Obituaries

Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries

Ronald Roe

Ronald Roe

May 19, 2024

Ronald R. Roe, Sr., age 80, beloved husband for 50 years to the late Gayle L. Roe, nee Fisler (2018). Loving father of Nancy (Joe) Krutilla and Ron Roe, Jr. Cherished grandfather of Joey Krutilla. Dear brother of John (Marie) Breese and Ruth Harden. Dearest uncle and friend of many. Ron was a retired union pipefitter with Local 597, he...

Joseph Brender

Joseph Brender

May 18, 2024

Joseph R. "Joe" Brender, age 83, US Army Vietnam War Veteran. Beloved son of the late Eugene and the late Antoinette (Gricus) Brender. Loving brother of Wayne Brender, Richard Brender, Joan Brender, Gary Brender, Russal (Kim) Brender, and Francine (Jessie) Kasprzycki. Cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be private. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonalchapel.com...

Mr. Joseph F. Brown

Mr. Joseph F. Brown

May 17, 2024

Joseph Francis Brown, 54, from Orland Park sadly passed away on May 17th following a short illness. His family was his number one priority and is survived by his wife Lisa (nee Fox) Brown and his children Ryan (Leah), Brendan and Lianna.  His sister Linda (Bill) Madlener and brother Mike (Eileen) Brown and loving uncle and great-uncle to many...

Richard Binder

Richard Binder

May 16, 2024

Richard K. Binder, age 67, loving father of Rick (Tamra) Binder, Katie Binder and Kelly Binder. Cherished grandfather of Hannah, Haley, Ezekiel, Jake, Luke and Kai. Dear brother of Ilse Cirullo. Fond uncle of Krysten, Michelle and Karen. Visitation Wednesday, May 22, 2024 from 3-7 p.m. with a Memorial Service to follow at 7:00 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S....

Geraldine Hooker

Geraldine Hooker

May 12, 2024

Geraldine "Gerry" Hooker, nee Swart, age 93, loving wife for 68 years to the late Marvin J. Hooker (2019). Mother of Vicki (the late Steven) Jager, Sandra (Thomas) Post, Gary (Kim) Hooker, James (Lisa) Hooker, Mary (Peter) Boonstra, Carol (Dave) Decker, Robert (Christine) Hooker and the late Marvin James Hooker, Jr. Grandmother of 20. Great-grandmother of 22. Sister of Gerrit...

Marilyn Miller

Marilyn Miller

May 12, 2024

Marilyn Irene Giusti Miller was born in January 1946 to John (Giovanni Enrico) & Helen (Heidenblut) Giusti. She grew up in Worth and attended Eisenhower High school before securing a position at Allis-Chalmers and, later, Midwest Operating Engineers. Prior to that, she was an accomplished musician, playing her accordion at the Palmer House and teaching music classes. She met and...

Robert Newman

Robert Newman

May 12, 2024

Robert M. "Bob" Newman, age 76, beloved husband of the late Barbara J. Newman, nee Pawlak (2012). Loving father of Casey (Michael) Walker. Devoted son of the late Irving "Red" and Eve (nee Rogulich) Newman. Dear brother of Lori (Jim) Paruszkiewicz, Patrice (Pat) Thomas and Cheryl Newman-Innis. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Graduate of St. Laurence High School....

Marilyn Sluis

Marilyn Sluis

May 11, 2024

Marilyn R. Sluis, nee Hommes, age 95, beloved wife for 64 years to the late Arthur Sluis, Sr. (2012). Loving mother of Lynne (Rich) Mulder, Debbie (Rick) Ballweber, Jane (late Andy) Lanenga, Patricia Even, Leslie Fazio, Art Jr. (Jan) Sluis, and Lori (Neil) Tanis. Cherished grandmother of 21. Dearest great-grandmother of 20 with two more on the way and great-great-grandmother...

Arthur Deckinga

Arthur Deckinga

May 8, 2024

Arthur N. Deckinga, age 93, U.S. Army Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband for 70 years to Lorraine, nee Vanderwall. Loving father of Jerrold (Donna), Randall (Laura) and Richard (Donna). Cherished grandfather of Steven (Kelly) Deckinga, Sara (Kurt) Vellekoop, Scott Deckinga; Nick (Lydia) Deckinga, Jake (fianceé Karolina) Deckinga, Rachel (fiancé Danny) Doody, Erin Doody, Kyle Doody; Rachel Deckinga, Tiffany (Bryan) Stevens...

Bonnie Siwek

Bonnie Siwek

May 7, 2024

Bonnie Joy Siwek, nee Blondina, age 75, beloved wife for 42 years to the late Leo F. Siwek (2013). Loving mother of Jill (Keith) O’Connell and Alison (Jason) Bramhall. Cherished Amma of Aidan, Ryan and Lincoln. Devoted daughter of the late Sam and Mary (nee Bajic) Blondina. Fond sister-in-law of Carol Yanos and Bernadine (John) Frost. Dearest aunt, cousin and...

David Stillwell

David Stillwell

May 7, 2024

David W. Stillwell, age 39, suddenly taken from us on May 7, 2024. Loving father of David Jr., Jacob and Aaron. Devoted and precious son of Charlie and Debra Stillwell (nee Boersma). Dear brother of Dawn Solano, Danielle (Jason) Holley, Elizabeth (James) Stillwell-O'Keefe and Sarah (Abel) Villagomez. Dear uncle of Aaliana, Emmanuel and Wilhelmina Solano; Amanda, Alyssa and Hailey VandeBerg;...

William Rudenga

William Rudenga

May 6, 2024

William H. "Bill" Rudenga, age 87, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband for 65 years to Joyce E. Rudenga, nee Kooiman. Loving father of Gary Rudenga, Lucas Rudenga and the late Michael Rudenga and Laura Wittinghill. Cherished grandfather of Christine Rudenga and Will Wittinghill. Preceded in death by his siblings Nelliejane Van Dellen, Edward Rudenga, Julia Eggebeen and Carolyn Rudenga. Dear...

Mr. Cledis Horner Jr.

Mr. Cledis Horner Jr.

May 5, 2024

Cledis Horner Jr., 92, of Manteno IL, passed away Sunday May 5, 2024. To know Cledis, was to love Cledis. He had a special way with people and his smile was infectious. Born and raised in  Chicago, he was an avid Chicago sports fan, except for the Cubs. Cledis was a member of the U.S. Air Force and served...

Melvin Schroeder

Melvin Schroeder

May 5, 2024

Melvin H. Schroeder, age 84, passed away May 5, 2024. Melvin was born in Great Bend, KS on October 25, 1939 to Pete and Irene Carl. He married his beloved wife Karen L. Schroeder (nee Birkes) on June 28, 1959. Melvin was the loving father of Lynda (Ed) Stencel, Suzanne Schroeder, Timothy (Diane) Schroeder and Nanci Griffin. He was the...

Richard Puccini Jr.

Richard Puccini Jr.

May 4, 2024

Richard Puccini, Jr.; beloved husband of Caroline nee Sands; beloved father of Gina (John) Caputi, Richard III (Vanessa) Puccini, Lindsey (Jamal) Hamideh, Elizabeth (Brian) Treacy and the late Anne Puccini; cherished papa of Giovanni, Alexandria, Anne and Ariana Caputi, Meg Puccini, Noah, Sophia, Emma and Salim Hamideh, Leah, Allison and Vivian Treacy, Oliver, Ruby and Clyde Field; devoted son...

Clifford Howard (Botheroyd) Johnson

Clifford Howard (Botheroyd) Johnson

May 3, 2024

Clifford H B Johnson, 69, of Chicago, IL was called to eternal rest on May 03,2024. He was the cherished son of late parents, Clifton and June Johnson. Devoted father of Arguna and the late Demetrius and Timothy.  Loving Grandfather of 12 grandchildren. Caring brother of Clifton (Gloria), Ruth, Robert (Sharon) Martin, Rosemary, and Ray.  Fond uncle of many...

Kenneth Oostman

Kenneth Oostman

May 3, 2024

Kenneth Lee Oostman Sr., age 84, entered God’s kingdom on May 3rd, 2024 after a 14 year battle with Mesothelioma. He passed peacefully at home surrounded by family. A lifelong Chicago native, Ken was born November 28th, 1939, the oldest of seven brothers. Among his many accomplishments, Ken served 6 years in the National Guard and, upon his retirement, 50...

Mary "Jeanne" (Byerly)  Moeller

Mary "Jeanne" (Byerly) Moeller

May 2, 2024

Mary "Jeanne" Moeller (nee Byerly), 96, late of Orland Park.  Beloved wife of Robert.  Loving mother of; Larry (Pat), the late Linda Hahn, and Ted (Gail).  Devoted Gram of; Lisa, Erik, Gregg, Sally, Sharon and Kevin.  Proud G.G. of 15, and G.G.G. of 1.  Visitation Wednesday, May 8th, 3-7pm, with a funeral service at 6:00pm.  Interment at a later...

William Lomax

William Lomax

May 2, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of William "Bill" Lomax, age 78, long time resident of Oak Forest, announces his passing on May 2, 2024. A loving husband to Sharyn (nee Hajduch) his wife of 44 years and wonderful father to his son Zachary. Dear brother of Shirley (late Ronald) Michalsen, the late Marjorie "Peggy" (Roy) Roe and...

Terry Hubert

Terry Hubert

May 1, 2024

Terry W. Hubert, age 77, devoted son of the late Emil and Marjorie Hubert. Loving brother of Dee Tracy and the late Linda J. (late Daniel) Kujawa. Dear uncle of Kara and Kaylyn Tracy; and Matthew (Beth) Kujawa. Dearest great-uncle of Austin, Nickolas, Peyton, and Jaxson. Fond cousin of many. Close friend of Nick Trask. Visitation Saturday, September 14, 2024...