Obituaries
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries
Louise Hofstra
September 27, 2022
Louise Hofstra passed away peacefully in her sleep in Omaha, Nebraska on September 27, 2022 at the age of 97. Louise was born on January 16, 1925 to John and Agnes Huisenga at home on the farm in Evergreen Park, IL. She was the 5th of six children born to John and Agnes. She attended Evergreen Park Christian School and...
Stephen Multon
September 27, 2022
Stephen R. "Moe" Multon, age 66, passed away on September 27, 2022. Beloved husband to Lori, nee Gallina. Loving father of Julie (Pedro) Macias and Stephen Multon. Cherished grandfather of Alexandra and Noah. Dear step-dad to Raymond (Rebecca) Schmeski and papa to Emma, Carter, Kendall and Victoria. Devoted son of the late Russell and Joan Multon. Dear brother of Gloria...
Manjula Sheth
September 25, 2022
Manjula Sheth, February 21, 1931 - September 25, 2022. Manjula passed away on September 25, 2022 at the age of 91. She is remembered lovingly by her children Kiran (Meena) Sheth and Smita (Kamal) Jani and by her four grandchildren, Sujay and Nilay Sheth, and Nisha and Rohan Jani. Services will be held from 2-4 pm on Saturday, October 1,...
Diane Kimpell Couperus
September 25, 2022
Diane Kimpell Couperus, age 70, beloved mother of Cindi (Brian) Strening and step-mother of Ken Couperus and Kristy Saldana. Loving sister of Fred (Theresa) Kimpell, Laurel (Scott) Irmen, and Jill (Dan) Yanko. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Dearest friend of many including her lifelong devoted friend Robert Tarver. Diane loved to travel, especially taking cruises. She also enjoyed...
Beth Kopera
September 25, 2022
Beth G. Kopera of Tinley Park, born October 6, 1951 was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who passed away September 25, 2022. She was kind, loving and always had a smile and friendly word for all who needed it. Beth is survived by her husband of 50 years, Richard Kopera and two children Aron (Jill) Kopera and Brenda Kopera....
Lucille Gossage
September 22, 2022
Lucille V. Gossage, nee Brabenec, age 97, beloved wife of the late Lee Gossage (1999), went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 22, 2022. Loving mother of George (Deborah) Gossage, Robert (Terri) Gossage and Gale Ford. Cherished grandmother of Jeff (Kristina) Gossage, David (Cheri) Gossage, Matthew (Abby-Anna) Gossage, Mandie Gossage, Mollie Gossage, Gina (Justin) Becker and Rachel...
Allan Lenkart
September 22, 2022
Allan D. "Al" Lenkart, age 72, US Navy Vietnam Veteran, loving father of Beth (Brad) Blue, Dr. Kevin Lenkart, and Brian Lenkart. Cherished grandfather of Connor. Dear brother of Linda (Dave) Miller and the late Ronald Lenkart. Dearest uncle of Kirk Miller. Beloved canine companions Colt and Flynn. Longtime member of Plumbers Union Local 130 and Operating Engineers Local 150....
Loretta Jarosky
September 22, 2022
Loretta A. "Lori" Jarosky, nee Stella, age 78, beloved wife for 50 years of the late Joseph F. "J.J." Jarosky (2020). Cherished mother of Angela "Ange" (Glen Boone) Jarosky. Dear sister of the late Norma (Gerald) Cempel. Much loved aunt of David (Catherine) Cempel, Linda (Rob) Bohde and Julie Cempel. Dearest great-aunt of Stephen Cempel, Jacob (fianceé Brittany Hughes) Bohde...
Jewell Ethridge
September 21, 2022
Jewell Dean "Judy" Ethridge, nee Jones, age 80, beloved wife for 53 years to the late Richard Wallace Ethridge (2017). Loving mother of Eddie (late Beverly) Williams, Deborah Williams and the late Sherlynn (Walid) Jurishi. Cherished grandmother of Richard E. Ethridge, Jadon Marie Ethridge; Jonathan Williams, Dwayne Williams; Daniel Jurishi, Murad Jurishi and the late Shereen Jurishi. Dearest great-grandmother of...
Marvin Hoogstraten
September 21, 2022
Marvin Hoogstraten, age 60, loving father of Larry "Dan" (Nicole), David (Mariela), Sean, and Taylor. Dear grandfather of seven. Devoted son of Anjean (nee Koning) and the late Klaas Hoogstraten. Cherished brother of Linda Berenis (Dennis Kucharzyk), the late Larry Hoogstraten, and Brian Hoogstraten. Fond uncle of four nieces and nephews. Dearest nephew, cousin and friend of many. Memorial Visitation...
Thomas Thompson
September 20, 2022
Thomas W. "Tommy" Thompson, age 69, beloved husband for 46 years to Donna L., nee Workman. Loving father of David Thompson, Bill (Michele) Thompson, Maria (Serafin) Tagarao, Michael (Kristen) Thompson, and the late John Thompson. Cherished grandfather of Alexander, Logan, Malakai, Gideon, and Sophia. Dearest brother of Marie (Gary) Stark. Dear brother-in-law of Linda Cirone. Dear uncle of Nicholas, Ivan,...
John Heenan
September 19, 2022
John C. Heenan, age 79, of Tinley Park, IL, passed away September 19, 2022. Devoted son of the late Thomas and Catherine (nee Kenney) Heenan. Loving brother of Thomas (Donna) Heenan and the late Robert (Jill) Heenan and James Heenan. Dear uncle of Thomas J. (Kristin) Heenan, Kevin Heenan, Megan Heenan (Stephen Fox), Katie (Josh) Parker, Ellen Heenan (Ryan Sherrard)....
Paul Ebeling
September 19, 2022
Paul D. Ebeling, age 87 beloved husband for 66 years to the late Phyllis M. Ebeling, nee Bettenhausen (2022). Loving father of Denise (Mark) Gryska, Renae (Joe) Borgerding, Dean (Joni) Ebeling and Dale (Germaine) Ebeling. Cherished grandfather of Evan (Kati) Gryska and Marissa Gryska; Jillian (Bill) Woodlock, Chad Ebeling, Mallory (Brandon) Tallon and Kyle Ebeling; Austin Ebeling, Derek Ebeling and...
Eugene Phillips
September 19, 2022
Eugene T. "Gene" Phillips, age 93, born on May 17, 1929, went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 19, 2022. Beloved husband for 67 years to the late Elaine M. Phillips, nee Johnson (2020). Loving father of Craig (Kim) Phillips and Nancy (Burt) Kaper. Cherished grandfather of David (Becky) Phillips, Mark (Sarah) Phillips, Grant (Amanda) Kaper, Allison...
Manuela Rangel
September 18, 2022
Manuela Palomo Rangel, age 72, beloved wife of the late Jesus Aguirre. Loving mother of Jesus Rios, Juan Rios, Victoria (Samuel) Galindo, Robert Aguirre, Julieta (Renato) Heredia, Ana (Edwin) Molina, and Manuela (fiancé Gerardo Galindo) Ramirez. Proud grandmother and great-grandmother of many. Dear sister of Elizabeth (late Eloy) Yanis and the late Isaiah Palomo. Devoted daughter of Anita Rangel and...
Sandra Schultz
September 16, 2022
Sandra J. Schultz, nee Strain, age 89, of Naples FL, formerly of South Holland, IL, beloved wife of the late Robert A. Schultz (2005). Loving sister of the late Bruce Strain. Dearest sister-in-law of the late Dorothy Kooi. Dear aunt of Diane (Rev. Robert) Ooms and William (Lisa) Kooi. Visitation Saturday, September 24, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. until time of...
Laverne Bronkhorst
September 15, 2022
LaVerne K. Bronkhorst, nee Aggen, age 88, beloved wife for 56 years to the late Henry D. “Hank” Bronkhorst (2007). Loving mother of William (Carol) Bronkhorst, Lynda (Thomas) Packard and Mark (Jill) Bronkhorst. Cherished grandmother of 7 and great grandmother of 10. Dearest sister of Delores (late Siebern) Vander Wagen and Nancy (Dennis) Ostema. Dear sister-in-law of Joann (late Charles)...
Cory Lee James Jaroch
September 14, 2022
Cory Lee James Jaroch, age 31. Sunrise May 23, 1991. Sunset September 14, 2022. Cherished Son and Devoted Friend to Mark and Angela Jaroch. Loving Brother to Mark (Alyssa), Matthew (Kayla), Brandon (Kylie), Joseph & Adored Only Sister Gianna (whom owned his Heart & Soul) AKA Baby Bear. Preceded in passing is his precious little brother, Dylan Michael. Beloved Grandson...
Dorothy Coughlin
September 13, 2022
Dorothy M. Coughlin, nee Motschman, age 94, beloved wife of the late James F. Coughlin. Loving mother of Michael (Mary) Coughlin, Joseph (Anne) Coughlin, Carolyn (Alan) Hanzlik, Maureen (Joseph) Kosman, Patrick (Kate) Coughlin and the late Kevin Coughlin. Cherished grandmother of Christopher (Laura) Coughlin, Rebecca (James) Patzer, Therese (Thomas) McDonough, James (Melanie) Coughlin, Steven Coughlin, Joseph (Julie) Kosman, Diane (Jordan)...
Helen Novak
September 13, 2022
Helen M. Novak, nee Schuldt, age 86, beloved wife to the late Arthur Novak (2002). Loving mother of Thomas (Debbie), Robert (Beth), and Bruce (Erika). Cherished grandmother of Terry, Andrew (Sara), Wade (Tara), Rebekah, Jonathan and the late Steven. Dearest great-grandmother of Wyatt. Much loved sister of Irene Petefish and the late Alvin Schuldt, Betty Mulderink and Elaine Cooper. Treasured...