Obituaries
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries

Ann Suhanek
January 17, 2007
Ann Suhanek, age 92, beloved daughter of Alois and Anna Suhanek. Loving sister of Emily A. Suhanek. Visitation Saturday 2:00 p.m. until time of Funeral Service 2:15 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park. Interment Private. Express your thoughts and condolences at www.colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400

Gerald R. Smith
January 9, 2007
Gerald R. Smith, age 58, beloved husband for 37 years of Aimee, nee Bates. Loving father of Jodi, Kim, and Dan. Dear grandfather of Ricky, Joey, Michael, and David. Fond brother of Marilyn (Chuck) Gagnon and Glenn (Audrey) Smith. President and Publisher of Liberty Group Suburban Newspapers. Visitation Friday 2-9 PM. Funeral Service Saturday 10:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525...

William A. Chladek
January 6, 2007
William A. Chladek, age 67, beloved husband of Rose M., nee Odekirk. Loving father of William E. (Barbara) and Brian (Wendy). Cherished grandfather of Ryan, Brittany, Ian, Paige, Kaley, and Megan. Dear brother of Carolyn Roettger, Harry, and the late Arthur, Irene Davies, Jack, and Patricia Krainas. Loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. Memorial Visitation Wednesday 6:00PM until time...

David H. Muys Sr.
January 6, 2007
David H. Muys, Sr., age 71, beloved husband for 50 years of Jacqueline, nee Stokes. Loving father of David, Jr. (Cynthia), Bonnie (Anthony) Malzone, and Robert (Tina). Dear grandfather of David III, Kimberly, Megan, Alyssa, A.J., Brandi, and Taylor. Fond brother of Phyllis (the late Lowell) Paxton and William. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday 3-9PM. Funeral...

Blaine W. Hall
January 4, 2007
Blaine W. Hall, age 77, US Navy Vet., beloved husband of the late Ethel, nee Teggelaar. Loving father of Arthur Hall, Nancy (Dan) Shanley, and Cheryl Swaagman. Dear grandfather of Kristina, Matthew, and Chad Swaagman. Fond brother of Martha Wallace and Howard Hall. Visitation Sunday 3-9PM. Funeral Service Monday at 11:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler...

Walter "Wally" Simak
January 3, 2007
Walter Simak, affectionately known as Wally, Waldo, Pops, Grumpa and Punk Kid died on January 3, 2007. He was a kind, gentle, humble man loved by everyone he met. He enjoyed fishing trips with his boys, and traveling all over the world with his wife Jeanne. He loved life, living it to its fullest. His Sunday breakfast creations were always...

Martin Huiner
December 31, 2006
Martin Huiner, age 82, WWII Veteran, beloved husband for 60 years of Theresa, nee Dykstra. Loving father of John (Bev), Linda (Randy) Van Eck, Gary (Terri), Robert (Barb), and the late Martin J. Dear grandfather of 13 and great-grandfather of 5. Preceded in death by his sisters Marie Schripsema, Grace Huiner, Theresa Hawkins, Geraldine Vande Werken, and his brother John...

Amelia "Millie" Kuiken
December 29, 2006
Amelia Kuiken, nee Herdina, age 95, beloved wife of the late Frank. Loving mother of Carol (Ray) Norder and Donald (Gail) Kuiken. Dear grandmother of Ray Norder, Jr., Debbie (Jeff) Seibt, Jeff (Jen) Norder, Scott Kuiken, and Kelly (Jeremy) Van Engen. Dearest great-grandmother of 8. Preceded in death by 4 brothers and 2 sisters. Visitation Tuesday from 3-8 PM. Funeral...

Catherine L. Vegter
December 29, 2006
Catherine L. Vegter, nee Jager, age 81, beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother of Carol (Ed) Poynter, Robert (Jane), David (Linda), and the late Ronald Lee. Dear grandmother of 7 and great-grandmother of 10. Fond sister of the late Henry (Fran) Jager and the late John (late Betty) Jager. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday...

Diane M. Rees
December 28, 2006
Diane M. Rees, nee Crouse, age 72, beloved wife of the late Charles G. Rees, Sr. Loving mother of Dawn (Brian) Walus, Charles G. Jr. (Laura), and Jan (Jeff) Maratea. Dear grandmother of Ryan, Amanda, Mitchell, Alyssa, and Kristin. Fond sister of Doris, James and the late Geraldine. Visitation Friday 3-9PM. Funeral Saturday 9:15AM from Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd...

Edward J. Walczak
December 28, 2006
Edward J. Walczak, age 77, beloved son of the late Joseph and Lillian Walczak. Loving brother of Bernice J., Florian S., and the late Walter. Loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday 3-9 PM. Funeral Service Wednesday 10:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park. Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery. Express your...

Lillian M. Johnson
December 27, 2006
Lillian M. Johnson, nee Bossolono, age 93, beloved wife of the late Harold Johnson and the late Theodore Sather. Loving daughter of the late Antonio and Rosina Bossolono. Preceded in death by nine siblings. Dearest aunt and great-aunt of many. Member of Central Baptist Church, Olympia Fields, IL. Visitation Friday 3-9PM with a service at 7:00 p.m. at Colonial Chapel...

Henry Korhorn
December 26, 2006
Henry Korhorn, age 82, WWII Veteran, beloved husband for 56 years of Beverly, nee Holmes. Loving father of Kenneth (Louise) and the late Keith (Mary). Dear grandfather of Karen, Michael, Luke and Ben. Fond brother of Gertrude Riebel, Everett, Elmer, and the late Louis, Samuel, Evaline Koning, and Albert. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday 3-9PM. Funeral...

Matilda M. "Tillie" Moore
December 24, 2006
Matilda M. (Tillie) Moore, nee Matulis, age 96, born into eternity December 24, 2006, beloved wife of the late Curtis. Loving sister of Stanley Matulis and the late Betty Yeager, Tony, Frank, John, and Bobbie Matulis. Cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews. Memorial Visitation Sunday, January 28th, 2007 from 2:00 p.m. until time of Memorial Service 3:00 p.m. at...

Raymond A. Adasiewicz
December 23, 2006
Raymond A. Adasiewicz, age 89, WWII Air Force Captain Veteran. Loving brother of the late Sophie Cebulski, Anna Janke, Stephanie Rozanski, Edward Adasiewicz, Harriet Czuprynski, and Viola Adasiewicz. Cherished uncle of Geraldine (Jack) Pall, Ronald (Nancy) Rozanski, Frieda (Kenneth) Mocny, and many other nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday 3-9 PM. Funeral Service Saturday 10:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S....

Hermine "Minnie" Heinlein
December 22, 2006
Hermine “Minnie” Heinlein, nee Rath, born February 14, 1925, Eltman, Germany. Passed peacefully at her Oak Forest home, December 22, 2006. Beloved wife for 61 years to Joseph Heinlein. Dear mother of Lothar (Sandra) Heinlein of Peotone, IL. Loving Oma of Heidi (Roger) Williams of Manhattan, William of Peotone, Robert of Oak Lawn, Daniel, Kristina (David) Kirchman of Peotone, Michael...

Grace Werkman
December 22, 2006
Grace Werkman, nee Visser, age 79, beloved wife for 58 years of Bernard. Loving mother of Herman (Marcia), Alice (Richard) Jousma, Marvin (Amy), and Janet (Richard) Loerop. Dear grandmother of Lin, Thom (Missy), Lucas (Jill) Jousma; Brad (Sara) Werkman; Abbie (Jason) Lydon, Aaron, Adam Werkman; Jessica (Owen) Sweitzer, Julia (Kenny) Miller, and Jenna Loerop. Fond sister of Simon (Jennie) Visser,...

Marion Helmold
December 21, 2006
Marion Helmold, nee Blasgen, age 67, beloved wife of 50 years to Frank. Loving mother of Richard, Donna (Greg) Venditto, Sandra (Kim) Ferguson and William (Jean). Dear grandmother of Brittany, Serena, Samantha, Colton, Haylie, Jake, and Jenna. Fond sister of Betty Ostrowski, Eleanor Jeka, John Blasgen, and Dorothy Parkhill. Loving friend of Joan Weissenstein. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 PM. Funeral Thursday...

Gerald Carlton, Jr.
December 19, 2006
Gerald D. Carlton, Jr., age 47, suddenly, beloved husband of Muriel, nee Dickinson. Loving father of Jennifer and Matthew. Devoted son of Gerald (Christy) and the late Mary Ellen, nee Heneghan. Dear brother of Joseph (Mary Ellen), Robert (Keryl), and William (Susan) and step-brother of Lori (Michael) Tracz and Linda (Dino) Psyhogios. Dearest son-in-law of Marge and the late Robert...

Henry A. Tumborello
December 18, 2006
Henry A. Tumborello, age 88, WWII Veteran, loving father of Henry (Sandra), Karen Heath, and the late Joseph. Dear grandfather of Elizabeth Fuller, Annmarie Tumborello, and Angela Lynn Reetz. Fond brother of the late Joseph. Visitation Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until time of funeral service 11:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park....