Obituaries

Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries

Josephine Vandermay

Josephine Vandermay

February 14, 2008

Josephine Vandermay, nee Luchtenburg, age 77, beloved wife of the late Peter G. Vandermay. Loving mother of the late Peter (Sherry) Vandermay. Dear grandmother of Jenifer (Robert) Leffler, Matthew Vandermay, Jeramy Vandermay, Peter Fatur and great-grandmother of Alex and Harley. Fond sister of Ella D’Amico. Visitation Sunday, February 17, 2008 from 3-9PM. Funeral Service Monday, February 18, 2008, 11:00 a.m....

Earl D. Sherman

Earl D. Sherman

February 14, 2008

Earl D. Sherman, age 74, beloved husband of Luz, nee Garraton. Loving stepfather of Dr. Susan (late Benajmin) Albovias. Dear step-grandfather of Marianne Albovias (Tim) Hayes, Dr. Michelle (John) Martens, Benjamin Albovias, Jr., and James (Phuc) Albovias. Dearest step great-grandfather of Benjamin and Sophia Hayes. Fond brother of Helen Davis. Visitation Sunday 3-9 PM. Funeral Service Monday 9:15 a.m. from...

Lorraine G. Panozzo

Lorraine G. Panozzo

February 13, 2008

We, as children and grandchildren, miss our mother and grandmother. We appreciate your thoughts and prayers that continue to be expressed as we grieve our loss. We look forward to meeting you at the visitation and/or at the service. Lorraine, middle child of Egbert and Grace Beezhold along with sister Muriel and brother Jim, grew up in the Roseland neighborhood...

Helen J. Carroll

Helen J. Carroll

February 12, 2008

Helen J. Carroll, nee Kus, age 95, beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother of Patricia Carroll. Dear sister of the late Anna Nelson and Edward Kus. Dearest aunt of Art Nelson. Visitation Saturday, February 16, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. until time of Prayer Service 11:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland...

John G. Ciesar

John G. Ciesar

February 10, 2008

John G. Ciesar III, age 69, suddenly, US Army Veteran, beloved husband of Barbara, nee Sim. Loving father of Jennifer, Karen, and John A. Ciesar. Dear grandfather of Zephyr and Maxwell Ciesar. Dearest brother of Gill (Jim) Chamberlain. John grew up in Whiting, Indiana. He graduated from Northwestern University School of Business in 1960. John received an honorable discharge from...

Henry W. Dykstra

Henry W. Dykstra

February 2, 2008

Henry W. Dykstra, age 87, WWII Army Veteran, Bronze Star recipient, beloved husband for 65 years of Gertrude, nee Roeters. Loving father of Karen (Siebe) Sluis, William (Samantha), John (Marcia) and Roger (Jane). Dear grandfather of 10 and great-grandfather of 10 and also preceded in death by one great-granddaughter. Fond brother of the late Grace Tameling, Peter and Raymond Dykstra....

Gene W. Bosold

Gene W. Bosold

January 30, 2008

Gene W. Bosold, Vietnam U.S. Navy Vet., age 59, beloved husband for 29 years of Linda, nee Kacak. Loving son of Mary and the late Harry Bosold. Dear brother of Roger (Sandy) Pole. Fond son-in-law of Betty Kacak and Andrew Kacak. Dear brother-in-law of many. Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, Febraury 1, 2008 from 3-9PM. Funeral...

Evelyn Bauch

Evelyn Bauch

January 26, 2008

Evelyn Bauch, nee Zwart, age 83, beloved wife of the late Edward. Loving mother of Daryl (Susie) Royer, Cheryl (Bob) Zurawicz, and Donna (Richard) Cary. Dear grandmother of 6 and great-grandmother of 2. Preceded in death by 4 sisters and 3 brothers. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, January 29, 2008 from 3-9PM. Funeral Service Wednesday, January...

Janice Groen

Janice Groen

January 25, 2008

Janice Groen, nee Vander Laan, age 77, beloved wife of Donald. Loving mother of Henry (Paula), Evelyn (Shawn) Norton, Dennis (Mary Kay), Leroy (Julie), and the late Linda (William) Healy. Dear grandmother of Timothy Groen, Carrie (Andy) Byrdak, Stephanie Groen, Calvin (Anne) Kruder, Jessica (Joshua) Howard, Kimberly, Pamela, Katie, Sandy, Leroy, and Denny Groen. Dearest great-grandmother of Joey Byrdak, Sara,...

Ethel M. Grabowski

Ethel M. Grabowski

January 23, 2008

Ethel M. Grabowski, nee Stringer, age 89, beloved wife of the late Ervin Grabowski. Loving mother of Kenneth (Sandra) Riegler and Lee (Ruth) Riegler. Dear grandmother of Brian, Jennifer, Daniel, and Andrew. Dearest great-grandmother of 10. Visitation Thursday, January 24, 2008 from 4-9PM. Funeral Service Friday, January 25, 2008 10:30 a.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr....

Rose Kasun

Rose Kasun

January 22, 2008

Rose C. Kasun, nee Gatto, age 67, beloved wife of Michael J. Kasun. Loving mother of Richard Kasun, Lisa Johnson, Milisa Kasun, and the late Robert Kasun. Cherished grandmother of 7. Devoted daughter of the late August and Sue E., nee Gurrieri. Dear sister of Robbie (Sam) Arciniega. Beloved aunt of Robert Gautney & Kimberly Gautney. Dearest friend of many....

George H. Duschene

George H. Duschene

January 19, 2008

George H. Duschene, age 84, WWII Army Air Corps Veteran. Beloved husband for 59 years of Mary Lou, nee Borhauer. Loving father of Nancy (Richard) Armstrong, Thomas (Lynn), John (Beth), Pat (Dan) Sullivan, Laurie (Ken) Breyer, Dan (Beth), and David (Lynn). Cherished grandfather of 13 and great-grandfather of 2. Dear brother of Florence Duschene, Virginia Dorner, Barbara Lafferty, Joan Brunker,...

Margaret C. Kernwein

Margaret C. Kernwein

January 19, 2008

Margaret C. Kernwein, nee O’Keefe, age 96, beloved wife of the late George W. Kernwein. Loving mother of George F. (Marlene), David (Mary Ellen), and the late Ronald (Marie). Dear grandmother of Sandy (Jeff) Weber, Laurie (Dr. Govind) Ramadurai, Julie (Dr. Dave) Dalke, Christine (Randy) Sweeney, Robert (Jamie) Kernwein, Kerry Kernwein, and Kathleen Kernwein. Dearest great-grandmother of Jacquelyn, James, Bobby,...

Anton "Tony" J. Hofmeister

Anton "Tony" J. Hofmeister

January 16, 2008

Anton J. “Tony” Hofmeister, Jr., suddenly, age 63, loving father of Christine (Michael) Galfano, Tony III, and Brian Hofmeister. Dear grandfather of Emily and Grace Galfano. Beloved son of the late Anton Sr. and Lillian, nee Krisel. Fond brother of Richard (Francine) Hofmeister and Paula Morris. Retired teacher from School District 142. Memorial visitation Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until time...

Clarence P. "Jack" Verhoeven

Clarence P. "Jack" Verhoeven

January 13, 2008

Clarence P. "Jack" Verhoeven, age 85, WWII Navy Veteran, beloved husband of Frances E., nee Dixon. Loving father of Lynn (Joe) Dvorak. Dear grandfather of Grant (Laura) Paplauskas. Fond brother of the late Joyce Lundberg. Visitation Thursday, January 17, 2008 from 3-9PM. Funeral Service Friday, January 18, 2007 at 10:00AM at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. &...

Patricia C. Bystrom

Patricia C. Bystrom

January 13, 2008

Patricia C. Bystrom, nee Moroney, age 82, beloved wife for 38 years of Richard Bystrom. Loving sister of Thomas Moroney, and the late Marion Whittmann and the late Dorothy Ellison. Dear sister-in-law of Elaine Diaz. Dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, January 16, 2008, from 3-9 PM. Funeral Thursday, January 17, 2008, 9:15 a.m. from Colonial Chapel...

Edward J. Pryzdia Sr.

Edward J. Pryzdia Sr.

January 7, 2008

Edward J. Pryzdia Sr., age 91, beloved husband for 67 years of Rose M., nee Zolna. Loving father of Ray (Barb), Carol (Tony) Angelico, Ronald (Nanci), and the late Edward Jr. Dear grandfather of Michael, Rick, Jim, Chris, Kyle, and Brian. Dearest great-grandfather of 4. Fond brother of Jean Meinhardt. Member of Sheet Metal Workers Local 73. Visitation Thursday, January...

Harold A. Wehrle

Harold A. Wehrle

December 30, 2007

Harold A. Wehrle, age 88, WWII Army Air Force Veteran, beloved husband for 66 years of Bernadette P., nee Hayes. Loving father of Barbara Jean (Donald) Witte and twin sons Bill (Bev) and Bob. Dear grandfather of Eric (Latoya) Witte, Megan (Dave Pistone) Wehrle, Rob Wehrle, and Whitney Wehrle. Dearest great-grandfather of Mariah. Fond brother of the late Edward Wehrle...

Margaret Hiskes

Margaret Hiskes

December 29, 2007

Margaret Hiskes, nee Doorneweerd, age 97, beloved wife of the late John Hiskes and the late Maurice Honig. Loving step-mother of John (Dolores) Hiskes, Don (Ruth) Hiskes, Rev. Robert (Patricia) Honig, and the late William Honig and the late Catherine Kucera. Dearest grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of 11. Preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters. Visitation Monday, January...

William Bandstra, Jr.

William Bandstra, Jr.

December 28, 2007

William Bandstra, Jr., age 84, WWII Army Air Force Veteran, Beloved husband for 61 years of Irene, nee Stoll. Loving father of Cheryl (Robert) Deckinga and Deborah (Jack) Lanenga. Dear grandfather of Robyn (Brian) Greenfield, Jay (Holly) Lanenga, Becky (Chris) Hoffman, Kristen (Paul) Moore, Bill (Krista) Deckinga, Melissa (Dennis) Carl and Mike (Erin) Lanenga. Dearest great grandfather of nine. Fond...