Obituaries
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries
Michael Paolella
March 2, 2013
Michael Paolella, suddenly, age 44, beloved husband of Cathy D., nee Haayer. Loving dad of Gennaro and Gia Paolella. Devoted son of Gennaro and Raffaela Paolella (nee Panico). Cherished brother of Vincenza Paolella, Giovanni (Raniah) Paolella, and Carmela Paolella. Dearest son-in-law of the late Casey and Barbara Haayer (nee Schepper). Dear brother-in-law of Beatrice Balog and Matthew Haayer. Fond uncle,...
Margaret A. Leib
March 2, 2013
Margaret A. Leib, nee Tindel, age 89, beloved wife of the late Jerry (1987). Loving mother of Ruth (Ken) Baro, James (Diane) Leib and Beth Ochoa. Cherished grandmother of Lynn Biederman, Kathy (Frank) Kalisik, Gerry(Jason) Paris, Vicki (Steve) Davis, Daniel (Amie) Leib, Augustine J. “A.J.” Ochoa. Dear great-grandmother of 8, Randy, Brandon, Dana, Frank, John, Joshua, J.D., and Evelyn. Preceded...
Harold K. Kuehn
March 1, 2013
Harold K. Kuehn, age 83, Korean War US Air Force Veteran, beloved husband of the late Carol, nee Pintler (1992). Loving father of Denis Radigan, Tom (Tamera) Radigan, Howard (Cindy) Kuehn and the late Ron “Ronnie” Kuehn (1977). Cherished grandfather of Juliet, Nathan and Ron Kuehn and Ava Radigan. Dearest brother of Marlene Hiese and preceded in death by 12...
Lawrence W. ''Larry'' Gott
February 24, 2013
Lawrence W. “Larry“, Gott, age 57, loving father of Nicole, Sarah, and the late Larry Jr. Devoted son of Carol J. Rochon (nee Karalus) and the late Donald L. Gott. Dear brother of Gerald (Diane) Gott, Michelle (Henry) Ketter, and the late Richard Gott. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, February 28, 2013 from 3-9PM at Colonial...
Steven M. Smajo
February 24, 2013
Steven M. Smajo, age 68, US Army Veteran, beloved husband for 42 years to Karen, nee Slobodzian. Loving father of Kelly Kiaupa, Susan (Mark) Edelen and Michael (Sara) Smajo. Cherished grandfather of Jacob and Abigail Kiaupa; Kaylin and Adam Flanagan; and Madison Smajo. Devoted son of Ann (nee Perkovich) and the late Rudolph Smajo. Dear brother of Patricia Poplawski (late...
Dolores A. Detalent
February 23, 2013
Dolores A. DeTalent, nee Widlock, age 88, beloved Wife of the late George (2005) Loving mother of Barbara Buss, Suzanne Dean & the late Lyle. Cherished grandmother of Robert (Marcy) Wegner, Steven (Jeannine) Wegner, Michael (Christine) Nadolski, Jennifer Jackson, and Sandra Finley. Dearest great-grandmother of Robert and Samara Wegner, Nicholas, Jeremy, and Trenten Nadolski, Brittany and Kristin Jackson, Justin and...
Thomas R. Birks
February 16, 2013
Thomas R. Birks, age 74, U.S. Air Force Veteran. Beloved friend of Darlene Schultz. Father of Thomas and Jeffrey Birks. Son of the late Thomas Birks and Betty Nichols, nee Farrell. Brother of Larry (Alice) Birks, Gary (Sandi) Birks and the late Donald Birks. Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, February 26, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. until time...
Delores J. Ward
February 14, 2013
Delores J. Ward, nee Tepper, age 84, beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Ward, Sr. (2007). Loving mother of Thomas Jr. (Deborah), Sharon (Frank) Kernats and the late Diane Patterson (1996). Cherished grandmother of Thomas III, Steven and Kelly Ward; Kristen, Ryan, Jillian, and Meghan Kernats; Devon and Erin Patterson. Fond sister of Charles Tepper of Springfield, MO, and...
Raymond C. Togtman
February 14, 2013
Raymond C. Togtman, Sr., age 89, WWII U.S. Army Air Force Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Lois, nee Bandstra (2006). Loving father of Loraye Becker, Raymond Jr., Sandra Togtman, and Rebecca May. Cherished grandfather of Justin (Megan) Becker and Austin Becker. Dear brother of Clara Togtman, Grace Boersma, and the late Martha DeGroot, Marguerite Togtman, Edna Huisenga, Jeanette Ebbens...
Gertrude Piersma
February 12, 2013
Gertrude Piersma, nee Ouwenga, age 92, beloved wife of the late Raymond (1983). Loving mother of Debra (Alan) Zielke, Donna (late Alphonse) Cerasoli and David (Mary) Piersma. Cherished grandmother of James, Joy, Shiloh and Caleb. Fond sister of Grace (late Al) Slager and the late Alice (late John) Beukema, Peter (Angie) Ouwenga, Nicholas (late Hilda) Ouwenga and Effie Ouwenga. Dear...
Anne C. Griegel
February 12, 2013
Anne C. Griegel, nee Kane, age 75, beloved wife of the late Kenneth Werner and the late Walter Griegel. Loving mother of Daniel Werner, Gary Werner, Donna (Roy) Patrylak, Karen Werner, Robert Werner, Annececille Werner, Lynda (Vincent) Kamper and the late Kenneth Werner. Cherished grandmother of Joseph, Brittany, Megan, Michael, Marissa, Carissa, Kenneth and Amber. Devoted daughter of the late...
John H. ''Coop'' Cooper
February 9, 2013
John H. Cooper, age 61, beloved husband of Kristi, nee Niven. Loving father of Ruth Ann Cooper, Harold (Terri) Cooper and Jonathan (Amanda) Cooper. Dear stepfather of Matthew, Michael, and Kyle. Cherished grandfather of Griffen, Marek, Kaylee, Cory, and Taylor. Devoted son of Jean (Henry) Heersema and the late Harold Cooper. Fond brother of Bonnie (Fiancé Steve Hoffman) Veen, Ida...
Peter Vanderlaan
February 7, 2013
Peter Vanderlaan, age 93, WWII U.S. Army Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient. Loving brother of the late Ann Hoster, Viola Brouwer, George “Lefty” Vanderlaan, Jr., Jacob Vanderlaan and Adelle Vanderlaan. Cherished uncle of Bea Schaaf, Renee Vanderlaan, Bob Brouwer, Ruth Brouwer, and Pamela Brouwer. Private Interment and Military Honors at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. Express your thoughts and condolences...
Carl R. Holm
February 6, 2013
Carl R. Holm, age 87, WWII U.S. Navy Veteran, beloved husband for 60 years to Dolores, nee Jones. Loving father of David (Jeanette) Holm. Cherished grandfather of Josh and Andy. Dear brother of the late Florence Kneisler. Private Interment and Military Honors at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. Memorials to Alzheimer’s Association preferred. Express your thoughts and condolences at...
Joseph A. Klos
February 6, 2013
Joseph A. Klos, age 65, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband for 35 years to Janet, nee Kuhnen. Loving father of Adam and Pamela (Nathan) Eikelberg. Dear brother of Gregory (Lucille) Klos, Nancy (Steve) Maronto and Patricia (Joe) Gering. Joseph was a very compassionate, giving person, always putting others first. He was deeply religious and devoted to his family. Joseph had...
Carmela Sanfilippo
February 4, 2013
Carmela Sanfilippo, nee Barcelona, age 92, beloved wife of the late Frank (1999). Loving mother of Judy (Joe) Coleman and the late Ronald Sanfilipp (2002). Cherished grandmother of Christine (Brad) Bucciarelli, Brian (Leah) Coleman, Michael (Carla) Sanfilipp and Julie (John) Saranga. Dearest great-grandmother of Jonathan, Katelyn, Nicholas, Kamryn, Ava and Ellery. Carmela’s family is grateful for the excellent care given...
Dennis I. Slomski, Sr.
February 3, 2013
Dennis I. Slomski, Sr., age 70, beloved husband of 48 years to Beverly Ann, nee Hartzheim. Loving father of Tona McGowan, Dennis Jr. and Tricia (Nick) Yakas. Cherished grandfather of Patrick McGowan IV, Shelby and Sydney Slomski, and Samantha and Gwen Yakas. Dear brother of Darlene (Tom) Flisk. Founder of Dennco Flavors in Burnham, IL. Memorial Visitation Sunday, February 10,...
Gwen M. Sumidlowski
January 28, 2013
Gwen M. Sumidlowski, nee Riedl, age 71, beloved wife of the late Casimir C. “Casey” Sumidlowski (1999). Loving mother of Sherry (Gary) Burton and Daniel Sumidlowski. Cherished grandmother of Tru Trevino. Fond sister of Paul C. (Andrea) Riedl. Dear aunt of Denise Riedl, Paul S. (Karrie) Riedl and Greg Kowalski. Dearest great-aunt of Randi Marie and Tyler. Retired from School...
Donald H. Holtz, Sr.
January 26, 2013
Donald H. Holtz, age 77, US Army Veteran, beloved husband of the late Mary A. Holtz, nee Cavera (2007). Loving father of Sandy (Gary) Birmingham, Sharon Vogt, Donald (Daneyda) and Dennis (fiancée Megan Barcelona) Holtz. Dearest grandfather of Jennifer (Billy) Wilson, Michelle, Kathryn, Heather, Ashley, Alyssa, Lonna, Liam, and the late Ophelia Maria. Dear great-grandfather Maddy and Olivia. Fond uncle...
Robert D. "Bob" Kraas
January 25, 2013
Robert D. “Bob” Kraas, age 88, WWII US Army Veteran, beloved husband of the late Ruth H., nee Pape (2007). Loving father of Carol (Walter) Healy, Janet Hurta and Gail Gley. Cherished grandfather of Shaun (Janelle) and Shannon Healy; Matthew and Robert Hurta; David (Sienna) and Steven Gley. Dearest great-grandfather of Vergel, Aaron and Chamille. Dear brother of Melvin. Retired...
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