Obituaries
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries
Joan M. Van Laten
June 21, 2009
Joan M. Van Laten, nee Ebbens, age 80, beloved wife of the late Claude. Loving mother of twin daughters Nora (Robert) Dickinson and Nancy Van Laten. Fond sister of Ann Baker, Leona DeVries, Ruth Waterlander, Clara DeVries, and the late Elizabeth Piersma, Jessie Buikema, Christine Piersma, Andrew, Lambert, Margaret Pruim, and George. Joint owner and operator of family business Van...
Brian J. Skala, Sr.
June 21, 2009
Brian J. Skala, Sr., age 57, beloved husband of the late Roseann, nee Rajacic. Loving father of Brian (Janine) Skala, Jr., Amanda (Bob) Dehm, Amy Skala, and Annie (Dan) Lamb. Dearest grandfather of Victoria, Allyson, and Lacey Skala; Bobby, Heaven, and Nico Dehm. Devoted son of Clare and the late Elmer Skala. Fond brother of Dawn (Kevin) Forney, Diane (Steve)...
Alta D. Leitner
June 16, 2009
Alta D. Leitner, nee Morphew, age 86, beloved wife for 59 years to John J. Loving mother of June (Larry) Busse, John (Terry), Donald (Suzanne) and Darlene (Tom) White. Dear grandmother of Ron (Cathy), Karen (Jason), Chrissy (Jamey), Johnny (Jenny), Carrie (Brian), Stevie, Jason (Melony), Jenna (Juan), Katie, Kathleen, Charlie, and Jack. Cherished great-grandmother of 11. Fond sister of the...
Marilyn T. Rix
June 9, 2009
Marilyn T. Rix, age 74, nee Deihl. Beloved wife of the late Donald Narbut and the late Herb Rix. Loving mother of Susan (Vernon) Ashley. Dear grandmother of Craig (Angela), Shawn (Dana) and Ryan (Andrea). Dearest great-grandmother of Brooke. Fond sister of Anna Mae Deihl and Butch Deihl. Visitation Wednesday, June 10, 2009, from 3-9 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525...
Eileen M. Cranston
June 7, 2009
Eileen M. Cranston, nee Zivney, age 86, beloved wife for 58 years to John. Loving mother of Susan (Jim) Meyer and Nancy (John) Wickham. Dear grandmother of Jackie (Jack) Dorcic, David (Maike) Meyer, Joseph and Peter Meyer; Natalie Wickham, Nicole (Andy) Bloyer, Nadine, Noelle, Naomi, and Joseph Wickham. Dear great-grandmother of Makenna and Simon. Fond sister of the late Earl...
Norine C. Clasby
June 4, 2009
Norine C. Clasby, nee Kennedy, age 87, beloved wife of the late James “Bud”. Loving mother of Judy (Tom) Scanlan, Jim (Diane), Bob (Kathy), and Bill. Dear grandmother of Maribeth (Jeffrey) Miller, Brian (Becky) Scanlan, Sean (Carolyne) Scanlan, Colleen, Bobby, Carrie, Lindsay, and Timothy Clasby. Cherished great-grandmother of Nicholas, William, Brittany, and Flynn Scanlan. Fond sister of Mary Hughes and...
Edythe T. Medema
June 2, 2009
Edythe T. Medema, nee VanderVeen, age 84, beloved wife of the late John E. Medema, Sr. Loving mother of Cheryl (Bill) Gibbs, John Jr. (Rose), Scott, and Marcia (Bill) Bulthuis. Dear grandmother of Ryan, Rick (Deb), Rob (Christa), Russ, and Ramona Hook; Megan (Eric) Swets, John Medema III, Matthew (Brianna), Shawn, and Elizabeth Medema and Kayla Bulthuis. Cherished great-grandmother of...
Viola E. Meter
May 30, 2009
Viola E. Meter, nee Borgman, age 91, beloved wife for 73 years to the late Raymond. Loving mother of Valerie Meter and the late Patricia Schultz and Keith Meter. Dear grandmother of 7 and great-grandmother of 2. Preceded in death by her sisters Ann Rober, Alice Pruim, Ruth Gusse, and her brothers Henry and Robert Borgman. Visitation Thursday, June 4,...
Warren M. Coleman
May 25, 2009
Warren M. Coleman, born August 28, 1941, passed away on May 25, 2009 in Tinley Park, IL. Warren spent most of his life in Dolton, IL. After retiring as a Business Teacher at Thorton High School, he moved to St. Pete Beach, Florida, where he had vacationed for many years. He loved the beach and boating. He also was a...
Bernice J. Walczak
May 25, 2009
Bernice J. Walczak, age 88, beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Lillian Walczak. Loving sister of Florian S. and the late Walter and Edward. Dear aunt, great-aunt and great-great aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, May 28, 2009 from 3-9 p.m. Funeral Service Friday, May 29, 2009, 10:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler...
Vernon E. Deboer
May 17, 2009
Vernon E. DeBoer, age 77, Korean War Veteran, beloved husband for 56 years to Marilyn, nee DeGroot. Loving father of Janet DeBoer, Thomas (Nancy), Steven (Blythe), and LaVerne (Gary) Collins. Dearest grandfather of 13 and great-grandfather of 4. Dear brother of Marilyn (the late Andrew) Rusthoven and Wayne (Theresa). Fond brother-in-law of Robert (Michelle) DeGroot and the late Sidney (Marilyn)...
William "Bill" F. Knepper
May 16, 2009
Family and friends to gather Saturday November 8th, 11:00 am at St. Mary Cemetery for inurnment service at the family gravesite. Deacon Thomas Ryan Officiating. Longtime educator at St. Christina School for over 35 years and also at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel School and was a beloved teacher of many generations of graduates. Devoted husband and best friend...
Christopher G. Meyer
May 16, 2009
Christopher G. Meyer, age 47, beloved husband of Victoria, nee Heinzel. Loving father of Jennifer Lynne, Joseph Michael, and Brittany Nicole. Devoted son of Edward and Jeannette Meyer. Dear brother of William E. (Gale), Edward Jr. (LuAnn), Debbie (Bill) Davids, and Patti (Kurt) Giesler. Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, May 20, 2009 from 3-9 PM. Funeral...
Betty Poort
May 16, 2009
Betty Poort, nee Rosier, age 92, beloved wife of the late Neal. Loving mother of Kenneth (Janice) Poort and Ruthann Casey (John). Dear grandmother of Jill (Jeff) Slager, Ken Jr. (Paige) Poort, Paul Casey, Bonnie (Jon-Paul ) Witowski , and the late Michael and Sean Casey. Cherished great-grandmother of Alexis, Caroline, Shea, Megan, Kate, and Brayden. Dearest sister of John...
Laura M. Reardon
May 14, 2009
Laura M. Reardon, nee Ruh, age 95, beloved wife of the late Raymond. Loving mother of Rosemary Kontos, Richard (Joan), and the late James. Dear grandmother of Terrence Kontos, Brian, Kevin, and Carolyn Reardon. Devoted daughter of the late Edwin and Johanna Ruh. Fond sister of the late Edwin. Retired teacher from Most Holy Redeemer School in Evergreen Park with...
Charles 'Chuck' Egyarto
May 13, 2009
Charles "Chuck" Egyarto, age 89, WWII US Army Veteran, beloved husband for 50 years to Judy, nee Penney. Loving father of Terry (Lynne) Egyarto. Dear grandfather of James, Brendan and Kaylyn. Fond brother of Rose and the late Irma Bowers and the late Paul. Dear uncle and great uncle of many. Visitation Sunday, May 17, 2009, 2-9 p.m. Funeral Monday,...
Theresa Iwema
May 8, 2009
Theresa Iwema, age 84, of Denver, CO, beloved daughter of the late John and Mary Iwema. Loving sister of Henry (Jennie), Christine (Clarence) Noorlag, Ray (the late Corinne), and the late Ben (Wilma). Dear aunt and great aunt of many. Visitation Friday, May 15, 2009 from 9:30 a.m. until time of funeral service 11:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S....
Elnora M. 'Nora' Malmgren
May 7, 2009
Elnora M. “Nora” Malmgren, nee Bitterling, age 90, beloved wife of the late Nels. Dear sister of Violet (the late John) Wilson, the late Ralph (Helen) Bitterling and the late Dale Bitterling. Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday, May 9, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd...
Michael A. 'Mickey' Friar
May 6, 2009
Michael A. “Mickey” Friar, age 58, beloved husband for 27 years of Ann Marie, nee Paskauskas. Loving father of Michael, Jr. Fond brother of Peter and Lola. Dear son-in-law of Joseph and the late Carmella Paskauskas. Brother-in-law of Mary Ann Quinn (Bill Blanchard) and Raymond (Marge) Paskauskas. Dear uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, May 11,...
Harry L. Gilmore, Sr.
May 3, 2009
Harry L. Gilmore, Sr., age 84, beloved husband for 58 years to Eleanor, nee Kuchek. Loving father of Harry Jr. (Kathy), Patti (Rick) LaFond, and Glenn (Cindy). Dear grandfather of Louis, Michelle (Jason) Shockley, Brian (Libby), Greg (Megan), and Katie. Dearest great-grandfather of Jaden and Amaya. Retired from Allstate Insurance Co. Visitation Monday, May 4 2009 from 3-8 PM at...
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