Obituaries
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries
Jeanette 'Jen' Post
August 4, 2010
Jeanette “Jen” Post, nee Groenewold, age 88, beloved wife of Peter M. Post, Sr., for 62 years. Loving mother of Peter M. Jr. (Caryl) and Debi (Mike) Van Eps. Dear grandmother of Matt (Emily), Marc, Luke (Mary), and Leah Post; Brian (Lori) Van Eps, Kristin (Chase) Bailey, and Michelle (Lucas) Roselius. Dearest great-grandmother of Skylar and Heidi. Fond sister of...
Shirley Schaeffer
August 4, 2010
Shirley Schaeffer, nee Satek, age 80, beloved wife of the late Charles E. Schaeffer IV. Loving mother of Helen (Joseph) Weber and Charles (Suzanne) Schaeffer V. Dear grandmother of Peyton and Kendall Weber; C.J., Alex, and Jack Schaeffer. Shirley was a long-time teacher and librarian for the Chicago Public Schools. Visitation Monday, August 9, 2010 from 2:00-7:00 p.m. Funeral Service...
John Geertsema
August 3, 2010
John Geertsema, age 82, Korean War U.S. Army Veteran, beloved husband for 55 years of Ann, nee Wigboldy. Loving father of Nancy (Will) Buis, John (Bettie), Carol (Dan) Goudzwaard, and Janice (Dave) Ridderhoff. Dear opa of Rachel, Douglas, Ryan, Christine, Katie, Heidi, Casien, Daniel, Kelsey, and Michelle. Fond brother of the late Roelfina Hoekstra, Martin, and Grace Hahn. Visitation Sunday,...
Grayce A. Lehnhardt
August 2, 2010
Grayce A. Lehnhardt, nee Avery, age 73, beloved wife of the late David. Loving mother of Joy (Charles) Koch and James Lehnhardt. Dear grandmother of Timothy Koch. Dearest sister of Joan Born. Cherished aunt of Christine (Leon) Salmi. Visitation Thursday, August 5, 2010 from 3-9 PM at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL....
Mildred Louise Farley Sanzone
August 2, 2010
Mildred Louise Farley Sanzone, nee Blair, age 91, beloved wife of the late William Thomas Farley, Jr. and the late Anthony Joseph Sanzone; at rest on August 2, 2010, Hendersonville, TN. She was born in Chicago, January 16, 1919 to Fred Blair and Emilie Vorder. Mrs. Sanzone served her country in WWII by working in the manufacturing of fighter planes....
Vernon E. 'Andy' Anderson
August 1, 2010
Vernon E. "Andy" Anderson, age 82, WWII US Army Veteran, beloved husband of 62 years to Lavon, nee Lambrecht. Loving father of Vernon Jr. (Arleen), April (Greg) Vallarta, Gary (Heidi), Mark, Myron (Lori), and the late Andrea Raney. Dear grandfather of 16, two of whom have preceded him in death. Cherished great grandfather of 9. Fond brother of Rev. Clifford...
Russell Taylor
July 30, 2010
Russell L. Taylor, age 80, beloved husband of the late Marion R., nee Baker. Loving father of Richard (Alicia) Taylor and Judith (Richard) Faxel. Dear grandfather of Rob, Lauren, Mike, Dave, Mark, Amy, and Chris. Dearest great-grandfather of Addison, Griffin, Keira, and Reagan. Visitation Monday, August 2, 2010 from 3:00 p.m. until time of Funeral Service 8:00 p.m. at Colonial...
Joseph Michael Neniskis
July 30, 2010
Joseph Michael Neniskis, age 26, suddenly, beloved son of Casey and Deborah (nee Martinka) Neniskis. Loving brother of Jenny (Dean) Sluiter, Tammy (Dominic) Bailey, David (Katelyn) Neniskis, Rachel (Fiancé Tim Deren) Neniskis. Cherished grandson of Bill Martinka and Maria Neniskis. Loving uncle, nephew, cousin and friend of many. Visitation Tuesday from 3-9PM. Funeral Service Wednesday 11:00AM at Colonial Chapel, 15525...
Joan L. Mowery
July 29, 2010
Joan L. Mowery, nee Brunell, age 81, passed away suddenly on July 29, 2010 and her beloved husband of 60 years Cecil H. Mowery,age 85, WWII Army Veteran, passed away suddenly July 27, 2010. Loving parents of David (Karen) Mowery, Debbie (Dean) Hara, and Dan (fiancée Melanie) Mowery. Dear grandparents of Danielle Mowery, Erin (Paul) Anderson, Jim Hara, Joe Hara,...
Cecil H. Mowery
July 27, 2010
Cecil H. Mowery, age 85, WWII Army Veteran, passed away suddenly July 27, 2010, and his beloved wife of 60 years Joan L., nee Brunell, age 81, passed away suddenly on July 29, 2010. Loving parents of David (Karen) Mowery, Debbie (Dean) Hara, and Dan (fiancée Melanie) Mowery. Dear grandparents of Danielle Mowery, Erin (Paul) Anderson, Jim Hara, Joe Hara,...
Jeanette A. Zeephat
July 25, 2010
Jeanette A. Zeephat, nee Cooper, age 93, beloved wife of the late Peter. Loving mother of Norman Zeephat and the late James (Ann) Zeephat. Dear grandmother of Jim (Vicky) Durovec and John Durovec. Cherished great-grandmother of Sara, Ryan, and Steven Durovec. Fond sister of the late Everett Cooper and the late Edith Bosch. Visitation Thursday July 29, 2010 from 3-9PM....
Bernard C. ''Bob'' Drenth
July 24, 2010
Bernard C. “Bob” Drenth, age 87, WW II Army Veteran, beloved husband of Henrietta “Tootie”, nee Achterhof, for 62 years. Loving father of Robert (Judy), David (Debbie), James (Lynn) and the late Nancy. Dear grandfather of Kerri Peech, Dana Tharp, Jenny Coleman, Julie Sluis, Michael Drenth, Katie Postema, Tim Drenth, Kevin Drenth, Laurie Drenth and Vicki Drenth. Dearest great-grandfather of...
Margaret Speelman
July 22, 2010
Margaret L. Speelman, nee Van Kley, age 79, beloved wife of the late Richard (1996). Loving mother of Deb (Roland) Bultsma, Rick (Cindy), Dave (Linda), Jan, Randy (Mary), and Laura (Jim) Van Hulzen. Dear grandmother of Chris, Jeremy, Alicia Bultsma; Michael, Jennifer Speelman; Amy, Brian, Kristen, Jacob Speelman; Thomas and Emily Speelman. Fond sister of Harold (Pris) Van Kley and...
Robert K. Anderson
July 18, 2010
Robert K. Anderson, age 71, beloved husband for over 50 years of Barbara, nee Dykstra. Loving father of Jack (Julie), Laura (David) Schutt, Robert J. (Gale), and Mary (Thomas) Frieling. Dear grandfather of Jessica Anderson; Pamela, Cynthia, Kathleen, Kimberly Schutt; Kaitlyn, Zachary, Anna Frieling; and the late Kelly Anderson. Fond brother of Carolyn Carlson. Visitation Tuesday, July 20, 2010 from...
Donna Jean Nygaard
July 17, 2010
Donna Jean Nygaard, nee DeVries, age 59, beloved wife of Charles J. for 37 years. Loving mother of James (Rebecca), Thomas, and Robert (Jen). Cherished grandmother of Jaden. Devoted daughter of the late John DeVries and Jeanette (nee Borgman) VanderWoude. Dearest sister of Robert DeVries. Memorial Visitation Wednesday from 10:00AM until time of Funeral Service 12:00 Noon at Colonial Chapel,...
John Van Huis
July 14, 2010
John Van Huis, age 90, WWII U.S. Army Veteran, member of the last mounted horse cavalry, Ft. Riley, Kansas. Beloved husband of Winifred, nee DeVries, for 62 years. Loving father of Robert (Joy) Van Huis and Susan (Jim) Mazanec. Dear grandfather of Luke and Rachael. Fond brother of Hilda Kline. Retired pipefitter, member of Union Local 597. Visitation Thursday, July...
Margaret Nassenstein
July 13, 2010
Margaret Nassenstein, nee Knol, age 96, beloved wife of the late Peter. Loving mother of John (Judith). Dear grandmother of Cheri Nassenstein, John (Shannon), and Rick (Lisa). Dearest great-grandmother of Hayley, Dimitri, Shelby, and Grace. Visitation Monday, July 19, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 11:30 a.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr....
Annabelle V. Lurgio
July 13, 2010
Annabelle V. Lurgio, nee Granata, age 85, beloved wife of the late Edward. Loving mother of Pamela Sarpalius and Lynn (Dr. Dennis) Nowak. Dear grandmother of Brian Sarpalius, Brad (Traci) Sarpalius, Alicia (Anthony) Bothell and Dana (Phil) Miele. Visitation Friday from 10:00 a.m. until time of the Funeral Mass 10:30 a.m. at St. Bernard Church 13030 W. 143rd St. Homer...
Helen M. Aitchison
July 12, 2010
Helen M. Aitchison, nee Mazalan, age 94, beloved wife of the late Vincent. Loving mother of Ronald (Pat) Aitchison, Richard (Karen) Aitchison, Sharon (Hank) Dannenberg, and Robert Aitchison. Dear grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of 8. Fond sister of Lorraine Murphy, the late Raymond Mazalan and the late Lois Rains. Visitation Thursday, July 15, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. until time...
Ann D. Baumhardt
July 11, 2010
Ann D. Baumhardt, nee Sabas, age 89, beloved wife of the late Alphonso Locascio and the late Glen W. Baumhardt. Loving mother of Mary Ann (John) Connell, Angela (Bill) Hutcherson, John (Rita) Locascio, Alphonso Locascio, Robert (Joy) Locascio, Michael (Lori) Locascio, Linda (James) McEneany, Kimberly (Mark) Iacoponi, Roseann (Joe) Haynes, Patricia (James) Kich and Marianne Gustavson. Dear grandmother of 21...






