Obituaries

Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries

Dawn A. Donohue

Dawn A. Donohue

June 17, 2007

Dawn Adair Paul Donohue, age 81, late of Naperville, formerly of Orland Park and Palos Heights. Beloved wife of the late William Donohue. Loving mother of Nancy (Doug) Smith, Erin Adair Donohue (Tom Shaw) and the late Paul and Riley. Dear grandmother of Dana Adair Smith, Carey Ellen Smith, and Liam Donohue Shaw. Dawn and her husband, Bill, owned and...

Ruth H. Vellenga

Ruth H. Vellenga

June 13, 2007

Ruth H. Vellenga, nee Meeter, age 93, beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother of Susan (Robert) Logan and the late Diane Van Ostenberg and Linda Johnson. Precious grandmother of Jane Smith, Amy (Lance) Marr, and Jill (Alan) Harrelson. Dearest great-grandmother of Hunter and Jacob Smith. Fond sister of the late Lucille Porter, Arthur Meeter, and Marjorie Meeter. Caring...

Henry E. Anderson

Henry E. Anderson

June 13, 2007

Henry E. Anderson, age 84, WWII Army Veteran, beloved and devoted husband of Shirley, nee Little. Loving father of Glenn (Janet), Jeffrey (Olivia), and Kent (Mary Kay). Dear grandfather of Glenn Jr., Gregory, Cory, Alyssa, Ellie, Eric, Haley and great-grandfather of Conner. Visitation Friday from 3-9PM. Funeral Service Saturday 11:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr....

Mark A. Decker

Mark A. Decker

June 12, 2007

Mark A. Decker, age 38, suddenly, beloved husband of Jill, nee Wright. Loving father of Jackson, Katie, and Morgan. Dear son of Robert (Karen) Decker and Carolyn Shadbar. Cherished grandson of Jacqueline Mingotti. Beloved son-in-law of Judy Wright and Lon (Mary Kay) Wright. Dear brother-in-law of Gayle (Tom) Bueser, Cindy (Luis) Maldonado, and Mary (Eric) Simms. Dearest uncle of Michael,...

Lawrence Lill, Sr.

Lawrence Lill, Sr.

June 9, 2007

Lawrence Lill, Sr., age 83, WWII Army Veteran, member of Local 73 Sheet Metal Workers. Loving father of Mae (John) Weber, Joan (John) Kalinauskas, Larry (Linda) Lill Jr., Sandra Lill, Linda Hall, and Sonny Robles. Dear grandfather of 17 and the late Stephanie. Dearest great-grandfather of 16. Fond brother of Marie (Damian) Piechaczek, Shirley (Ruben) DeWald, and the late Eugene,...

John Robert Duffey

John Robert Duffey

June 9, 2007

John R. Duffey, age 78, US Army Korean War Veteran, devoted son of the late John and Susan Duffey. Loving brother of the late Dolores M. Duffey. Dear cousin of five. Friend and neighbor of many. Retired teacher and principal in Chicago Public Schools with 36 years of service. Member of RTAC and CPAA. Visitation Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until...

Dolores L. Ward

Dolores L. Ward

June 5, 2007

Dolores L. Ward, nee Wendt, age 81, beloved wife of the late William E. Ward. Loving mother of Dorene (William) Glotz. Dear grandmother of four and great-grandmother of four. Fond sister of twin Dorene Koch, Elaine York, and the late Myrtle Briggs, Natalie Becker, Adeline Krzyaniak, and Warren Wendt. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday from 3-9PM....

Jonathan Andrew Keeling

Jonathan Andrew Keeling

June 3, 2007

Jonathan Andrew Keeling, age 14, died suddenly, beloved son of Bruce and Debra, nee Hicks. Loving brother of Robert, Shawne, David, Adam, Elizabeth, Tracey, Becky, Christopher and Hannah. Dear uncle of Ashley, Tiffany, Jonathan, twins Elijah and Elisha, and Timothy. Cherished grandson of Hershal and Lela Hicks. Dearest nephew and cousin of many. Visitation Wednesday 3-9PM at Colonial Chapel, 15525...

Dorothy F. Kloth

Dorothy F. Kloth

June 1, 2007

Dorothy F. Kloth, nee Tomczak, age 80, beloved wife of the late Harold. Loving mother of Sharon Kloth and Kathy (Ronald) Wellestat. Dear grandmother of Scott (Kristie) Wellestat, Holly (Kevin) Hutnick, and Brian (Amy) Wellestat. Dearest great-grandmother of Presley. Fond sister of Barbara (Pete) Petropulos, Bob (Joan) Tomczak, Diane (the late Erv) Pilewski, Ron (Pat) Tomczak, and the late Lorraine...

Hugh H. Underhill

Hugh H. Underhill

May 29, 2007

Hugh H. Underhill, age 82, WWII U.S. Marine Veteran, beloved husband of Bernice (Shepherd) and the late Elizabeth, nee Reidy. Loving father of Michael, William, Edward Underhill and the late Mary Beth Swanson and Dennis Underhill. Dear grandpa of Sarah Swanson. Fond brother of the late Gloria Mellody. Dear stepfather of Scott (Deborah) Shepherd, Cynthia (Steven) Simon, and Charles (Lorraine)...

Richard J. Flanagan

Richard J. Flanagan

May 28, 2007

Richard J. Flanagan, age 92, beloved husband of the late Dorothy M., nee Seivers. Loving father of Richard P. (Debra), Michael (Marie), Patrick (Rosalyne) and Kenneth (Cheryl). Dear grandfather of 9 and great-grandfather of 5. Fond brother of the late Frances, Martin, and John. Dear uncle of many nephews. Visitation Wednesday from 3-9PM. Funeral Thursday 9:15 a.m. from Colonial Chapel...

Albert J. Roth

Albert J. Roth

May 27, 2007

Albert J. Roth, age 89, of Orland Park, formerly of Oak Lawn, beloved husband of the late Judy, nee Luzak. Loving father of Judy (John) Peterson, Tom (Mary Alice) and Larry. Dear grandfather of Julie, Jennifer (Randy), Michael, Bill, Sheila, Tom, David (Katie), Sarah, Elizabeth and Taylor. Fond brother of Emil (Ruth) Roth and Marge (the late Rudy) Michuda. Longtime...

Dorothy A. Kehoe

Dorothy A. Kehoe

May 27, 2007

Dorothy A. Kehoe, nee Hagemeyer, age 66, former wife of the late Charles R. Kehoe. Loving mother of Pamela Sadowski, Nancy Berkin, Suzanne Kehoe, Marcia Fromel, Timothy (Kelly) and Patricia (Michael) McNellis. Dear grandmother of nine and great-grandmother of seven. Fond sister of Virginia Neitzke, John Hagemeyer, and the late Bro and Thomas Hagemeyer. Visitation Tuesday from 3-9PM. Funeral Service...

Grace C. Van Deel

Grace C. Van Deel

May 25, 2007

Grace Van Deel, nee Boss, age 85, beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Charlene (Gary) Lush and Ruth Schipma. Dear grandmother of seven. Dearest great-grandmother of seven and one late great grandchild. Dear sister of Ray (Ida) Boss and the late Henry (the late Alice) Boss and the late Owen (the late Edna) Boss and sister-in-law of...

Eleanor E. Clausing

Eleanor E. Clausing

May 25, 2007

Eleanor E. Clausing, nee Vander Meer, age 93, beloved wife of the late Maurice A. Clausing. Loving mother of Ronald (Charlene), Maureen (Henry) Loerop, Wade, and Warren (Dawn). Cherished grandmother of Carrie (Allen) Block, Jamie (Dan) Schubert, Amanda (Mark) Ralson, Jon (Katie) Clausing, Kim (Jeff) Heinen, Dan (Allison) Loerop, and Kristen Clausing. Dearest great-grandmother of 9. Fond sister of Richard...

John K. Tautweis

John K. Tautweis

May 25, 2007

John K. Tautweis, age 84, WWII US Navy Veteran, beloved husband of the late Helen, nee Zuber. Loving father of Kenneth and Cynthia. Devoted son of the late Stanley and Anna. Fond brother of the late Julia. Retired 33 year employee of Handy Button Machine Company. Visitation Monday 3-9PM. Funeral Service Tuesday 10:00AM at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave....

Lillian C. Krieger

Lillian C. Krieger

May 17, 2007

Lillian C. Krieger, nee Schock, age 84, beloved wife of the late Harry W. Loving mother of Walter (Janet), Gary, Carol (Keith) Schneider, and Arlene (Richard) Hybl. Dear grandmother of Lisa (Brad) Vliek, Brian (fiancee Kathleen) Krieger, and Jennifer Hybl. Dearest great-grandmother of Abby Lynn Vliek. Visitation Sunday 3-9PM. Funeral Service Monday 11:00AM at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave....

Thomas Jacob Olsen

Thomas Jacob Olsen

May 14, 2007

Thomas Jacob Olsen, 92, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2007. "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord". Tom was born in Chicago, IL on November 6, 1914, the third of seven children born to Conrad and Andrea Olsen. He was a hard working, kind and gentle man who loved God and family. He...

Clarence J. Noort

Clarence J. Noort

May 11, 2007

Clarence J. Noort, age 80, WWII US Navy Veteran, beloved husband for 59 years of Helen, nee Davids. Loving father of David (Beverly), Donald (Janet), Diane (Thomas) Rigterink, and Debra (Thomas) Lindemulder. Dear grandfather of Jeffrey (fiancée Heather Stoit), Scott (Betsy) Noort, Cara (Rod) House, Jennifer (Jonathan) Arvin, Andrew Noort, Zachary Rigterink, Jeremy, Adam, and Emily Lindemulder. Fond brother of...

Geraldine T. Pall

Geraldine T. Pall

May 8, 2007

Geraldine T. Pall, nee Rozanski, age 74, beloved wife for 55 years of John V. “Jack” Pall. Loving mother of Stephen. Dear sister of Ronald (Nancy) Rozanski. Dearest godmother of Lorna Dudzik. Fond aunt and cousin of many. Visitation Friday from 3-9 p.m. Funeral Saturday 9:30 a.m. from Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park...