Obituaries

Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries

Mark Soder

Mark Soder

July 23, 2022

Mark J. Soder, age 57, of Midlothian, IL at peace on July 23rd, 2022. Loved husband of Natasha Peifer-Soder. Beloved son of Ret. Col. and Mrs. Ludwig A. Soder of Palos Heights, IL, and sister Nancy and Christian Bigelow. He is remembered fondly for his kindness and generosity to all. He will be missed by family, nieces, nephews and cousins...

Robert Evans

Robert Evans

July 23, 2022

Robert J. "Bob" Evans, age 92, US Army Korean War Veteran, beloved husband for 63 years to Carol Evans, nee Kruspe. Loving father of Susan Evans and Laura (Martin) Evans. Cherished grandfather of Paige (Eric) Barriger. Dearest great-grandfather of Lily. Devoted son of the late Charles and Ella (nee Meyer) Evans. Fond brother of the late Frank Evans. Retired from...

Roger Vander Woude

Roger Vander Woude

July 18, 2022

Roger J. Vander Woude, age 97, WWII U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband for 50 years to the late Josephine, nee Beukinga (1996). Loving father of David (Barbara) Vander Woude, late Judith (John) Mooi, late Cynthia (late Peter) Ouwenga, Robert (Kathleen) Vander Woude, Lori (Paul) Schaap and the late Lynette Bulten. Cherished grandfather of Julie (John) Worden, Andrew (Jamie) Vander Woude,...

Eugene Clark

Eugene Clark

July 15, 2022

Eugene M. Clark, Sr. age 86, US Air Force Reserves, beloved husband for 50 years to the late June S. Clark, nee Panock (2006). Loving father of Eugene Clark Jr. and Beverly (Donald Jr.) Dillon. Dearest grandfather of Donald III (Kim Conerty), Andrew, Anthony, and Alex Dillon; Kayla and Tyler Clark. Cherished great-grandfather of Jacob and Nathan Dillon. Devoted son...

Robert Glockler

Robert Glockler

July 15, 2022

Friday, July 15, 2022, our hearts shattered. Our dearest husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and uncle was carried gently into Jesus's arms at the age of 84. Robert "Bob" Glockler, beloved husband for 61 years to Alice Glockler. Loving father of Sue (Dan) Stevens, Rob ( Rita) Glockler, Ronn (Chris) Glockler, Jenny Glockler and the late Jeanie Glockler. A...

Donald Gerry

Donald Gerry

July 13, 2022

Donald R. Gerry, age 81, beloved husband for 60 years to Sharon, nee Hurley. Loving father of Daniel (Dee) Gerry, Debra (Rich) Kats and Dr. Donald Gerry, Jr. Cherished grandfather of Nicole, Shannon, Mike, Megan, Maddie and Mitch. Devoted son of the late Frank and Ada Gerry. Visitation Sunday, July 17, 2022 from 2-7 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S....

Edward Fikeys

Edward Fikeys

July 12, 2022

Edward C. Fikeys, age 85, U.S. Navy Veteran. Beloved husband for 60 years to Bonnie, nee Rakestraw. Loving father of Edward Fikeys and Lisa Fikeys. Dear brother of Douglas (Karen) Fikeys. Fond brother-in-law of Suzanne (Eugene) Boyle. Retired from Illinois Bell after 40 years of service. Visitation Friday, July 15, 2022 from 3-8 p.m. Funeral Service Saturday, July 16, 2022...

Dale Wagner

Dale Wagner

July 11, 2022

Dale W. Wagner, Sr., age 64, beloved husband for 34 years to the late Patricia J. "Patty" Wagner, nee Lukowski (2020). Loving father of Dale Wagner II. Devoted son of the late Janice (late Thomas) Hoekstra and the late Wayne Wagner. Cherished brother of Denise Wagner, Doreen Wagner , Darlene (John) Van Kampen, Cheryl (Larry) Crawley and David (Molly) Wagner....

Daniel Davis

Daniel Davis

July 7, 2022

Daniel J. Davis, age 69, beloved husband for 38 years to Kathryn, nee Aggen. Loving father of Daniel (Bridget) Davis and Mark (Kirsten) Davis. Cherished grandfather of Danny, Grace, and Hope. Devoted son of the late William H. and Jean (nee Novak) Davis. Dear brother of Richard (Kathy) Davis and the late William (Karen) Davis. Fond brother-in-law of David (Janet)...

Randy Simon

Randy Simon

July 5, 2022

Randy L. Simon, age 70, passed away at his home on July 5, 2022. Loving father and best friend of Nick Simon. Dear brother of Jack, Greg and Darla. Uncle of several nieces and nephews. Randy enjoyed shooting, fishing and puttering around--always looking to see what needed fixing or attention. He always went out of his way to help others....

Sheila Joan Hess

Sheila Joan Hess

July 5, 2022

Sheila Joan Hess, nee Baker, age 80. Loving mother of Thomas Hess Jr. (Diane), Sheila Dolan (Chuck), and Christopher Hess. Cherished grandmother of Conor Dolan, Sean Dolan and Josy Hess. Fond sister of Janice Koloske and Robert Baker. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Dear friend of many--especially to the Chico's girls. Services private. In lieu of flowers, memorials...

Ruth Rohlfs

Ruth Rohlfs

July 1, 2022

Ruth L. Rohlfs, nee Swanson, was born on March 30, 1929 to Reuben and Maida (nee Petersen) Swanson and passed away on July 1, 2022 at the age of 93. Beloved wife of William "Bill" Rohlfs for 72 years. Loving mother of Deborah (Kevin) Elliott and Diane Rohlfs. Cherished grandmother of Kristen (Jeff) Walraven and David (Mandy) Elliott. Dearest great-grandmother...

Martha Mitchell

Martha Mitchell

June 30, 2022

Martha M. Mitchell, nee Soltesz, age 88, beloved wife of the late Alexander F. Mitchell, Sr. Loving mother of Alex Jr. (Elaine) Mitchell and Mary (Robert Durso) Wrzala. Cherished grandmother of Jennipher (Nelson) Rodriguez, Elisabeth Mitchell, Eliot (Amanda) Hawk, Woodrow Hawk, Jennifer Wrzala, Ryan (Kyla) Durso, Jessica (Justin) Parker. Dearest great grandmother of Scarlett, Laney, and Rylee. Dear sister of...

Salvatore Amendola

Salvatore Amendola

June 30, 2022

Salvatore "Sal" Amendola, age 94, US Army Korean War Veteran, passed away peacefully in his home on June 30, 2022. At his bedside was his beloved wife Arlene and loving son Robert (Beth) Amendola. Dear stepfather to Brenda (Geno) Olson, Mary (Otto) Tor, Julie (Larry) Banasiak, and the late Cynthia Barr. Proud grandfather to Brayden, Zackary, and Nickolas Amendola. Loving...

Dana Hutchinson

Dana Hutchinson

June 27, 2022

Dana R. Hutchinson, age 68, loving mother of William Hutchinson and Veronica Hutchinson. Cherished grandmother of Opie Shaughnessy. Beloved daughter of the late William and Mary Hutchinson. Dear sister of Gail (Bob) White, Michael Hutchinson, and the late Richard Hutchinson. Dearest aunt of Jenny White, Bill White, and Kim Friedl. She is also survived by multiple cousins. Dana graduated from...

Susan  Moch-Fischl

Susan Moch-Fischl

June 27, 2022

Susan M. Moch-Fischl, age 64, beloved wife of Howard Fischl. Dear step-mother of Marilynn Tennant, Mark (Dana) Fischl and Michelle (Michael) Mahares. Devoted daughter of the late Fred and Ellen Moch. Dear sister of Paul Moch. Dearest aunt of Ian Michael Moch. Retired from Sidley & Austin law firm with over 30 years of service. Services private. Express your thoughts...

Darlene Zavodny

Darlene Zavodny

June 26, 2022

Darlene A. "Dolly" Zavodny, nee Egan, age 84, beloved wife of the late Robert Zavodny (2014). Loving mother of Stephen (Mary Pat) Zavodny, Lynn (late Mark Fritkin) Zavodny, and John (Dolly) Zavodny. Cherished grandmother of Katie (Dave) Paski, Kevin (Maggie) Zavodny, Kerry (Mark) Mirandola, Colleen Zavodny, Samuel (Marlee) Fritkin, Jacob Fritkin, Casey Zavodny, Jamie (Kevin) Lynch, and Nikki Zavodny. Dearest...

Peter Deforrest Winthrop

Peter Deforrest Winthrop

June 23, 2022

Peter DeForrest Winthrop, 57, entered into his eternal home on June 23, 2022. Peter was brilliant. He was a voracious reader and had an insatiable desire to learn, especially about anthropology, history, and languages. He skipped several grades as a young student, and was admitted to the University of Chicago after his sophomore year of high school. There he earned...

Jaris Woodke

Jaris Woodke

June 22, 2022

Jaris E. "Jeri" Woodke, nee Guild, age 89, of Palos Park, IL, formerly of Oregon, IL. Wife of the late William C. Woodke (2017). Loving mother of Cynthia (Jack) Tisinai, Catherine (Paul) Burdick and Lisa (Chris) DeAngelis and the late baby Lawrence. Cherished grandmother of Amanda (Daniel) Dungan, Daniel (Katie McCartney) Frantz, Christa (Steven Griffith) Burdick, Rachel (Erik) Kammeyer, Andrew...

David Gorski

David Gorski

June 22, 2022

David A. Gorski, age 61, father of Amanda. Beloved son of the late Stanley and Jutta Gorski. Loving brother of Michael (Sue), Robert (Jeanette) and Steven. Dear uncle of Christopher, Courtney, Collin, Sean and Delani. Fond nephew, cousin and friend of many. Visitation Saturday, June 25, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel,...