Obituaries
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries
Lois C. Oostema
March 10, 2012
Lois C. Oostema, nee Pikkula, age 83, beloved wife of the late John R. Oostema (2002). Loving mother of George (Grace) Oostema, Debra (Kent) Burghgraef and Barbra (Dennis) Brouwer. Cherished grandmother of George R. (Ann), Greg (Laura), Gina Oostema; Scott (Britainie), Brent, Keith, Chad Burghgraef; Joel, Kyle, and Eric Brouwer. Dearest great-grandmother of seven. Survived by her sisters-in-law Marge Van...
John J. Van Heest
March 10, 2012
John J. Van Heest, age 88, WWII US Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Catherine “Kay” nee Buwalda (2009). Loving father of James (Margaret), Thomas (Sandra), David (April), Jayne (James) Boie, and Lois (Harry) James. Dear grandfather of Michael (Rachel) Berens-Van Heest, Catherine Van Heest, Julie (Mark) Cooper, and Laura (Kyle) Schnettler; Eric (Lisa) Van Heest, and Nancy (Brian)...
Patricia A. O'Gean
March 9, 2012
Patricia A. O’Gean, nee Hicks, age 67, beloved wife of the late Lawrence O’Gean. Former wife and best friend of Edward Oostema. Loving mother of Linda Mixen, Eugene Oostema, and Robert Oostema. Cherished grandmother of Stephanie Mixen and Stacee Oostema. Fond sister of Zanna (Jim) Bryson and the late Thomas, Eddie, and Larry Hicks. Dear step-mom of Danny (Karen) O’Gean...
Dorothy Weidenaar
March 9, 2012
Dorothy Weidenaar nee Rosier, went to her heavenly home on Friday, March 9 at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late Richard (1975). Loving sister of John (Agnes Jean) Rosier, and the late Frank (late Ann) Rosier, Martin (late Ann) Rosier, Wynn (late John) Eldrenkamp, George (late Alice) Rosier, and Betty (late Neal) Poort. Dear sister-in-law of Ann...
Margaret M. "Maggie" Brown
March 8, 2012
Margaret M. “Maggie” Brown, nee Thorsen, age 91, beloved wife of the late Dr. Nedra F. Brown ( 2008). Loving mother of Gregory (Maria), Kenneth (Kristine), and Jeanne (Timothy) Scheel. Cherished grandmother of 10. Dear great-grandmother of 12. Dearest great-great grandmother of one. Fond sister of Roy (Dorothy) Thorsen and the late Tom Thorsen and sister-in-law of the late Eva...
Edward A. Fleischhaker
March 8, 2012
Edward A. Fleischhaker, age 86, WWII US Army Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Violet, nee Guger (2008). Loving father of Sharon (Greg) Lauber and Susan (Lee) Tibstra. Cherished grandfather of Michael and Andrea Lauber, Tiffany (Jake) Voss, and Jake (Jessica) Tibstra. Dear great-grandfather of Jakob and Bentley. Fond brother of the late Rose, John, and Ann Kirby. Visitation Sunday,...
Joyce J. Stubbs
March 7, 2012
Joyce J. Stubbs, nee Jumbeck, age 73, loving mother of Joseph Stubbs, Laura (Andy) Sokolowski, Julie (Anthony) Wrzesinski, David Stubbs, and Melissa (Jim) McHugh. Cherished grandmother of 14 and great-grandmother of one. Memorial Visitation Saturday, March 10, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. until time of Memorial Service 11:00 a.m. at Calvin Christian Reformed Church, 10013 S. Central Ave., Oak Lawn, IL...
John Urbauer
March 5, 2012
John Urbauer, age 88, born in Austria, WWII U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Caroline A., nee Fencl (2008). Loving father of Lynette (Al) Van Koningsveld and the late John (Debra) Urbauer. Dear grandfather of David, Lauren, and Jennifer Urbauer and Jon Van Koningsveld. Fond brother of Joseph (Carmen) and the late William (Betty). Dear uncle of four...
Harold E. Wierenga
March 5, 2012
Harold E. Wierenga, Sr., age 88, WWII U.S. Navy Veteran, beloved husband for 64 years to Janet, nee DeVries. Loving father of Harold Jr. (Cindy), Wayne (Anne) and Jay. Cherished grandfather of Katie (Sam), Greg (Pam), Doug (fiancée Ashley), Emily (Jon), Hannah and Matt. Dearest great-grandfather of Grayson, Grant and Ava. Fond brother of the late Alice Orr and the...
Mary ''Aggie'' Mancini
March 5, 2012
Mary “Aggie” Mancini, nee Cliff, age 64, beloved wife of the late Arthur A. Mancini (2001). Loving mother of Kathleen Mancini and Nicole Mancini. Dear sister of Nancy Kurysz, and the late Joseph Cliff and Josephine Bolden. Dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews. Longtime employee of Home Depot. Memorial Mass Saturday, March 10, 2012, 10:00AM at St. George Church,...
Mary A. Lessmann
March 3, 2012
Mary A. Lessmann, nee Pasternak, age 86, beloved wife of the late George R. Lessmann, Sr. (2003). Loving mother of Annmarie (Lynn “Rob”) Robinson, George R. (Noreen) Lessmann Jr., and Robert J. (Carol) Lessmann. Dear grandmother of seven and great-grandmother of two. Visitation Monday from 3-9PM at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr & Harlem) Orland Park, IL....
Katherine A. Janis
March 2, 2012
Katherine A. Janis, nee Klajderman, age 93, late of Mission Viejo, CA, formerly of Orland Park, IL passed away March 2, 2012 in California. Loving mother of Robert Janis of Lakeland, FL and Scott (Peggy) Janis of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. Cherished grandmother of four and great-grandmother of seven. Private family services held. In memory of Katherine memorials to Pacific...
Martin Doot
February 27, 2012
Martin Doot, WWII US Navy Veteran, age 90, beloved husband of the late Clara, nee DeVries. Loving father of Dorothy Hanahan, Kenneth (Barbara), and Diane (James) Boerema. Cherished grandfather of seven. Dearest great-grandfather of seven. Dear brother of Ruth Brytenson, and the late Dorothy Boonstra, Violet Mazenko, and Peter. Visitation Wednesday, February 29, 2012 from 3-9 PM. Funeral Service Thursday,...
Jacob Waterlander
February 26, 2012
Jacob Waterlander, age 83, WWII and Korean War US Navy Veteran. Beloved husband for 59 years to Ruth, nee Ebbens. Loving father of Donald (Sandra), Janice (James) Boersma, Randall (Mary McIntrye), Michael (Sharon), Gerald (Karen), David (Barbara) and the late Edward and John. Cherished grandfather of Jonathan (Emily), Marc;Jason (Dana) Boersma;Tara, James, and Tracy; Allie and Noah; Hannah and Kevin....
Edward R. Bergsma
February 24, 2012
Edward R. Bergsma, age 81, US Army Korean War Veteran, beloved husband of Grace, nee Huizenga and the late Judy, nee Cooper. Loving step-father of Julie Ochoa, Scott Vesvardes, Alice (Larry) Sweney, Dan (Kathy) DeYoung, Wayne DeYoung, Sharon (Tim) McKay, Glenn (Angela) DeYoung, and Jim (Lisa) DeYoung. Dear grandfather of 15 and great-grandfather of 6. Dearest brother of the late...
Mildred S. "Millie" Devries
February 22, 2012
Mildred S. “Millie” DeVries, nee VanStedum, age 84, beloved wife for 62 years to Marvin H. DeVries. Loving mother of Claudia (Marc) Beversluis, Cari (Richard) Shields, Jan (John) Klompmaker and Sharon (Scott) Koop. Cherished grandmother of 12. Fond sister of Herman Van Stedum and the late Celia Bardolph. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, February 24, 2012...
Scott R. Mitchell
February 17, 2012
Scott R. Mitchell, “The Gladiator”, age 47, passed away peacefully after a courageous ten-year battle with melanoma. Beloved husband for 23 years to Kelli Mitchell, nee Kraai. Loving father of Derek Scott Mitchell and Kevin McAnully Mitchell. Cherished son of Randall and Janice (nee Singelman) Mitchell. Dear brother of Clay, Jeff (Billy Schmitt) and Chris (Matt) Keim. Devoted son-in-law of...
Daisy L. Vink
February 17, 2012
Daisy L. Vink, nee James, age 86, beloved wife of the late Gerrit J. Vink, Jr. Loving mother of Johnny (Betty) Vink and Deborah (Gerald) Balaszek. Cherished grandmother of Julie, Krista, Amy, Kevin, Nicole, Daniel, and Tiffani. Dearest great-grandmother of Sarah, Robert, Luke, and Brodie. Dear sister of Alice Akison. Visitation Monday, February 20, 2012 from 3-9 PM. Funeral Service...
Viola "Vi" Johnson
February 17, 2012
Viola “Vi” Johnson, nee DeRuiter, age 90, beloved wife of the late Edward L. Johnson (2001). Loving mother of Judith (Rev. Gerrit) Veenstra, Nancy Johnson, Edward (Jill) Johnson, and Rev. Larry (Sarah) Johnson. Cherished grandmother of 12. Dearest great-grandmother of 8. Fond sister of Sid (Marilyn) DeRuiter, Marian(Steve) Price, Richard (late Marcella) DeRuiter and the late Barbara (late Lou) Smit....
Arnold B. Bandstra
February 16, 2012
Arnold B. Bandstra, Sr., age 90, WWII U.S. Army Air Corps Veteran. Beloved husband for 70 years to Anjean, nee Iwema. Loving father of Arlene (James) Achterhof, Barbara (Leon) VandeCreek, Arnold Jr. (Therese), Barry (Debbie), Donna (Rob) Thomsen, and the late Carol (late Jack) Westerhof. Cherished grandfather of 15. Dearest great-grandfather of 18 and great-great grandfather of four. Fond brother...
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