Obituaries
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries

Bruce S. Johnson
July 5, 2006
Bruce S. Johnson, age 81, beloved husband of the late Shirley C., nee Spetz. Loving father of Carol (Paul) Petraitis, Debby (Gary Kwiatkowski) Johnson and the late Nancy (John) Bikfasy. Cherished grandfather of Lauren, Adam and Eric. Dear brother of Kenny Johnson. Fond brother-in-law of George Spetz. Loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. Longtime member of Local 63 Ornamental...

Robert Wapniarski
July 4, 2006
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Helen E. Rowoldt
July 3, 2006
Helen E. Rowoldt, nee Bittmann, age 89, late of Bradley, formerly of Tinley Park and Oak Forest, died July 3, 2006 at Provena Our Lady of Victory Nursing Home in Bourbonnais. Beloved wife of the late Rev. Henry O. Rowoldt who died August 26, 2003. Loving mother of Marilyn Hays and the late Richard (Julie) Rowoldt. Dear grandmother of Vicki,...

Hilda Munk
July 3, 2006
Hilda Munk, nee Dykstra, age 79, beloved wife of the late Jerry Munk, Sr. Loving mother of Jerry Jr. (Debra) and the late Lynette Boer. Dear grandmother of Lisa (Pat) Olson, Holly and Jerry III Munk, Heather and Jeffrey Boer. Dearest great grandmother of Emily Lynette. Fond sister of Gert Boss, Richard Dykstra, Cornelius Dykstra and the late Clarence Dykstra....

Rev. Osborn C. Arnes
June 21, 2006
Rev. Osborn C. Arnes, age 85, WWII Army Veteran and life-long servant of the Lord. Beloved husband for 66 years of Elizabeth “Jane” nee Edwards. Loving father of Michael (Carmen), Constance (Rev. Jerry) Sherstad, and Virginia (Al) Wright. Dear grandfather of 9 and great-grandfather of 20. Visitation Saturday 3-9PM at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem)...

Amylyn Grace Wlazlo
June 17, 2006
Amylyn Grace Wlazlo, 21 months, beloved and precious daughter of Alexander Jr. and Arlene, nee Fondren. Loving little sister of Luke. Cherished granddaughter of Brian and Claire Fondren and Alexander Sr. and Yolanda Wlazlo. Adored great granddaughter of Arlene M. Fondren and Ruth Heim. Dearest niece of Shannon, Anthony, Kyle, Tim and Matt. Dear cousin of Makenzie. Fond great niece...

Mary Jean Gorski
June 13, 2006
Mary Jean Gorski, nee Garczynski, age 75, beloved wife for 55 years of Edward M. Loving mother of Diane (Michael) Costello, Kathleen Gorski, Marie (Richard) Lloyd, Patricia (Mark) De Hertogh, Michael (Janet) Gorski DDS and John (Jean) Gorski. Dear grandmother of 16 and great-grandmother of 3. Fond sister of Ted (Gerry), Tony (Patty), Barbara (Nick) Radice, and the late John...

Hattie Rubach
June 12, 2006
Hattie Rubach, nee Waedt, age 89, beloved wife of the late Willard P. Loving mother of Willard W. (Ellie) and Kenneth M. (Lori). Dear grandmother of Laura (Scott) Evans, Tracey and Kenneth W. Rubach. Dearest great grandmother of Jackson and Tyler Evans. Fond sister of Gertrude Kelly and the late Fred, Al, Hilda Pauly, Dorothy Senkpiel and Helmut. Dear aunt...

Clarence O. "Casey" Stingel
June 10, 2006
Clarence O. “Casey” Stingel, age 86, WWII US Marine Vet., beloved husband of Helen, nee Wojciechowski. Loving father of Sandra (Robert Westlund) Dunbar and Craig (Carol) Stingel. Cherished grandfather of Andrea (Bud Sherman) Dunbar, Leslie (Keith) Fredericks, Robert (Shawna) Stingel, Cary (Brian) Kelly and Tina Lupo. Dearest great grandfather of 8. Fond brother of Gladys (Richard) Stage, Carole (Lewis) Liss...

John S. Vrba, Sr.
June 9, 2006
John S. Vrba, Sr., WW II Army Veteran, age 85, beloved husband of the late Dolores, nee McGonigal. Loving father of John, Jr. (Maryann), Cheryl (David) Conwill, and Richard (Joyce). Dear grandfather of Katherine (Terry) O’Leary, Margaret (Kevin) Vahl, and Christina Vrba Dearest great-grandfather of four. Visitation Sunday 3-8PM. Funeral Service Monday 10:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd...

Rose M. Broccardo
May 31, 2006
Rose M. Broccardo, nee Montalto, age 99, beloved wife of the late Marco. Loving mother of Isabel (Bob) Petrusek, Mary (Louis) Adduce and the late Theresa Petrusek. Dear grandmother of 7 and great-grandmother of 10. Fond sister of 5 sisters and 1 brother. Visitation Friday 3-9 PM . Funeral Saturday 8:30 a.m. from Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler...

Judith A. "Judy" Watt
May 30, 2006
Judith A. “Judy” Watt, nee Nebrensky, age 65, beloved wife of Thomas W. Loving mother of Cheryl “Cheri” Smith, Deanne (Jeff) Anagnos, Bonnie (Danny) Zaborac. Dear grandmother of Nicole Smith, Jacob and Faith Anagnos, Chanelle and Kyle Zaborac. Fond sister of Rosemary Flahaut Greeley. Dearest daughter of the late John and Julie. Visitation Friday 3-9 PM. Funeral Service Saturday 10:00...

Gabrielle Beckwith
May 29, 2006
Gabrielle Beckwith, nee Kluge, age 92, beloved wife of the late Clarence. Loving mother of Grant (Rita) and Charlene. Dear grandmother of Anne Marie (David) Reband, Jeanne (David) Matula, Laura (Mark) Bordick, Mary Anne (Cory) Hickman, and Charles (Sarah) Magerski. Dearest great-grandmother of John, Hope, Claire, and Leo Reband; Sydnie and Allison Matula; Julianne Bordick; Alex and Audrey Hickman; and...

Pastor Bruce R. Sperling
May 27, 2006
Pastor Bruce R. Sperling Jr., age 31, suddenly, Loving husband of Jill, nee Van Dahm. Loving son of Bruce (Sue) and the late Sandra nee DeVries. Beloved brother of Camie (Sal) Cirrincione, Calvin (Christy), and the late Mark Sperling. Treasured uncle of Trevor, Skyler, Carly, Ty, Hunter, Caden and Brynna. Precious grandson of Dorothy and the late George DeVries and...

Mark R. Sperling
May 27, 2006
Mark R. Sperling, age 27, suddenly, dear son of Bruce (Sue) and the late Sandra nee DeVries. Beloved brother of Camie (Sal) Cirrincione, Calvin (Christy), and the late Bruce (Jill) Sperling. Treasured uncle of Trevor, Skyler, Carly, Ty, and Hunter. Precious grandson of Dorothy and the late George DeVries and Marion and the late Thomas Sperling. Dearest nephew, cousin, loyal...

Eleanor J. Ruddy
May 22, 2006
Eleanor J. Ruddy, nee Harris, age 72, beloved wife of the late Edward C. Ruddy. Loving mother of Brian Ruddy and step-mother of Phyllis (John) Pranevicius and Maureen (Joe) Minnich. Grandmother of 7. Cousin of Donna (Rich) Hoyo. Visitation Thursday 4-9PM Funeral Service Friday 10:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73 rd Ave. (155th/Wheeloer Dr. and Harlem) Orland Park....

Linda J. Kort
May 21, 2006
Linda Kort, nee Van Proyen, age 64, loving mother of Brad (Ruthann), Brian (Kathy), Julie (Robert) Boer, Chip (Kari), and Ryan (Missy). Dearest grandmother of 10. Fond sister of Joyce (the late Henry) Zaagman, Dorothy (Don) Huizinga, Janet (Terry) Hysop, and Paul Van Proyen. Visitation Tuesday 3-9PM. Funeral Service Wednesday 10:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler...

Jeanne Aggen
May 19, 2006
Jeanne Aggen, nee Homan, beloved wife of the late George. Loving sister of the late Winnie (the late Bill) Aggen and the late Marvin (the late Lois) Homan. Dearest aunt, great aunt and great-great aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday 12:00 Noon until 5:00 p.m. with a Funeral Service Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S....

Charles M. Huet
May 18, 2006
Charles M. Huet, age 89, beloved husband of the late Frances, nee Marcinkevich. Loving father of Joan (Kelly) Melfi, Patrick (Bette), Elizabeth (Joseph) Hale, Margaret (Richard) Riner, John, Joseph (Mary Ellen), Christopher, and the late William, and the late Kathleen (Joseph) Swartwood. Fond brother of the late Alan (Maydelle) Huet. Dear grandfather and great grandfather of many. Memorial Mass, Saturday...

Barbara Ann Graham
May 16, 2006
Barbara Ann Graham, nee Medema, age 40, beloved wife of James F. Graham, Jr. Loving and devoted daughter of Jan (Robert) Scholtens and Bert Medema. Dear sister of Carol (Steven) Kijowski. Cherished granddaughter of Henrietta Van Stedum. Dearest daughter-in-law of Sharron Graham and James Sr. (Nancy) Graham. Fond sister-in-law of Tim (Tanya) Graham. Visitation Thursday 3-9 PM. Funeral Service Friday...