Obituaries

Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries

Arthur Kloosterman

Arthur Kloosterman

April 21, 2011

Arthur Kloosterman, age 88, WWII US Navy Veteran and Ret. Det. CPD. Beloved husband of Margaret, nee Kocian-Deacy, and the late Ruth, nee Molenhouse-Tiggelaar. Loving step-father of James Tiggelaar, Mary Huizinga, David Tiggelaar; Patricia Monahan, James Deacy, and John Deacy. Dear grandfather and great-grandfather of many. Fond brother of Albert and preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters....

Ann M. Law

Ann M. Law

April 19, 2011

Ann M. Law, nee Walczak, age 67, loving wife of Douglas R. Law and the late Raymond Raddatz, Sr. Loving mother of Renee (Michael) Kalnowski, Wendy (Daniel) Leonard, Sabrina Raddatz, Raymond (Vanessa) Raddatz and step-mother of Suzanne Law. Cherished grandmother of eight. Dear sister of Esther (William) McManus and the late Chester Walczak. Dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews....

Henry E. Ipema

Henry E. Ipema

April 17, 2011

Henry E. Ipema, age 82, beloved husband of Annamae, nee Bulthuis, for 62 years. Loving father of Donald (Judi), Shirley (George) Castor, LuAnn (Ken) Dekker, Betty (Art) Byland, Joyce (Richard) Vrba, Henry Jr. (Lisa) and the late baby girl Ipema. Cherished grandfather of 16 and great-grandfather of 25. Fond brother of Annette Kamp, Bernice Schaver, Charlotte Sol, Edward, Kenneth, Alvin,...

Madeline L. Swanson

Madeline L. Swanson

April 17, 2011

Madeline L. Swanson, nee Prosser, age 80, beloved wife of James for 60 years. Loving mother of Nancy (Brad) McGinnis, Faith Swanson, Hope (Lee) Johnson, and Patrick (Mary) Swanson. Cherished grandmother of Kyle, Morgan, Chase; Adam and Erik; Patrick, Nick and Ethan. Fond sister of Bill (Doris) Prosser and Dolores Domino. Visitation Wednesday, April 20, 2011 from 4-8 PM. Funeral...

Louis J. Hankus

Louis J. Hankus

April 17, 2011

Louis J. Hankus, age 87, WWII Army Veteran, beloved husband for 65 years to the late Helen B. Hankus, nee Smola. Loving father of Phyllis (the late Jerome) Berti and Carole Guger. Dear grandfather of 6 and great-grandfather of 15. Member of Calumet Park American Legion Post #1156. Visitation Tuesday, April 19, 2011 from 3-9 PM. Funeral Wednesday, April 20,...

Wallace J. Pearson

Wallace J. Pearson

April 16, 2011

Wallace J. Pearson, age 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Frances, nee Bjornson, for 65 years. Loving father of Gayle, Gary (Stacy), Brian (Nellie), and Kevin (Kimberly). Cherished grandfather of Elizabeth, Matthew, Michael, Scott, Bridget, Elyse, Jack, Ryan, Jeffrey, Rachel, Sean, and the late Kathryn Grace. Dearest great-grandfather of Vaun. Fond brother of the...

Wayne Smith

Wayne Smith

April 14, 2011

Wayne R. Smith, Sr., age 68, beloved husband for 43 years to Mary, nee Veyette. Loving father of Wayne Jr. (Anna), Keith (Jeni), and Traci Wills. Cherished grandfather of Amberlin, Ben, Hunter, Noah and Samantha. Fond brother of Kenneth Dean, Donald Smith, and the late Richard Smith. Visitation Monday, April 18, 2011 from 3 p.m. until time of Funeral Service...

Marcella Annrita Dunne

Marcella Annrita Dunne

April 11, 2011

Marcella Annrita Dunne, age 93, beloved daughter of the late Nora and John Dunne. Loving sister of Nora Jeanne (Ross) DiFoggio, Pat and the late John, Kathleen Tillotson, and Russell. Dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews. Dear friend of many. Visitation Sunday, April 17, 2011 from 2-8 p.m. Funeral Monday, April 18, 2011, 9:30 a.m. from Colonial Chapel, 15525...

Margaret O. Henager

Margaret O. Henager

April 8, 2011

Margaret O. Henager, nee Garner, age 67, beloved daughter of the late Dennis and Elsie. Loving sister of Jo (Ron) Wlodarski, and the late Doris. Dear aunt of Terry (Kathy) Jones, Rhonda Yersich, Tammy Parra; Doug, Denny, and Chris Adams. Dearest great-aunt of Terry Jr., Jennifer, Danielle, Vanessa, Jeffrey, Morgan, Kayleigh, Aiden, and Evan. Visitation Monday, April 11, 2011 from...

Dorothy M. Olsen

Dorothy M. Olsen

March 23, 2011

Dorothy M. Olsen, nee Bensen, age 89, beloved wife of the late Thomas Jacob (2007). Loving mother of Thomas James (Linda) and Paul David (Karin). Cherished grandmother of four and one who preceded her in death. Dearest great-grandmother of 9. Visitation Sunday, April 3, 2011 from 3-9 PM. Funeral Service Monday, April 4, 2011 10:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525...

Eileen S. Krewson

Eileen S. Krewson

March 21, 2011

Eileen S. Krewson, age 82, nee Sesol. Mother of Mark and Claudia. Beloved sister of the late Richard Sesol, Anne Kloese and Nicholas C. Sesol, Jr. Loving aunt of Nicholas Q. (the late Jeanette) Sesol and Anna Mae (John) Finley. Dear great aunt of Jeffrey (Mary) Sesol, and Victoria (Gary) Humphrey. Dearest great-great aunt of Megan, Amy, Mary Elizabeth, Miranda,...

Leslie F.''Les'' Heinlein

Leslie F.''Les'' Heinlein

March 20, 2011

Leslie F. “Les” Heinlein, Jr., age 79, US Army Korean War Veteran, beloved husband of Barbara J., nee Loennies. Dear brother of William Heinlein and Darlene Dunn. Fond uncle of Dawn, Keith, Brett, and Adam. Visitation Thursday, March 24, 2011 from 10:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. &...

Jane Ellen Stephans

Jane Ellen Stephans

March 19, 2011

Jane Ellen Stephans, age 82, nee Worden, of Oak Forest, IL formerly of Bridgeport Area. Loving companion of Victor Kaczkowski. Beloved wife of the late Carl Stephans, Sr. (1983). Loving mother of Carl Jr. (Maureen), Kenneth (Micki), Pam Rueda, and Michael. Cherished grandmother of Kelly (David) Faysash, Erich (Jessica) Stephans, Jessica and Joshua Rueda. Dearest great grandmother of Jack, Megan,...

Helen H. Svec

Helen H. Svec

March 18, 2011

Helen H. Svec, age 90, of Orland Park, IL. Beloved wife for 64 years to William C. Svec. Loving mother of Marilyn, Janet, and the late William J. Cherished grandmother and great-grandmother of many. Dearest sister of Ruth, James, Carole, and the late Mildred. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, March 22, 2011 from 3-9PM. Funeral Wednesday,...

Wallace B. ''Buzz'' Heinecke

Wallace B. ''Buzz'' Heinecke

March 11, 2011

Wallace “Buzz” Heinecke, age 86, WWII Army Veteran, of Orland Park formerly of Blue Island. Beloved husband for 64 years to Jean, nee VanOverstraeten. Loving father of Penny (Lindley) Paul of Brownsburg, IN and Gail Heinecke of Lexington, KY. Cherished grandfather of Timothy Paul of Craig, AK, Jason (Alexandra) Paul, of Jacksonville, FL, and Rebecca (Christopher) Schweitzer of Mooresville, IN....

David F. Alm

David F. Alm

February 27, 2011

David F. Alm, age 69, beloved husband for 43 years to Johann, nee Thoney. Loving Father of Eric (Katherine) Alm and Karin (Sri) Alm. Cherished grandfather of Kai. Dear brother of Charles (Helen), Dale (Esther), Claudette Alm, and the late Larry (late Lila) Alm. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Retired from Illinois Bell. David was an active member...

Shane A. Myers

Shane A. Myers

February 27, 2011

Shane A. Myers, age 26, beloved husband of Lidia. Loving father of Natalia. Cherished son of James and Denise Myers. Dear brother of Mitchell, Thomas, Michele Pugh, Robert, Roxanne, Laura Viloria, Christopher, and Heather. Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, March 3, 2011 from 3-9 p.m. Funeral Service Friday, March 4, 2011, 11:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel,...

Willis H. Norman

Willis H. Norman

February 26, 2011

Willis H. Norman, age 98, beloved husband of the late Christine, nee Hempenius (2005). Loving father of JoAnn (Martin) DeBlecourt. Dear grandfather of Brian (fiancée Susan) DeBlecourt and Bradley (Veronica) DeBlecourt. Dearest great-grandfather of Emily, Ashley, Cameryn, Braeden Willis, Chloe and Cooper. Preceded in death by his sisters Johanna Ahnell, Margaret Kansfield, and Phoebe VanderWall. Dear uncle of many nieces...

George Kenneth Howard

George Kenneth Howard

February 25, 2011

George Kenneth Howard, age 76, beloved husband for 56 years to Shirley J., nee Brand. Loving father of Gayle (Denis) Konieczka, Laura (James) Riedstra, and Randy (Jessica) Howard. Cherished grandfather of eight. Dearest great-grandfather of 11. Longtime railroad employee. Visitation Tuesday, March 1, 2011 from 3-9PM at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL....

Edna M. Kroon

Edna M. Kroon

February 18, 2011

Edna M. Kroon, nee Damsteegt, age 76, beloved wife for over 42 years to the late Arnold E. Kroon (2005). Loving mother of Edward (Kathleen), Cheryl, Marcia (Thomas) Huizinga, and Kathi (Joel) Wieringa. Dear grandmother of Daniel, Timothy, Matthew, Melanie, Allison, Brendan, and Griffin. Fond sister of Gordon (Elaine), Vern, and Don (Marsha) Damsteegt, and sister-in-law of Edwin (Ruth) Kroon....