Obituaries
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries
Shirley Anne Bailey
October 4, 2022
Shirley Anne Bailey, was born on October 8, 1953 in Jackson, Mississippi to the late James and L.V. Bailey Sr. After graduating from Rogers High School, Shirley decided to move to Chicago for better opportunities. She was a woman of many talents, and learned many life altering skills that she shared graciously. Shirley loved helping people, and decided to...
Donna J. (Nee Zwarycz) Kirby
October 3, 2022
Donna J. Kirby, age 60, late of Tinley Park. Beloved daughter of her late parents, William and Zenobia (nee Blidy) Zwarycz. Cherished wife of Marty. Devoted mother of Luke and Stephani Lynn. Loving sister of Billy, Tommy (Sandy), the late Ronny (Debbie) and Sonja (Tim) Neumann. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Donna was a sweet, kind and...
Zachary Kulak
September 30, 2022
The world was made a kinder and gentler place when Zachary James Kulak was born on October 17, 1988 to Tim and Kathy (Haff) Kulak. But life for Zack truly began when he met his other half, Katelyn Raddatz-Kulak. They were married on September 10, 2016, and after a brief period of globetrotting, they began building the family that Zack...
Clarence Jannush
September 30, 2022
Clarence Arthur Jannush, age 92, U.S. Air Force Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband for 59 years to Shelby, nee Grant. Loving father of Daniel (Nancy) Jannush, Deborah (William) Kocolowski, David (Betsy) Jannush and Deanna Jannush. Cherished grandfather of Barbara, Hannah, Rachel, Joshua, Chloe, Luke and Jared. Dearest great-grandfather of Noah. Visitation Wednesday, October 5, 2022 from 3-8 p.m. at Colonial...
Edward Beyer
September 29, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Edward John Beyer, 62, of Orland Park, IL on September 29th, 2022. He was born in Chicago, IL on February 20th, 1960. Son to Raymond and Marie (Mandernach) Beyer. He is preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Marie Beyer and his sister Judith (John) Glass. Survived by...
Kevin Motz
September 29, 2022
Kevin Francis Motz, born March 8, 1952. Died September 29, 2022. Married to Meryle (Miller) Motz October 18, 1992. Father of Timothy Motz, Jason Freeman, Brett (Fawn) Robinson and Norman (Lynne) Robinson. Grandfather of Xylie Nixon, Megan, Grace and James Robinson. Son of Harold and Emma (Bennett) Motz, and brother of Timothy J. Motz, all whom have preceded him in...
Joseph Wydra
September 29, 2022
Joseph F. "Joe" Wydra, Jr., went home to the Lord on September 29, 2022, at the age of 62. Joe was a loving husband to Kimberly (Reis) for 38 years. He was a beloved father to J.R. and Lindsay (Koedyker) and Matt and Andy (Escallier). He was a proud DziaDzia to Eva, Lincoln, and Mila. He is survived by his...
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....
Panagiotis (Pete) Georgacopoulos
September 22, 2022
Panagiotis (Pete) Georgacopoulos, age 81, fell asleep in the Lord peacefully at home, surrounded by family on Thursday, September 22nd, 2022. Beloved and devoted husband of Panagiota (Toula) nee Kotsakis for 43 years. Loving father of Eugenia (Theodore) Kontoravdis and Chrisoula Georgacopoulos. Devoted son to the late Elias and Eugenia Georgacopoulos. A dear brother to Argiro (Gust) Gountounas, Giannis...
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...
Andrew C. Williamson
September 20, 2022
Andrew C. Williamson, Jr., 40 years old and killed in a tragic accident on September 20, 2022. He was born in Columbia, SC and lived in Gainesville, FL among other places. He was the beloved son of Andrew C. Williamson, Sr. (deceased) and Diana (nee Lisk) and (James) Pell. Husband of Jennifer Moore, father of Brayden, Seth and Bryson....
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,...