Obituaries

Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries

Caroline M. Vander Weele

Caroline M. Vander Weele

January 5, 2010

Caroline M. “Kerry” Vander Weele, nee Kruis, age 84, beloved wife of the late Edward J. Vander Weele (1987). Loving mother of James, Michael (the late Albertena), Debra (David) Shipley, Jayne (James) Vander Woude, and Carole (Ted) Voss. Dear grandmother of 16 and great-grandmother of 13. Fond sister of Roland (Jo) Kruis, Allan (Betty) Kruis, Geneva (Daryl) Whiting, Audrey (Roger)...

Theresa M. Liscano

Theresa M. Liscano

January 4, 2010

Theresa M. Liscano, nee Guerrero, age 81, beloved wife for 58 years to Esteban. Loving mother of Vincent (Sue), Andrew (Yolanda), Melody Zierlein. Dear grandmother of Todd, Winter, Spencer and Lindsay Liscano. Fond sister of Lydia Arvanitis, Margaret Thompson and the late Rachel Medina, Carmella, Vincent, and David Guerrero. Visitation Thursday, January 7, 2010 from 3-9 p.m. at Colonial Chapel,...

James F. Trojan

James F. Trojan

January 3, 2010

James F. Trojan, age 75, late of McKenzie, TN formerly of Chicago, IL. Beloved husband of the late Shirley, nee Robb. Loving father of Debra (Butch) O’Brien, Frances (Joe) Trojan, Sharon (Glenn) Lopez, Rebecca (Ron) Tabor, Kimberly (John) Tabor, Trina (Mike) Henderson and the late Marie Trojan. Dearest companion of Diane Beauchamp. Cherished grandfather of 19 and great-grandfather of 12....

George M. Tomeyer

George M. Tomeyer

January 2, 2010

George M. Tomeyer, age 90, beloved husband of Evelyn, nee Richey. Loving father of Claudia (Michael) Roche and the late Chris Tomeyer. Dear father-in-law of Sandi Kappes. Dearest grandfather of Jackie Tomeyer, Richard (Gina) Tomeyer, Amanda Roche and Chris Roche. Cherished great grandfather of Christopher. Fond brother of Mary Ann Franson, and the late Edwin Tomeyer. Retired from Goodman Equipment...

Cynthia C. Evenhouse

Cynthia C. Evenhouse

December 27, 2009

Cynthia C. Evenhouse, nee Bos, age 79, beloved wife of the late Dr. Henry J. Evenhouse. Loving mother of Susan (Phillip) King, Daniel (Lisa), and David (Kirsten). Dear grandmother of Joshua, James, Annika, and Elisabeth Evenhouse. Dearest sister of Paulette (John) Camphouse. Fond sister-in-law of Edward, John, Richard, Karen Klein, George, and James. Visitation Tuesday, December 29, 2009 from 3-8...

Esther D. Swanson

Esther D. Swanson

December 22, 2009

Esther D. Swanson, nee Petersen, 101 years, beloved wife of the late Aage Nielsen and the late Arvid Swanson. Loving mother of Ralph (Diane) Nielsen and Larry Nielsen. Dear grandmother of Beth Nielsen. Devoted daughter of the late Skov and Ida Petersen. Retired secretary for Nalco Chemical Company. Visitation Monday, December 28, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of...

Carl A. Borkstrom

Carl A. Borkstrom

December 22, 2009

Carl A. Borkstrom, age 75, beloved husband for 49 years of Elaine, nee Praag. Loving father of Jeffrey (Amy). Dear grandfather of Emma Grace. Fond brother of Peggy Bernardin and the late Barbara Budrean and Dick Borkstrom. Retired employee of Illinois Bell after 40 years of service. Visitation Sunday from 3-9 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler...

Patricia Rose Mullins

Patricia Rose Mullins

December 21, 2009

Patricia Rose Mullins, nee Donohue, age 77, beloved wife of the late Edward. Loving sister of William Donohue and the late Betty Moen, Robert, James, and Thomas Donohue. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday, December 26, 2009 from 9:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 12 Noon at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. &...

George R. Baar

George R. Baar

December 18, 2009

George R. Baar, age 78, US Army Korean War Veteran, beloved husband of 57 years to Marilyn, nee Van Zeelt. Loving father of Randall (Kathi), Keith (Jane), Timothy (fiancée Sandy), and Ken (Lisa). Dear grandfather of 7 and great-grandfather of 5. Fond brother of Bernice (John) Kuipers and brother-in-law of Clair (Diana) Van Zeelt and Fred Van Zeelt. Visitation Sunday,...

Katie A. Halgas

Katie A. Halgas

December 18, 2009

Katie A. Halgas, nee Grbac, age 86, beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Diane (the late Wayne) Wiersema and Joanne (Steve) Greco. Dear grandmother of Wendy, Carrie Jo, Joe and Joelle. Dearest great grandmother of 9. Fond sister of Rose (the late Don) Ennesser, the late Mike (Mary) Grbac, and the late Mary (the late George) Paz....

Elaine C. Barkus

Elaine C. Barkus

December 17, 2009

Elaine C. Barkus, nee Graziano, age 68. Loving mother of Steve (Francoise) and Mark (Ruthie). Dear grandmother of Samantha, Autumn, and Jennifer Barkus; Brittany, Kimmi, Lauren, and Kara Barkus. Dear friend of Richard Kurtz. Visitation Friday, December 18, 2009 from 3-9 p.m. Funeral Saturday, December 19, 2009, 9 a.m. from Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem)...

Jake C. Delange

Jake C. Delange

December 15, 2009

Jake C. DeLange, age 90, WWII Army Veteran, beloved husband of the late Henrietta E., nee Dykstra. Loving father of Allan (Mary), Vernon (Linda), and Ronald. Dear grandfather of Susan, Jeffrey, Matthew, Randy, and Lesley. Fond brother of Sylvia Vermeulen and the late Henrietta DeJong, Cornelius, and Harold. Visitation Thursday, December 17, 2009 from 4-8 p.m. Funeral Service Friday, December...

Wilma Still

Wilma Still

December 15, 2009

Wilma Still, nee Boss, age 91, at rest December 15, 2009 in Carefree, Arizona, formerly of Orland Park, IL, beloved wife of the late Norman J. Loving mother of Robert (Heidi), Sharon (Charles) Woodward, Ronald (Karen), and Roger (Bobbi). Dear grandmother of Sarah Still, Joshua Woodward, Ryan Still and Ruth Still. Dear sister of Ed (Arlene) Boss, Dorothy (the late...

Joan L. Heitz

Joan L. Heitz

December 12, 2009

Joan L. Heitz, nee Trnka, age 73, beloved wife for 49 years to Ronald R. Loving mother of Russell (Melissa) and Janet (Kevin) Schmaltz. Cherished grandmother of Brittany, Rebecca, Jonathan Heitz, Karen and Jeremy Schmaltz. Devoted daughter of the late Edward and Mildred, nee Nelson. Dear daughter-in-law of Mabel and the late Harry Heitz. Fond sister-in-law of Janet (the late...

Hermina L. Boonstra

Hermina L. Boonstra

December 12, 2009

Hermina L. Boonstra, age 60, beloved daughter of the late Henry and Angeline, nee Prime. Loving sister of Cornelius, Clarence, and the late Judith. Visitation Tuesday, December 15, 2009 from 3:00 p.m. until time of Funeral Service 7:00 p.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens West, Oakbrook Terrace,...

Walter A. Zimmer

Walter A. Zimmer

December 8, 2009

Walter A. Zimmer, Jr., age 81, beloved husband of the late Isabel, nee Freza. Loving father of Debra (William) Kantor. Cherished grandfather of Karen (fiancé Jim Shapkauski), Kathleen, and Susan. Loving brother-in-law and uncle of many. Retired from VanBruggen Signs after many years of service. Lifetime member of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades. Visitation Friday, December 11,...

Buford R. ''Bud'' Baldridge

Buford R. ''Bud'' Baldridge

December 6, 2009

Buford R. “Bud” Baldridge, age 80, beloved husband for 60 years of Frieda M., nee Imre. Loving father of Linda (Bill) Peak and Bruce (Jan) Baldridge. Cherished grandfather of Philip (Maria), Wesley, Douglas, Andrew Peak, Michelle and Katie Baldridge. Dearest great grandfather of Eleanor. Dear brother of Charlotte Thelen and preceded in death by his brothers Lee and Cliff. Fond...

Margaret Hanna Wiberg

Margaret Hanna Wiberg

December 1, 2009

Much loved Margaret Hanna Wiberg, age 101, went to join her late husband, Stanley, and to be with her Savior, Jesus, on December 1, 2009. She was born March 11, 1908 in Flatvig, Varmland, Sweden and traveled by boat to this country at the age of 19. Margaret is survived by her daughter, Betty (Richard) Covert and her son, Rod...

Caroline Rebecca Rossi

Caroline Rebecca Rossi

December 1, 2009

Caroline Rebecca Rossi, born November 16, 2009 became an angel in heaven December 1, 2009. Beloved and precious daughter of Jim and Rebecca, nee Sajdak. Cherished granddaughter of Thomas and Margaret Sajdak and Joseph and Clarice Rossi. Dear niece and cousin of many. Services private. Express your thoughts and condolences at www.colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400

Maureen A. Prischman

Maureen A. Prischman

November 28, 2009

Maureen A. Prischman, nee Costello, age 62, beloved wife of the late Paul G. Prischman, Sr. Loving mother of Paul G. Jr. (Cristin) and Marie (Bill) Lester. Cherished grandmother of Will, Michaela, and Abigail. Dear sister of Kathleen (Greg) Kozera, Bernadine (Michael) Daul, Francis Costello, Eileen (Tom) Vancura, and the late John Costello. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews....