Obituaries
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries
Dorothy Bruce
January 18, 2006
Dorothy Bruce, age 79, devoted daughter of the late Michael and Magdaline. Loving brother of Helen (the late George) Trigg, William Bruce, Katie Bruce, Barbara Bruce, and the late Marie (the late Dymetry) Paszkewicz, Michael, and Peter (the late Harriet) Bruce. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Private graveside service at Mt. Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials...
Helen E. Poat
January 17, 2006
Helen E. Poat, nee McDonald, age 90, beloved wife of the late Wilbur. Loving mother of Myra (Thomas) Doody, and Jeff (Debbie) Poat. Dear grandmother of Laura McGuire, Jeff (Lorraine) Poat, Tod Doody, Bret Poat, Robbin (Eric) Masna and Cory (Jamie) Poat. Dearest great grandmother of 12. Preceded in death by 5 sisters and 2 brothers. Dear aunt of many...
Jay Van Dahm, Sr.
January 16, 2006
Jay “Bud” Van Dahm, Sr., age 95, beloved husband of Evelyn, nee Beukema, and the late Elizabeth “Betty” nee Beukema. Loving father of Jay Jr., George (Mary), and Joan (Dale) Essenburg. Dearest grandfather of nine and great-grandfather of 16. Preceded in death by six sisters and two brothers. Fond brother-in-law of Marjorie Beukema Metcalf. Dear uncle of many nieces and...
Michael Bruce
January 14, 2006
Michael Bruce, age 82, WWII Veteran, devoted son of the late Michael and Magdaline. Loving brother of Helen (the late George) Trigg, Dorothy Bruce, William Bruce, Katie Bruce, Barbara Bruce, and the late Marie (the late Dymetry) Paszkewicz and Peter (the late Harriet) Bruce. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday from 9:00 a.m. until time of funeral...
Margaret Spencer
January 13, 2006
Margaret E. Spencer, nee Roe, age 90, beloved wife of the late John “Jack”. Loving mother of Jacqueline (John) Humenik, Kathleen (Marty) Bulthuis, Michael (Kathy) Spencer, Deborah Raske, and the late James Spencer. Dear grandmother of 19 and great-grandmother of many. Visitation Monday 3-9pm. Funeral Service Tuesday 10:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem)...
Walter Kledzik
January 11, 2006
Walter W. Kledzik, age 71, Korean War Navy Vet., retired educator, beloved husband of Sheila, nee Beaton. Loving father of David (Kimberly), Rebecca (Tony) Howard, Timothy (Sandra), Philip (Deborah), Stephen, and the late Rachel Kledzik. Dear grandfather of Anthony, Joshua and Rachel Howard, Elizabeth, Timothy, Andrew, and Emily Kledzik. Brother of Dorothy Quandt and the late Curtis Kledzik and Nadine...
Katherine Urbanski
January 9, 2006
Katherine Urbanski, nee Lis, age 85, beloved wife of the late Andrzej. Loving mother of Sigmund (Adrienne) Urbanski. Dear grandmother of Andrew. Retired from Cracker Jack Co. after 32 years. Visitation Wednesday 4-8PM. Funeral Thursday 9:15AM from Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem Ave.) Orland Park to Our Lady of the Woods Church. Mass 10:00AM. Interment...
Ada Vander Vliet
January 9, 2006
Ada H. Vander Vliet, nee Smith, age 91, beloved wife of the late Edward. Loving mother of Edward Jay (Michele) and Marvin (Karen). Dear grandmother of 4. Fond sister of Corinne Warners, Joanne Vander Wagen, and the late Doris Schripsema. Visitation Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until time of the Funeral Service at 1:00 p.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 s. 73rd...
Carol Rae Sluis
January 8, 2006
Carol Rae Sluis, nee Larson, age 72, of Warrenton, Virginia, formerly of Chicago. Beloved wife of Harold Sluis. Loving mother of Bonnie (Lei) Song, Laura (Robert) Kerns and step-mother of Harold Sluis, Arla (Scott) McWilliams, Karen (Greg) Moss, Carolyn Sluis, and Jacqueline (Daniel) Schnur. Grandmother of 8. Sister of Russell Larson. Visitation Wednesday 3-9PM. Funeral Service Thursday 10:00AM at Colonial...
Dorathy Vander Veen
January 8, 2006
Dorathy F. Vander Veen, nee Plantinga, age 84, beloved wife of the late Charles. Loving mother of Ellen (John) Reinsma, Charlene (Ron) Clausing, and Karen (Gary) Pajkos. Dear grandmother Julie (Mark) Nikkel, Tracee (Brad) Harris, Carrie (Allen) Block, Jamie (Dan) Schubert, Amanda (Mark) Ralson, Jon (Katie) Clausing, Zachary, Paul, and Katelyn Pajkos. Dearest great grandmother of Max, Sophia, Audrey, Ryan,...
Elsie Lissak
January 7, 2006
Elsie Lissak, nee Werich, age 77, loving daughter of the late Nicholas and Anna. Dear sister of Walter (Vicki) Werich and Olga (Joe) Ruzic. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday 3-9PM. Funeral Service Wednesday 10:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Memorials to Alzheimer’s Association preferred....
Lawrence Kruizenga
January 7, 2006
Lawrence Kruizenga, age 81, WW II Army Vet. beloved husband of the late Carol Faye, nee Van Wee. Loving father of Diana Zwiener, Donna Schelonk, Roger, John, Kim, Ronald and Bertha Kruizenga. Dear grandfather of 11. Dearest great grandfather of 17. Fond Brother of Robert, Mathilda, Betty Galbreth and the late John. Loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. Longtime...
Norman Vander Wel
January 6, 2006
Norman C. Vander Wel, age 64, beloved husband for 43 years of Lois nee Hekman. Loving father of Mark, Brian (Beth), and Scott (Ellen). Cherished grandfather of Douglas. Dearest brother of twin Norma (Julian) Baas, Lori (Cliff) Schoolland, and the late Eunice Vos. Fond son-in-law of Gertrude Hekman. Dear brother-in-law of Jan (Tom) Holwerda, Jim (Kathy) Hekman, Don (Martha) Hekman,...
Donald Miller
January 5, 2006
Donald F. Miller, age 77, of Orland Park, beloved husband of Elaine, nee Babka. Devoted father of Donna (Ronald) Wedster, David (Bonnie) Miller, and Cheryl (Marty) Miller Maddox. Loving grandfather of 5. Dear brother of LeRoy, Harry, and Eldon. Cherished uncle of a nephew and many nieces. Visitation Sunday 3-9PM at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. &...
Steven Scholten
January 4, 2006
Steven B. Scholten, age 40, suddenly, loving father of Christopher. Dear brother of Ron (Kathy), Sharon (Larry) Lindemulder, and Mark. Dear uncle of 6. Printing press operator for Hansen Printing Company. Visitation Friday from 3:00 p.m. until time of Funeral Service 8:00 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem Ave.) Orland Park. Interment private. Express...
Richard J. Eizenga
January 3, 2006
Richard J. Eizenga, age 83, WWII veteran, beloved husband for 44 years of Frances, nee Loborec. Cherished friend of Timothy (Gina) Goodwin & children Brady & Carter. Fond brother of the late Henry (Muriel) & the late Wilma (late George) Fennema. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday 3-9 PM. Funeral Service Saturday 10:00 AM at Colonial Chapel,...
C. Melvin Carlson
December 31, 2005
C. Melvin Carlson, age 74, suddenly, US Army Korean War Vet., beloved husband for 47 years of Marjorie, nee Schramm. Loving father of Janet (Gary) Menegazzo, Barbara (Edward) Deal & James (Jayne) Carlson. Dear grandfather of Gary, Robert, Kimberly, Dominik, Brandy & Matthew. Fond brother of the late Gordon (Carol). Visitation Tuesday 3-9PM at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave....
Dorothy Holt
December 30, 2005
Dorothy M. Holt, nee Parsyck, age 85, beloved wife of the late Carl W. Loving mother of Joy Ann (the late James) Lamb, Carl W. (Beverly) Holt, and the late Jack (Judy) Plate. Dear grandmother of 8 and great-grandmother of 14. Fond sister of Betty Pauling and the late Annette Steakle. Visitation Monday 3-9PM. Funeral Service Tuesday 10:00 a.m. at...
Arnold Drzonek
December 30, 2005
Arnold L. Drzonek, age 88, WWII Army Vet., beloved husband for 60 years of the late Mildred A. (Beloved Susie), nee Daliege. Loving father of Arnold (Diane). Dear grandfather of Shari (Jame) Holt and David (Laura) Drzonek. Dearest great grandfather of Morgan Holt. Fond brother of Frances (The late Al) Boldenow and The late William (The late Anne). Dear brother-in-law...
Thomas Smith
December 29, 2005
Thomas J. Smith, age 65, beloved husband of Deborah nee Zhe. Loving father of David (Marion), Holly (Jeff) Searls, William, Michael (Jennifer), and stepfather of Paula (Bill) Frederick and Pamela Bruck. Dear grandfather of six. Retired carpenter of Union Local 272. Ham radio operator WE9F. Visitation Sunday 3-9PM at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem Ave.)...
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