Obituaries
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries
Vernon L. Schaafsma
July 9, 2005
Vernon L. “Vern” Schaafsma, age 53, suddenly, beloved husband and best friend of Liza. Loving father of Jaime and Jill Schaafsma and loving step-father of Paul and Philip. Devoted son of June and the late Ernest. Dear brother of Ernie (Melodee). Dearest uncle of Joel (Courtney) and Jennifer Schaafsma. Loving friend to many. Visitation Tuesday 3-9PM at Colonial Chapel, 15525...
Hillene J. Bokma
July 8, 2005
Hillene J. Bokma, nee Westerveld, age 92, beloved wife of the late Theodore. Loving sister of the late Caroline Christensen, Charles Westerveld, and Ellen Heersma. Dear aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday from 11:00am until time of the funeral service 1:00pm at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park. Interment Mt....
Paul M. Leland
July 6, 2005
Paul M. Leland, age 62, at rest on July 6, 2005. Paul is survived by his son P.J., a grandaughter Christina, his parents John and Barbara., a brother Craig, nieces Karen and Shelley, and his former wife Jayne Leland. Paul was preceded in death by his daughter Kimberly Moore. Memorials to Calvary Church of Orland Park 15101 S. 80th Ave....
Samuel Postema
July 4, 2005
Samuel Postema, age 90, WWII Vet., beloved husband of the late Norma nee Zediker. Loving father of Bruce (Carol) and Nancy (Don) Turney. Dear grandfather of Steven, Wendy Postema, David and Joel Turney. Preceded in death by one sister and three brothers. Sam was a pianist, organist, and choir director for many years for Men-of-a-Chord and many Southwest Chicagoland Churches....
Harry E. Kirchman
July 2, 2005
Harry “Harry King” Kirchman - well known radio broadcaster died at 74, July 2nd, 2005. His long and storied broadcast career began in 1953 at KDLM in Detroit Lakes, MN where “Harry the Horse Thief” hit the country airwaves and was an immediate sensation. There followed a stop in Springfield, IL at WMAY where he became a Rock ‘N Roll...
Peter Stuursma
July 2, 2005
Peter Stuursma, age 36, beloved husband of Shanda, nee Bishir. Loving father of Madison, Matthew, and Ryan. Devoted son of the late Peter and Pearl. Dearest brother of Gert (Rick) Miller, John (Chris), Jacob (Gail), Dave (Linda), and Elizabeth (Ron) Postema. Cherished uncle of 17 and great-uncle of 2. Fond son-in-law of Eve and John Bishir. Dear brother-in-law of Shane...
Jacoba Kruis
July 2, 2005
Jacoba Kruis, nee Feenstra, age 93, beloved wife of the late Richard Kruis. Loving mother of Richard (Loretta), John (Grayce), Sam (Eleanor), Joe (Partner Roger Paulson), and Pete (Marylin). Dear grandmother of 18 and great grandmother of 36. Fond sister of Sybren Feenstra. Visitation Tuesday 3-9PM. Funeral Wednesday 10:00AM at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem)...
Douglas R. Becker
July 1, 2005
Douglas R. Becker, age 32, beloved husband of Cassaundra Lynn, nee Arrigo. Loving son of Judith (Earl) Mabus and Kenneth (Diane) Becker. Dearest brother of Melinda Heavlin. Dear son-in-law of Richard and Debra Arrigo. Fond brother-in-law of Jason, Deanna, Lynn, Sam, and the late Jerry Arrigo. Visitation Tuesday 3-9PM at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem)...
Raymond G. Mazalan
June 30, 2005
Raymond G. Mazalan, age 87, WWII Vet., beloved husband of the late Eileen, nee LaMore. Loving brother of Helen Aitchison, Lorraine Murphy, and the late Lois Rains. Dear uncle of Ronald, Richard, Robert Aitchison, Sharon Dannenberg, Michael, Kathleen Murphy, Scott, Jeffrey, Laynee Rains, and the late Patrick Murphy. Dear great-uncle of many. Past owner of Armor Tile and American International...
Janice Difoggio
June 28, 2005
Janice DiFoggio, nee Walker, age 58, beloved wife of Ron. Loving mother of Carrie (Dale) Durling, Nicole (Chuck) Hurley, and Sam (Lori) Buduris. Dearest grandmother of Jennifer, Anthony, Regina, Nathan, C.J., Christina, and Jacob. Cherished daughter of Elaine (the late Michael) Pope. Dear sister of Bonnie (Mike) Blonda and Cherylin (Joe) Crawford. Fond daughter-in-law of Ross and Jean DiFoggio and...
Burton T. Kiers
June 27, 2005
Burton T. “Bucky” Kiers, age 48, suddenly, beloved son of the late Alberdine, nee Teninga, and the late John. Loving brother of Ruth (Robert) Regnerus, Marilee (James) Guthrie, Dean (Debbie), Deborah (Peter) Kowalczyk, and the late Mark (Trudy). Dear uncle of 16 and great-uncle of 9. Visitation Wednesday from 9:30 a.m until time of funeral service 12:00 Noon at Colonial...
Gerhardus "Hardy" Pruim
June 21, 2005
Gerhardus “Hardy” Pruim, age 73, Korean Army Vet., beloved husband of Susanne, nee Ipema. Loving father of Larry (Sandra), John (Karen), James, Linda (David) Younglove & Susan (Brian) Henehan. Dear grandfather of 12. Fond brother of Henry Pruim, Grace DeBoer, Joan (Bob) Schultz & Darlene (Harry) Griede. Visitation Friday 3-9PM at Colonial Chapel , 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr....
Gertrude F. Gerlich
June 21, 2005
Gertrude F. Gerlich, nee O’Malley, age 80, beloved wife of the late George. Loving mother of Raymond (Marilou) and Carl (Donna). Dear grandmother of Keith, Christopher, and Rachel. Fond sister of the late Maria (Antonio) Maggi. Visitation Friday from 8:45 a.m. until time of prayer service 9:15 a.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland...
John L. Roon
June 20, 2005
John L. Roon, age 77, WW II Vet, beloved husband of Jeanne, nee Dornbos. Loving father of Debra (Bill) Kozik. Dear brother of Frank, the late Lou and the late Jeanne Brucken. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Retired from Rheem Manufacturing. Visitation Wednesday 4-8 PM. Funeral Service Thursday 10:00AM at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr....
George Chunis
June 20, 2005
George Chunis, age 87, at rest June 20, 2005, in San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico. Beloved husband for over 64 years tothe late Dolores, nee D'Angelo. Loving father of Thomas (Gloria Jean) and Terence (Darla). Dear grandfather of Kimberly (Anthony) Snyder and Tamara Chunis. Dearest great-grandfather of Jonathan and Jacob. Fond brother of Frances Rich. Dear uncle of many. Memorial Visitation...
Lois G. Mayer
June 19, 2005
Lois G. Mayer, nee DeVries, age 73, beloved wife of the late Thomas Mayer. Dear aunt of Ronald W. Ruebensam.
Donna M. Petit
June 19, 2005
Donna M. Petit, nee Moster, age 76, beloved wife of the late Robert. Loving mother of Robert (Irene), John (Marie) and Terri Qunell. Dear grandmother of Keith, Shawn, Christopher Petit, Steven and Nicholas Qunell. Fond sister of the late John Moster. Visitation Tuesday 3-9PM. Funeral Wednesday 10:45 a.m. from Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland...
Astrid N. Swanson
June 14, 2005
Astrid N. Swanson-Schramm, nee Carlson, age 99, beloved wife of the late William H. Schramm and the late August Swanson. Loving mother of Marjorie (Mel) Carlson, William (Irena) Schramm, the late Richard (JoAnn) Schramm. Dearest grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of 13. Fond sister of Virginia "Jean" Jensen, Wesley Carlson, the late Helen Alfstrom, Alice Youngstrom, & Ralph Carlson.
William Hoffman
June 13, 2005
William Hoffman, age 82, beloved husband of Betty, nee Lodewegen. Loving father of Barbara (the late Sid) Kamp, Bill (Jan), Rev. Robert (Becky), Janet (Rev. George) Kaden. Dear grandfather of 21 and great-grandfather of 31. Fond brother of the late Homer Hoffman & Madelyn Boonstra. Visitation Tuesday 3-9PM. Funeral Service Wednesday 11:30 a.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave....
Frank W. Parrilli
June 13, 2005
Frank W. Parrilli, age 81, beloved husband of the late Agnes, nee Short. Loving father of Andrew J. Parrilli and Francine Kacprowski and dear grandfather of one. There are no affiliations for Frank W. Parrilli
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