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Frances E. Schinske
February 3, 2010
Frances E. “Toots” Schinske, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, February 3rd surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren. She will be missed by her beloved husband of 71 years, Norman. Loving mother of Carol (Dave) Olson, Barbara (the late Robert) Gall, and Norman (Rita) Schinske. Cherished grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of 12. Dear sister of James and Richard...
Barney Tracy
February 2, 2010
Barney Tracy, age 79, U.S. Air Force Korean War Veteran, beloved husband of Donna, nee Stamper, for 49 years. Loving father of Michael (Carol), Daniel (Margaret), and Julie Tracy. Dear grandfather of Gabrielle and Joseph. Fond brother of Walter (Janet) Hedlund, Jr. and the late Betty Ahles, John W. and Robert B. Tracy. Visitation Thursday, February 4, 2010 from 3-9...
Evelyn M. Vanderlaan
January 31, 2010
Evelyn M. Vanderlaan, nee Van Pernis, age 92, beloved wife of the late Arthur. Loving mother of Norma Jean (late George) Wagner, Patricia (Kyle Speirs) Krueger, Joy (Jim) Johnson, James (Susan Koval) Vander Laan, and the late Gretchen Kay. Dear grandmother of 11, great grandmother of 12, and great-great grandmother of one. Fond sister of James (Margaret) Van Pernis, Ruth...
Theresa Greenham
January 31, 2010
Theresa Greenham, nee Heemstra, age 92, beloved wife of the late Earl. Loving mother of Chuck (Karen) Greenham, and Audrey (Roger) Dryfhout. Dear grandmother of Rob Greenham, Matt (Angel) Dryfhout, Ken (Brenda) Dryfhout, and Sandy (Mark) Hamstra. Dearest great grandmother of Aaron Dryfhout, Tyce Hamstra, and Reese Dryfhout. Fond sister of Ben (Eileen), and the late Martin (Gert), Cora (Don)...
Courtney Rae Fate
January 30, 2010
Courtney Rae Fate, age 24, late of Tempe, AZ, formerly of the Chicago area, lost her courageous battle with cancer and passed away peacefully at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Phoenix, AZ on the morning of January 30, 2010 surrounded by her family and friends. Courtney is the precious and treasured daughter of Michael (Kim) Fate and Sheree (Frank) Vargo....
Leroy L. "Roy" Hagen
January 29, 2010
Leroy L. “Roy” Hagen, age 85, WWII Navy Decorated Veteran. Beloved husband of Corinne, nee Albrecht, for 62 years. Loving father of Michael (Joan), Thomas (Diane), and Timothy (Karen). Dear grandfather of James, Kathleen, Elizabeth, Brian, Julie, Eric, Amy, Kelly, and Laura. Dearest great-grandfather of Joseph. Fond brother of Raymond “Bud” (Marjorie). Retired electrician for the CTA after 42 years...
Martin A. Helmus
January 29, 2010
Martin A. Helmus, age 51, loving son of Tunis and the late Marilyn, nee Jousma. Dear brother of Tunis, Jr. (Sheryl) and Cynthia (William) Engelsman. Dearest uncle of Jena Phillips, Shelly, Tracy Helmus, Donelle, Carissa, Billy Engelsman. Visitation Sunday, January 31, 2010 from 3-8PM. Funeral Service Monday, February 1, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave....
Mary Ellen Schloegel
January 27, 2010
Mary Ellen Schloegel, nee Adams, age 79, late of Star Tannery, VA formerly of Hometown, IL. Beloved wife of the late Richard L. Loving mother of Diane Schloegel of Virginia Beach, VA, Dan (Debbie), Jim (Lori), Don (Nadine) of Phoenix, AZ, Gail (late David) Redding, and the late Raymond. Dear grandmother of ten and great-grandmother of two. Fond sister of...
Anna Wojcik
January 27, 2010
Anna Wojcik, nee Melnik , age 88, beloved wife of the late Stanley Wojcik, Sr. Loving mother of Stanley, Jr., Christopher, and Renee (Robert) Hushka. Dear grandmother of Christopher Wojcik, Jr. and Cheyenne Hushka. Visitation Saturday, January 30, 2010 from 9 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 10:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem)...
George E. Chambers
January 25, 2010
George E. Chambers, age 95, Army Veteran, beloved husband of the late Alice, nee Heuer, and the late Dr. Cecelia Miller. Loving father of Ronald (Clara), Lawrence (Pam), Marilyn (John) Raglione, and Leon. Dear grandfather of Patricia (Bob) Jarsombeck, Marco (Shellie), Keith, Alex (Michelle), Jonathan, Joseph, Kathryn Chambers, and Lorie Stacy who also was his loving caregiver. Dearest great-grandfather of...
William J. Plucinski, Sr.
January 24, 2010
William J. Plucinski, Sr., age 56, beloved husband of Colleen R., nee Ridderhoff. Loving father of William Jr. and Andrew. Dear brother of Gerald (Nancy), Steve (Teresa) and the late Anthony. Devoted son of the late Anthony and Alice, nee Cerkauskas. Fond son-in-law of Rose and the late Frank Ridderhoff. Visitation Tuesday from 3:00PM until time of Funeral Service 8:00PM...
Bruce F. Peck O.D.
January 23, 2010
Bruce F. Peck, O.D., age 59, faithful servant of God, went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 23, 2010. Beloved husband of Nancy, nee Olson, for 37 years. Loving father of Eric (fiancée Tracy Yoch), Denise (fiancé Gilbert Villasenor), Allison, and the late Sarah. Devoted son of Betty and the late Bruce Peck, Sr.. Dear brother of...
Peter E. Doot
January 21, 2010
Peter E. Doot, age 78, US Army Korean War Veteran, Signal Company attached to Artillery. Beloved husband of Marie, nee Rysdam, for 56 years. Loving father of Guy (Jennifer), Dr. Shane (Sandy), and Paige (Ron) Boersma. Dear grandfather of Ashley, Emma, Owen, Cory, Alyssa, Peter, Philip, Raymond, and Jacqueline. Fond brother of Martin, Ruth, and the late Dorothy Boonstra and...
Joan A. Swaagman
January 20, 2010
Joan A. Swaagman, nee Evenhouse, age 72, loving wife of John for 52 years. Loving mother of Barbara (Robert) Schutt, Beth (Dwight) Bonnes, and John Jr. (Teri). Dear grandmother of 13. Fond sister of Carol (late Garrett) Tameling, Doris (Rich) Brander, William (Shirl) Evenhouse, Ken (Ruth) Evenhouse. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, January 24, 2010, 3-9...
Evelyn Van Dahm
January 20, 2010
Evelyn Van Dahm, nee Beukema, age 86, beloved wife of the late Jay “Bud”. Loving aunt and step-mom of Jay Jr., George (Mary), and Joan (Dale) Essenburg. Special great-grandma “Cuckoo” of 18. Dear sister of the late Jen Weidenaar, Jeanette Beukema, Gertrude Damstra, Elizabeth “Betty” Van Dahm, Grace Teggelaar, and George Beukema. Fond sister-in-law of Marge Beukema Metcalf. Cherished aunt...
Evelyn Posthumus
January 19, 2010
Evelyn Posthumus, age 91, loving sister of Marge (Ed) Buikema and the late Elizabeth (late Milton) Langland, Louis (late Henrietta) Posthumus, Effie (late Everett “Ebbs”) Haan, and John (late Darlene) Posthumus. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, January 21, 2010 from 3:00 p.m. until time of Funeral Service 7:00 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave....
Marion A. Stell
January 19, 2010
Marion A. Stell, nee Tidlund, age 91, beloved wife of the late Bernard “Bud” Stell. Loving mother of Arlene (Jim) Esposito and Glenn (Noreen) Stell. Dear grandmother of Brad (Lindsay) Esposito, Jill Esposito, Jan (Dan) O’Neil, Kori (Jason) Watanabe and Dan Stell. Dearest great-grandmother of Soleil, Seth, Aubrey, Emma, and Tommy. Fond sister of Ronald Tidlund and the late Marjorie...
Florence H. Nicolai
January 19, 2010
Florence H. Nicolai, nee Bonetti, beloved wife of the late Owen. Loving mother of Nancy (James) Aanerud. Fond sister of Shirley (late William) Johnson, Barbara (Robert) Choronzuk, and the late Richard (Barbara) Bonetti, Wilbur (late Josephine) Bonetti, and Louis (late Bonnie) Bennett. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, January 22, 2010 from 3-8 p.m. Funeral Service Saturday,...
Dorothy M. Schmidt
January 18, 2010
Dorothy M. Schmidt, nee Reichow, age 92, beloved wife of the late William J. Fleck and the late Frederick Schmidt. Loving mother of Sandra (Tom) Jindra and Gregory Fleck. Dear grandmother of Karin (Tony) Bartemio and Nicole (Cevdet) Burgul. Cherished great-grandmother of Dominick, Olivia, Marissa Bartemio; Yasemin and Soley Burgul. Preceded in death by six brothers and sisters. Survived by...
Lorraine J. Devries
January 16, 2010
Lorraine J. DeVries, nee Post, age 84, beloved wife of the late Henry “Bud” DeVries. Loving mother of Gary (Cindy) DeVries, Jim (Julie) DeVries, and the late Carol Frey. Fond mother-in-law of Bob (Sara) Frey. Dear grandmother of Bobby (Sara) Frey, Marlowe Frey, Steve, Dave, Mike, Laurie, Kristen, Kevin, and Amanda DeVries. Fond sister of the late George and Harold...
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