Obituaries

Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries

Dorothy Kooi

Dorothy Kooi

October 23, 2005

Dorothy L. Kooi, nee Schultz, age 82, beloved wife of the late Jacob. Loving mother of Diane (Rev. Robert ) Ooms and William (Lisa) Kooi. Dear grandmother of Dawn (Jose) Sanchez, Robert Ooms, William Kooi, and Matthew Kooi. Dearest great-grandmother of Eric and Lauren Sanchez. Fond sister of the late Robert (Sandra) Schultz. Visitation Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until time...

Henrietta Haak

Henrietta Haak

October 22, 2005

Henrietta Haak, nee Doornbos, age 95, beloved wife of the late Claus. Loving mother of John (Ida), Don (Anita), Ken (Dolores), Jim, and the late Bob (Audrey). Dear grandmother of 9 and great-grandmother of 21 and great-great grandmother of 4. Fond sister of Verbena Smit, Helen Booth, Bertha Bordenaro, Rich, Gert DeBoer, Dorothy Myroup, and the late Abel, Jenny, Louie,...

Wilma Fennema

Wilma Fennema

October 13, 2005

Wilma J. Fennema, nee Eizenga, age 88, beloved wife of the late George J. Loving mother of George (Ruth), Richard (Elsa), Rev. William (Pat), Lynnell (David) Julien, and Terry (Ruth). Dear grandmother of 16 and great-grandmother of 22. Fond sister of Richard (Frances) Eizenga, and the late Henry (Muriel) Eizenga. Visitation Sunday 3-9PM. Funeral Service Monday 10:00AM at Colonial Chapel,...

Pauline Nagel

Pauline Nagel

October 6, 2005

Pauline Nagel, nee Rauch, age 95, went with her Lord on Thursday, October 6, 2005. She was born December 14, 1909 in Orland Park and lived most of her life in Tinley Park. She was the beloved wife of the late Norman Nagel (1995). They were married October 5, 1940. She was a life long member of Trinity Ev. Lutheran...

Richard Lubbers

Richard Lubbers

October 3, 2005

Beloved husband of the late Marguerite nee Vis. Loving father of Richard and Sharon (Harold) Van Essendelft. Dear grandfather of 6. Fond brother of Stella Kostelyk and the late Cora Fennema.

Rita M. Bailey

Rita M. Bailey

September 28, 2005

Rita M. Bailey, age 67, nee Walsh, beloved love of Joseph Birmingham and the late Philip Bailey. Loving mother of Karen (Dennis) McInerney, James (Trish) Marozas, Gary Marozas, and Jack Marozas. Dear grandmother of Michael McInerney, Lauren, MacKenna, and Ryan Marozas. Fond sister of Maureen Bader, Kathleen (the late Patrick) Durkin, Edward (Penny) Walsh, Raymond (Betty) Walsh, Thomas Walsh, the...

Lyle E. Brooks

Lyle E. Brooks

September 26, 2005

Lyle E. Brooks, age 67, suddenly, beloved husband of Judith A. nee Lutger. Loving father of Gina (Richard) Robuck, Steven, and Susan Brooks. Dear step-father of John R. (Karen), Brian (Shawn), Julie, and Anthony (Eileen) Capodice. Dear grandfather of Zackary, Isabel, and Alexa Robuck and step-grandfather of Madison, Niko, Kaylee, Kevin, and Kyle. Fond brother of Jay (Joni) and the...

Margaret Raatjes

Margaret Raatjes

September 25, 2005

Margaret Raatjes, nee Nydam, age 92, beloved wife of the late Andrew. Loving mother of Robert (Sue) and Dennis (Beverly). Dear grandmother of Shelley Chacon, Dan Raatjes, Wendy Evans, and Tim, Andrew, Benjamin, and Aaron Raatjes. Dearest great grandmother of 8. Preceded in death by three sisters Angie, Irene, Nettie and three brothers Jim, Bernard, and Willard. Margaret was church...

Jerry Hrabe

Jerry Hrabe

September 22, 2005

Jerry Hrabe, age 89, WWII Vet., beloved husband of the late Mary nee Brusic. Loving father of John and Mary (Steven) Janninck. Fond brother of the late Annette Engelsman, Emmy Woldrich, Jim, Joe, Bob, and Rudy. Retired from Superior Tea and Coffee Co. after 45 years of service. Visitation Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until time of funeral service 11:00 a.m....

Lloyd F. Nolta Sr.

Lloyd F. Nolta Sr.

September 18, 2005

Lloyd F. Nolta, Sr., age 93, beloved husband of the late Virginia, nee Costello. Loving father of Ginger (Chuck) Ermshler, Sharon (Dan) Kelly, Fleury Ballantyne, Teresa (the late Jim) Parrino, Janel Klein, Barbara (Albert) Thewis, Gail (Carl) Halsted, Fred (Michele) Nolta and Marie (Chuck) Davis. Dear grandfather of 23 and great grandfather of 15. Fond brother of Adrian (Bernice) Nolta...

Everett H. Torrenga

Everett H. Torrenga

September 18, 2005

TORRENGA- Everett H. Torrenga, age 79, WWII U.S. Navy Vet., beloved husband of the late Dolores, nee Klemp. Loving father of Christine (John) Stuursma and Laurie Hoge. Dear grandfather of Jamie (Dan) Bulthuis, Tara (Brian) Assink, John, Kevin, Tom, Ryan, and Adam. Dearest great grandfather of Emily and Danny. Fond brother of Edna Mae Haas, Alice Jabaay and the late...

Clara H. Doot

Clara H. Doot

September 11, 2005

Clara H. Doot, nee DeVries, age 81, beloved wife of Martin. Loving mother of Dorothy Hanahan, Kenneth (Barbara), and Diane (James) Boerema. Dear grandmother of 7 and great grandmother of 4. Fond sister of the late John DeVries. Visitation Tuesday 3-9PM. Funeral Service Wednesday 10:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park. Interment...

Jennifer N. Sluis

Jennifer N. Sluis

September 9, 2005

Jennifer N. Sluis, age 16, loved and cherished daughter of Carolyn, (nee Richards) and James Sluis. Loving sister of Cassy, Tory, and Joshua. Dear granddaughter of Tom and Terrie Richards, Dave and Jane Ranieri, and Siebe and Karen Sluis. Dearest niece and cousin of many. Visitation Sunday 3-9PM. Funeral Service Monday 10:00A.M. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave., (Wheeler...

Richard B. Boeringa, Sr.

Richard B. Boeringa, Sr.

September 7, 2005

Richard B. Boeringa, Sr., age 57, Vietnam Vet., Purple Heart Recipient, beloved husband of Linda nee Vanderleest. Loving father of Richard Jr. (Christine), Brian, and Jeff. Dear grandfather of Zachary. Fond brother of Sandra Boeringa and Patricia Burwitz. Visitation Friday 3-9PM. Funeral Service Saturday 12:00 Noon at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park. Interment...

Thomas S. Kramer

Thomas S. Kramer

September 5, 2005

Thomas S. Kramer, age 51, loving father of Christopher (Maeko), Elizabeth, and Joseph and dear grandfather of Kai. Beloved son of Roy and the late Jane nee Gumus. Dearest brother of Susan (Bill) Haas and Sandra (Joe) McElligott. Fond uncle, nephew, and cousin of many. Visitation Friday 3-9PM. Funeral Service Saturday 10:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave....

Alice F. Haley

Alice F. Haley

September 4, 2005

Alice F. Haley, nee Oziemkowski, age 97, beloved wife of the late Steven. Loving mother of Frances (Robert) Grimmer. Cherished grandmother of Scott (Linda), Guy (Michele), and Wendy Grimmer. Dearest great grandmother of Paul, Lauren, Jennifer, and Kathryn. Visitation Wednesday from 8:45AM until time of prayer service 9:45AM from Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave, (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland...

Rose Mildred Lencki

Rose Mildred Lencki

September 2, 2005

Rose Mildred Lencki, nee Gidney, 91, beloved wife of Louis J. Lencki. Loving mother of Marilyn (Edward) Boghosian and Louis (Barbara) Lencki II. Devoted grandmother of Louis Lencki III, Larry (Melissa) Lencki, Laura (Randall) Harris, Michael (Helen) Boghosian, Mindy Boghosian, and Eric (Lisa) Boghosian and great-grandmother of Mary Rose and Elizabeth Harris, and Matthew Boghosian. Dear sister of William (Rose)...

John A. Briggs

John A. Briggs

August 29, 2005

John A. Briggs, Jr., age 84, beloved husband of Marilyn H., nee Stickler. Loving father of Debra (Glenn) Norvil and Jack Briggs. Dearest grandfather of Allison Norvil. Dear friend of his caregiver Marty. Memorial Service Wednesday, September 7, at 3:00PM at The Wayside Chapel at The Center in Palos Park, 12700 Southwest Hwy. Burial private. Memorials to American Cancer Society...

Fred J. Oosterhoff

Fred J. Oosterhoff

August 28, 2005

Fred J. Oosterhoff, age 82, beloved husband of Bernice, nee Wierenga and the late Henrietta, nee Wiersma. Loving father of Wayne (Shirlee), Dorene (Ron) Dandurand, Eileen (John) Moerman, Phil (Rita) Schaafsma, and Bill (Grace) Schaafsma. Dear grandfather of 19 and great grandfather of 19. Fond brother of Emily (Clarence) Ouwenga, Roselle (late Edward) Miedema, Rich (Judy), and the late Clara...

Geraldine "Gerry" Vande Werken

Geraldine "Gerry" Vande Werken

August 27, 2005

Geraldine “Gerry”, nee Huiner, age 82, beloved wife of the late John, Sr. Loving mother of John Jr. (Barbara), Jerry (Patti) and James (Laura). Dear grandmother of Timothy (Jeni), David (Fiancée of Christina), Jessica, Matthew, Jonathan and Cheri. Dearest great grandmother of Ethan. Fond sister of Marie Schripsema, Martin Huiner, and the late John, Grayce and Theresa Harkins. Visitation Monday...