Obituaries

Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries

Dolores M. Duffey

Dolores M. Duffey

May 2, 2006

Dolores M. Duffey, age 74, devoted daughter of the late John and Susan Duffey. Loving sister of John R. Duffey. Dear cousin of five. Visitation Friday from 9:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. at St. Julie Billiart Church 7399 W. 159th St. Tinley Park, IL. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery River Grove, IL. Masses preferred. Express your thoughts...

Violet M. Devries

Violet M. Devries

May 2, 2006

Violet M. DeVries, nee Keessen, age 90, beloved wife of the late Willard Sr. Loving mother of Willard, Jr. (Debra). Dear grandmother of Kimberly (Eric) Blohm, Heather, Kristen, Zachariah, Cornelius, and Benjamin DeVries. Dearest great-grandmother of Ethan Andrew Blohm. Fond sister of the late Gerald (Eloise) and Muriel Keessen. Visitation Friday 3-9 PM. Funeral Saturday 10:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel...

Clarence H. Dyke

Clarence H. Dyke

April 28, 2006

Clarence H. Dyke, age 80, WWII Navy Veteran, beloved husband for 59 years of Nell, nee Fase. Loving father of Barbara (Gary) VanderBent, Joyce (Duane) Torrence, Carol (John) Knott, and Janice (Kenneth) Poort. Dear grandfather of 10 and great-grandfather 20. Fond brother of Marilyn Piel and the late Henry Dyke.Visitation Sunday 3-9PM. Funeral Service Monday 10:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel,...

Ruth A. Prete

Ruth A. Prete

April 28, 2006

Ruth A. Prete, age 63, nee Chamberlain. Beloved wife for 46 years of Ronald W. Prete, Sr. Loving mother of Susan (Miguel) Jimenez and Ronald Jr. Cherished grandmother of Erik, Monica, Ashlei, Alexandra, Keven, L.J., Veronica, Joey, and Jimmy. Dear great-grandmother of Angelica. Fond sister of Sue Ann (William) Prete, Janis (Steve) Szalas and the late Sharon Tracy. Loving Aunt...

Kenneth E. Medema, Sr.

Kenneth E. Medema, Sr.

April 28, 2006

Kenneth E. Medema, Sr., age 72, U.S. Coastguard Veteran, late of Bradenton, FL, formerly of Palos Park, IL., beloved husband for 51 years of Donna, nee Extra. Loving father of Kenneth, Jr. (Jill), Douglas (Jennifer), and Timothy (Karen). Dear grandfather of Kenneth III, Kyle (Mandi), Robin, Allison, Sydney, and August. Fond brother of Lorraine (John) Bakker, Roger, and the late...

Raymond W. Woodworth, Sr.

Raymond W. Woodworth, Sr.

April 27, 2006

Raymond W. Woodworth, Sr., age 76, USMC Korean War Veteran, beloved husband of the late Donna, nee Williams. Loving father of Pamela (Bruce) Van Auken, Patti (Roger) Unton, Debbie (Ray) Wasielewski, and Raymond Jr. (Vivian). Dear grandfather of Dana, Kyle, Rachel, Rebecca, and Matthew. Fond brother of Ronald (Nancy), Robin (Joyce) and the late John (late Beryl). Uncle Rusty to...

John Charles Harms

John Charles Harms

April 25, 2006

John Charles Harms, born into this world January 1, 1988, taken suddenly from us April 25, 2006. Johnny’s smile and laughter will be forever etched in our memories. He will be greatly missed by his father John, his mother Elizabeth and her friend, Tom; his brother Michael, his sister Katherine, his nieces Samantha and Daisy and his Grandmother. Many aunts...

James R. Ochsenfeld

James R. Ochsenfeld

April 23, 2006

James R. Ochsenfeld, age 44, suddenly, beloved husband of Mary Beth nee Brennan. Devoted son of the late Joseph & Dorothy Ochsenfeld. Loving brother of Linda Ochsenfeld (Jim Neil), Joseph (Twilah) Ochsenfeld, Jeanne (late Ken) Galos, Susan (Ed) Phelan, and the late John Ochsenfeld. Dear son-in-law of James & Marlene Brennan. Fond brother-in-law of Diane Lundh, Michael (Monika) Brennan, and...

Ernest J. Hoyne

Ernest J. Hoyne

April 21, 2006

Ernest J. Hoyne, age 88, WWII Veteran, beloved husband of Victoria L. nee Klaczek, for 58 years. Loving father of Linda A. (Graham H.) Preuss and William P. (Linda J.) Hoyne. Dear grandfather of Jamie, Neil, and Tifany Hoyne. Fond brother of Richard J. (Virginia) Hoyne. Visitation Sunday 3-9 PM. Funeral Monday 9:30 a.m. from Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd...

Shirley D. Fasel

Shirley D. Fasel

April 21, 2006

Shirley D. Fasel, age 75, nee Wittmayer, beloved wife for 49 years of Ralph P. Fasel. Loving mother of Martin, Philip (Michele), and Ronald (Marie). Cherished grandmother of Justin, Zachary, Emily, Nathan, Nolan, and Aidan. Dear sister of Donald (Betty), Kenneth (Debbie) and Earl (Linda). Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday from 3-9 PM at Colonial Chapel...

Lester L. Lohman

Lester L. Lohman

April 20, 2006

Lester L. Lohman, age 89, WWII Veteran, beloved husband of Isabella nee Bratten, for 58 years. Loving father of Richard (Linda) Lohman. Fond brother of the late George and Stuart. Visitation Sunday 3-8 PM. Additional visitation Monday from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 12:00 Noon at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem Ave.) Orland...

James Patrick O'Connor, Jr.

James Patrick O'Connor, Jr.

April 18, 2006

James Patrick O’Connor, Jr., age 69, beloved husband of Lois J., nee Perry. Loving father of Maureen (Martin) Crofton, Kathleen (Marshall) Landis, Colleen (Mark) Herrington, and James Patrick O’Connor III. Cherished Papa of Jason, Nicole, Samantha, Rachel, Marshall Jr., Emily, Kate, Margaret, Mitchell, Angel Catherine, Madison, Connor James, and Morgan. Dear brother of Eileen (Vince) Scialabba and Margaret (William) Vavra....

Agnes C. Berghuis

Agnes C. Berghuis

April 18, 2006

Agnes J. Berghuis, nee Ballard, age 89, born in lexington, KY, beloved wife of the late Melvin. Loving mother of Susan (Robert) Mestan, jDonarld Berghuis, and Ronald (Kitchie) Berghuis. Dear grandmother of Cheryl (Robert) Driscoll, Jeffrey (Cheryl) Berghuis, Kerry (Stewart) McGehee, Doanld (Karen) Mestan, Linda (Len) Zych. Dearest great-grandmother of 8. Fond sister of Margaret Chipley of Lexington, KY. Visitation...

John D. Braun

John D. Braun

April 17, 2006

John D. Braun, age 82, WWII Vet., beloved husband of the late Sophie, nee Zdobylak. Loving father of Richard, Ronald, and Annette (Jerry J.) Mathers. Dear grandfather of Lindsay, Lauren, and Cathy Mathers, Heather and Lorien Braun. Fond brother of Johanna (Chuck) Krassel, Phillip Braun and the late Paul Braun and Ruth Zapparato. Loving uncle of many nieces and nephews....

Frank J. Boonstra

Frank J. Boonstra

April 17, 2006

Frank J. Boonstra, age 80, WWII Veteran, late of Morrison, IL, formerly of Chicago. Beloved husband of Dorothy Decker Boonstra, nee Hamstra, and the late Katherine Boonstra, nee Borgman. Loving father of Eleanor (Philip) Lipinski, Rolene Boonstra, and Valerie (Keith) Tucker. Dear step-father of Duane Decker and Gordon Decker. Cherished grandfather of James (Amy) Lipinski, Joe (Sara), Melissa, Jessica Tucker,...

Walter B. Ottenhoff

Walter B. Ottenhoff

April 13, 2006

Walter B. Ottenhoff, age 74, beloved husband of Barbara J., nee Heyboer. Loving father of Walter (Kim), Tom (Kim), Laura (Roger) Schutt, and Dan (Tresca). Dear grandfather of many. Fond brother of Lambert Ottenhoff and the late Betty Bieze. Visitation Monday 3-9PM. Funeral Service Tuesday 10:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem Ave.) Orland...

Maurice A. Clausing

Maurice A. Clausing

April 10, 2006

Maurice A. Clausing, age 92, WWII Vet., beloved husband for 62 years of Eleanor, nee Vander Meer. Loving father of Ronald (Charlene), Maureen (Henry) Loerop, Wade, and Warren (Dawn). Cherished grandfather of 7 and great grandfather of 6. Fond brother of Ann Vander Meer and preceded in death by 6 brothers and 2 sisters. Dear uncle of many nieces and...

John C. Ter Maat

John C. Ter Maat

April 4, 2006

John C. Ter Maat, suddenly, age 58, beloved husband of Jacquelyn, nee Veenstra. Loving father of Janine (Brian) Skala and Julie (Sean) O’Connell. Dear grandfather of Tessa Marie and Grace Mae O’Connell, Victoria Rose and Allyson Grace Skala. Devoted son of John and Theresa nee DeVries Fond brother of Joanne Ter Maat and Evelyn (Richard) Loerop. Dear uncle of Jacquelyn,...

Gladys L. Stam

Gladys L. Stam

April 3, 2006

Gladys L. Stam, nee Breitbarth, age 77, beloved wife for 56 years of Cornelius Stam. Loving mother of Linda Stam, Patsy (John) Mathys, and Ginger Stam. Dear grandmother of Tracy Pinkelton, Brian Pinkelton, Carie Ivanoff, and Travis Ivanoff and fianc� Julie Hemmer. Visitation Thursday 3-9 PM at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem Ave.) Orland Park....

Duwayne R. Hornung

Duwayne R. Hornung

April 3, 2006

DuWayne R. Hornung, age 76, Korean War Marine Vet., Retired Chicago Police Officer, beloved husband for 52 years of Carmela “Lee”, nee Prosapio. Loving father of John (Marion), Maria (Richard) Small, and Rick (Diana). Cherished grandfather of John, Ryan, Eric, Rich, Dan, Lauren and Rachel. Preceded in death by 4 brothers and 3 sisters. Loving uncle of many nieces and...