Obituaries

Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries

Dr. James J. Ahern

Dr. James J. Ahern

October 21, 2011

Dr. James J. Ahern, age 86, beloved husband for 62 years to Ann, nee Ferretti. Loving father of Ann Marie (Richard) Geary, James D. (Camille), Thomas J. (Mary Ann) and the late baby Michael John. Cherished grandfather of Mark (Letitia) Geary, Dennis (Carrie) Geary, Lisa Geary, Alyssa Ahern, Jim Ahern, Coady Ahern, Sean Ahern and Colleen Ahern. Dear brother of...

Thomas J. Moroney

Thomas J. Moroney

October 20, 2011

Thomas J. Moroney, age 85, WWII Army Veteran. Beloved son of the late Thomas P. and Catherine (nee Mannion) Moroney. Loving brother of the late Jean Whittman, Patricia Bystrom, and Dorothy Ellison. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday, October 22, 2011 from 8:30 a.m. until time of Prayer Service 9:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd...

Dolores L. "Sue" Murphy

Dolores L. "Sue" Murphy

October 20, 2011

Dolores L. “Sue” Murphy, nee Burke, age 84, beloved wife of the late John F. “Jack” Murphy (2002). Loving mother of Tim (Deb), Terri Murphy, Peggy (Marty) Morema, Eileen (the late Chester) Majka, and the late John J. “Jack” Murphy (1992). Cherished grandmother of Sarah (Neal) Wanat, Laura (Jason) Flahive, Jim Kowalik, Meghan Murphy, Alyssa Rotz, Kevin Murphy, and Nick...

Darlene A. Riordon

Darlene A. Riordon

October 18, 2011

Darlene Ann Riordon, nee Ohlenbusch, age 54, lost her battle with breast cancer on October 18, 2011. She grew up in the Roseland area of Chicago, but was a long-time resident of Orland Park, IL. Preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Dorothy (nee Klimowski) Ohlenbusch. Darlene leaves behind her best friend and caregiver, Richard VanDam. Loving sister of...

Joan Patricia Zircher

Joan Patricia Zircher

October 15, 2011

Joan Patricia Zircher, nee Friske, age 80, beloved wife of the late Donald R. (1995). Loving mother of Janet Babcock, Joyce (Richard) Hussey, Nancy (Douglas) Bryant, and Daniel (Cynthia) Zircher. Cherished grandmother of Richard (Nikki) and Eric Hussey; Rob and Jeff Salazar; Christian, Anne, and John Adam Zircher. Dearest great grandmother of Madisyn and Gavin Hussey. Fond sister of Roy...

Lydia Irwin

Lydia Irwin

October 14, 2011

Lydia Irwin, nee Pardo, age 84, formerly of Detroit, MI, late of Palos Park, IL. Passed away peacefully on October 14 surrounded by her sisters. Beloved wife of the late Lowell (1972). Devoted daughter of the late Antonio and Domenica Pardo. Loving sister of Joseph Pardo, Vincent (Theresa) Pardo, Lucy (late Thomas) Peltier, Elizabeth Pardo IHM, Mary (late Frank) Powers,...

D. Beverly Teichmiller

D. Beverly Teichmiller

October 11, 2011

Pastor D. Beverly Teichmiller, nee Novander, age 79, with her children surrounding her, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 11, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Eldred (1970). Loving mother of Steven Robert (Diane) and Nancy Carol (Deb). Cherished grandmother of Morgan Lynae, Alexandrea Joelle, and Zachary Graham. Devoted daughter of the late V. Gladstone...

George H. Fischer

George H. Fischer

October 8, 2011

George H. Fischer, age 88, WWII Navy Veteran, beloved husband of the late Doris, nee Hofmann (2003). Loving father of Janet (Walter) Krieger and George C. (Paula) Fischer. Cherished grandfather of Lisa (Bradley) Vliek and Brian (Kathleen) Krieger. Dearest great-grandfather of Abby, Evan, Drew Vliek and Madeline Krieger. Retired after 38 years of service as a machinist for the Chicago...

Lorraine V. Kirk

Lorraine V. Kirk

October 5, 2011

Lorraine V. Kirk, nee Wozny, age 85, beloved wife of the late Chester J. Kirk (1988). Loving mother of Chester (Patricia), Arthur (Halina), Janet (Greg) Biedron, Bernard (Donna), Patricia Reyes, Maria (Paul) Westberg, Douglas (Janet), and Edward (Noel). Cherished grandmother of 15. Dearest great-grandmother of six. Dear sister of Veronica (Harry) Kopczewski and the late Florian (Kathryn) Wozny. Fond aunt...

Constance C. Emmett

Constance C. Emmett

October 4, 2011

Constance C. Emmett, nee Ufheil, age 96, beloved wife for 64 years to Robert. Loving mother of Michelle Emmett. Fond sister of the late Robert Ufheil, Madeline Hallberg, Edwin Ufheil, Ruth Rosenow, Betty Loomis, Catherine Davis, Celeste McDonnell, John Ufheil, Richard Ufheil, and Dolores “Dee” Gutsch. Dear aunt of John Gutsch, Carol (Howard) Stewart, Mary Dolores (Richard) Connor, Diane (Thomas)...

Linda R. Lewis

Linda R. Lewis

October 3, 2011

Linda R. Lewis, nee Schutt, age 60, beloved wife of Raymond Lewis. Loving mother of Christine Williams and Judi Fita. Cherished grandmother of Andrew, Adam and Faith. Dearest daughter of Andy and Marilyn (nee Ellerie) Schutt. Dear sister of Kenneth (Carol), Gary (Joan), Andy (Chris) and David (Laura) Schutt. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, October 5,...

Daniel F. Wagner

Daniel F. Wagner

September 30, 2011

Daniel F. Wagner, age 59, US Army Vietnam Veteran, beloved husband for 34 years to Roxanne, nee Allie. Loving father of Amy (Randy) Roach and Amanda (Tom) Heda. Cherished grandfather of Mackenzie, Lexi, Jesse, Hailey and Sydney. Dear brother of Zelda (Bob) Masterson, Bruce (Dorothy), Wayne, and the late Rodna (John) Wills, Chuck (Kathy) and Tim. Fond brother-in-law of Mary...

Michael E. Kalis

Michael E. Kalis

September 29, 2011

Michael E. Kalis, age 89, beloved husband for 46 years to Irene, nee Ivanka. Loving father of Monika Kalis (Steve Maffei). Cherished grandfather of Ava and Lana. Fond brother of the late Irene Radic and John Kalis. Retired long-time employee of Union Carbide/Viskase Corporation. Visitation Friday, September 30, 2011 from 4-8 p.m. Funeral Saturday, October 1, 2011, 11:00 a.m. from...

Walter "Wally" Dec

Walter "Wally" Dec

September 29, 2011

Walter “Wally” Dec, age 73, USAF Korean War Veteran, beloved husband for 49 years to Helen, nee Gajda. Loving father of Deborah (Kenneth) Kamphuis and Robert Dec. Cherished grandfather of Lindsay and Ben. Dear brother-in-law of Richard (Lynn) Gajda. Active member and officer of Bremen VFW Post 2791. Member of Tinley Park American Legion Post 615. Chairman of the Tinley...

Carol D. Scozio

Carol D. Scozio

September 23, 2011

Carol D. Scozio, nee Fox, age 68 , beloved wife of Joseph P. Scozio for 44 years. Loving mother of Lisa (Jon) Housenga, Felicia (Vincent) LoRusso, and the late Joseph S. Scozio. Cherished grandmother of Carolyn & Emily LoRusso and Jack & Aaron Housenga. Devoted daughter of the late Hubert (Genevieve) Fox and the late Katie (the late Stephan) Melek....

Everett Vloedman

Everett Vloedman

September 21, 2011

Everett Vloedman, age 93, beloved husband for 68 years to Angeline, nee VanderVelde. Loving father of Carol (Donald) Triezenberg, James (Natalie), Thomas (Cheryl), and Timothy (Darlene). Cherished grandfather of nine. Dearest great-grandfather of five. Preceded in death by his brothers Louis, Joseph and Harold. Survived by sisters-in-law Minnie Zwart, Evelyn Vloedman and Henrietta VanderVelde. Dear uncle of many nieces and...

Theresa "Terry" Siegers

Theresa "Terry" Siegers

September 11, 2011

Theresa “Terry” Siegers, nee DeVries, age 91, late of Grand Rapids, MI, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2011. Beloved wife of the late James (2003). Loving mother of Shirley (the late James) de Jonge and Jane (Charles) Patterson. Cherished grandmother of Jane de Jonge, James (Hyesook Kim) de Jonge, Jill Adams, and Jody (Devin) Decker. Dearest great-grandmother of Laina,...

Shirley E. Mcwilliams

Shirley E. Mcwilliams

September 10, 2011

Shirley E. McWilliams, nee Young, age 84, beloved wife for 64 years to Robert “Mickey” McWilliams. Loving mother of William, Bobbye (James) O’Neil, and Bryon. Cherished grandmother of Megan, Jennifer, and Emily. Visitation Tuesday from 3-9PM. Funeral Service Wednesday 10:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave, (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South....

Alice Vos

Alice Vos

September 9, 2011

Alice Vos, nee Van Laten, age 87, beloved wife of the late Jerry A. Vos, Sr. (2007). Loving mother of Jerry Jr. (Shirley), Jim, and David (Maggie). Dear grandmother of four and great-grandmother of five. Fond sister of Doris Zuidema, Carol Mladnic, and the late Frances Voss and Claude Van Laten. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday,...

Patricia J. "Patt" Pearl

Patricia J. "Patt" Pearl

September 9, 2011

Patricia J. “Patt” Pearl, nee Seymour, age 70, beloved wife for 46 years to Edward H. Pearl. Loving mother of Kathleen (Teague) Cliff and Thomas (Madeleine) Pearl. Cherished grandmother of Erin, Sarah, Abigail Cliff; Greta, Genevieve, and Karley Pearl. Fond sister of Theresa Nemec and Ron (Rosemary) Seymour. Dear aunt, cousin, and friend of many. Memorial visitation Thursday, September 15,...