Obituaries

Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries

Lillian D. Francis

Lillian D. Francis

May 2, 2008

Lillian D. Francis, nee Dahlin, age 90, beloved wife of the late Eldridge “Chick” Francis. Loving mother of Jill Stagg and the late Dr. Richard (Jane Patterson) Francis. Dear grandmother of Jody (Devin) Decker, Jill Adams, and Mark, Chad, Ryan, Troy Stagg. Dearest great-grandmother of Emily, Erik, and Gavin. Fond sister of the late DeWitt Dahlin. Memorial Service Saturday, May...

Irma Eriksen

Irma Eriksen

April 30, 2008

Irma Eriksen, age 74, beloved daughter of the late Jenny and Erik Eriksen. Loving sister of LaVerne (August) Fiore, Jean (Anthony) Nowicki, and Shirley Eriksen. Dear aunt and great-aunt of many. Visitation Monday, May 12, 2008 from 3-9 PM at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Lying in State Tuesday, May 13, 2008...

Edward B. Reamer, Jr.

Edward B. Reamer, Jr.

April 28, 2008

Edward B. Reamer Jr., age 69, US Army Vet. Loving son of the late Edward and Dorothy, nee Belvedere. Fond brother of Barbara (Jospeh) Monaco. Dear uncle of Carol (Brian) Basic, Mary Lestarczyk, and Joseph (Karen) Monaco. Great-uncle of 8. Visitation Wednesday, April 30, 2008 from 3-9 PM. Funeral Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 10:45 a.m. from Colonial Chapel 15525...

Martha Skowron

Martha Skowron

April 27, 2008

Martha Skowron, nee Grzegorek, age 94, beloved wife of Frederick M. Skowron. Loving mother of Judith Dye, Paula Lerch, and the late Adrian Guthridge. Dearest grandmother of 6 and great-grandmother of 10. Private services were held. Express your thoughts and condolences at www.colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400

Anje "Ann" Laninga

Anje "Ann" Laninga

April 26, 2008

Anje “Ann” Laninga, nee DeHaan, age 84, at rest April 26, 2008. With great sadness we say goodbye to our mom, our oma, and our friend. She left her tired little body to go join our father Jakob in heaven, along with her parents and only brother. Our “Moeke” found her greatest joy in life to be always surrounded by...

Donna L. Bennett

Donna L. Bennett

April 24, 2008

Donna L. Bennett, nee Otterholt, age 80, beloved wife of the late Leonard L. Bennett. Loving mother of Ronald (Janelle), Randall (Roberta), and the late Sandra Jeanne. Dearest grandmother of Lindsay (Chris) Kuntzi, Ashley, Alex, and Grant Bennett. Cherished great-grandmother of Molly and Haley. Fond sister of Irene Savino and Betty Krumwiede. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Retired...

Jeremiah Mark Lautenbach

Jeremiah Mark Lautenbach

April 22, 2008

Baby Jeremiah Mark Lautenbach, cherished and beloved son of Lisa and David Lautenbach, entered heaven on April 22, 2008. Jeremiah was the treasured baby brother of Jonathan, Pieter and Ainslee. Baby Jeremiah will forever be in our hearts.

Catherine E. Brownlee

Catherine E. Brownlee

April 19, 2008

Catherine E. Brownlee, nee Sullivan, age 88, beloved wife for 68 years of Kenneth “Bud” Brownlee. Loving mother of Kenneth (Sandra), Kathleen (Patrick) Utz, and Mary Kay (Dennis) Groen. Dear grandmother of Christopher, Nathaniel, Jennifer, Jessica, Kimberly, Pamela, and Katie. Dearest great grandmother of Josh and Carter. Fond sister of the late Mary Hannemann. Services are private. Memorials to Vitas...

Johanna Tiggelaar

Johanna Tiggelaar

April 18, 2008

Johanna Tiggelaar, nee Pruim, age 80, beloved wife of the late Richard A., C.F.D. Loving mother of Rev. Richard (Janice), Keith (Denise), and the late Joyce (Larry) Mulderink. Dear grandmother of Kenneth (Jackie) Mulderink, Marika (Damon) Birkby, Peter Tiggelaar, Kristen (Scott) Jung, Nicole Tiggelaar, and Zachery Tiggelaar. Dearest great-grandmother of Jacob, Kyle, Lance, Jack, Seth, Paige, Makenzie, and Jordan. Fond...

Raymond A. Isenegger

Raymond A. Isenegger

April 17, 2008

Raymond A. Isenegger, age 81, beloved husband of Rose Armonda Isenegger, nee Petito. Loving stepfather of William (Marilyn) Armonda and Nancy (Russell) Dumas. Dear grandfather and great grandfather of many. Fond brother of Robert. Preceded in death by many brothers and sisters. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, April 20, 2008 from 3-9PM. Funeral Monday, April 21,...

Margaret L. Bailey

Margaret L. Bailey

April 15, 2008

Margaret L. Bailey, nee Bergquist, age 83, beloved wife of the late John D. “Jack”. Loving mother of Paul (Nancy), Janice (Randy) Tylin, and Robert (Julie). Cherished grandmother of Emily and Spencer Tylin, Rebecca and Jacob Bailey. Dear cousin of Gerald Nylander. Visitation Friday, April 18, 2008 from 3-9p.m. Funeral Service Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 9:30a.m at Colonial Chapel...

Robert H. Baker

Robert H. Baker

April 3, 2008

Robert H. Baker, age 78, beloved husband for 58 years to Geraldine “Gerry” nee Johnson. Loving father of Susan (William) Abear, Ralph (Ruth) Baker, and the late Gary Baker. Dear grandfather of Christopher Ryan, Joseph (Colleen) Ryan and Curtis Baker. Dearest great-grandfather of Ashley and Halle. Fond brother of Donald (Beverly) Baker. Dear brother-in-law of Ethel (Brian) Koch. Loving uncle...

Marilyn J. Schnyders

Marilyn J. Schnyders

April 3, 2008

Marilyn J. Schnyders, nee Pol, age 65, of Cascade Twp., MI, formerly of Oak Lawn, IL, passed away peacefully from home to be with her Savior Jesus Christ on April 3, 2008 after a long battle with Lewy Bodies disease. Beloved wife for 40 years of Harold C. Schnyders. Loving mother of Harold S., (Beth) Schnyders, and Karen (Alan) DeVries....

Laverne L. Posch

Laverne L. Posch

April 3, 2008

LaVerne L. Posch, nee Lubben, age 83, beloved wife of the late Richard. Loving mother of Michael (Sherry) and Richard. Dear sister of William (Rita) Lubben and Kenneth (the late Marlene) Lubben. Visitation Monday from 9:00AM until time of Prayer Service 11:45AM at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park to St. Julie Billiart Church....

Elena Bertulis

Elena Bertulis

April 1, 2008

Elena Bertulis, nee Tripenfeldas, age 73, beloved wife of the late Albert J. Loving mother of Debra (Michael) Will, Donna (Victor) Santi, and David (Cindy) Bertulis. Dear grandmother of Kristen (Joe Bolz) Will, Kendra, Kevin and Kristopher Will; Andrew, Julia, and Ross Santi; Jessica and Tim Bertulis. Fond sister of Olga, Selma, Mary, John, Emil, and the late Ed and...

Sandra L. Malmgren

Sandra L. Malmgren

March 31, 2008

Sandra L. Malmgren, age 63, beloved daughter of the late John and Sophie, nee Paulauskus. Loving sister of Jeff (Peggy) Malmgren, Paul (Linda) Malmgren, and Deborah (Marty Petersen) Miller. Cherished aunt of Danielle, Jeff, Tara, April, Sean, Karena, Chad, Mallory, and Brooke. Visitation Saturday, April 5, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 12:00 Noon at Colonial Chapel...

Michael J. Grima

Michael J. Grima

March 29, 2008

Michael J. Grima, born September 28, 1974, died suddenly on March 29, 2008. Michael leaves behind his loving companion Heather, his 2 daughters Samantha Rose and Daisy, his mother Elizabeth (Tom) Raak, his life father John Harms, his sister Katherine (John) Lombardo, his nephew Johnny Lombardo, his grandmother Margaret (the late Charles) Grima, and numerous aunts and uncles, cousins and...

Arthur L. Schultz

Arthur L. Schultz

March 27, 2008

Arthur L. Schultz, age 90, WWII Veteran, beloved husband for 61 years to the late Marie Schultz, nee Patterson. Loving father of Marieann (Joseph) Perry and Arthur L. (Deborah) Schultz, Jr. Dear grandfather of Kenneth (Erin) Perry, Mark Perry, Bradley Schultz, and Scott Schultz. Fond brother of the late Eric Schultz and Oleda Doboyi. Retired from White Castle Restaurants as...

Howard Nelson Holgate, Jr.

Howard Nelson Holgate, Jr.

March 22, 2008

Howard Nelson “Bud” Holgate, Jr., age 82, WWII Veteran, resident of St. Louis, MO, formerly of Palos Heights, IL. Beloved husband of the late Grace, nee Smith. Loving father of Wendy (Warren) Talsma and Douglas (Susan) Holgate. Dear grandfather of Carrie Holgate, Scott Talsma, and Kevin Holgate. Dearest great-grandfather of Tyler Talsma. Fond brother of Alyce Layland. Dear uncle of...

Michael Caposieno

Michael Caposieno

March 21, 2008

Michael M. Caposieno, age 90, beloved husband of the late Esther, nee Zawacki. Loving father of Robert (Debbie) and Donna Cannon. Dear grandfather of Bobby, Joseph, Joshua, Jacob, and Heide. Dearest great-grandfather of Renee, Aiden, Tate, and Elizabeth. Fond brother of Rose Shear. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday from 3-9PM. Funeral Tuesday 9:15AM from Colonial Chapel,...