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Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries
Lawrence Boberg
December 3, 2005
Lawrence J. Boberg, age 89, beloved husband of Amy, nee Van Lente, the late Evelyn nee Anderson, and the late Florence, nee Anderson. Loving father of Terence (Chrystine) Boberg and Janet (Donald) Weber. Dear grandfather of Donald, Rod, Courtney, Ryne Boberg, Jill, Nicole Weber. Fond brother of the late Lavergne Guthrie. Visitation Tuesday 3-9PM. Funeral Service Wednesday 11:00 a.m. at...
Susan Clemmons
December 3, 2005
Susan J. Clemmons, nee Laniewski, age 50, beloved wife of Ralph A. Clemmons. Loving mother of Jamie R. (Alyssa), Scott A., and Andrew D. Cherished grandmother of Jailee. Devoted daughter of Dorothy and the late Anthony Laniewski. Dearest sister of Donna (Steve “Charles”) Hushka and David Laniewski. Dear Daughter-in-law of Ralph and Barbara Clemmons. Fond sister-in-law of Karen, Debbie, and...
John Zokowski
December 3, 2005
John Zokowski, age 81, beloved husband of the late Rose, nee Krzysik.
Dorothy Gombis
December 2, 2005
Longtime Southland educator dies. For more than three decades, Dorothy Gombis' nursery school and kindergarten educated Southland children and in turn, their children. In 1949, Mrs. Gombis and her husband, George, opened the Kiddie Club and Happy Time Nursery School and Kindergarten Inc. The accredited kindergarten run from the couple's 2½-acre farm in Worth educated hundreds of Southland children for...
Edwin Stoterau
December 1, 2005
Edwin D. “Eddie” Stoterau, age 80, WWII U.S. Army & Navy Vet., beloved husband for 51 years of Dorothy, nee Walaszek. Loving father of Thomas (Rita), Ron, and Richard (Peggy). Dear grandfather of 6. Fond brother-in-law of Don (Judy) Walaszek. Visitation Sunday 3-9PM. Funeral Service Monday 10:30 AM at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. and Harlem) Orland...
Arthur Beezhold
December 1, 2005
Arthur J. Beezhold, age 81, WWII Veteran, beloved husband of the late Jeanette G. “Jean” nee Haveman. Loving father of Mark (Ria) Beezhold and Janet (Richard) Schaeffer. Dear grandfather of Dawn Marie (Jeff) Van Kley, Kristi Lynn (Nick) Yadron, Travis Ryan and Lauren Heather Beezhold. Dearest great-grandfather of Brandon William, Austin Richard, Abigail Marie Van Kley, and Alexander Nicholas Yadron....
Paul Pratt
November 25, 2005
Paul R. Pratt, age 80, WWII and Korean War USMC Veteran, beloved husband for 53 years of Dorothy, nee Caslander. Loving father of Edward, Rev. Paul D. “Bud” (Patty), and John (Heidi). Dear grandfather of Timothy, Christopher, Phillip, Kristen, Jackson, Joshua, and Caleb. Fond brother of Roy (Joan) Pratt. Visitation Monday 4-9PM at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler...
William Blinkwolt
November 25, 2005
William E. Blinkwolt, age 73, Korean War Army Veteran, beloved husband for 48 years of Dolores, nee Creamer. Loving father of Margaret (Thomas) Nolan, Sandra (Timothy) Grahn, William (Joanne), and Laura (Guy) Petrone. Dear grandfather of Timothy, Thomas, Matthew, Thomas John, Samantha, Katlin, Elizabeth, Rebecca, and Sara. Fond brother of Robert (Lois) and the late Ralph (Ethel). Dear uncle of...
Michael Ingraffia
November 25, 2005
Michael P. Ingraffia-Britz, age 28, suddenly, beloved son of William and Mary Britz. Dearest brother of Patricia (Carlos) Rodriguez, Joanne Britz, and Carol Britz. Loving companion and sweetheart of Dianne Sisk. Pet lover of Whiskey and Angel. Cherished uncle, cousin, and friend of many. Visitation Tuesday from 2:00pm until time of funeral service 8:00 p.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S....
Raymond Kerkstra
November 22, 2005
Raymond Kerkstra, age 90, served on the CFD from 1945-1978 retiring as Division Marshall, beloved husband of Edna nee Hornung. Loving father of Linda (Wolfgang) Gonderman. Dear grandfather of Cheryl (Tim) Harms, Lisa (Russ) Rockenbach, John Zeilenga, and Jim (Stacy) Zeilenga. Dearest great-grandfather of Casey, Ben, Matt, Alex, Rebecca, Samantha, Jessica, Shane, and Daniela. Fond brother of Hermina Iwema, and...
Bruce Martinson
November 19, 2005
Bruce B. Martinson, age 87, WWII Navy Veteran, beloved husband of the late Ruth E., nee Nelson. Loving father of Gail (Mike) McCormick and Curt (Anita). Dear grandfather of nine and great-grandfather of 4. Visitation Sunday 3-9PM. Funeral Service Monday 10:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 s. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South....
Katherine Borkhuis
November 12, 2005
Katherine Borkhuis, nee Kampenga, age 88, beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Edward W. (Yvonne) Borkhuis. Dear grandmother of John E. Borkhuis. Fond sister of Harry (Dorothy) Kampenga. Preceded in death by 8 brothers and 3 sisters. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday 3-8PM at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. &...
William Loeser
November 11, 2005
William H. Loeser, age 85, beloved husband for 63 years of Dolores nee Kirscher. Loving father of Sandra (Dr. Alex) DeJong, Judith (Benjamin) Carrano, and the late William H. Jr. (Nancy). Dear grandfather of Shaun (Tania) and Brandon Loeser, Chad, Joel (Mary) DeJong, Alexis (Bobby) Harding, Samantha and Emily DeJong, Benjamin (Tracie) and Sarah Carrano. Dearest great grandfather of Tiella,...
Marie Groenendal
November 9, 2005
Marie H. Groenendal, nee Plug, age 89, beloved wife of the late Clarence W. Loving mother of Wayne (Pat), Bruce (Kathy), Ron (Tena), and Dale (Carol). Dear grandmother of 9 and great-grandmother of 13. Fond sister of Robert Plug, Carl Plug, and Frances Caven. Visitation Friday 3-9PM at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park....
Cynthia Dykstra
November 3, 2005
Cynthia J. Dykstra, nee Hughes, age 58, beloved wife of the late Richard Dykstra, Jr. Loving mother of Daniel (Nicolette), David (Julie), Donna (Dan) Bird, Georgianne, and Richard B. Dear grandmother of Brittany, Justin, Stephanie, Brendan, and Brooke. Devoted daughter of Joann and the late Marvin Hughes. Fond sister of Marvin, Georgia (Stephen) McGinnis, and the late Bradley. Visitation Friday...
Robert Luchene
November 2, 2005
Robert E. Luchene Sr., age 70, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, formerly of Tinley Park, IL, beloved husband of Jill R., nee Hardy. Loving father of Barry (Brenda) and Robert Jr. (Nora). Dear grandfather of Laura (Steve) Wegner, Brian, Brianne (Jericho) Haust, Brandon (Ashley), Bradley, Brittany, Brent, and Brook Luchene. Dearest great grandfather of Kylee Wegner. Fond brother of Paul (Beverly),...
Mary Paz
November 2, 2005
Mary D. Paz, nee Grbac, age 71, beloved wife of the late George. Loving sister of Katie (Joe) Halgas, Mike (Mary) Grbac, and Rose (the late Don) Ennesser. Dear aunt, great aunt, and great-great aunt of many. Visitation Sunday 3-9PM. Funeral Monday 9:15AM from Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem Ave.) Orland Park to St. Stephen...
Theodore Van Vliet
November 1, 2005
Theodore Van Vliet, 87, died on Tuesday, November 1,2005 at Rest Haven South Christian Services in South Holland, after a long illness falling asleep in the faith and hope of the gospel. Bom in Lucas, Michigan on September 7,1918, of the Rev. Pete D. and Mrs. Margaret Ten Hoor Van Vliet. During the following year, the family moved to Chicago...
William Schneider
October 29, 2005
William R. Schneider, age 81, WWII Combat Veteran, beloved husband of June Schneider, nee Berglund. Loving father of Ronald L. (Janis) and William C. (Janet). Dear grandfather of Catherine, Sandra, William, Steven, Leigh, Scott, Brian Schneider, and Christine Richards. Dearest great-grandfather of 4. Fond brother of James A. (Gladys). Visitation Tuesday 3-9pm at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler...
Grace Voss
October 28, 2005
Grace Voss, nee Bos, age 81, beloved wife of the late Henry. Loving mother of Anita (Jon) Zemke, Henry Lee (Monica), and Gary Voss. Dear grandmother of 5. Fond sister of Dr. Gerda Bos, Dina Pierik, Effie Steenwyk, Gertrude, Raymond, Garret, and Jack Bos. Visitation Sunday 3-9PM. Funeral Service Monday 10:00AM at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr....
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