Obituaries
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries
Eleanor M. "Ellie" Lakin
September 15, 2010
Eleanor M. “Ellie” Lakin, nee Paukstis, age 82. Loving mother of Linda (Howard) Roberts and Laura (Mark) Zwartz. Cherished grandmother of Ian Roberts, Michelle (Gregg) Parker, Gregory Hayes, Kimberly Zaman, Danielle (John) Huston; Amanda (Scott) Stiles, Eric, Nathan, and Rachel Zwartz. Dearest great-grandmother of Lauren, Sage, and John T. Sweetheart and soul mate of Joseph Humbert. Eleanor endeared herself to...
Carl E. Hulford
September 13, 2010
Carl E. Hulford, age 83, WWII Army Veteran, beloved husband for 62 years to Annette, nee Vis. Loving father of Allen (Trudy) Hulford, Carole (Bruce) Roon, and the late Harold Hulford. Dear grandfather of six and great-grandfather of four. Fond brother of Esther Mayhew, and the late Calvin, Evelyn Hazekamp, and William. Fond brother-in-law of Marv (Pearl) Vis and the...
Edwin D. De Jong
September 11, 2010
Edwin D. De Jong, age 64, beloved husband of Carol L. De Jong, nee Hiskes. Loving father of Kristen (John) Hogan, Kimberly (Nathan) Gayeski, Ken, Kevin, and Katie. Cherished grandfather of Kelsey, Kylie, and Kacie Doorn; Aiden and Lucas Gayeski. Dear brother of Jay De Jong, Sandra De Jong, Gerald(Martha) De Jong and the late Betty Armendariz and Arnold ....
Frank G. Helmold
September 10, 2010
Frank G. Helmold, age 74, US Air Force Veteran, beloved husband of the late Marion, nee Blasgen. Loving father of Richard, Donna (Greg) Venditto, Sandra (Kim) Ferguson, and William (Jeannie). Cherished grandfather of Brittany, Serena, Samantha, Colton, Haylie, Jake, and Jenna. Dear brother of Patricia (the late Denis) Danaher, twin brother Edward (Patricia) Helmold, Margaret (the late Jerry) Schram, and...
Arlene C. Dykstra
September 10, 2010
Arlene C. Dykstra, nee DeJongh, age 79, servant of Christ. Beloved wife for 57 years of Rev. Jacob Dykstra. Loving mother of Constance (Richard) Van Swol, James (Linda), Dorothy, Jonathan (Kim) and the late Cynthia Diane. Cherished grandmother of Sara Odem, Richard “R.J.” and Kathleen Van Swol; Joseph, Joshua, Hannah, and Leah Dykstra; Bradley, Abigail, and Mackenzie Dykstra. Dear sister-in-law...
Joan R. Pfister
September 8, 2010
Joan R. Pfister, nee Kopping, age 72, beloved wife for 51 years to James V. Pfister. Loving mother of Jim and Joy. Dearest grandmother of Sarah, Rachel, Michael, Daniel, Lucas, Megan and Kasey. Dear sister of Cheryl (Gerald) Griffin and the late William Kopping. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, September 10, 2010 from 3-9 p.m. at...
Sin Hey Hong
September 6, 2010
Sin Hey Hong, age 78, beloved wife of Quong See Hong for 64 years. Loving mother of Mary (Daryl) Swanson and Robert (Tami) Hong. Dear grandmother of Stacia and Jason Swanson and Kaitlyn and Kaleb Hong. Visitation Thursday from 3-9 p.m. Funeral Service Friday 10:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL....
Alfred H. Klunder
September 5, 2010
Alfred H. Klunder, age 89, WWII US Coast Guard Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Lois, nee Schueneman. Loving father of Susan (Joseph) Jackiw, Carol Lekki, Donna (Edward) Strasser, and Thomas Klunder. Cherished grandfather of Jennifer Jackiw, Daniel (Jamie) Lekki, Brian (Kristine) Jackiw, Eric (Jenn) Strasser, and Keith Strasser. Dearest great-grandfather of Alaina Lekki. Best friend of Marge Kickert. Memorial...
Miles E. 'Gene' Marsh Iii
September 4, 2010
Miles E. “Gene” Marsh III, age 76, formerly of Wheeling, West Virginia. Beloved husband of Diane, nee Lach. Loving father of Miles “Gene” (Racquel) Marsh IV, Jennifer (Orlando De Guy) Marsh, David (Karen) Marsh, Katherine (Alston) Hall, Chris (Sue) Geisler, Michael Geisler, and Candice (Terry) McGuire. Dear grandfather of 12. Fond brother of Eleanor (Lee) Jacobs. Dear uncle of niece...
Rose Armonda Isenegger
September 2, 2010
Rose Armonda Isenegger, nee Petito. Beloved wife of the late William Armonda and the late Raymond A. Isenegger. Loving mother of William (Marilyn) Armonda and Nancy (Russell) Dumas. Cherished grandmother of Cherise, William, Michele, Dana, Claudine, Danielle, Brandon, Brent and Ashleigh. Dearest great grandmother of many. Dear sister of Elizabeth Favarulo. Preceded in death by five sisters and three brothers....
Effie Steenwyk
September 1, 2010
Effie Steenwyk, nee Bos, age 88, beloved wife of the late Jerry. Loving mother of Barbara (Dr. Gerald) Klompien and Patricia (Sidney) Hiemstra. Cherished grandmother of Denise (Dan) Vander Plaats, Erin (Paul) Arterburn, and Elizabeth (Mark) Stob. Dearest great-grandmother of Benjamin, Emma, Nicole and Jake. Fond sister of Dina Pierik, Trudy Bos, Garrett Bos, and the late Dr. Gerda Bos,...
Leslie L. Volkstorf
September 1, 2010
Leslie L. Volkstorf, age 34, suddenly. Beloved companion of Bob Kulakowski. Loving daughter of Charles H. and Mary E. (nee Andersen) Volkstorf. Dear sister of Carl (Khandie) Volkstorf and the late Jeffrey and Lori Ann. Dearest aunt of Matthew. Graduate and dedicated employee of Northern Illinois University. Visitation Saturday, September 4, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service...
Wilhelmina Schmidt
August 29, 2010
Wilhelmina Schmidt, nee DeKraai, age 94, beloved wife of the late John H. Schmidt. Loving mother of Betty (William) Boersma, James (Sandra) Schmidt, Linda (Nick) Ahrens, and the late Harold (Rena Mae) Schmidt. Dear grandmother of 14 one of whom preceded her in death. Dearest great-grandmother of 20 and great-great grandmother of 5. Fond sister of Florence Boone and Jo...
La Verne E. Turman
August 28, 2010
LaVerne E. Turman, nee Riewe, suddenly, age 77. Beloved wife of the late Dale Turman. Loving mother of Kimberly (Robert) Smith, Scott (Shari) Condon, and Keith (Martha) Condon. Cherished grandmother of Bradley, Laurie, Brett, Ryan, Daniel, and Christopher. Dear sister of Eleanora (the late Tom) Wisneski, and twin brother LaVon (the late Leona) Riewe. Visitation Tuesday, August 31, 2010 from...
Madelyn Degroot
August 28, 2010
Madelyn DeGroot, nee Disselkoen, age 92, beloved wife of the late Edward. Loving mother of Grace (Ross) Seeman, Shirley (Bill) Taylor, Arnold DeGroot, and Roger (Joyce) DeGroot. Dear grandmother of 8. Dearest great-grandmother of 21. Fond sister of Harriet Leensvaart, Arlin Disselkoen, and the late Calvin Disselkoen and Lois Joldersma. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Madelyn dedicated her...
Wayne A. Harrington
August 28, 2010
Wayne A. Harrington, age 70, beloved husband for 47 years to JoAnn, nee Wakild. Loving father of Kimberly (John) Kowalski, Kristine Dertz, and Kathleen Harrington. Cherished grandfather of Ryan, Rory, and Logan Dertz; Kailey and Karley Kowalski. Fond brother of Harold (Nancy) Harrington and the late Claire Harrington and the late Shirley (the late Marvin) Drawert. Dear uncle of many...
John R. Smith, Jr.
August 26, 2010
John R. Smith, Jr., suddenly, age 40, beloved husband of Charyl, nee Westerhof. Loving father of Jonah and Benjamin. Dear son of John R. Smith, Sr. and Christine M. Smith. Son-in-law of Paul and Marilyn Westerhof. Brother-in-law of Marie Dean and Michael Westerhof. Uncle of two nieces. Visitation Sunday, August 29, 2010 from 3:00 p.m. until time of Funeral Service...
Helen K. Horwath
August 22, 2010
Helen K. Horwath, nee Dassinger, age 88 of Tinley Park, IL formerly of Calumet Park, IL, and Chicago, IL. Loving mother of James (Mary) Horwath, Sharon Hudson, Janis (George) Sabin, William Horwath, and Gary (Donna) Horwath. Dear grandmother of Tanya, Renae, Michelle, Ronald, Roman, George, Nicole, Ryan, Stephen, Grace, Andrew, and the late Clifford. Dearest great-grandmother of 15. Devoted daughter...
James 'Bud' Smit
August 18, 2010
James “Bud” Smit, age 91, WWII US Navy Veteran, beloved husband of the late E. Olwen, nee Thomas. Loving father of Janet (Milton) Nichols, James A. (Mary Beth) Smit, and the late Linda Kosinski. Cherished grandfather of Tom (Carla) Nichols, Jeff Nichols, Rich and Karen Kosinski, Colleen Strumpf, and Allison Kosinski. Dearest great grandfather of Katie and Maggie Nichols. Dear...
James-Micah J. Piniotes
August 14, 2010
James-Micah Piniotes, age 31, beloved son of John and Alana (nee Nelson) Piniotes. Loving brother of Joshua (Jill) Piniotes. Cherished grandson of Allene and the late Alan Nelson and the late Jennie and James Piniotes. Dear nephew and cousin of many. Faithful member and close friend of the Palos Hills Christian Assembly Church family. Visitation Tuesday from 4-9PM at Palos...






