Obituaries

Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries

Everett Kamp

Everett Kamp

August 2, 2005

Everett Kamp, age 77, beloved husband for 55 years of Verbena nee Bolhuis. Loving father of Karen Kamp, Joanne (Terry) Mullen, William (Elaine), and Jennifer (Andy) Heitman. Dear grandfather of Jessica, Rebecca Mullen, Jeremy Kamp, Katelyn and Kristin Heitman. Fond brother of Jeanette (the late Mitch) Kwasteniet, Peter (Judy) , Henry (Carol), Betty (the late Ken) Postma, and the late...

Julie A. Sutton-Osgood

Julie A. Sutton-Osgood

July 22, 2005

Julie A. Sutton-Osgood, age 28, suddenly, beloved wife of Jason Osgood. Loving daughter of Mary Kay Bonds, nee Burns & stepdaughter of David Bonds. Dearest daughter of Richard Sutton. Dear sister of Jennifer (Bill) Vrabel, John Vetsch, Ryan Bonds, & Justin Sutton. Fond stepsister of Nicole (Mike) Hebert. Devoted granddaughter of June & the late William Burns. Fond aunt of...

Alicemay Miles

Alicemay Miles

July 21, 2005

Alicemay Miles, nee Martin, age 78, of Tinley Park, formerly of Berwyn, beloved wife of the late Neil V. Miles. Loving mother of Kathleen (Bill) Wolf, Neil J. (Lorna), Mary Ellen (Rick) O’Rourke, Jeanne (Rich) Barth, Lynda Miles (Dan Sackett), and Robert (Vicky). Loving grandmother of 22 and great-grandmother of 2. Dear sister of Rosemary Witt and Dolores Werra. An...

Jessie Dorn

Jessie Dorn

July 19, 2005

Jessie Dorn, nee Visser, age 82, beloved wife of Jay C. Loving mother of Judi (Jerry) Haan, Jay (Cheryl), James (Jackie), and Jeff . Dear grandmother of 12. Fond sister of Mae (George ) Hoeksema, Clara (the late Nick) Koster, Eli (Jeanette) Visser, Gertrude (Louis) Dykstra, Martha Frieling, and the late Donald Visser. Visitation Thursday 3-9PM. Funeral Service Friday 12:00...

Patricia T. Struzik

Patricia T. Struzik

July 19, 2005

Patricia T. Struzik, age 66, nee Wilk, beloved wife of Richard Struzik. Loving mother of Rod (Antinet), Pamela (Monty) Kendall & Randy (Jill Ann). Dear grandmother of USAF Captain Jason Luce, Zachary & Zoe Struzik. Fond sister-in-law of Sandra (Joseph) Jania. Funeral Mass Saturday 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael Church, 14327 Highland Ave., Orland Park, Illinois. Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery....

Bernice E. Balsan

Bernice E. Balsan

July 18, 2005

Bernice E. Balsan, nee Jacobsma, age 83, suddenly, beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of John R. (Patti) and Linda Medema. Dear grandmother of John, David (Amber), Mark, Jaclyn Balsan, Shawn and Elizabeth Medema. Fond sister of Betty Reusnow, Evelyn Hendrickson, and John (Ruth) Jacobsma. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Dedicated employee of Trinity Christian College...

Arnold E. Kroon

Arnold E. Kroon

July 14, 2005

Arnold E. Kroon, age 70, beloved husband for over 42 years of Edna, nee Damsteegt. Loving father of Edward (Kathy), Cheryl, Marcia (Thomas) Huizinga, and Kathi (Joel) Wieringa. Dear grandfather of Daniel, Timothy, Matthew, Melanie, and Allison. Fond brother of Edwin (Ruth). Arnold was a dedicated teacher for the Christian Schools spending over 32 years at CCHS alone. He was...

Richard M. Rowoldt

Richard M. Rowoldt

July 11, 2005

Richard M. Rowoldt, age 45, suddenly, beloved husband of Julie, nee Kuipers. Loving father of Tyler and Lindsey. Devoted son of Helen and the late Rev. Henry Rowoldt. Dear brother of Marilyn Hays. Fond son-in-law of Ronald and Ferne Kuipers. Dear uncle, brother-in-law and friend of many. Visitation Thursday 3-9PM at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. &...

Vernon L. Schaafsma

Vernon L. Schaafsma

July 9, 2005

Vernon L. “Vern” Schaafsma, age 53, suddenly, beloved husband and best friend of Liza. Loving father of Jaime and Jill Schaafsma and loving step-father of Paul and Philip. Devoted son of June and the late Ernest. Dear brother of Ernie (Melodee). Dearest uncle of Joel (Courtney) and Jennifer Schaafsma. Loving friend to many. Visitation Tuesday 3-9PM at Colonial Chapel, 15525...

Hillene J. Bokma

Hillene J. Bokma

July 8, 2005

Hillene J. Bokma, nee Westerveld, age 92, beloved wife of the late Theodore. Loving sister of the late Caroline Christensen, Charles Westerveld, and Ellen Heersma. Dear aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday from 11:00am until time of the funeral service 1:00pm at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park. Interment Mt....

Paul M. Leland

Paul M. Leland

July 6, 2005

Paul M. Leland, age 62, at rest on July 6, 2005. Paul is survived by his son P.J., a grandaughter Christina, his parents John and Barbara., a brother Craig, nieces Karen and Shelley, and his former wife Jayne Leland. Paul was preceded in death by his daughter Kimberly Moore. Memorials to Calvary Church of Orland Park 15101 S. 80th Ave....

Samuel Postema

Samuel Postema

July 4, 2005

Samuel Postema, age 90, WWII Vet., beloved husband of the late Norma nee Zediker. Loving father of Bruce (Carol) and Nancy (Don) Turney. Dear grandfather of Steven, Wendy Postema, David and Joel Turney. Preceded in death by one sister and three brothers. Sam was a pianist, organist, and choir director for many years for Men-of-a-Chord and many Southwest Chicagoland Churches....

Harry E. Kirchman

Harry E. Kirchman

July 2, 2005

Harry “Harry King” Kirchman - well known radio broadcaster died at 74, July 2nd, 2005. His long and storied broadcast career began in 1953 at KDLM in Detroit Lakes, MN where “Harry the Horse Thief” hit the country airwaves and was an immediate sensation. There followed a stop in Springfield, IL at WMAY where he became a Rock ‘N Roll...

Peter Stuursma

Peter Stuursma

July 2, 2005

Peter Stuursma, age 36, beloved husband of Shanda, nee Bishir. Loving father of Madison, Matthew, and Ryan. Devoted son of the late Peter and Pearl. Dearest brother of Gert (Rick) Miller, John (Chris), Jacob (Gail), Dave (Linda), and Elizabeth (Ron) Postema. Cherished uncle of 17 and great-uncle of 2. Fond son-in-law of Eve and John Bishir. Dear brother-in-law of Shane...

Jacoba Kruis

Jacoba Kruis

July 2, 2005

Jacoba Kruis, nee Feenstra, age 93, beloved wife of the late Richard Kruis. Loving mother of Richard (Loretta), John (Grayce), Sam (Eleanor), Joe (Partner Roger Paulson), and Pete (Marylin). Dear grandmother of 18 and great grandmother of 36. Fond sister of Sybren Feenstra. Visitation Tuesday 3-9PM. Funeral Wednesday 10:00AM at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem)...

Douglas R. Becker

Douglas R. Becker

July 1, 2005

Douglas R. Becker, age 32, beloved husband of Cassaundra Lynn, nee Arrigo. Loving son of Judith (Earl) Mabus and Kenneth (Diane) Becker. Dearest brother of Melinda Heavlin. Dear son-in-law of Richard and Debra Arrigo. Fond brother-in-law of Jason, Deanna, Lynn, Sam, and the late Jerry Arrigo. Visitation Tuesday 3-9PM at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem)...

Raymond G. Mazalan

Raymond G. Mazalan

June 30, 2005

Raymond G. Mazalan, age 87, WWII Vet., beloved husband of the late Eileen, nee LaMore. Loving brother of Helen Aitchison, Lorraine Murphy, and the late Lois Rains. Dear uncle of Ronald, Richard, Robert Aitchison, Sharon Dannenberg, Michael, Kathleen Murphy, Scott, Jeffrey, Laynee Rains, and the late Patrick Murphy. Dear great-uncle of many. Past owner of Armor Tile and American International...

Janice Difoggio

Janice Difoggio

June 28, 2005

Janice DiFoggio, nee Walker, age 58, beloved wife of Ron. Loving mother of Carrie (Dale) Durling, Nicole (Chuck) Hurley, and Sam (Lori) Buduris. Dearest grandmother of Jennifer, Anthony, Regina, Nathan, C.J., Christina, and Jacob. Cherished daughter of Elaine (the late Michael) Pope. Dear sister of Bonnie (Mike) Blonda and Cherylin (Joe) Crawford. Fond daughter-in-law of Ross and Jean DiFoggio and...

Burton T. Kiers

Burton T. Kiers

June 27, 2005

Burton T. “Bucky” Kiers, age 48, suddenly, beloved son of the late Alberdine, nee Teninga, and the late John. Loving brother of Ruth (Robert) Regnerus, Marilee (James) Guthrie, Dean (Debbie), Deborah (Peter) Kowalczyk, and the late Mark (Trudy). Dear uncle of 16 and great-uncle of 9. Visitation Wednesday from 9:30 a.m until time of funeral service 12:00 Noon at Colonial...

Gerhardus "Hardy" Pruim

Gerhardus "Hardy" Pruim

June 21, 2005

Gerhardus “Hardy” Pruim, age 73, Korean Army Vet., beloved husband of Susanne, nee Ipema. Loving father of Larry (Sandra), John (Karen), James, Linda (David) Younglove & Susan (Brian) Henehan. Dear grandfather of 12. Fond brother of Henry Pruim, Grace DeBoer, Joan (Bob) Schultz & Darlene (Harry) Griede. Visitation Friday 3-9PM at Colonial Chapel , 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr....