Obituaries

Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries

Olga Ruzic

Olga Ruzic

September 12, 2014

Olga Ruzic, nee Werich, age 86, beloved wife for 65 years to the late Joseph M. Ruzic. Loving mother of Gayle Asire and Gary (Lori) Ruzic. Cherished grandmother of Nathan (Robin), Matthew (Jessica), Michael (Katelyn) Asire; Jason and Scott Ruzic. Dearest great-grandmother of Noah, Ella and Kendyl. Dear sister of Walter (Vicky) Werich and the late Elsie Lissak. Fond sister-in-law...

Wesley B. "Wes" Peak

Wesley B. "Wes" Peak

September 7, 2014

Wesley B. “Wes” Peak, age 36, Orland Fire Protection District Firefighter, taken from us suddenly, beloved husband and best friend of Melissa, nee White. Loving and proud father of Jaxson. Devoted and precious son of William and Linda (nee Baldridge) Peak. Dear brother of Phillip (Maria), Douglas, and Andrew Peak. Dearest son-in-law of Sandi White (Jeff Winfield) and Rob (Debbie)...

Mary Sue Cullinan

Mary Sue Cullinan

September 6, 2014

Mary Sue Cullinan, nee Cameron, beloved wife for 50 years to Harry Cullinan. Loving mother of Margaret Cullinan, Marianne LoRusso and Nancy Cullinan. Cherished grandmother of Vincent LoRusso, Taylor LoRusso and Veronica Cullinan. Dear sister of Jane (Mike) Cameron-Clark and Scott Cameron. Adored aunt of Danielle DeHaan-Drebing and Robert DeHaan. Visitation Wednesday, September 10, 2014, from 3:00 PM until time...

Margaret "Marge" Bosman

Margaret "Marge" Bosman

September 6, 2014

Margaret “Marge” Bosman, nee Wyma, age 89, beloved wife of the late Albert (2001). Loving mother of Diana (Wayne) Skonieczny and Randy Bosman. Cherished grandmother of Melissa, Randy Jr., Elizabeth (Kirk) Johnson, Chip (Gina), David (Anna), Kate (fiancé Jeff Marcomb), and Zachary Skonieczny. Dearest great-grandmother of Shane, Corbin, Scarlett, and Jaxson. Preceded in death by her brother Hank (late Harriet)...

Dan Dobczyk

Dan Dobczyk

September 5, 2014

Dan Dobczyk, age 65, U.S Navy Veteran, beloved Husband to Donna, nee Kang. Loving Father of Timothy, David, Melissa and Step-father of Ed (Brenda) Piper, Timothy Piper, Kim (Tony) Fox and Denise (Mikey) Rozwalka. Cherished Papa Dan of Amanda (Taylor) Williams, Alex, Julia, Samantha, Nathan, Ashley (Myles) Keeton, Kyle, Tyler, and Ethan. Dearest Great-grandfather of Aubrey, Emrei and Piper. Fond...

Todd R. Wennberg

Todd R. Wennberg

August 31, 2014

Todd R. Wennberg, age 33, beloved son of Maria Wennberg, nee Wilhelm, and Robert Wennberg. Loving brother of Eric (fiancee Katie) Wennberg. Services were held on Thursday, September 11, 2014. Interment Fairmount – Willow Hills Memorial Park. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400

Larry (Walter) Kucharski

Larry (Walter) Kucharski

August 28, 2014

Larry (Walter) Kucharski passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on August 28, 2014. Beloved husband for 47 years to Elaine nee Abram. Loving father of Kimberly (Len Shankman) Kucharski and Brandt (Tiffany) Kucharski. Cherished grandfather of Tyler and Lauren. Dear brother of Ken Kucharski. Fond nephew of Irene Stincic. Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews....

Krissie M. Heilman

Krissie M. Heilman

August 27, 2014

Krissie M. Heilman, nee Papiez, age 40, beloved wife of Mark. Loving daughter of Shirley Papiez and Jerome Papiez. Dearest sister of Kathy (Paul) Angerami. Dear daughter-in-law of Bill and Mary Kay Heilman. Fond sister-in-law of Dan (Chrissy) Heilman. Cherished aunt of Joey, Jase, Owen, and Drew. Dear niece, cousin and friend of many. Memorial Visitation Tuesday, September 2, 2014...

Shirley J. Howard

Shirley J. Howard

August 24, 2014

Shirley J. Howard, nee Brand, age 78, beloved wife of late George Kenneth Howard. Loving mother of Gayle (Denis) Konieczka, Laura (James) Riedstra, and Randy (Jessica) Howard. Cherished grandmother of eight. Dearest great-grandmother of 13. Devoted daughter of the late Alexander and Frances Brand. Dear sister of the late Marilyn Howard. Visitation Thursday, August 28, 2014, from 3-9PM at Colonial...

Elenor  Salmen

Elenor Salmen

August 22, 2014

Elenor Salmen, age 84, of Orland Park, IL, passed away on August 22, 2014. Burial will take place Friday, October 24, 2014 at Oak Hill Cemetery, 11900 S. Kedzie Ave., Chicago, IL. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400

Ervin A. Singer

Ervin A. Singer

August 18, 2014

Ervin A. Singer, age 91, beloved husband for 67 years to Barbara, nee Bolsinga. Loving father of Louise Smith and the late Scott (Concetta) Singer. Cherished grandfather of Carolyn, Christine, Carla, Ryan, Shaun and Dawn. Fond brother of the late Bernice. Visitation Friday, August 22, 2014 from 9:30 a.m. until time of Prayer Service 10:30 a.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525...

Clarence G. Ouwenga

Clarence G. Ouwenga

August 15, 2014

Clarence G. Ouwenga, age 83, beloved husband for 50 years to Eleanor, nee DeBlecourt. Loving father of Laurie (James) Teggelaar and the late Darrin. Devoted son of the late George and Tracie Ouwenga. Dear brother-in-law of Josephine (Hubert) Eisses, Marty (Joann) DeBlecourt, Louis (Shirley) DeBlecourt, and the late Hybo (Eleanor) DeBlecourt. Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday,...

Patricia L. "Trish" Stokes

Patricia L. "Trish" Stokes

August 14, 2014

Patricia L. “Trish” Stokes, age 51, of New Lenox, IL. Loving mother of Nicole Kreller, Alex (Jill) Kreller, and Kevin Kreller. Cherished grandmother of Mackenzie. Beloved partner of John Miller. Devoted daughter of Grant Daniel Stokes Sr. and Patricia Elizabeth Stokes (nee Hull). Dear sister of Eileen (late Robert) Bohne, Susan (Alan) Kolwitz, Danny (Helen) Stokes, Donna (Joe) Hebbard, Michael...

Kathryn G. "Kay" Polzin

Kathryn G. "Kay" Polzin

August 8, 2014

Kathryn G. “Kay” Polzin, nee Karr, 100 years old, beloved wife of the late Edward R. Polzin. Loving mother of Edward A. (Judith) Polzin and John (Linda) Polzin. Dear sister of the late Martin Karr and the late Allen (Marlena) Karr. Visitation Monday, August 11, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525...

Lee D. Mehlan

Lee D. Mehlan

August 8, 2014

Lee D. Mehlan, nee Mohr, age 84, beloved wife for 64 years to Herbert. Loving mother of Doug (Gail) Mehlan, Kim (late Ray) Jachowicz and Jennifer (Bradley) Johnson. Cherished grandmother of 7 and great-grandmother of 5. Fond sister of Shirley (late Earl) Erickson and Marilyn (John) Krause. Memorial Service Saturday, September 20, 2014, 11:00 a.m. at Orland Park Christian Reformed...

Paul H. "Papa" Sporleder

Paul H. "Papa" Sporleder

August 8, 2014

Paul H. “Papa” Sporleder, age 73, U.S. Army Veteran, beloved husband for 49 years to Jennie Lee, nee Aardsma. Loving father of John (Brooke), Janet Kentner, Thomas (Kelly), Karen (Walt) McCann and Lynn Hoffmeister. Cherished grandfather of Wesley, Matthew, Garrett, Kara, Jason, McKenzie, Tyler, Gabe, Makenna, Ben, Haley, Josh, Sydney and Chloe. Fond brother of Lee and the late Ernie,...

William M. "Bill" Atzhorn

William M. "Bill" Atzhorn

August 5, 2014

William M. “Bill” Atzhorn, age 63, beloved husband for 38 years to Cynthia, nee Zurawski. Loving father of Michael and Nicholas (Shay). Cherished grandfather of Tyler and Aubrey. Devoted son of Bette and the late Wilfred Atzhorn. Dear brother of Robert and the late Carol (Gerald) Brown. Fond brother-in-law of Caroline (Charles) Elwell. Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews....

Ruth M. Seymour

Ruth M. Seymour

August 2, 2014

Ruth M. Seymour, nee Moore, age 77, beloved wife of the late James H. Seymour, CFD; loving mother of Jean (Bill) Kauss, Janet, Laurie (Mike) Pattison and Mary Beth (Ron) Knor; cherished grandmother of Jennifer, Jim, Danny, Matthew, Kelly and Michael; beloved daughter of the late Paul and Mary Moore, nee Bird; fond sister of the late Dolores (the...

Betty Jane Reusnow

Betty Jane Reusnow

July 29, 2014

Betty Jane Reusnow, nee Jacobsma, age 90, beloved wife of the late Charles A. Reusnow. Loving mother of Charles D. (Rebecca) and Daniel (Kanya). Dear grandmother of 5 and great-grandmother of 6. Fond sister of John (Ruth) Jacobsma and the late Bernice (late John) Balsan and the late Evelyn (late Paul) Hendrickson. Visitation Friday, August 1, 2014 from 4-8 p.m....

Edward A. Sprinkle

Edward A. Sprinkle

July 28, 2014

Edward A. Sprinkle, age 90, U.S. Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Marian, nee Carlson. Loving father of Edward Alan, Robert Steven and Susan Jane (David) Withers. Cherished grandfather of Alan Sprinkle, Steven (Amanda) Sprinkle, Elizabeth (Tim) Weselak, Paul (Meagan) Zima and Jennifer (Todd) Deutsch. Dearest great-grandfather of Stevie, Emily, Adeline, Piper, Quinn, Jessica, Jake, Winston and Linus. Former...