Obituaries
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries

Clara H. Doot
September 11, 2005
Clara H. Doot, nee DeVries, age 81, beloved wife of Martin. Loving mother of Dorothy Hanahan, Kenneth (Barbara), and Diane (James) Boerema. Dear grandmother of 7 and great grandmother of 4. Fond sister of the late John DeVries. 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...

Jennifer N. Sluis
September 9, 2005
Jennifer N. Sluis, age 16, loved and cherished daughter of Carolyn, (nee Richards) and James Sluis. Loving sister of Cassy, Tory, and Joshua. Dear granddaughter of Tom and Terrie Richards, Dave and Jane Ranieri, and Siebe and Karen Sluis. Dearest niece and cousin of many. Visitation Sunday 3-9PM. Funeral Service Monday 10:00A.M. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave., (Wheeler...

Richard B. Boeringa, Sr.
September 7, 2005
Richard B. Boeringa, Sr., age 57, Vietnam Vet., Purple Heart Recipient, beloved husband of Linda nee Vanderleest. Loving father of Richard Jr. (Christine), Brian, and Jeff. Dear grandfather of Zachary. Fond brother of Sandra Boeringa and Patricia Burwitz. Visitation Friday 3-9PM. Funeral Service Saturday 12:00 Noon at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park. Interment...

Thomas S. Kramer
September 5, 2005
Thomas S. Kramer, age 51, loving father of Christopher (Maeko), Elizabeth, and Joseph and dear grandfather of Kai. Beloved son of Roy and the late Jane nee Gumus. Dearest brother of Susan (Bill) Haas and Sandra (Joe) McElligott. Fond uncle, nephew, and cousin of many. Visitation Friday 3-9PM. Funeral Service Saturday 10:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave....

Alice F. Haley
September 4, 2005
Alice F. Haley, nee Oziemkowski, age 97, beloved wife of the late Steven. Loving mother of Frances (Robert) Grimmer. Cherished grandmother of Scott (Linda), Guy (Michele), and Wendy Grimmer. Dearest great grandmother of Paul, Lauren, Jennifer, and Kathryn. Visitation Wednesday from 8:45AM until time of prayer service 9:45AM from Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave, (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland...

Rose Mildred Lencki
September 2, 2005
Rose Mildred Lencki, nee Gidney, 91, beloved wife of Louis J. Lencki. Loving mother of Marilyn (Edward) Boghosian and Louis (Barbara) Lencki II. Devoted grandmother of Louis Lencki III, Larry (Melissa) Lencki, Laura (Randall) Harris, Michael (Helen) Boghosian, Mindy Boghosian, and Eric (Lisa) Boghosian and great-grandmother of Mary Rose and Elizabeth Harris, and Matthew Boghosian. Dear sister of William (Rose)...

John A. Briggs
August 29, 2005
John A. Briggs, Jr., age 84, beloved husband of Marilyn H., nee Stickler. Loving father of Debra (Glenn) Norvil and Jack Briggs. Dearest grandfather of Allison Norvil. Dear friend of his caregiver Marty. Memorial Service Wednesday, September 7, at 3:00PM at The Wayside Chapel at The Center in Palos Park, 12700 Southwest Hwy. Burial private. Memorials to American Cancer Society...

Fred J. Oosterhoff
August 28, 2005
Fred J. Oosterhoff, age 82, beloved husband of Bernice, nee Wierenga and the late Henrietta, nee Wiersma. Loving father of Wayne (Shirlee), Dorene (Ron) Dandurand, Eileen (John) Moerman, Phil (Rita) Schaafsma, and Bill (Grace) Schaafsma. Dear grandfather of 19 and great grandfather of 19. Fond brother of Emily (Clarence) Ouwenga, Roselle (late Edward) Miedema, Rich (Judy), and the late Clara...

Geraldine "Gerry" Vande Werken
August 27, 2005
Geraldine “Gerry”, nee Huiner, age 82, beloved wife of the late John, Sr. Loving mother of John Jr. (Barbara), Jerry (Patti) and James (Laura). Dear grandmother of Timothy (Jeni), David (Fiancée of Christina), Jessica, Matthew, Jonathan and Cheri. Dearest great grandmother of Ethan. Fond sister of Marie Schripsema, Martin Huiner, and the late John, Grayce and Theresa Harkins. Visitation Monday...

Herman R. Ketelaar
August 25, 2005
Herman R. Ketelaar, age 80, WWII Navy Vet., beloved husband of the late Frances R., nee Bodda. Loving father of Dianna (Dr. Timothy) Raczniak, Norma (James) Mucci and Mary (Todd) Seehafer. Dear grandfather of Dr. Gregory and Kelly Raczniak, James (Gina) and Michael (Kerry) Mucci and Valerie Seehafer. Fond brother of Walter (Jean) Ketelaar and Della Russert. Visitation Friday 3-9PM....

Stella B. Kalat
August 24, 2005
Stella B. Kalat, nee Bytner, age 89, beloved wife of the late John Kalat and the late Alexander Clemente. Loving mother of Peter (Shirley) Clemente (Ret. CFD) and Arlene (Michael) Sapienza, Janet (Robert) Oblon, John (Wendy) Kalat and Karen Kemp. Dear grandmother of 8 and great-grandmother of 15. Fond sister of the late Mary (the late Jack) Malatinka, Marion (Antoinette)...

John Lindemulder
August 22, 2005
John Lindemulder, age 72, Army Vet., beloved husband for 50 years of Marie G.,nee Friesema. Loving father of Judy (Mike) Boomsma, Jane Van Wieren, Joyce (Al) Ipema, and John Jr. (Lorinda). Dear grandfather of 15. Fond brother of Jennie (Ed) Stouwie, Lena (the late John) Friesema, Paul (Wilma), Theresa (the late Frank) Capocci, and the late Grace (the late George)...

Benjamin J. Cempel
August 22, 2005
Benjamin J. Cempel, age 82, WWII Army Vet, beloved husband of Julie R., nee Adamek. Loving father of Don (Dr. Karen Eggen), Christine (Warren) Ogden, and Jim (Yuan-Lin Liu) Cempel. Cherished grandfather of Erik, Kevin, Joseph, Katherine, and Daniel. Dear brother of Josephine Semlow, and the late Edward, Steven, and Charlotte Podlesak. Loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. Family...

Elaine A. Pope
August 20, 2005
Elaine A. Pope, nee Williams, age 81, beloved wife of the late Michael J. Pope. Loving mother of Bonnie (Michael) Blonda, Cherylin (Joseph) Crawford, and the late Janice (Ronald) DiFoggio. Dear grandmother of 11 and great grandmother of 19. Fond sister of the late Claude Williams. Loving cousin of Geri (Jim) Croci. Visitation Thursday 3-9PM. Funeral Service Friday 10:00AM at...

Atwood G. "Woody" Decoster Jr.
August 20, 2005
Atwood ''Woody'' DeCoster Jr., age 81, WWII Navy Vet., beloved husband of the late Patricia, nee Dalton; loving father of Ellen (Doug) Nelson of Wexford, PA; dear grandfather of Ryan and Jenna; fond brother of the late Rosemary Reitz. Visitation Monday, 3 to 8 p.m. Funeral Tuesday, 9:30 a.m., from Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr and Harlem),...

Henrietta W. Strating
August 17, 2005
Henrietta W. Strating, age 86, loving sister of the late Henry, Fred, Eva Stobb and Marie Hamming. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews including Dr. Edward Hamming and Dr. Bruce Hamming. Visitation Sunday 3:30PM until time of Funeral Service 4:30PM at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem Ave.) Orland Park. Interment Pease Christian Reformed Cemetery,...

Minnie Heinzel
August 14, 2005
Minnie Heinzel, nee Kappel, age 100 on August 21, 2005. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Walter (Marilyn) Heinzel, Robert (Beverly) Heinzel, and the late Ruth (the late Coleman) McCorkle. Dear grandmother of Robert Heinzel Jr., Susan (Joe) Lukanus, and David (Carol) McCorkle. Dearest great grandmother of Jessica, Jonathon, Coleman and Bryan. Survived by 2 sisters in...

Gertrude Fisher
August 13, 2005
Gertrude Fisher, nee Hudson, age 91, beloved wife of the late Orville Fisher. Loving mother of Terry (Chris) Fisher. Dear grandmother of Christine Fisher, Lori (Jon) Popp, and Traci (Don) Biederman. Dearest great-grandmother of Keri and Joey. Fond sister of Geneva Workinger, Ruth (Ken) Kelp and the late Talmadge Hudson. Visitation Monday 3-9PM. Funeral Service Tuesday 10:00AM at Colonial Chapel...

Peter A. Vander Ploeg
August 3, 2005
Peter A. Vander Ploeg, age 87, beloved husband for over 64 years of Marjorie, nee Lagerholm. Loving father of Andrew P. (Susan Keesen) Vander Ploeg and Joan (John) Klarich. Dear grandfather of Andrea, Peter, Jamie Vander Ploeg and Catherine (Paul) Wendt, Michelle Klarich, Jennifer (David) Lawler, Laura Klarich and Susan (Paul) Romano. Dearest great grandfather of 11. Fond brother of...

Anthony D. Hook
August 3, 2005
Anthony D. “Tony” Hook, age 29, beloved husband of Tami. Loving father of Marisa, Zachary, and Reilly. Devoted son of Howard (Priscilla) and the late Marylou. Dear brother of Michael (Laura), David (Clara), and step-brother of Douglas Ruth. Dearest uncle of Benjamin and Madeleine. Visitation Saturday from 9:30 a.m until time of funeral service 11:00 a.m. at Peace Memorial Church...