Obituaries

Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries

Robert A. Crowe

Robert A. Crowe

March 21, 2008

Robert A. Crowe, age 72, beloved husband for 46 years to Janice, nee Worrall. Loving father of Robert T. (Ann), Paul (Susan), and Catherine (Graeme) McClure. Dear grandfather of Amber, Brittany, Joshua, Matthew, Alexander, and Nathaniel. Fond brother of Shirley (Bill) Seymour, Betty Crowe, and the late William. Lifetime member of Illinois Masonic Lodge A.F. & A.M. Past Master of...

Edward A. Van Clay

Edward A. Van Clay

March 17, 2008

Edward A.Van Clay, age 86, WWII Marine Corps Aviator and Veteran, beloved husband of the late Ruth L. nee Vincent. Loving father of Arthur (Barbara) and Joan (Michael) Bartels. Dear grandfather of Erin, Cassie, Nick, Anthony, Lindsay, Michele, and Nicolle. Preceded in death by 9 siblings. Loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, March 20, 2008 from 9:30...

Nellie D. Suchie

Nellie D. Suchie

March 17, 2008

Nellie D. Suchie, nee Hufker, age 85, beloved wife for 51 years of LeRoy P. Loving mother of Darlene Suchie, Donald (Laura), and Richard (Annie). Dear grandmother of Dena. Preceded in death by 4 siblings. Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, March 20, 2008 from 3-9 PM at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. &...

Edward Koelikamp

Edward Koelikamp

March 17, 2008

Edward Koelikamp, age 85, WWII Army Vet., beloved husband of Betty “Shrimp” nee Erickson. Loving father of Beth (Michael) Lacy, Colleen Lukasik, and Larry (Diane). Dear grandfather of Elizabeth Weidner, Megan (John) Briggs, Tara and Joseph Lukasik, Brendan and Sean Lacy, Cameron and Shawn Khan, and Luke Koelikamp. Dearest great-grandfather of Jacob Lukasik and Aidan Weidner. Fond brother of William,...

Wayne Wallin

Wayne Wallin

March 15, 2008

Wayne A. Wallin, age 74, US Army Green Beret Veteran, beloved husband of the late Bette, nee Rahn. Loving mother of Scott (Sally), RaeLyn (John) Pisowicz, Lisa (the late Larry) Kennedy, Todd (Partner Ken) and Kirsten (Philip) Schmidt. Dear grandfather of 8 and great grandfather of one. Visitation Tuesday March 18, from 2-9PM. Funeral Service Wednesday, March 19, at 12:00...

Dr. Nedra Brown

Dr. Nedra Brown

March 14, 2008

Dr. Nedra F. Brown, optometrist, age 93, WWII Army Veteran, beloved husband for 60 years of Margaret, nee Thorsen. Loving father of Gregory (Maria), Kenneth (Kristine), and Jeanne (Timothy) Scheel. Dear grandfather of 10 and great-grandfather of 11. Fond brother of Eva McClellan and Marvin. Dear brother-in-law of Roy (Dorothy) Thorsen and the late Tom Thorsen. Visitation Sunday from 3-9PM....

Edwin C. Bergstrand

Edwin C. Bergstrand

March 14, 2008

Edwin C. Bergstrand, age 77, Korean War Army Veteran, beloved husband for 46 years of Pearl, nee Figura. Loving father of Sheri and Scott (Gayle). Cherished grandfather of Brittany and Andrew. Dear brother of Mary Kasowski, Jean Coombs, Pauline Polum, Eleanor Quast, John, Joan Bryon and the late Pearl Johnson. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday from...

Estelle C. Love

Estelle C. Love

March 13, 2008

Estelle C. Love, nee Wisz, age 94, beloved wife of the late Herman Love and the late William Piotrowski. Loving mother of Kenneth (Gerry) Piotrowski and the late Christine (James (Virginia)) Teply. Dear grandmother of 4 and great grandmother of 10. Visitation Saturday from 2:00PM until time of Funeral Service 5:00PM at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr....

Frederick E. Scholtens

Frederick E. Scholtens

March 12, 2008

Frederick E. Scholtens, age 86, WWII Veteran, beloved husband for 60 years of June, nee Smith. Loving father of Dennis (Susan) and Donna (Alan) Koenes. Dear grandfather of Richard (Lori) Scholtens, William (Denise) Scholtens, Sandra (Derrick) Mars, Thomas (Sara) Scholtens, John Koenes and Laura Koenes. Dearest great-grandfather of 10. Fond brother of Theresa Leffring, Anna Mae Brandsma, Edward, and the...

Anna May Wadman

Anna May Wadman

March 11, 2008

Anna May Wadman, nee Houghton, age 75, loving mother of Jean Loomis, Robert (Helen) Wadman, Christopher (Rhonda) Wadman and Cheryl Murray. Dear grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of 7. Fond sister of Harry Houghton, Jr., Fred Houghton, and Janet Staniec. Dear aunt and great aunt of many. Visitation Friday, March 14, 2008 from 3-9PM. Funeral Service Saturday, March 15, 2008...

Betty Lou Bergunder

Betty Lou Bergunder

March 10, 2008

Betty Lou Bergunder, nee Wohlwend, age 75, beloved wife for 57 years of Roy. Loving mother of Terry Petolick, Laura (Michael) Bardelli, and Brenda (Russell) Baudler. Dear grandmother of 5 and great grandmother of 4. Fond sister of Bill (Jan) Wohlwend. Memorial Service Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. &...

Genevieve Scaglione

Genevieve Scaglione

March 9, 2008

Genevieve “Genny” Scaglione, nee Lipinis, age, 63, beloved wife of Frank. Loving mother of Lisa DeMatteo and grandma of Nicholas Karstensen. Dear step mother of Lauren and Lisa Scaglione and step grandma of Bridgette, Nicholas, Gianna, Destiny, Maddona, and Eddie. Dearest sister of Victor (Tessie) Lipinis. Fond aunt of Paul and Diana. Visitation Wednesday, March 12, 2008 from 3-9 PM....

Ella M. Venckus

Ella M. Venckus

March 9, 2008

Ella M. Venckus, nee Arnold, age 87, beloved wife of the late Anthony J. Venckus. Loving mother of Richard (Lorraine) Venckus and Dr. Cheryl Scallon. Dear grandmother of Timothy (Laura) Scallon, Michael Scallon, Maureen Scallon, Jennifer Venckus, Francine (Christopher) Smith. Dearest great-grandmother of Tony Scallon, Mia and Eric Smith. Fond sister of Betty Jane (Raymond) Koehler and the late George...

Dorothy Ridder

Dorothy Ridder

March 9, 2008

Dorothy Ridder nee Stob, age 91, beloved wife of the late Clarence. Loving mother of Clarence (Joan), Donald (Kathy), and the late Howard (Elaine Van Dellen). Dear grandmother of 11 and preceded in death by one grandson. Dearest great-grandmother of 22 and great-great-grandmother of two. Preceded in death by 2 sisters and 4 brothers. Survived by her sisters-in-law Elaine Stob...

John Van Kuiken

John Van Kuiken

March 8, 2008

John Van Kuiken, age 67, loving brother of Minert (Eleanor) and Phillip (Karen). Dear uncle of Renae (Ed), Russel (Debbie), Darla (Richard), Nicole, and Phillip J. (Sara). Visitation Monday from 3:00p.m. until time of funeral service 7:30p.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery. 43 year employee of Rock Island...

Betty Ann Kelly

Betty Ann Kelly

March 6, 2008

Betty Ann Kelly, nee Lauretti, age 60, beloved wife of Michael J. Loving mother of Jason (Peggy) and Sean (Jennifer). Cherished grandmother of Jacob & Luke Kelly and James & William Ribblet. Devoted daughter of the late Armand “Herman” and Marie, nee Mingerelli. Dearest sister of Joseph (Sue) Lauretti. Dear sister-in-law of Conard, Cecelia (late Tony) Irving, Sharon (Vince) Duran,...

David L. Ridderhoff, Sr.

David L. Ridderhoff, Sr.

March 6, 2008

David L. Ridderhoff Sr., age 94, beloved husband of the late Bertha, nee Toppen. Loving father of David L. Jr. (Sharon) and Delores Lina. Dear grandfather of Dave (Janice), Sandra (Larry) Pruim, John (Sonya), Barbara (Dave) Waterlander, and Michael (Julie) Lina. Dearest great-grandfather of 11. Fond brother of Jerry (Dorothy), Marge (the late Jack) Kraai, and the late Jean (late...

Tolentino Sanchez

Tolentino Sanchez

March 5, 2008

Tolentino Sanchez, age 73, beloved husband of the late Magdalena. Loving father of Irene, Maria, Erika, and the late Sylvia. Dear grandfather of Jessica, Anthony, Lena, Stephen, Noel, Maricela, Alicia, Joseph, Nikolas, Alekzander, and the late Edward. Survived by many siblings, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation Sunday, March 9, 2008 from 3-9 PM. Funeral Monday, March 10, 2008, 9:15 a.m....

Eleanor A. Hradek

Eleanor A. Hradek

March 2, 2008

Eleanor A. Hradek, nee Roubik, age 82, beloved wife for 62 years of Fred J. Hradek. Loving mother of Fred L. (Diane) and Arlene Gryzlak. Dear grandmother of Kimberly (Jay) Burla, Michael Hradek, Jennifer Gryzlak, and Trisha Gryzlak. Fond sister of Richard (Sandra) Roubik, and the late Lorraine (late Raymond) Sobieszek. Visitation Wednesday from 3-9 PM. Funeral Thursday 9:30 a.m....

Margaret "Peg" Saunders

Margaret "Peg" Saunders

March 1, 2008

Margaret M. ”Peg” Saunders, nee Minogue, age 85, beloved wife of the late James. Loving mother of James Jr., Patrick (Linda), David (Pat), and Terence (Carmela). Cherished grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of 12. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, March 5, 2008 from 3-9PM. Funeral Thursday, March 6, 2008 at 9:15 a.m. from Colonial Chapel 15525...