Obituaries
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries

Dolores E. Loeser
October 10, 2007
Dolores E. Loeser, nee Kirscher, age 86, beloved wife of the late William H. Loeser. Loving mother of Sandra (Dr. Alex) DeJong, Judith (Benjamin) Carrano, and the late William H. Jr. (Nancy). Dear grandmother of Shaun (Tania) and Brandon Loeser; Chad, Joel (Mary) DeJong; Alexis (Bobby) Harding, Samantha and Emily DeJong, Benjamin (Tracie) and Sarah Carrano. Dearest great-grandmother of Tiella,...

Arlene J. Mclaughlin
October 10, 2007
Arlene J. McLaughlin, nee Achterhof, age 54, of St. John, IN, beloved wife for 30 years of Thomas. Loving mother of Thomas II and Shannon. Devoted daughter of Henry and the late Irene, nee DeVries of Chersterton, IN. Dear sister of Ronald (Theresa) Achterhof and the late Andrew Achterhof. Loving aunt and great-aunt. Teacher for 33 years at Roosevelt Elementary...
Lawrence M. Zoochi
October 8, 2007
It has been one year since God called you home. We miss you more and more each day. Our love for you grows stronger as we recall your wonderful smile and your awesome sense of humor. We are thankful for your commitment in serving the needs of many children and young men and women in your 23 years of teaching...

Wayne R. Smit
October 6, 2007
Wayne R. Smit, age 57, Vietnam Army Veteran, of Brenham, TX, formerly of Chicago. Beloved husband of Ellyn K., nee Storie. Loving father of Justin, Wayne Jr., and step-father of Sheri (Kriss) Dunn, Deneen (Fred) Wilson, and Jon (Leslie) Windhorst. Dear grandfather of six. Devoted son of Bernice, nee Kampstra and the late Henry J. Smit, Sr. Fond brother of...

John R. Kaczmarek
October 3, 2007
John R. Kaczmarek, age 84, US Marines WWII Veteran, Ret. Chicago Police Dept., beloved husband of the late Lillian, nee Mariani. Loving father of Richard (Nanci), Donald (Carol), and Thomas (Louise). Dear grandfather of Dina (Josh) Belson, Matthew, Christopher, Caitlin, Louie, Evelyn, Adele, John, Angel and Rion. Fond brother of Genevieve Krystofiak. Visitation Sunday, October 7, 2007 from 3-8PM. Funeral...

Lorraine E. Casper
September 29, 2007
Lorraine E. Casper, nee Fuerst, age 79, beloved wife of Richard J. Casper. Loving mother of Philip (Sally) Casper and Debra L. (the late John R.) Urbauer. Dear grandmother of David, Lauren, and Jennifer Urbauer. Fond sister of Wilma Bild, Fred, Albert, Edwin, and the late John, Frank, Frieda Kollaritsch, Raymond, and Eleanor Marks. Visitation Monday, October 1, 2007 from...

Marie Vander Wagen
September 29, 2007
Marie Vander Wagen, age 98, nee Osterling, beloved wife of the late Siebern Sr. Loving mother of Marjorie Eldrenkamp and the late Siebern Jr. (Delores). Dear grandmother of 9 and great grandmother of 27 and great-great grandmother of 7. Visitation Wednesday 3:00PM until time of Funeral Service 7:30PM at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland...

Frank M. Ferrara
September 24, 2007
Frank M. Ferrara, age 67, died September 24, 2007, loving father of Susan Frances (fiancé Zachary John Calhoon) Ferrara. Beloved son of the late Frank and Susie. Dear brother of John (Gilda), William (Carol), Silvio (Josephine), and Angela (William) Luksetich. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Memorial visitation Monday, October 29, 2007 from 3-9 p.m. with a memorial service...

Shirley C. Hoger
September 22, 2007
Shirley C. Hoger, nee Kemp, age 86, beloved wife of the late Vernon. Devoted daughter of the late Eleanor Kemp, nee Saffrahn. Loving cousin of Lillian (late Robert) Bartlett, nee Collins. Retiree of Acme/Interlake Steel. Visitation Monday 3-9PM. Funeral Service Tuesday 11:00AM at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park. Cremation private. Express your thoughts...

Joseph J. Kriechbaum
September 21, 2007
Joseph J. Kriechbaum, age 71, US Army Veteran, beloved companion and former husband of Earlene, nee Ruth. Loving father of Larry (Debbie), Tony (Laura), and David (Sandra). Dear grandfather of Ray, Chris, Jessica, Jennifer (Aaron), Felicia, and Cheyanne and Brian, Stephan, Felicia (Tim), Erik, Matt, Jason, and Alexis and Robbie and Gianna. Dearest great grandfather of A.J., John, Jolene, Jordan,...

Dorothy Potts
September 21, 2007
Dorothy Potts, nee Broersma, age 86, beloved wife of the late Cornelius. Loving mother of Alice (Larry) Birks, Barbara (Bud) Dyke, Connie (Jerry) Lekberg, and Debra (George) Burns. Dear grandmother of 13 and great-grandmother of 12. Fond sister of the late Thomas Broersma. Visitation Sunday September 23, 2007 from 4:00 p.m. until time of funeral service 7:00 p.m. at Wesleyan...

Mildred L. Vetterick
September 21, 2007
Mildred L. Vetterick, nee Redman, age 97, beloved wife of the late Charles W. Loving mother of Shirley (Thomas) Yatsak, Charles “Bud” (Marge) Vetterick and Mildred (Warren) Coleman. Dear grandmother of Bill Vetterick, Michael Yatsak, and Michael Vetterick Dearest great-grandmother of 5. Fond sister of Edith Wakefield, Eleanor Schulz, Lucille DeGol, and the late George, Evelyn Krueger, John, Fritz, Albert,...

Dorothy L. Cooper
September 17, 2007
Dorothy L. Cooper, nee Oehl, age 90, beloved wife of the late Adolph. Loving mother of Russell (Barbara) Cooper of Kalamazoo, MI and Jean (Ed) Donohue of New Lenox, IL. Dear grandmother of 7 and great-grandmother of 11. Twin sister of the late Marion Kirk. Visitation Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until time of funeral service 1:00 p.m. at Colonial Chapel...

Charles Kooy
September 11, 2007
Charles “Chuck” Kooy, age 77, US Army Veteran, at rest on September 11, 2007. Dear brother of Richard P. (Katherine) Kooy and Johanna (Jack) Van Manen. Fond uncle of nine nieces and nephews. Devoted friend of Susan Caygill. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, October 1, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at the Lakeview Presbyterian Church, 716 W. Addison St.,...

Edith V. Kloese
September 10, 2007
Edith V. Kloese, nee Meyer, age 79, beloved wife of the late Henry. Loving mother of Margaret “Peg” (Robert) Medema and William Kloese. Dear grandmother of Cynthia (Ron) Aleo, Heather (John) Sullivan, Jason Kloese, Angela Schultz, Mary and Rosemarie Kloese. Dear great-grandmother of Bryan Kloese, Alyssa and Christopher Aleo, twins John and Ryan Sullivan. Fond sister of JoAnn (Jack) Ostema....

Rev. Jonathan Paul Strand
September 8, 2007
Rev. Jonathan Paul Strand, age 27, entered Heaven on September 8, 2007 after a 2 year and 9 month struggle with brain cancer. Death has won no battle here, Jesus has won the Victory! Jon was the pastor of Hope Lutheran Church in Countryside, IL and was a 5th generation pastor. Son of Pastor Paul and Connie (nee Dyer) Strand....

Robert D. Klass
September 5, 2007
Robert D. Klass, age 63, beloved husband of Carol B. Klass, nee Stoub.

Robert M. Bluethner
September 4, 2007
Robert M. Bluethner, entered into eternal life on September 4 at the age of 82. Beloved husband of Norma L., nee Schneider. Loving father of Paul (Carla) and Janice (Bill) Prine. Dear grandfather of Adam, Jonathan, Lauren, Erik, and Kevin. Dearest great-grandfather of Hayden. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. 39 year employee of Chicago Bridge and Iron. Visitation...

Eleanor D. Kania
August 29, 2007
Eleanor D. Kania, nee Korenkiewicz, age 90, beloved wife of the late Alexander. Loving mother of Patricia (Bruce) Hansen and Richard (DaleAnn) Kania. Dear grandmother of Eric (Courtney) Hansen, Brian (Sandy) Hansen, Katie (Joe) Eaton, Kristen (Kevin) Konfirst, and Michael Kania. Cherished great-grandmother of Alex, Nicholas, Emma Hansen and Sarah Eaton. Fond sister of Adeline (late Bill) Cuculich, Rosemary (Ray)...

Myrtle H. Champlain
August 28, 2007
Myrtle H. Champlain, nee Emmeloth, age 86, beloved wife of the late Kenneth. Loving mother of Roxanne (Rick) Stehlik and the late Sharon Okleshen and Sally Kostiuk. Dear grandmother of Krissie (Matt), Tara, Kim (Rick), Toni, and Toby. Dearest great grandmother of Abby, Meghan, Allie, Bailey, Skylar, Michael and Kevin. Fond sister of the late Florence Oleszczuk, Buzz Emmeloth, June...