Obituaries
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries
Irma Smith
June 29, 2023
Irma Tyler Smith, age 99, beloved wife of the late Robert Smith (1959). Loving mother of Tyler (Barbara) Smith and the late Mark (Laura) Smith. Cherished grandmother of Justin (Teresa) Smith, Amber (fiancé Ryan Roznowski) Smith; Heidi (Tim) Lavorato, Tracy (Eric) Deakins and Jeremy Smith. Dear sister of the late Caryl Lee Johnson (George). Dearest aunt of Heather (Jonah) Lucas...
Shirleen Molenhouse
June 28, 2023
Shirleen Molenhouse, nee Newton, age 84, beloved wife for 60 years to the late Alfred J. Molenhouse (2020). Loving mother of Alfred (Lynn), Roger (Stacey) and Gary (Christine). Cherished grandmother of Jeff (Renee), Michelle (Liz), Roger Jr., Kelly (Mike) Lostroscio, Alex and Nicholas. Dearest great-grandmother of Stella, Grace, Maeve and Mia. Devoted daughter of the late Ernest and Mary Jane...
William Beukema
June 26, 2023
William John "Bill" Beukema, Sr. age 83, of the Beverly neighborhood in Chicago. Beloved husband of almost 64 years to Tess (Dykstra) Beukema. Loving father of Chad (Sharon), William Jr. (Karyn), Susan (John) Grady, Robert (Toni) and Christopher (Deborah). Cherished grandfather of 10 and great grandfather of 11. Dearest brother of Marlene (Joe) Brannon and the late Joanne (Herman) DeVries....
Frank Konecki
June 25, 2023
Frank Jerome Konecki, 89, formerly of Richton Park, IL in his younger years and of Libertyville, IL in his most senior years, bid his final farewell on June 25, 2023 leaving us with a lifetime of memories. Born on April 14, 1934, in the Windy City of Chicago, IL, Frank was a lifelong fan of his two favorite sports teams...
Marilyn Werner
June 24, 2023
Marilyn F. Werner, nee Fox, age 94, beloved wife of the late Harold "Hal" Werner. Loving mother of Jay (Tony Braswell) Werner, Bonnie (Dave) Mikulich, and Dale (Becky) Werner. Cherished grandmother of Chris Mikulich, Devin Werner and David Werner. Dedicated librarian supervisor for School District 152 in Harvey, IL for many years. Visitation Thursday, June 29, 2023 from 9:30 a.m....
Trudi Lautenbach
June 23, 2023
Gertrude "Trudi" Lautenbach, nee DeGroot, age 80, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 23, 2023. Beloved wife for 61 years to Kenneth Lautenbach. Loving mother of Kristine Lautenbach, Kenneth II (Andrea) Lautenbach, Laurence (Tammy) Lautenbach and David (Lisa) Lautenbach. Cherished grandmother of Kenneth III, Brenden, Alexandra (Adam) Smith; Meghan (Jacob) Virgo, Colin (fianceé Lauren Sanford); Jonathan...
Leon Ordonez
June 20, 2023
Leon Ordonez, Jr., age 68, loving father of Jose Ordonez, Joy Lynn Swann-Ordonez and the late Leon Ordonez III. Cherished grandfather of Adalee. Beloved son of the late Leon and Jesusa (nee Vera) Ordonez. Dear brother of Virginia Najar, David Ordonez, Jose Ordonez and the late Rosa, Josephine, Mariaselda, Herminia and Ramiro. Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation...
Daniel Wolak
June 14, 2023
Daniel E. Wolak, age 79, of Orland Park, IL passed away at home Wednesday, June 14th, 2023. He was born in Chicago, IL on September 22, 1943 to Edward and Wanda (Kojak) Wolak. Dan is survived by his loving wife Jean (Mergist) of 52 years, his three children; Michael and Brian of New Lenox, IL and Michelle of Frankfort, IL;...
Robert Geis
June 8, 2023
Robert C. "Bob" Geis, age 84, beloved husband of Linda Quinn-Geis (nee Young). Devoted son of the late Clement and Hazel Geis. Dear brother-in-law of Russell (Sue) Young and the late Larry (Arlene) Stefanski. Fond uncle and great uncle of many nieces and nephews. Graduate of Valparaiso University. Retired from Wallace Press after 37 years of service. Visitation Friday, June...
Henry Kamp
June 7, 2023
Henry Kamp, age 88, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Beloved husband for 68 years to Grace, nee Voss. Loving father of Ruth (Richard) Baas, Lambert (Lori) Kamp, Robert (Judy) Kamp, Judy (Ted) VanderWall, Brenda (Dennis) Harms, Mary (Robert) Vos and the late Henry Kamp, Jr. Cherished grandfather of 23. Dearest great-grandfather of 21. Dear...
Thomas Bettenhausen
June 4, 2023
Thomas E. Bettenhausen, age 75, Ret. Oak Forest Fireman, passed away on June 4, 2023 at his home in Oak Forest, IL. Beloved husband of Cynthia L. Bettenhausen, nee Brewer and the late Sally L. Bettenhausen, nee Neal (2003). Loving father of Thomas (late Debbie) Bettenhausen, Tammy (Robert) Frankenbach and Anthony (Gayle) Bettenhausen. Cherished grandfather of Dylan, Dawson, Natalie and...
Lynda Packard
June 2, 2023
Lynda Kay Packard (nee Bronkhorst) of Vero Beach, Florida passed away June 2nd, 2023. Lynda was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 14th, 1952 to Henry and LaVerne Bronkhorst. She was a resident of Vero Beach, Florida for 7 years, having previously resided in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. She graduated from Evergreen Park High School in 1970. She was married to...
Colleen Bente
May 31, 2023
Colleen Troy Benté 3/12/1955 – 5/31/2023 Colleen (Troy) Benté, 68, of Oak Forest, IL entered fully into the great kindness of God on Thursday, May 31, 2023. Those who were loved, changed, and inspired by her include her husband of 47 years James Benté, daughter Holley (Casey) Tygrett, granddaughter Bailey Tygrett, sister Cindy (Danny) Pulcini, nephews Brad (Erin) Pulcini, Bobby...
Ray Hardison
May 30, 2023
Ray Hardison, age 85, beloved husband for 64 years to Minnie Lee, nee Arnold. Loving father of the late Michael Ray Hardison (2020). Cherished grandfather of Sharon, Danny and Sarah. Dear brother of Mildred Padgett and the late Kenny Hardison. Dearest uncle of Wanda (George) Conroy and many other nieces and nephews. Retired supervisor for General Electric with over 43...
Emmanuel "Nick" Flambouras
May 24, 2023
Emmanuel "Nick" Flambouras, age 81, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband for 53 years to Beverly, nee Splayt. Loving father of Marnie Harris, Nicki (Jim) Enright and Mark Flambouras. Cherished grandfather of Nicholas Harris, Morgan Harris, Taylor Fugett, Hailey Fugett and Abby Enright. Dearest brother of Dennis (Jan) Flambouras. Dear brother-in-law of Tom (Judy) Splayt. Fond uncle of many nieces and...
Frederick Siwiec
May 22, 2023
Frederick F. Siwiec, age 77, U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. Devoted son of the late Frank and Josephine (nee Nakielna) Siwiec. Loving brother of the late James Siwiec. Beloved companion of Mary Coppolillo. Dear cousin of Ted (Eileen) Patka as well as many others. Visitation at St. Stephen Deacon & Martyr Church, 17500 S. 84th Ave., Tinley Park, IL on Saturday,...
Jose Camarena
May 19, 2023
Jose Luis Camarena, age 64, beloved companion and best friend of Carmen Torres. Loving father of Michael, Matthew and the late Jose Camarena. Dear step-father of Jessica (Pepe) Silva, Krystle (Mike) Salamone, Stephan Torres, and William Sorge. Proud grandfather of Michael Xavier Camarena, Emily McCailyn Camarena, Marissa Munoz, Nathan Torres, Nicholas Gonzalez, Avianna Lopez and Gianna Salamone. Devoted son of...
Clara Togtman
May 17, 2023
Clara Togtman, age 105, beloved daughter of the late John and Sieke Togtman. Loving fiancé of the late Gerritt Van Der Schoot (1944). Preceded in death by her sisters and brothers; Martha DeGroot, Marguerite Togtman, Edna Huisenga, Nettie Ebbens, Grace Boersma, Raymond Togtman Sr., and Hoddy Togtman Sr. Dearest aunt and great aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation at...
Bernard Augutis
May 17, 2023
Bernard P. "Bernie" Augutis, age 79, of Orland Park, IL, passed away on May 17, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Regina A. "Reggie" Augutis, nee Sienko (2014). Dear brother of the late Jerome V. Augutis (2021). Fond brother-in-law of Walter (Carol) Sienko, Matthew (Christine) Sienko, the late Art (late Janet) Sienko and the late Stan (late Francine) Sienko. Dearest...
Sandra Vanderwall
May 16, 2023
Sandra Rae "Sandie" VanderWall (nee Boonstra), age 83, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on May 16, 2023 following a very brief illness. She is joining her husband, Roy (2018), but leaves her loving family behind including her daughter, Brenda (Tim) Pederson; son, Roy VanderWall, Jr.; son, Ted (Judy) VanderWall; daughter, Wendy (Brad) Staab; sister, Nancy Boonstra; brother Ron (Carolyn) Boonstra;...
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