Obituaries
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries
Charles A. "Chuck" Maceikis
October 18, 2010
Charles A. “Chuck” Maceikis, age 71, beloved husband of Joann C., nee Bronkhorst and the late Carol J., nee Carlson. Loving father of Francine Poole. Dear step-father of Diana Fisher and Debra Fisher. Cherished grandfather of Robert Howell and Donnie Poole. Fond brother of Sally (Fred) Reyes and the late Eleanor (late Ed) Nowak, late Violet (late Joseph) Kosiek, late...
Rita M. Jindra
October 17, 2010
Rita M. Jindra, nee Neckar, age 75, beloved wife of Charles T. Jindra for 53 years. Loving mother of Michael (Delina) Jindra and Mary Jo (Kevin) Doyle. Cherished grandmother of Michael, Matthew, Nicholas, Kylee Jindra; Dylan, Erin, Liam, Vaughn, Logan, and the late Shane Donovan Doyle. Fond sister of Thomas (Kay) Neckar. Dear aunt of Jean, Thomas, and Michele. Visitation...
James J. Keane
October 14, 2010
James J. Keane , age 84, WWII US Navy Veteran and retired C.P.D. Beloved husband of the late Rose A., nee Iacullo. Loving father of James M. (Janice) Keane and Anthony J. Keane. Cherished grandfather of James, Bonnie, and Kimberly. Dear brother of Sabina Roberts, Michael, and the late Jack, Julia Vohs, Patrick, and Anthony. Dearest uncle of many nieces...
Lawrence Leroy Swanson
October 10, 2010
Lawrence Leroy Swanson, age 81, beloved husband of the late Joanne F. nee Moomey. Loving father of Patricia (Michael) Bannister, Lawrence (Susan), Jacqueline, and the late Lynn Richard and Stephen Roy. Dear grandfather of 4 and great-grandfather of one. Visitation Thursday, October 14, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 12:00 Noon at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd...
Michael J. Kasun
October 9, 2010
Michael J. Kasun, age 73, US Army Veteran, beloved husband of the late Marie, nee Kassel and the late Rose, nee Gatto. Loving father of Richard Kasun, Lisa Johnson, Milisa Kasun, and the late Robert Kasun. Cherished grandfather of seven and great-grandfather of one. Dear brother of Joseph (Margaret) Kasun and Maryanne (David) Shea. Fond uncle of five nephews. Retired...
Ruth M. Ozinga
October 8, 2010
Ruth M. Ozinga, nee Gombis, age 61, beloved wife of Martin Ozinga III for 40 years. Loving mother of Martin IV (Amy), Karl (Amber), Justin (Annie), Aaron (Amanda), Paul (Sarah), and Timothy (Amanda). Cherished grandmother of Martin V, Elyse, Jack, Ezra, Ayanna; Jude, Noah, Carmelee, Mikayla, Alivia, Sydney, Gwyneth; Gavin, Macey; and Ava. Dearest sister of Theodore (Niki) Gombis and...
Helen M. Bormet
October 7, 2010
Helen M. Bormet, nee Hentsch, age 93, beloved wife of the late Henry Bormet. Loving mother of LeRoy (Betty) Bormet, Carol (Richard) Hedke, and Dennis (Deborah) Bormet. Dear grandmother of seven and great-grandmother of many. Long-time friend of Lily Bormet. Preceded in death by six siblings. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Life-long resident of Tinley Park. Visitation Tuesday,...
Ronald Charles Smith
October 6, 2010
Ronald Charles Smith, age 64, U.S. Navy Veteran, beloved son of June (George) Johnson, nee Jessen, and the late Dale Smith. Loving father of Ron (Eden) Semancik. Dear grandfather of Amber and Noah. Dearest brother of Dale, Jr.. Visitation Saturday, October 9, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Funeral Service 12:00 Noon at Family Harvest Church, 18500 92nd...
Wilfred Goossens
October 6, 2010
Wilfred Goossens, age 89, WWII Army Veteran, beloved husband for 64 years of Henrietta, nee Tuitman. Loving father of Joyce (Andy) Lindemulder, Bill (Marge), and Carol (Jim) Vroom. Cherished grandfather of Tim (Betsy) and Sue Lindemulder; Cindy (Matt) Hines and Bill Goossens; Amy (Dave) Parrish and Dan Vroom. Dearest great-grandfather of Carolyn, Alicia, and Zachary Lindemulder; and Ella Parrish. Fond...
John C. "Jack" Stasiak
October 6, 2010
John C. “Jack” Stasiak, age 73, U.S. Army Veteran, beloved husband for 41 years of Fern, nee Janssen. Loving father of Kay (Brad) Gerdts, Mila (late Ted) Mendenhall, Dana Stasiak, and Lauren (Steve) Had. Cherished grandfather of Melodie, Michael, Nathan, and Samuel Gerdts; Scott, Erin, Caleb, and Emily Mendenhall; and Jon Had. Fond brother of Muriel (late Ralph) Zelmer, Barbara...
Romelle A. "Ro" Breetzke
October 5, 2010
Romelle A. "Ro" Breetzke, nee Kunz, age 68, loving mother of Vikki (Steve) Joos. Cherished grandmother of Emily and Julia. Dear sister of Marvin (Janet) Kunz. Memorial Service Saturday, January 8, 2011, 11:00AM at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6850 W. 159th St., Tinley Park, IL. Interment private. Express your thoughts and condolences at www.colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400
Franklin P. Kruspe
October 3, 2010
Franklin P. Kruspe, age 87, married for 46 years to his beloved wife Cheryl L., nee Pettett Morris. Loving father of James (Susan) Kruspe, Roger (Lisa McKinney) Kruspe, and stepfather of Robert (Joan) Morris and Nancy Basso. Cherished grandfather of 13 and great grandfather of 10. Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, October 6, 2010 from 9:00AM...
Richard Pradzinski
September 28, 2010
Richard Pradzinski, age 82, U.S. Army Korean War Veteran, beloved husband for 59 years of Joan B., nee Nord. Loving father of Pamela (Larry) Schara, Greg, Christopher (Deanne), Neil (Anne), Tim (Ilona), and the late James. Cherished grandfather of Christopher and Noah; Alex and Stephanie; Kara and Matthew; step-grandfather of Jeffrey and Joanna. Dearest great-grandfather of 4. Fond brother of...
Gerrit E. Jager, Sr.
September 25, 2010
Gerrit E. Jager, Sr., age 87, WWII Army Veteran, beloved husband of the late Dorothy, nee Horneman. Loving father of Gerrit Jr. (Susan) and the late Donna Jean (Shane) Swarthout. Dear grandfather of 15 and great-grandfather of 11. Fond brother of Henry, Clarence, Andrew, and the late Charles. Loving brother-in-law of Gerda Van Howe, Pauline Roon, Clara Hamstra, Jean Slinkman,...
Martin C. Bulthuis
September 23, 2010
Martin C. Bulthuis, age 64, U.S. Army Veteran, married for 43 years to his beloved wife Kathleen, nee Spencer. Loving father of Julie (Kenneth) Glotz, Kristie (Michael) Glotz, and Martin (Charrise) Bulthuis. Cherished grandfather of Joseph, Bryan, Katie, Martin, and Kyle. Dear brother of Marlene (Charles) Swiney, Robert (Sharon), Edward (Christina), and Kathy (Ron) Reidy. Fond brother-in-law of Michael (Kathy)...
Jeanette Neitzel
September 21, 2010
Jeanette Neitzel, nee Polstra, age 75, beloved wife of the late Kenneth. Loving sister of Henrietta (the late John) Dwarshuis and sister-in-law of Alvin (Harriet) Neitzel. Dear aunt of Ken (Laurie) Dwarshuis, Jeff (Laurie) Dwarshuis, Luann (Kevin) Velting, Roger Neitzel, June (Randy) Scholtens, Lynn (Bill) Granz, and the late Larry Dwarshuis. Dearest great-aunt of 15. Retired secretary from Chicago Christian...
Joan L. Aardsma
September 18, 2010
Joan L. Aardsma, nee Olson, age 73, beloved wife of John for 54 years. Loving mother of Walter, Richard (Ellen), John (Patty), Sharon (Dan) Lendman, and the late Robert. Cherished grandmother of nine and great grandmother of one. Fond sister of Sharon (Bill) Lettinga and Richard (Elaine) Olson. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Dearest friend of many. Visitation...
Naomi Eileen Heemstra
September 18, 2010
Naomi Eileen Heemstra, nee Mayne, age 84, beloved wife of Ben Heemstra, Jr. for 63 years. Loving mother of Ben (Jennifer) Heemstra III, Tim (Laurel) Heemstra and Geraldine (Gregg) Gianpetro. Cherished grandmother of nine and great-grandmother of ten. Fond sister of Ruth Ramesbottom, Katie Dizenga, and Thelma Burris. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday from 3-9PM. Funeral...
Nelle Van Dyke
September 16, 2010
Nelle Van Dyke, nee Meyer, age 96, beloved wife of the late Elko H. Loving mother of DeanAuralee (Kenneth) Kredit. Dear grandmother of Karen (Tim) Schaid, Lois (Dale) Leister, Laura (Michael) Meyer, and Roger (Nikolyn) Kredit. Cherished great-grandmother of Ken, Phil, and Kimberly Schaid; Rachael and Jennifer Meyer; Claire, Isaac, Jeremiah, and Precious Kredit. Fond sister of Ed (Jeanette) Meyer,...
Henry Peter Ipema, Sr.
September 15, 2010
Henry Peter Ipema, Sr., age 81, beloved husband of the late Charlotte R., nee Van Bruggen. Loving father of Cheryl Ipema, Amy (Marvin) Werkman and Henry P., Jr. (Tamila). Cherished grandfather of Natalie Araujo, Clara Araujo, Abbie (Jason) Lydon, Aaron (Rachel) Werkman, and Adam Werkman. Fond brother of Anna Poortinga and the late Cornelius Ipema, Theresa Ipema, Henrietta Wierenga, Jeannette...






