Obituaries

Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries

Harry E. Kirchman

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

William J. Zeilenga Sr.

William J. Zeilenga Sr.

June 12, 2005

William J. Zeilenga, Sr., age 67, of Coloma, MI, US Navy Vet., Ret. CPD. Beloved husband of Susan nee Sisk. Loving father William J. Jr. (Sun Ok) of Stafford, VA, Timothy H. of McFarland, WI, Denise A. (Linn) Lasater of New Lenox, IL, Alison (Rev. Roger) Groenboom of Grand Rapids, MI, and Elizabeth (Anthony) Mleczko of Homer Glen, IL. Dear...

Kevin G. Novak

Kevin G. Novak

June 12, 2005

Kevin G. Novak, age 32, beloved son of Gerald and Cheryl nee Wood. Loving brother of Todd USAF Staff Sgt. and Nicole. Dearest grandson of Marion Wood. Dear nephew, cousin, and friend of many. 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 Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. 708-532-5400....

John P. Maduzia

John P. Maduzia

June 12, 2005

John P. Maduzia, age 56, beloved son of Lillian nee Kubis Maduzia, and the late John. Loving brother of Robert (Marilyn) and Lawrence (Silvana) Maduzia. Dear uncle of Michael, Kendall, Anthony, and Nina. Fond nephew of Barbara (John) Windt. Visitation Wednesday 3-9PM. Funeral Service Thursday 8:45 a.m. from Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park...

Charles V. Sahs

Charles V. Sahs

June 11, 2005

Charles V. Sahs, age 79, WWII Army Vet. Loving brother of Robert Sahs and LaVerne Jardin. Visitation Wednesday 11:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 1:30 p.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park. Interment Fairmount Willlow Hills Cemetery. 708-532-5400. Sign online guest book at www.colonialchapel.com There are no affiliations for Charles V. Sahs