Obituaries
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries
Madelynn M. Stoit
April 26, 2010
Madelynn M. Stoit, nee MacLean, age 86, beloved wife of Jacob “Bud” for 65 years. Loving mother of Nancy (Larry) Starr, Carol (Ken) Bayens, Jim (Maryann), Tom (Ruth), and the late Bob (Debby). Dear grandmother of 21, two of whom preceded her in death. Dearest great-grandmother of 26. Visitation Thursday, April 29, 2010 from 3-9 p.m. Funeral Service Friday, April...
Antoinette 'Toni' Vander Woude
April 26, 2010
Antoinette “Toni” Vander Woude, nee DeJonge, age 91, beloved wife of the late Samuel George. Loving mother of Deborah (Gerard) Vanderschoot, George (Deborah), Paul (Cynthia), and Carl (Merilyn). Dear grandmother of 9. Dearest great-grandmother of 5. Fond sister of Cora Beukelman and the late Frank DeJonge and Marie LeCompte. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Retired teacher with many...
Floyd E. Bouton
April 24, 2010
Floyd E. Bouton, age 64, beloved husband of Arliss, nee Herold, for 43 years. Loving father of Dawn (Arron) Schraft, Jeff (Laura) Bouton, Dr. Brian Bouton and Scott Bouton. Dear grandfather of Jacob and Megan Schraft, and Ava Bouton. Fond brother of Elna (Richard) Fudacz, Lois (Roger) Golden and Joseph (Cathy) Buchina. Floyd enjoyed football, water skiing, bowling, fishing, playing...
Ruth N. Stiegman
April 23, 2010
Ruth N. Stiegman, age 94, nee Earnest, passed away on April 23, 2010, beloved wife of the late Albert L. Stiegman. Loving mother of Beverly (Paul) Luchene and Kenneth (Nancy) Stiegman. Cherished grandmother of James (Dawn) Luchene, Kenneth Luchene, Cheryl (Dan) Crowder, Ronald (Julie) Luchene, Julie (Ross) Hales, Craig (Liesl) Stiegman, and Rodney (Laura) Stiegman. Dearest great grandmother of 21...
Ann Bakker
April 20, 2010
Ann Bakker, nee Ebbens, age 97, beloved wife of the late Bill Beintum, the late Harry Dyke and the late Peter Bakker. Loving mother of Maryann (James) Keller and Harry “Bud” (Barbara) Dyke. Cherished grandmother of five and great-grandmother of seven. Fond step-mother to five. Dear sister of Leona DeVries, Ruth Waterlander, Clara DeVries, and the late Elizabeth Piersma, Christine...
Audrey B. Kalous
April 18, 2010
Audrey B. Kalous, nee Grossmann, age 78, born into eternal life on April 18, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Raymond J. Kalous. Loving mother of Keith (Juli) Kalous and Kevin (Kerry) Kalous. Cherished grandmother of Kelsey, Courtney and Jordan. Dear sister of Pat (Ray) Fancher and the late Lois Miller. Dearest aunt of Dan, Denise, Dawn, John, Jean, Jim,...
Jacob "Jack" Bos
April 18, 2010
Jacob “Jack” Bos, age 76, beloved husband of Ruth, nee Wassenaar, for 45 years. Loving father of Connie (Dave) Fuentes, Karen (Dave) Schmidt, Jack (Heather), and Steven. Dear grandfather of Hope, Alex, Leia, Jade, and Luke Fuentes; Jackson and Levi Bos. Fond brother of Dina Pierik, Effie Steenwyk, Trudy Bos, Garrett Bos, and the late Dr. Gerda Bos, Raymond Bos,...
Robert H. Harrison
April 17, 2010
Robert H. Harrison, age 56, beloved husband of Kathleen, nee O’Sullivan for 25 years. Loving father of Kelly and Brian. Dear son of Marilyn (nee Woodin) and the late Walter. Fond brother of Wally (Bev), Cheryl Kerridan, Ray and Doug (Clarice). Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Co-owner of Landscape Associates. Bob will also be missed by his many...
Carol A. Heidinger
April 14, 2010
Carol A. Heidinger, nee Long, age 73, beloved wife of the late William J. Loving mother of Mark Rose, Kelly Kindernay, and Candace (Ralph) Apato. Dear grandmother of Brandi (Fred) Teggelaar, Jeremy Heidinger, Anthony Apato, Bianca Apato, and Dylan Rose. Dearest great grandmother of Kaylie, Kyler, Lilly Teggelaar, and Kadin Heidinger. Fond sister of Mariann Campasano, Therese Dolmant, and the...
Frances R. Lach
April 13, 2010
Frances R. Lach, nee Najdul, age 96, beloved wife of the late Henry. Loving mother of Diane (Gene) Marsh and Gloria (late Lawrence) Rolek. Dear grandmother of Christian (Sue) Geisler, Michael Geisler, Candice (Terry) McGuire, Gina (Don) Jones, and Lisa (Tom) Code. Dearest great grandmother of Kellie, C.J., Nicholas, Jane and Tommy. Visitation Thursday, April 15, 2010, from 3-9 p.m....
Allan J. Vis
April 11, 2010
Allan J. Vis, age 72, US Navy Veteran, beloved husband of Anne, nee Buiter, for 50 years. Loving father of Richard (Janelle), Marjorie (Daniel) Boerman, Donna (Randal) Stille, and James (Kathy). Dear grandfather of Jana (Steven) Verhagen, BethAnn and Sarah Vis, Elizabeth and Quentin Stille, Josiah, Samuel, Nathan and Aaron Vis. Fond brother of Lillian (John) Hiskes. Brother-in-law and uncle...
Grace E. Dado
April 8, 2010
Grace E. Dado, nee Veldhuizen, age 88, late of Apopka, FL formerly of Matteson, IL. Beloved wife of the late John M. Dado. Loving mother of Linda J. (Robert) Richcreek and the late Kenneth J. (Joanne Morris) Dado. Dear grandmother of Kurt J. Dado and the late Jacqueline Louise Dado. Dearest great grandmother of Katlyn Kerryann Dado Hood. Fond sister...
Emilia L. Quiroz
April 8, 2010
Emilia L. Quiroz, nee Leonardo, age 90, beloved wife of the late Mel C. Quiroz, Sr. Loving mother of Mel Jr. (Leonora), Mercy Raso, Nita (Gody) Salamera, Precy (Doming) Mendoza, Fely (George) Nuestro, Boy (Rose), Baby (Julio) Garcia & the late Nestey. Dear grandmother of 24 & great-grandmother of 20. Fond sister of Demetrio Leonardo of the Philippines. Visitation Thursday,...
Anthony F. 'Tony' Zelinka
April 7, 2010
Anthony F. Zelinka, age 79, U.S. Navy Veteran, beloved husband of Karen L., nee Johnson, for 50 years. Loving father of Douglas (Pamela) Zelinka and Jennifer (Todd) Raddatz. Dear papa and grandpa of Andrew, Brian, Allison, and Jared. Fond brother of Marian Wagner. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday from 3-9 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S....
John J. Voss
April 6, 2010
John J. Voss, age 94, WWII U.S. Army Air Force Veteran, beloved husband of Gertrude, nee Huisenga, for 64 years. Loving father of Carol Voss, Ruth (John) Hoogewerf, Lois (Kenneth) Sasveld, Robert (Melody) Voss, Beth Griffin, Marjorie (Richard) Schildhouse, Dale (Marianne) Voss, and Esther Voss. Dear grandfather of 14 and great-grandfather of 22. Fond brother of the late Henry Voss....
Warren J. 'Bill' Pitts
April 6, 2010
Warren J. “Bill” Pitts, age 74, US Army Veteran, beloved husband of Liesl, nee Knarr, for 48 years. Loving uncle of Debbie (Tony) Inman, Chris (Tim) Cain, Jim (Moira) Miller, and Kurt (Katrina) Miller. Dearest great uncle of Sam and Kevin Inman. Also survived by many nieces and nephews in Germany. Cherished longtime friend of Anita Miller. He enjoyed all...
Learlene "Lorri" Williams
April 4, 2010
Learlene “Lorri” Williams, nee Hefton, age 91, beloved wife of the late Aubrey V. Williams. Loving mother of Sheryl Nykaza, Karen (Ron) Wells, Glenn (Judy) Williams, and the late Larry Williams. Dear grandmother of 10, great grandmother of 16, and great great grandmother of 1. Visitation Tuesday, April 6, 2010 from 3-8 PM. Funeral Service Wednesday, April 7, 2010 11:00...
Violet Ann Laban
April 1, 2010
Violet A. Laban, nee Casagrande, age 87, beloved wife of the late Anthony J. Loving mother of Anthony P. “Tony” and James D. “Jim” Laban. Dear grandmother of Alexis (Wayne) Demonbreun, Alicia, Renee, and Tony Laban. Volunteer at Christ Hospital for 25 years. Past President of Mother’s Club at Morgan Park Academy. Visitation Monday, April 5, 2010 from 3-9PM. Funeral...
Gerard ''Jerry'' Simak
April 1, 2010
Gerard Anthony Simak, affectionately known to many as Jerry died suddenly on April 1, 2010. He was an avid sports fan who officiated many hockey games and traveled the country to follow NASCAR. Among his many joys in life was his annual fishing trip with his Dad, brothers, sons, nephews and friends. He loved animals especially Daisy, Duke, Topaz, Puffy...
William C. 'Bill' Bird
March 24, 2010
William C. Bird, age 84, WWII Navy Veteran beloved husband of the late Eleanor S., nee Peters. Loving father of Mark Bird and Bonnie (Dave) Gier. Dear grandfather of Shawn (Ann), Genessa, Brendon, and Amanda Bird and Shannon Gier. Dearest great-grandfather of Aubrey Lynn. Fond brother of the late Hubert Bird. Visitation Thursday, March 25, 2010 from 3-9 p.m. at...






