Obituaries

Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries

Frances Kloosterman

Frances Kloosterman

August 20, 2008

Frances Kloosterman, nee Walstra, age 84, beloved wife of Albert. Loving mother of Marilyn (David) DeVries, of Jacksonville, FL and Beverly (Donald) Boeringa. Dear grandmother of 4. Fond sister of Dorothy Goodger, Wilma Leo, and the late John Walstra. Visitation Friday, August 22, 2008 from 3-9PM at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park. Lying...

Jerome J. Teresi

Jerome J. Teresi

August 18, 2008

Jerome J. “Jerry” Teresi, beloved husband of Joyce, nee Pahr. Loving father of Sam (Sue), Joseph (Sharon), Michael, Gina (Frank) Skrip, Jerry (Fawn), and Paul. Dear grandfather of 14, one of whom preceded him in death, and great-grandfather of one. Fond brother of Augustine (Richard) Benigno and Mary G. Mantia. Son-in-law of Marilyn Pahr. Visitation Tuesday, August 19, 2008 from...

William Bruce

William Bruce

August 16, 2008

William Bruce, age 76, US Army Korean War Veteran, beloved son of the late Michael and Magdaline. Loving brother of Katie Bruce, Barbara Bruce, and the late Marie (the late Dymetry) Paszkewicz, Peter (the late Hariett), Helen (the late George) Trigg, Michael, and Dorothy. Dear uncle of Michael Paszkiewicz, Robert Trigg, and Beverly (Carl) Holt. Dearest great uncle of Adam...

Chester S. Matras

Chester S. Matras

August 6, 2008

Chester S. Matras, age 87, WWII Army Veteran, beloved husband for 64 years to Emily nee Lewicki. Loving father of Don (Betty) and Jim (Cindi). Dear grandfather of 5 and great-grandfather of 2. Retired employee of Ford Motor Co. Stamping Plant, Chicago Heights, IL. Past President for over 20 years of Catalina Villas #3 Association. Visitation Friday, August 8, 2008...

Anna Edquist

Anna Edquist

August 6, 2008

Anna Edquist nee Riemersma, age 98, beloved wife of the late Stanley. Loving mother of Annley (Armando) Perez, Louise (Jack) Howe, and Allan (Janet). Dear grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of 17. Visitation Monday, August 11, 2008 from 10:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 12:00 Noon at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park....

Hilda Biel

Hilda Biel

August 3, 2008

Hilda Biel, nee Hartog, age 97, beloved wife of the late Richard. Loving mother of Joyce (the late David Norman) Racke and the late Barbara (Clarence) Brouwer. Dear grandmother of Ken (Sharon) Racke, Lisa (Jory) Feustel, Tricia (Michael) Heersink and Chad (Shari) Brouwer. Dearest great-grandmother of 10. Fond sister of Cora Van Byssum. Visitation Thursday, from 9:30 a.m. until time...

Carolyn A. Donahue

Carolyn A. Donahue

August 3, 2008

Carolyn Donahue, age 42, Loyola Graduate 2002, loving daughter of Patricia and the late Robert Donahue. Dear sister of Robert Donahue Jr. (Lisa Arredondo-Donahue). Cremation private. Burial at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Tinley Park, IL. Express your thoughts and condolences at www.colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400

Kenneth M. Freyer

Kenneth M. Freyer

August 2, 2008

Kenneth M. Freyer, age 49, Retired Chicago Fire Dept., son of Mary Jane Freyer, nee Jackson, and the late Richard A., Ret. Lieut. CFD. Father of Kelly Freyer-Barton and Kaitlin Freyer. Grandfather of Shane and Anthony. Brother of Kevin, Karen, Kristina ( James) Ogorzalek, and Kimberly (Robert) Schermerhorn. Uncle of 5 and great-uncle of 4. Memorial Mass Wednesday, August 6th,...

Andrew Boonstra, Jr.

Andrew Boonstra, Jr.

July 31, 2008

Andrew Boonstra Jr., age 78, US Army Korean War Veteran, beloved husband of Lois, nee Eggebeen. Loving father of Karen (Kurt) Smolenski and Kathryn (Carl) DeVries. Dear grandfather of Andrew, Sarah, Emily, and Nicholas Smolenski, Jack and Noah DeVries. Fond brother of Carol Thompson and the late Gerald. Memorial Service Monday, August 4, 2008, at 7:00PM at Palos Heights Christian...

Jennie Lenters

Jennie Lenters

July 24, 2008

Jennie Lenters, nee DeVries, age 94, beloved wife of the late Bernard. Loving mother of Ann (the late James) Riedstra and Robert (Sylvia) Lenters. Dear grandmother of 7, great-grandmother of 7, and great-great grandmother of 3. Fond sister of Geraldine Wodrich, Clara Spoolsma, Theresa TerMaat, Tina Vander Muil, Johanna Leo, and the late Louis DeVries, Winifred DeVries, and Gertrude Tibstra....

Stephanie M. Dorne

Stephanie M. Dorne

July 22, 2008

Stephanie M. Dorne, nee Marcheski, age 91, beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Karen Dorne and Christine (Terry) Stroh-Fisher. Dear grandmother of 5 and great-grandmother of 17. Fond sister of Wanda Shenoha. Visitation Wednesday from 3-8PM. Funeral Service Thursday 12:00 Noon at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave (155th/Wheeler Dr. and Harlem) Orland Park. Interment Mt. Vernon...

Blake Christopher Habich

Blake Christopher Habich

July 22, 2008

Blake Christopher Habich, 23 months, suddenly, beloved and cherished son of Wendy and Joel. Loving brother of Jordan and Sydney. Dearest grandson of Linda and Richard Jozsa and Jean and Donald Habich. Great grandson of Alvina Jozsa. Dear nephew of Andy Habich, Tracy (Frank) Yelland, and Troy Jozsa. Visitation Friday, July 25, 2008 from 3-9 PM. Funeral Service Saturday, July...

Laverne A. Van Byssum

Laverne A. Van Byssum

July 21, 2008

Laverne A. Van Byssum, age 77, beloved daughter of the late William and Grace Van Byssum. Loving sister of Eleanor (Jacob) Broersma, Lorraine (Ervin) Emery, Lois (John) Dykstra, Doris (the late Ralph) Gronseth, Joanne (the late Fred) Yee, and Joyce (Robert) Dirkse. Dear aunt and great aunt of many. Visitation Thursday from 3-9PM. Funeral Service Friday 11:00 a.m. at Colonial...

John Hoffman

John Hoffman

July 20, 2008

John A. Hoffman, age 76, late of Jones, MI. Korean Army Vet. Loving father of Laura (Ignatius) Armenta. Dear grandfather of Alex and Eric. Fond brother of Albin Hoffman and Ruth Palmer. Visitation Wednesday 2-8 PM. Funeral Service Thursday 10:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Interment Bethania Cemetery. Express your...

Virginia E. Schneider

Virginia E. Schneider

July 18, 2008

Virginia E. Schneider, nee Wienchus, age 85, beloved wife of the late Robert. Loving mother of Ginny (Roger) Burgoyne, Robert S. (Michelle), and the late Ronald (Florence). Dear grandmother of 8. Fond sister of Steve Wienchus. Visitation Tuesday, July 22, 2008 from 3-9PM at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park. Lying in State Wednesday,...

Marion V. Motyka

Marion V. Motyka

July 15, 2008

Marion V. Motyka, nee Butusov, age 88, beloved wife of the late Ted Motyka and the late Anthony R. Katzmark. Loving mother of Anthony Katzmark and Ronald (Darlene) Katzmark. Dear grandmother of Ronald Bowen, Kristine (Darin) Morris, and Jason (Andrea) Bowen. Dearest great-grandmother of 8. Fond sister of the late Peter, Richard, and William Butusov. Visitation Saturday from 9:00 a.m....

Josephine R. Cimo

Josephine R. Cimo

July 13, 2008

Josephine R. Cimo, nee Costantino, age 89, beloved wife of Anthony P. Cimo. Devoted daughter of the late Frank and Pauline, nee Castrogiovanni. Loving mother of Jacqueline (Eddie) Lukasik, Jack (Terry) Cimo, and Shirley Ann Sevening. Dearest nana of Albert, Jo Ann, Eddie, Gina, Tony, and Billy. Dearest great-grandmother of 12 and great-great grandmother of one. Fond sister of Phyllis...

George L. Jousma Sr.

George L. Jousma Sr.

July 10, 2008

George L. Jousma, Sr., age 79, long-time former resident of Palos Park, IL; after retirement was a resident of both Michigan and Florida. Beloved husband for 60 years to Gertrude, nee Schutt. Loving father of Kathryn (Dr. Robert) Bates, Shirley (Paul) Iannarone, and George, Jr. Dear Papa of 6 and Papa Great of 5. Former owner of Jousma Redi-Mix Concrete...

Glenn F. Milani

Glenn F. Milani

July 9, 2008

Glenn F. Milani, age 55, beloved husband of Joanne, nee Rallo. Loving father of Michael (Heather) Milani and loving stepfather of Michael (Carrie), Robert, James (Lori) and Vincent Slager. Dear grandfather of 8. Fond brother of Kenneth (Fran) and Terrence (Peggy) Milani. Visitation Friday from 3-9PM. Funeral Saturday 9:15AM from Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem)...

Arbutus Bowles

Arbutus Bowles

July 5, 2008

Arbutus Bowles, nee Holstein, age 76, beloved wife of Ernest N. Bowles. Loving mother of Ernie Jr. (Kim), Sherry (Robert) Colles, and Steve (Mary). Dear grandmother of 7 and great-grandmother of 2. Fond sister of Robert Holstein, Ruby Hannah, Wanda Gay Holstein, and Delores Dusek. Visitation Monday from 3-9 p.m. Funeral Service Tuesday 10:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S....