Obituaries
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries
Terence L. "Terry" Boberg
May 21, 2013
Terence L. "Terry" Boberg, age 70, beloved husband for 47 years to Chrystine, nee Campbell. Loving father of Don, Rod, Courtney and Ryne (Maureen). Cherished grandfather of Avery and Sydney. Dearest brother of Janet (Donald) Weber. Dear uncle of Jill and Nicole Weber and Gregg and David Breese. Fond son-in-law of Ruth Williams. Owner of Larson Printing Press Service for...
Ida Gangler
May 17, 2013
Ida Gangler, nee Hoffenkamp, age 95, beloved wife of the late Ralph. Loving mother of Pamela (Peter) Piwowar, David (Nancy) Gangler and the late Ralph Gangler. Cherished grandmother of eight and great-grandmother of five. Fond sister of the late John (Dorothy), Abel (Anne), Fred (Rose), Albert (Janet), Alice (Charles) Cavanaugh, Marjorie, and twin brother Emil (Elsie). Dear aunt and great-aunt...
Theodore T. "Ted" Beenes
May 16, 2013
Theodore T. “Ted” Beenes, age 81, U.S. Army Korean War Veteran, Bronze Star Recipient . Beloved husband of the late Ruth J., nee Jongsma (2004). Loving father of Doug (Sandy), Debbie (James) Holwerda, Beth (Bob) Workman and the late Janis (Richard) Rooda. Cherished grandfather of 12 and great-grandfather of 12. Dear brother of Martha (late Ted) Tibboel, Pearl (George) Hoffman...
Lillian Bartlett
May 12, 2013
Lillian Bartlett, nee Collins, age 91, beloved wife of the late Robert A. Bartlett (1992). Loving mother of Gregory (Dona) Bartlett and Alan (Cheryl) Bartlett. Devoted daughter of the late John and Lillian (nee Saffrahn) Collins. Retiree of National Corn Products and member of 4-H Clubs. Visitation Wednesday, May 15, 2013 from 3-9 PM. Funeral Service Thursday, May 16, 2013...
Ruby M. Vander Laan
May 10, 2013
Ruby M. Vander Laan, nee Greenfield, age 92, beloved wife of the late Abel (1982). Loving mother of Joyce (John Davids and the late Donald Hoekstra), Al (Betty), Judi (Bud) Terpstra, Ruth Hillegonds and Dave (Jackie). Cherished grandmother of 21 and great-grandmother of 47. Fond sister of Helen Veleke. Preceded in death by 3 sisters and 2 brothers. Dear aunt...
Grace R. Piersma
May 10, 2013
Grace R. Piersma, nee Noorlag, age 73, beloved wife of Chester for 52 years. Loving mother of Susan (Michael) Stevens, Barbara (Joseph) Fiandaca, Ronald Piersma and Edward Piersma. Cherished grandmother of Connor, Taylor, Joseph, Michael, Ava and Mia. Dear Sister of Clarence (Chris) Noorlag, Rich (Ruth) Noorlag, Warren (Willamae) Noorlag and the late Ruth (late Ray) Dykstra. Dear aunt of...
Eleanore M. Clifford
May 8, 2013
Eleanore M. Clifford, nee Racz, age 83, beloved wife of the late James Clifford, Sr. (2003). Loving mother of James (Joann) Clifford, Jr. Cherished grandmother of Jennifer and Jonathan. Fond sister of Frank (late Marilyn) Racz and the late Irene (late William) Lee. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday morning at St. Julie Billiart Church, 7399 W....
Jeanne M. O'Brien
May 6, 2013
Jeanne M. O’Brien, nee Hostler, age 77, beloved wife of the late Thomas J. O’Brien (2007). Loving mother of James (Eileen), Michael (Donna), Daniel (Jo), and Terence (Sheri). Cherished grandmother of 14. Dear sister of Eileen Hostler. Visitation Wednesday, May 8, 2013 from 3-9 PM. Funeral Thursday, May 9, 2013 9:15 a.m. from Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler...
Cheryl M. Matyus
May 4, 2013
Cheryl M. Matyus, age 61, beloved daughter of the late Alex and Mildred Matyus. Loving sister of Donald (Carol) Matyus. Cherished aunt of Jonathan (Kristyn) Matyus and Jill (Nate) Lenzen. Dear great aunt of Summer Matyus and Brock Lenzen. No visitation. A Memorial Service for Cheryl will take place on Thursday, May 9, 2013 11:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525...
Mary Jane Devries
May 3, 2013
Mary Jane DeVries, nee Kiemel, age 76, beloved wife of the late William H. DeVries, Sr. (1991). Loving mother of William H., Jr. (Sandra), Sandra (William) Reder and Laura (Robert) Mrjenovich. Cherished grandmother of Matthew, Amy, Sarah, Hannah, Joanne, Myah, Thomas and James. Fond sister of Rindert and Kenneth. Preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Dear aunt...
Marie L. Dorencz
May 2, 2013
Marie L. Dorencz, nee Wolfger, age 85, beloved wife of the late Leonard (2001). Loving mother of Gary (Sharon), James, Carol (Kenneth) Tarasiewicz, and the late Susan (Ed) Petrosius. Cherished grandmother of Jessica (Truly) Hardy, Scott (Barbara) Dorencz, Christy Poole, Tracy Dorencz, Ashley Tarasiewicz, Julie Dorencz, and Keith Tarasiewicz. Dearest great-grandmother of Clara Ann. Fond sister of the late George...
Susanne "Sue" Pruim
April 30, 2013
Susanne “Sue” Pruim, nee Ipema, age 76, beloved wife of the late Gerhardus “Hardy” Pruim (2005). Loving mother of Larry (Sandra), John (Karen), James, Linda (David) Younglove and Susan (Brian) Henehan. Cherished grandmother of 12 and great-grandmother of two. Fond sister Henry (late Edie), Peter (Kathy), Edward, Brenda Carlson, Irene (Jerry) Leep and the late William, Jr., Anjean (late Ron)...
Herman R. Westerveld
April 30, 2013
Herman R. Westerveld, age 83, U.S. Army Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband for 59 years to Florence, nee Faber. Loving father of Herman David (Jackie), Charlene (James) Vannette, Cheryl Vera and Lisa (Dean) Kuiper. Cherished grandfather of 14 and great-grandfather of 16. Visitation Friday, May 3, 2013 from 3-9 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. &...
Dorothy T. Gemino
April 30, 2013
Dorothy T. Gemino, nee Ferro, age 92, beloved wife of the late James (1995). Loving mother of Vincent (Janis) Gemino and JoAnn (Raymond) Bonnet. Cherished grandmother of Kurt (Barbara) Bonnet, Bret (Nicole) Bonnet, Joseph Gemino and Mark (fiancée Jenilee) Gemino. Great-grandmother of Delia, Katelyn and Evan. Fond sister of Frances Ferro, Angelina Hook and the late Mary Rubino, Rose Vander,...
Werner A. Schwandt
April 29, 2013
Werner A. Schwandt, age 86, U.S. Navy WWII Veteran. Beloved husband for 63 years to Lois, nee Splitgerber. Devoted son of the late Arthur and Renata Schwandt. Loving brother of Arlene Schwandt. Dear son-in-law of the late William and Eleanor Splitgerber. Fond brother-in-law of Rev. William (Sue) Splitgerber and the late Marilyn Splitgerber. Cherished uncle of William Jr., Rhonda and...
Jack P. Hille
April 28, 2013
Jack P. Hille, age 68, beloved husband of Belle, nee Lis. Loving father of Dorothy Mitchell and Jay (Jodi) Hille. Cherished grandfather of Daniell, Nic, Brynna, Meara and Kora and great-grandfather of Aiden and Dylan. Devoted son of the late Jack and Mary. Dear brother of Ruthmary Willand. Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews. Jack was an electrical engineer...
Helen V. Kuzel
April 28, 2013
Helen V. Kuzel, nee Gudmundson, age 84, passed away with her family by her side on Sunday April 28, 2013. Helen was the beloved wife for 58 years to the late Frank J. "Buz" Kuzel. Loving mother of John (Acco), Paul (Sharon), Gary (Patty), and the late Laura S. Kuzel. Adored grandmother of Molly, Caroline and Katy. Devoted daughter of...
Gloria J. Wohlbedacht
April 27, 2013
Gloria J. Wohlbedacht, nee Babcock, age 79, loving mother of David (Kathleen) Wohlbedacht, Kenneth A. Wohlbedacht, Jill Wohlbedacht and Kathryn Gudauskas. Cherished grandmother of Sarah, Kristina, Daniel and Michael. Dear great-grandmother of Lacey. Memorial Visitation Saturday, May 4, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. until time of Memorial Service 11:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 17100 S. 69th Ave., Tinley Park, IL....
Marian Hilburger
April 27, 2013
Marian Hilburger, nee Hassen, age 93, at rest on April 27, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Hilburger. Devoted daughter of the late Peter and Julia Hassen. Loving sister of the late Steve (Julia) Hassen. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Services and interment private. Express your thoughts and condolences at www.colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400
Bernadine M. Brown
April 27, 2013
Bernadine M. Brown, nee Bargo, age 92, of Country Club Hills, formerly of Tinley Park, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Norman Brown. Loving mother of Mark (Barbara) Brown, Robert (Ruth) Brown, Mary (John) Fellores, and Norman (Susan) Brown. Cherished grandmother of 9 and great grandmother of 17. Devoted daughter of the late...






