Josiah, Daylia, Kaitlyn, Belladia, Gloriana, Emmaus and Olivia. Devoted daughter of Raymond and Ida Boss. Dearest sister of Ray (Beth) Boss, Dave (Kathy) Boss and Lynne...
Lewis H. Scholten
July 11, 2014
Lewis H. Scholten, age 87, WWII and Korean War US Navy Veteran, beloved husband for 64 years to Bernice A., nee Vander Ploeg. Loving father of Mark (Denise) Scholten, Susan Bird, and Ron (Patrick McDonnell) Scholten. Dear grandfather of Shawn (Ann), Genessa, Brendon, Amanda, Genna, Michael, and Anna. Dearest great-grandfather of Aubrey and Austin. Dear brother of John (late Josephine)...
Ruthann Edwards
July 10, 2014
Ruthann Edwards, nee Zeephat,age 56, passed away suddenly on July 10, 2014. Loving mother of Ashley A. Edwards and William V. Edwards III. Devoted daughter of Ruth (nee Fennema) and the late Cornelius Zeephat. Dear sister of Gayle (James) Bielanski, the late Sharon Van Putten, and the late Richard Zeephat. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, July...
Janet "Toots" Becker
July 10, 2014
Janet "Toots" Becker, nee Ruzich, age 80, beloved wife for 60 years to Eugene T. “Gene†Becker. Loving mother of Gregory (Kimberly) Becker and Anita (Larry) Knipper. Dear grandmother of Anthony (fiancée Nicole Glynn ) Becker and Emily (Matthew) Heise. Dearest sister of the late Robert Ruzich. Fond sister-in-law of Ronald (Sandy) Becker. Loving aunt of Lynn (Paul) Winkelman. Visitation...
Charlene L. "Char" Stanko
July 10, 2014
Charlene L. “Char†Stanko, nee Schuh, age 75, beloved wife of Ted for 55 years. Loving mother of Lori (Kent) Erickson, Ted D., Dave (Irma), Sandy (Rodney) King, and the late Debra Carr (Jim). Cherished grandmother of 13. Dearest great-grandmother of two. Dear sister of Rudy (Peggy) Schuh, Ken Schuh, Carole (Charlie) Kimbrell, Herbie Schuh, and the late Lois (late...
Lupe T. Angone
July 9, 2014
Lupe T. Angone, nee Maestre, age 67, loving mother of Frank J. (Heather) Angone and Monique (John) Gallagher. Cherished grandmother of Patrick, Logan, Kellen and Enzo. Fond sister of Louis (Rose) Maestre, Florence (Rich) Franco and the late Cay (late Fabian) Cortez, Augustine (Claire) Maestre and Helen (Gene) Ledesma. Dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews. Beloved companion of Steve...
Frank J. Latzko
July 7, 2014
Frank J. Latzko, age 46, suddenly, beloved son of Eleanor and the late Frank Latzko. Loving brother of Kurt (Lesley), Karen (John) Tokarski, Diana and Amy. Cherished uncle of Nicholas (Stephanie), Jennifer (Bernie) Gross, Heather Latzko and Andrew Tokarski. Dearest great-uncle of Wyatt, Emma, Liam and Landon. Visitation Thursday, July 10, 2014 from 3-9 p.m. Funeral Service Friday, July 11,...
Lu M. Bryant
July 7, 2014
Lu Bryant, nee Tilghman, age 73, beloved wife of the late Mitch. Loving mother of Cynthia (Tod) Winkelman, Jim (Sherri) Crowley and Travis (Mirjana) Crowley. Cherished grandmother of 13 and great-grandmother of 11. Fond sister of Jay (Arlene), Johnny (Bonnie), David and the late Marty. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Memorial Visitation Sunday, July 13, 2014 from 2:00...
Geraldine A. Hetman
July 4, 2014
Geraldine A. Hetman, nee Pora, age 79, beloved wife of the late Sylvester “Sid” (1990). Loving mother of Joseph (Debra) Hetman and Karen (David) Bazant. Cherished grandmother of Becky, Amy Hetman; Christopher (Mallory) and Jayson (Stephanie) Bazant. Dearest great-grandmother of Brody. Fond sister of Anna Mae (Robert) Madera. Dear cousin and aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, July...
Joseph M. Ruzic
June 28, 2014
Joseph M. Ruzic, age 91, WWII US Army Veteran, beloved husband for 65 years to Olga, nee Werich. Loving father of Gayle Asire and Gary (Lori) Ruzic. Cherished grandfather of Nathan (Robin), Matthew (Jessica), Michael (Katelyn) Asire; Jason and Scott Ruzic. Dearest great-grandfather of Noah, Ella and Kendyl. Dear brother of Marie (late Bruno) Zudycki, Sam (Mazie) Ruzic, the late...
Estelle A. Bosma
June 26, 2014
Estelle A. Bosma, nee Swaagman, age 82, went home to be with her Lord on June 26, 2014. Estelle was the beloved wife of Alvin for 62 years. She was born February 26, 1932 to Andrew and Henrietta Swaagman in Fulton, Illinois and came to Chicago at age three. On July 10, 1952, Estelle married Alvin in Chicago and has...
Patricia H. Kurek
June 22, 2014
Patricia H. Kurek, nee Hargett age 89, beloved wife of the late Casimer (2001). Loving mother of Gloria (Albert) Krueger, John Foley, Nora (Paul) Bieschke, Patricia (Raymond) Largura, Casimer Jr. (Mary Ellen) and Diana (late Ed) Reynolds. Cherished grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother of many. Visitation Wednesday, June 25, 2014 from 3-9PM at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave....
Kimberly Elliott
June 21, 2014
Kimberly Elliott, age 43, beloved daughter of Cheri Lynn (nee Berndt) Elliott and Robert Elliott (Pat Bravo). Loving sister of Russell (Subrina-Cheema) Elliott. Cherished aunt of Dylan. Dearest niece, cousin and friend of many. Visitation Monday from 11:00 am until time of Funeral Service 1:00 pm at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL....
Rev. Dr. Gerard "George" Van Groningen
June 20, 2014
The Rev. Dr. Gerard “George” Van Groningen, age 93, WWII US Army Veteran, beloved husband for 64 years to Harriet nee Stuitje. Loving father of Betty (Herman) Westendorp, Rev. Jerry (Sherri), Jay (Laura), John (Patti), Rev. Dr. Willis “Bill” (Connie), Beverly (Bob) Jonkman, Dave (Dawn) , and Dr. Chuck (Laura). Cherished grandfather of 34. Dearest great-grandfather of 29. Fond brother...
Helen L. Birk
June 19, 2014
Helen L. Birk, nee Kopp, age 89, beloved wife of the late Matt Birk (2012). Loving mother of William (Darlene), Matt Jr. (Karen) and Robert Birk. Cherished grandmother of Jacqueline (Scott) Gehle, Matt III (Teresa), Jennifer (Randy) Huscher, Gregory (Laura), Kaja, and Andrew. Dearest great-grandmother of Rebecca, Sarah, Isabella, Liam, Salvatore and Lila. Dear sister of the late William (Grace)...
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