Obituaries
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries
Stephen Scully
January 9, 2022
Stephen A. "Steve" Scully, age 62, beloved husband and soul mate for 35 years to Gillian, nee Wallace. Loving Dad of Amanda (Matthew) Boyer, Angela (Aaron Gieser) Scully, and Jack (Ashley) Scully. Cherished Grandpa of Nathan and Luke. Devoted Son of the late Harold and Mary Ellen Scully. Dear Brother of Dennis (Joanne) Scully, Michael (Barbara) Scully, Timothy (Sara) Scully,...
Deanna Beemsterboer
January 9, 2022
Deanna C. Beemsterboer, nee Partoll, age 65, beloved wife of Gino Tiberi. Loving mother of Beau (Ugne) Beemsterboer, Simon (Jill) Beemsterboer, Ross (Danielle) Beemsterboer, and Nick (Stephanie) Tiberi. Cherished grandmother of Linas, Izabele, Penelope, Emma, Capri, Gino, and Thomas. Former wife and friend of Steven Beemsterboer. Devoted daughter of the late John and Deanna Partoll. Dear sister of Joseph (Heather),...
Nancy Koedyker
January 7, 2022
Nancy J. Koedyker, nee Gorter, age 69, loving mother of Allison (Michael) Allen, Matthew (Valerie) Koedyker, and Timothy (Melinda) Koedyker. Cherished grandmother of Marissa, Alicia, Tyler, Makayla, Ethan, Rylyn, and "Grandma Nancy" to many others. Devoted daughter of the late Jacob and Alice Gorter. Dear sister of Cynthia (Dave) Groenendal, Barbara (Jerry) Pond, and the late Shirley (Jerry) Vos. Dearest...
Robert Bruinius
January 6, 2022
Robert A. "Bob" Bruinius, age 86, passed away January 6, 2022. Beloved husband for 65 years to Carol, nee Meyer. Loving father of Donna (Jerry) Deckinga, Douglas (Dawn) Bruinius and the late Debra (John Jr.) Stoub. Cherished grandfather of Steven (Kelly) Deckinga, Sara (Kurt) Vellekoop, Scott Deckinga; William Stoub, Thomas (Terra) Stoub; and Kari (Steven) Dell. Dearest great-grandfather of Evan...
Norma Jacobsen
January 6, 2022
Norma L. Jacobsen, nee Thompsen, age 98, beloved wife of the late James Jacobsen and the late Al Olsen. Dear sister of Jeanne Frey and the late Irene Galbraith and the late Ron Thompsen. Dearest aunt, great-aunt, and great-great-aunt of many nieces and nephews. Norma played the organ and piano for many years at her church. She enjoyed staying in...
Thomas Wayne Carroll
January 3, 2022
Thomas Wayne Carroll, age 79, passed away on January 3, 2021 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet, IL. Loving father of Christine (Isreal) Muniz, Amy (Russell) Laraviere and Kelly (Jeff) Lister. Cherished grandfather of David Carroll, Daniel (Hayley) Carroll, Andrew Muniz, Abigail (Tony) Hernandez; Katie (Kenny) Parker, Russell Laraviere, Jr., Stephanie (Jacques) Shafer; Jeffrey (Abby) Lister, Jr., Megan Lister, Sarah Lister...
Helen Drong
January 2, 2022
Helen S. Drong, nee Rock, age 90, beloved wife of Clarence Drong. Loving mother of Mark (Lauren) Drong, Pamela (Rick) Wolf, and Sandra (Merrill) Healy. Cherished grandmother of Merrill Healy, Ashley (Matt) Raisutis, Jackie (Mike) Johnson, the late Meagan Wolf, Ricky Wolf, and Lexi Wolf. Dearest great-grandmother of Matty, Logan, Aubrey Raisutis with one on the way and Daniel Johnson...
Lambert Greendyke
December 31, 2021
Lambert "Butch" Greendyke, age 79, went to be at home with his Lord and Savior on December 31, 2021 following a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. Beloved husband for 57 years to Janet, nee Vander Wagen. Loving father of Donna (Steven) Workman and Ronald (Krista) Greendyke. Cherished grandfather of Jennifer (Chase) Deaton, Jaclyn (Chaz) Schutt, Jonathan Workman and...
Robert Kuiper
December 30, 2021
Robert J. "Bob" Kuiper, age 78, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 30, 2021. Bob was the beloved husband of Marjorie (Pessman) Kuiper for 56 years. A wonderful father to Dean, Dwayne (Deb), Darrell (Kim) and Dawn Lyle. A cherished grandfather to Megan (Jesus) Bustamente, Melissa (Gabe) Doran, Natalie (Matt) Eriole, Rebecca Kuiper, Olivia (Cody)...
Robert Elsinga
December 30, 2021
Robert A. "Bob" "Slim" Elsinga Sr., age 78, beloved husband for 41 years to Debra, nee Henfler and the late Dianne, nee Laverman (1979). Loving father of Robert Jr. (Tina) Elsinga, Michael (Angela) Parent and the late Brian Elsinga. Cherished grandfather of Robert Elsinga III, Caleb (Amy), Andrew and Sean Macon; Kadin, Natalie, Mikey Jr. and Trevor Parent. Adored great-grandfather...
Jesse Schutt
December 30, 2021
Jesse Lee Schutt, age 25, beloved son of Robert and Barbara (nee Swaagman) Schutt. Loving brother of Sarah, Ryan, Justin, Jasmine and the late Christopher. Dear uncle of Destiny, Tobias, and Rhylan. Much loved grandson of John and the late Joan Swaagman and Ann and the late John Schutt. Dearest nephew and cousin of many. The family will receive relatives...
Peder Kringstad
December 30, 2021
Peder (“Pedy”) Kringstad, aged 83, an honorable Military Police Officer/SP4 U.S. Army Korean War veteran, has completed his earthly journey and entered into the loving embrace of our Heavenly Father. He was a devoted, steadfast, and loving father to Pamela D. Kringstad, and a deeply proud, nurturing grandfather and father-figure to Stephen C. Kringstad. Peder was the beloved son of...
Kenneth Michalik
December 29, 2021
Kenneth W. "Byrd" Michalik, passed away peacefully on his 65th birthday, December 29, 2021. Devoted son of the late William and MaryJane (nee Bernier) Michalik. Loving brother of Kevin (Deborah) Michalik, Gary Michalik, Cheryl (late Mike) Sorley, Terrence Michalik and Bryan (Karyn) Michalik. Cherished uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, January 3, 2022 from 4-7 p.m....
Joan Klein
December 28, 2021
Joan A. "Joanie" Klein, nee Meyer, age 87, beloved wife of the late Marvin P. Klein. Loving mother of Doug (Suzanne) Klein and Shari Klein. Dearest sister of Ed Meyer and the late William Meyer, Annie Meyer, Nellie VanDyke, John Meyer, Albert Meyer, Grace Sellers, Jacob Meyer, Annette Auwema, Angeline Meyer and Clara Pomella. Dear aunt of many nieces and...
Jose Salazar
December 27, 2021
Jose Salazar, age 60, beloved husband for 31 years to Leticia Salazar, nee Ibarra. Loving father of Jose Edwardo (Arisbeth) Salazar, Luis (Alyssa) Salazar, Julissa Salazar, Fernando Salazar and Danniel Salazar. Cherished grandfather of Max and Javier. Devoted son of Maria Salazar (nee Enriquez) and the late Edwardo Salazar. Dear brother to five sisters and two brothers. Fond uncle of...
Mary Mclay
December 23, 2021
Mary K. McLay, nee Kearns, age 91, beloved wife for 44 years to James M. McLay. Loving mother of Mary Frances (Paul) Tilton, Thomas (Christina) Hudon, Rosemary (Terrence) Heynen, Dan Hudon, Michael (late Cindy) Hudon and Francis (Lynn) Hudon. Cherished grandmother of Martin (Margaret) Tilton, Norah (Jeff) Russo, Erin (Caleb) Work, Matthew Hudon, Colleen Hudon, Kriston (Chris) Zegar, and George...
David Jandura
December 19, 2021
David G. Jandura, age 57, beloved companion and partner for 22 years to Sue Bouche. Loving father of Nicholas Jandura. Devoted son of Dorothy and the late Richard Jandura. Dear brother of Rich (Denise) Jandura, Steve (Renee) Jandura, and the late Jeralyn (Joe) Polacek. Fond "brother-in-law" of Kathy (Chuck) Geraci, Karen (Jeff) Bergstrom, Margie (John) Suffern, Laurie (Bruce) Crawford and...
Ruth Langland
December 17, 2021
Ruth E. Langland, nee Buis, age 68, beloved wife for 47 years to Jim. Loving mother of Kerri (John Wood) Langland and Jacki (Roger) Mejdrich. Cherished grandmother of Roger Mejdrich Jr., Cassandra Langland and Timothy Mejdrich. Dear sister of Marcia (Ralph) Hoyt. Fond sister-in-law of Melvin (Nancy) Langland, Phyllis (Richard) Kleckner, Joanne Langland and the late Kenneth Langland. Kind aunt...
Michael Schimick
December 14, 2021
Michael Allen Schimick, age 76, went to his eternal reward on December 14, 2021. Mike was a U.S. Air Force veteran who served overseas during the Vietnam War. Dear brother of Jack Schimick, Nick (Patti) Schimick, Barbara (Richard) Shovan and the late Tom Schimick. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Services will be private. Interment private at Abraham Lincoln...
Janet Weber
December 13, 2021
Janet R. "Jan" Weber, nee Boberg, age 74, suddenly passed away at her home on December 13, 2021. Beloved wife for 47 years to Donald Weber. Loving mother of Jill (Roy) Coyne and Nicole (Matt) Traum. Cherished grandmother of Keegan and Finn. Dear sister of the late Terrence Boberg. Dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews. The love of her...