Obituaries

Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries

Robert R. "Rob" Carlson

Robert R. "Rob" Carlson

November 5, 2006

Robert R. “Rob” Carlson, age 35, suddenly, beloved son of Margee and Dan Pluister, and the late Lanny Carlson. Loving brother of Cindy (Tom) Kozak, Susan (Dave) Rodack, and Sandra (Mike) Katterjohn. Dear uncle of Nick, Nate, Neal, Nolan, Nicole, Daniel, Naomi, Julia, Ansley, Paul, Emily, Drew and Dane. Loved nephew, cousin, and friend of many. Member of Local IBEW...

Ruth B. Dean

Ruth B. Dean

November 4, 2006

Ruth Dean, beloved wife of the late James Dean and beloved sister of Dieter (Marita) Rieck, died this week at her home in Orland Park. She is the loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. She is friend, mother, grandmother, and matriarch to so many in sacred places like All Saints Lutheran Church, Orland Township Seniors, Dunkin Donuts, and wherever...

Mary D. Alanza

Mary D. Alanza

November 2, 2006

Mary D. Alanza, nee Gallagher, beloved wife of Thomas Alanza and the late Anthony Demkowicz. Loving mother of Tom Demkowicz, Gale Demkowicz, Dale (Rick) Putnam, and stepmother of Joseph Alanza, Laura (Guy) Valcour, and Kerri Alanza. Cherished grandma of Anna, Simmone, and Georges. Dearest sister of Kathleen Nastari and the late Peggy (Samuel) Meale. Dear sister-in-law of Albert (Barbara), Raymond...

Clare E. Ciemny

Clare E. Ciemny

November 1, 2006

Clare E. Ciemny, nee Palewski, longtime resident of Bridgeport. Cherished mother of Chester (Arlene) Ciemny and Christine (John) Van Winkle. Beloved grammy of Christopher (Lisa), Bryan (Lori) and Michael (Sarah) Ciemny and of Julie and Stephanie Van Winkle. Step-grandma of Hank and Alex Van Winkle. Great-grandma of Breanna, Nathan, and Cayden Ciemny. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Clare...

William J. Flavin

William J. Flavin

October 29, 2006

William J. Flavin, age 75, US Army Veteran, beloved husband of Patricia, nee Lawler. Loving father of Margaret (Thomas) Wilson, William Jr. (Denise), Daniel (Elizabeth), and the late Timothy. Dear grandfather of 8. Fond brother of James Flavin and Mary Ann Dryer. Visitation Wednesday, November 8, 3-9PM at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheer Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park....

Amelia Dekker

Amelia Dekker

October 27, 2006

Amelia Dekker, nee Kortenhoeven, age 94, beloved wife of the late Albert Dekker. Loving mother of James (Audrey), Raymond (Leona), Audrey (John) Laskey, Diane (Gregory) Zobac, and the late Ellen Dekker. Dear grandmother of 13 and great-grandmother of 11. Fond sister of Nellie Lucas and Gertrude Dykhuis. Visitation Sunday 4-8PM. Funeral Service Monday 10:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S....

Marie Schripsema

Marie Schripsema

October 24, 2006

Marie Schripsema, nee Huiner, age 89, late of Ada, MI, formerly of Oak Lawn, IL. Beloved wife of the late Hybo. Loving mother of John (Joyce Engelbert) Schripsema, Jerry (Beverly) Schripsema, Judith (David) Diephouse, and Janet (Larry) Lindsey. Dear grandmother of Joan (Geoff) Lawton, David Diephouse, Elizabeth (Corey) Shoemaker, Jason Schripsema, Justin Schripsema, Jana Lindsey, and Jenny Lindsey. Dearest great-grandmother...

Harry Kampenga

Harry Kampenga

October 23, 2006

Harry Kampenga, age 92, beloved husband of Dorothy, nee Cooper, for over 69 years. Loving father of Susan (Jack) Burman. Dear grandfather of Michael (Monica) Burman and Christine (Fred) Rozak. Dearest great grandfather of Jacob and Emily Rozak and Michael Jr. and Mark Burman. Preceded in death by eight brothers and four sisters. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews....

Johanna Marie Van Altena

Johanna Marie Van Altena

October 13, 2006

Johanna Marie Van Altena, nee Sundermeyer, age 82, beloved wife for 60 years of John Van Altena. Loving mother of Janice (Howard) Beintum, Nancy (Robert) James, and Jean (the late Ronald) Groenewold. Dear grandmother of 6 and great-grandmother of 4. Fond sister of John Sundermeyer and the late Cornelia Urschel and the late Cornelius Sundermeyer. Dear aunt of many nieces...

Raymond Bos

Raymond Bos

October 12, 2006

Raymond Bos, age 78, WWII Vet., beloved husband for 55 years of Anna, nee Dykstra. Loving father of Kathy (Bruce) Nelson, Gary (Ruth) Bos, Becky (John) Olthoff, and Terri (Mark) Dokter. Dear grandfather of 13 and great-grandfather of 3. Fond brother of Dina Pierik, Effie Steenwyk, Trudy Bos, Garrett Bos, Jack Bos, and the late Dr. Gerda Bos and the...

Margaret A. Carlson

Margaret A. Carlson

October 11, 2006

Margaret A. Carlson, nee Andren, age 87, beloved wife of the late Edwin W. Carlson. Loving mother of Ronald (Tonia), Beverly (Larry) Wyrobek, and the late Rev. Leonard (Raysa) and the late Dale. Dear grandmother of 12 and great-grandmother of 9. Visitation Friday 4-9PM at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park. Memorial Service Saturday...

Mollie Shuster

Mollie Shuster

October 11, 2006

Mollie Shuster, nee Sosin, age 94, late of Orland Park, IL, passed away on October 11, 2006. Beloved wife of the late Samuel Shuster, loving mother of Alvin (Barbara), Robert (Marion), and the late Marshall Shuster. Cherished grandmother of Jennifer (Rick) Peabody, Scott (Megan) Shuster, Brett (Marie) Shuster, Deborah (Jeff) Dodd, Steven, Ryan, and Todd Shuster. Proud great-grandmother of Brittany...

Georgiann V. Ossmann

Georgiann V. Ossmann

October 8, 2006

Georgiann V. Ossmann, nee Kosar, age 89, beloved wife of the late William A. Loving mother of William (Joyce) Ossmann. Dear grandmother of Eric (Michelle) and Kristen. Dearest great-grandmother of Sofia and Catalina Ossmann. Visitation Thursday 3-8 PM. Funeral Service Friday 11:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Express...

Richard Rodriguez

Richard Rodriguez

October 8, 2006

Richard Rodriguez, age 54, beloved husband of Graciela “Grace”, nee Perez. Loving father of Richard, Marlo (Gregory) Conforti, Bianca and David. Dear grandfather of Mia and Eliana. Devoted son of Juan and Lupe, nee Vasquez. Preceded in death by 3 sisters and 5 brothers. Loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. Richard was an electrician for 33 years for Local...

Raymond K. Fox

Raymond K. Fox

October 7, 2006

Raymond K. Fox, age 87, beloved husband of the late Irene M. , nee Petrakis. Loving father of Karin Fox and Keith Fox. Visitation Monday 3-9PM. Prayer Service 9:00 a.m. from Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler & Harlem Ave) Orland Park to Cross of Glory Church, 14719 W. 163rd St. (163rd & Cedar Rd.) Homer Glen. Funeral Service...

Catherine "Katie" Zeidler

Catherine "Katie" Zeidler

October 7, 2006

Catherine M. “Katie” Zeidler, RN, age 83. Devoted daughter of the late Kurt E. and Mathilde, nee Bonhoff. Katie was a retired nurse educator and nurse at Roseland Community Hospital. Visitation Wednesday 9:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 10:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park. Entombment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery....

Dr. Gerda Bos

Dr. Gerda Bos

October 7, 2006

Dr. Gerda Bos, age 88, loving sister of Dina Pierik, Effie Steenwyk, Trudy Bos, Ray, Gary, and Jack Bos and the late Grace Voss. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until time of Thanksgiving and Celebration Service 11:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/ Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park. Interment...

Mary Fuchs

Mary Fuchs

October 6, 2006

Mary Fuchs, nee Rodman, age 85, beloved wife of Walter and the late Walter Graves. Loving mother of Suzanne Price and the late James Graves. Devoted grandmother of Tony (Desiree), Michael (fiancee Nancy), and Steven Garcia, and Kaitlyn and Ryan Price. Loving great-grandmother of Jude Garcia. Dear stepmother of Pat (Jim) Hood, Jackie (Bill) Kibler, Geri Nottke and Janice (Gregg)...

Rev. John A. Dischinger

Rev. John A. Dischinger

October 6, 2006

Rev. John A. Dischinger, age 84, WWII Veteran, beloved husband for 62 years of Frances M., nee Erickson. Loving father of Robert (Barbara), James (Debbie), John (Karen), Carol (Ernest) Heymsfield, David (Jeanne), Daniel (Heidi), and the late Roger. Dear grandfather of 13 and great-grandfather of 4. Fond brother of the late Robert (Virginia). Pastor John graduated from Bethel Seminary in...

Cornelius Stam

Cornelius Stam

October 4, 2006

Cornelius Stam, age 78, beloved husband for 56 years of the late Gladys, nee Breitbarth. Survived by daughters and son-in law Linda Stam, Patsy and John Mathys, and Ginger Stam; grandchildren Tracy Pinkelton, Brian Pinkelton, Carie Ivanoff, Travis and Julie Ivanoff. Also survived by brother Robert Stam and sister Sally Cooper. Visitation Sunday 3-9PM at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd...