Obituaries

Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries

Karl Krout

Karl Krout

February 7, 2024

Karl W. Krout, age 62, beloved son of Joyce (nee Swanson) and the late Charles G. "Chuck" Krout. Loving brother of Keith (Jane) Krout and Karen Krout. Cherished uncle of Kevin and Dan. Dear nephew of late Claude Krout, Doris (late Wally) Sheard, late Don McKinzie, Lloyd Krout, late Ken (Harilyn) Krout and late Carol (Don) McCrory. Fond cousin of...

Ellen Pazdro

Ellen Pazdro

February 5, 2024

Ellen Mary Alice (Seban) Pazdro went home to heaven to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 5, 2024 at the age of 91. The youngest of 9 children, Ellen was born in Chicago, IL on October 3, 1932 to William and Elsie (Rehder) Seban. Ellen married Edward John Pazdro on September 13, 1952 and made their...

Beverly Niehoff

Beverly Niehoff

February 5, 2024

Beverly A. Niehoff, nee Lagerstrom, age 87, beloved wife of the late Conrad C. Niehoff (2001). Loving mother of Conrad E. (Chris) Niehoff, Karen (Michael) Bays, Janice (Keith) Thomas and LTC Kevin (Crystal) Niehoff. Cherished grandmother of Conrad J. Niehoff, Amber (Brad) Kennedy; Erin (Dan) Del Vecchio; Tyler (Morgan) Thomas, Ashley Thomas, Blake Thomas; Stephanie (Josh) Harmon, Savannah (Joshua) Tull,...

Gregory Kesner

Gregory Kesner

February 4, 2024

Gregory F. Kesner, age 85, US Army National Guard Veteran, beloved husband for 65 years to Janice, nee Binkowski. Loving father of Gregory (Darlene) Kesner, Anthony (Marybeth) Kesner, Denise (Eric) Feher, and the late Natalie Kesner and the late Michael Kesner. Cherished grandfather of nine and great-grandfather of 11. Greg was a General Supervisor for General Motors for over 30...

John Piniotes

John Piniotes

February 2, 2024

John J. Piniotes, age 73, went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 2, 2024, beloved husband for over 49 years to Alana, nee Nelson. Loving father of Joshua (Jill) Piniotes and the late James-Micah Piniotes. Cherished grandfather of Lexi, Miles, Sam, Nico and Macy. Devoted son of the late Jennie and James Piniotes. Dearest brother of Betty...

John Voorn

John Voorn

February 2, 2024

John C. Voorn, age 79, U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran, beloved husband for 45 years to Mary, nee Larsen. Loving father of Heather (fiancé Jeff Murrell) Voorn. Devoted son of the late Jacob and Shirley (nee Nickelson) Voorn. Dearest brother of Randall (late Wilma) Voorn, Nancy (Jack) Davids and Barry (Shanda) Voorn. Dear nephew of the late John "Doc" Nickelson. Dear...

Ellianna Navarro

Ellianna Navarro

February 1, 2024

Ellianna Mae Navarro, born peacefully as a beautiful angel on February 1, 2024. Cherished daughter of Raymond and Kaitlynn (nee Pudowski) Navarro. Treasured baby "sis" of Savannah. Loved granddaughter of Bernard and Crystal Pudowski, Raymond (Lisa) Navarro and Kimberly Navarro. Dear niece of Tricia Pudowski, Madisyn Pudowski, Bryson Pudowski, Megan (Casey) Papp, Kaylie Osthoff and Hannah Ostoff. We will hold...

Janusz Toporkiewicz

Janusz Toporkiewicz

January 31, 2024

Janusz Toporkiewicz passed away suddenly at the age of 66. Survived by his Wife, Mariola, their three daughters, Joanna (Justin), Julie and Marta (Dimitri), his mother-in-law, Janina Troscianka, and his beloved grand daughter, Amelia. Janusz was born in June of 1957 in Strzelin, Poland and was raised by Helena and Bruno Toporkiewicz, along side his younger brother, Marek.

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Gary Boll

Gary Boll

January 29, 2024

Gary R. Boll, also known by his CB Handle "Boogie Man", age 75, beloved husband of the late Nancy Boll. Loving father of Douglas (Tamara) Boll. Cherished grandfather of Lily and Lexi. Dear brother of Raymond (Andrea) Boll, David (Susan) Boll, James (late Pam) Boll, Terri Hall, Ken (Gwen) Boll, Steve (late Kim) Boll and Susan (Scott) Thoel. Fond uncle...

Alfred Koehne

Alfred Koehne

January 28, 2024

Alfred J. "Al" Koehne, age 83, US Army Veteran, beloved husband of 56 years to Karen J. Koehne, nee Bratlien. Loving father of Denise (Thomas) Mate and Kathleen (Kevin) Banach. Cherished grandfather of Hunter, Brooke, Joseph, Alexander, and great-grandfather to several great-grandchildren. Dearest brother of Clarence (Chanda) Koehne, Mildred (Delbert) McDonald, Nola (late Richard) Trueblood, Henry (late Cheryl) Koehne and...

John Vander Velde

John Vander Velde

January 28, 2024

John W. Vander Velde Sr., age 91, US Army Korean War Veteran, loving father of John Jr. (Margaret) Vander Velde, Kimberly (Harry) Evert, Amy (Randall) Bulthuis and the late Paul (Karen) Vander Velde. Cherished grandfather of Alan (Amanda) Schubert, Lance Schubert, Samantha (David) Zagotta; Michael Vander Velde; Jacob Bulthuis and Zachary Bulthuis. Dearest great-grandfather of Charlize, Dominic, Alexandria, Ryker, and...

Clarence Speelman

Clarence Speelman

January 26, 2024

Clarence Speelman, age 92, beloved husband for 66 years to Henrietta J. Speelman, nee Bruinius. Loving father of Beverly Speelman, Joanne (Ron) Ridderbos, Ken (Deanne) Speelman and Bob Speelman. Cherished grandfather of Tim (Melissa) Ridderbos, Jill (Daniel) Fager, Tara Speelman, Jenna Speelman and Paige (Tommy) Simmons. Dearest great-grandfather of Noel, Eli and William. Dear brother of Jeanette (Elias) Visser, Robert...

Ernest Klein

Ernest Klein

January 25, 2024

Ernest F. Klein, age 92, US Army Veteran, passed away on January 25, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Mary, nee Ellison (2016). Loving father of Karen Klein, Kevin Klein, Kimberly (Mike) Romba and Kristina (David) Maratea. Cherished grandfather of Christopher, Rachael, Nicole, Matthew and the late Patrick. Dearest great-grandfather of Ryland. Devoted son of the late Stephen and Margaret...

Suzanne Hayes

Suzanne Hayes

January 22, 2024

Suzanne L. “Suzie” Hayes, 57, passed away on January 22, 2024 when she fell asleep, stopped breathing, and did not wake up. Unlike her life, her last moments were peaceful. She was preceded in death by parents Candace and Dennis Hayes and survived by sister Christine. Suzie was a strong-willed person who survived many struggles and health issues over her...

Joanne Bronzell

Joanne Bronzell

January 19, 2024

Joanne F. Bronzell, nee Wygonski, age 82, beloved wife of Gerald F. Bronzell. Loving mother of Jacquelyn (Alan) Papiernik, Karen Bronzell and Melissa Bronzell. Proud grandmother of Nicole, Alyssa, Rachel, Kevin, Andrea Papiernik and Matthew Watson. Dear sister of Eleanor (late John) Maslar, John (Mary) Wygonski and the late Anthony (late Gloria) Wygonski. Devoted daughter of the late Bruno and...

Elizabeth Sahagian

Elizabeth Sahagian

January 17, 2024

Elizabeth Sahagian, nee Choukian, age 84, cherished wife of the late Andrew (2010). Devoted mother of Susan (Geff) Malz, Alan (Christine) Sahagian and John Sahagian. Proud grandmother of Adam Malz and Rebecca Malz. Loving cousin of Virginia Attarian and George (Anna) Attarian. Family was Elizabeth's number one priority. She always said "I love you". She took great pride in planning...

Philip Acquaviva

Philip Acquaviva

January 17, 2024

Philip Gianfranco Acquaviva, age 37, suddenly, beloved husband of Bethanne, nee Janik. Loving daddy of Madison, Jaxson, Carter and Reaghan. Devoted son of Frank and Susan (nee Nordstrom) Acquaviva. Dear brother of Michael (Lauren), Abigail (Brad) Timson, Peter (Jennifer) and Madeline (Ryan) Roets. Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews. Nephew and cousin of many. Loving son-in-law of Ed and...

Wendy Palomo

Wendy Palomo

January 17, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Friend - Wendy L. Palomo, age 67, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2024, in the city of Frankfort, IL. She was born on June 21, 1956, in Chicago, IL to Theresa and Melvin Clark. Wendy was the loving mother of Teresa (Timothy)...

Jeanne Klouda

Jeanne Klouda

January 16, 2024

Jeanne A. Klouda, nee Trenning, age 100, beloved wife for over 57 years to the late Richard G. Klouda (2003). Loving mother of Laura J. Dudek, David B. (Maureen) Klouda and the late Dennis R. Klouda. Cherished grandmother of six. Dearest great-grandmother of two. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Jeanne met the challenge of a business career and...

Steven Gorski

Steven Gorski

January 14, 2024

Steven J. Gorski, age 55, passed away unexpectedly on January 14, 2024. Loving father of Sean Gorski and Delani Gorski. Former husband of Becky Wells. Devoted son of the late Stanley and Jutta (nee Maskos) Gorski. Dear brother of Michael (Sue) Gorski, Robert (Jeannette) Gorski and the late David Gorski. Fond uncle of Chris Gorski, Courtney (Ty) Duncan, Collin Gorski,...