Obituaries

Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries

Shirley Anne Bailey

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...