Obituaries
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries
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...
Beverly N. Noort
March 23, 2010
Beverly N. Noort, nee Slager, age 60, beloved wife of David for 40 years. Loving mother of Jeffrey (Heather) and Scott (Betsy). Cherished grandmother of Brayden. Dearest sister of Louetta (Peter) Voss, John W. (Madeline) Slager, Joyce (Kenneth) Ipema, and Dorothy (James) Vander Veer. Dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews. Dear daughter-in-law of Helen Noort. Visitation Friday, March 26,...
Elizabeth J. 'Betty' Crohan
March 22, 2010
Elizabeth J. “Betty” Crohan, nee Eastwood, age 87, beloved wife of the late Marshall (1992). Loving mother of Marcia (Rosalio) Ochoa, Gail (late David) Keith, Gary (Susan) Crohan, Lois (Leonard) Nemecek, and Thomas (Karen) Crohan. Dear grandmother of 14 and dearest great-grandmother of 11. Fond sister of the late Hazel Kennedy, Veronica Ferrentino, and William Eastwood. Dear aunt of many...
Deloris M. Kasper
March 22, 2010
Deloris M. Kasper, nee Korleski, age 84, beloved wife of Ray for 43 years. Loving mother of Richard (Marilyn), Elizabeth (late George) Cook, Thomas (Janice), Ray (Karen), and Tony. Dear grandmother of 16 and dearest great-grandmother of 39. Fond sister of Marylu Kempe, Ardell Woitalewicz, Vernon Korleski, and the late Donald Korleski, Kenneth Korleski, and Donna Sankey. Dear aunt of...
Raymond Kooyenga
March 20, 2010
Raymond Kooyenga, age 86, beloved husband of the late Agatha, nee Draisma. Loving father of Janet (James) Buiter, Eleanor (James) Stoub, Ronald (Janet) Kooyenga, Joyce (Alvin) VanderLugt, and Henry (Lucy) Kooyenga. Dear grandfather of 14 and great grandfather of 27. Fond brother of Norman, Harold and the late Margaret Tiemens and Richard. Visitation Tuesday from 3-9PM. Funeral Service Wednesday 10:00AM...
Jeanette G. Vander Woude
March 20, 2010
Jeanette G. Vander Woude, nee Borgman, age 93, beloved wife of the late Richard Vander Woude and the late John DeVries. Loving mother of Robert J. DeVries and Donna J. (Charles) Nygaard. Dear grandmother of 5 and great-grandmother of 5. Fond stepmother of Edward (Linda) Vander Woude, Faye (Reindert) Flisyn, and Richard (Sharon) Vander Woude. Dear stepgrandmother of 6 and...
Raymond Kooyenga
March 20, 2010
Raymond Kooyenga, age 86, beloved husband of the late Agatha, nee Draisma. Loving father of Janet (James) Buiter, Eleanor (James) Stoub, Ronald (Janet) Kooyenga, Joyce (Alvin) VanderLugt, and Henry (Lucy) Kooyenga. Dear grandfather of 14 and great grandfather of 27. Fond brother of Norman, Harold and the late Margaret Tiemens and Richard. Visitation Tuesday, March 23, 2010 from 3-9PM. Funeral...
Charlene M. Mcnamara
March 19, 2010
Charlene M. McNamara, nee Ross, age 85, passed away peacefully at her home in Monee, IL in the early morning of March 19, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Loving mother of Ann (Daniel) Stefanisin, William (Sharon) Zadkovich, Joy (Walter) Przbysz, Janet (Michael) Grad, Michelle McNamara, and Patricia (David) Ashley. Cherished grandmother of 17 and great-grandmother of 22. Fond...
Kathleen A. "Kathy" Hiott
March 18, 2010
Kathleen A. “Kathy” Hiott, nee Matevich, age 58, of Palos Heights, IL and Crown Point, IN. Beloved daughter of Chester J. and the late Eleanor B. (nee Balut) Matevich. Loving sister of Bill (Judy) Matevich. Cherished aunt of Jordan, Taylor, Shelby, and Evan. Dear niece and cousin of many. Kathy grew up in St. Bede’s Parish and attended Queen of...
Marion L. Steinborn
March 17, 2010
Marion L. Steinborn, nee Hollstein, age 82, beloved wife of Wilmer for 61 years. Loving mother of Joyce Rutledge, John (Debra), and Jerry (Laurie). Dear grandmother of Brett (Josephine), Brandon, and Brock Rutledge; Nicole and Jennifer Steinborn; Cortney and Codi Steinborn. Fond sister of Gladys Andres. Dear aunt of Marge Sunblad and Donna Brewer. Visitation Thursday, March 18, 2010 from...
Vincent Dazzo, Jr.
March 14, 2010
Vincent Dazzo, Jr., age 87, WWII Navy Veteran, beloved husband of the late Helen, nee Zeuty. Loving father of Sharon (Tom) Koszulinski. Dear grandfather of Rachel (Chris) Newcomb, Laura, Michelle, and Michael. Preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, March 16, 2010 from 4-9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday, March 17,...
Louis W. Osberg
March 13, 2010
Louis W. Osberg, age 86, WW II Veteran, at rest March 13, 2010, beloved husband of Eleanore, nee Erickson, for 61 years. Cherished father of Susan Colip. Proud grandfather of Elisha Colip. Preceded in death by his brothers and sisters. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Survived by several dear life-long friends. Member of the Loyal Order of Moose...
Thomas J. Walsh
March 12, 2010
Thomas J. Walsh, age 55, former husband of the late Peggy Walsh, nee Bateman. beloved father of Anthony Walsh. Loving son of Raymond and Marie (nee Kelly) Walsh. Dear brother of Maureen Bader, Kathleen Durkin, Edward Walsh, Raymond Walsh, and the late Rita Bailey, Marilyn Hupp and Jay Walsh. Memorial Visitation Tuesday, March 23, 2010 from 6:00 PM until time...






