Obituaries

Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries

Charles Geraci

Charles Geraci

September 19, 2021

Charles C. "Chuck" Geraci, age 87, beloved husband of the late Shirley. Loving father of Chuck (Kathy) Geraci, Tom Geraci, Rosanne Geraci and the late Joseph Geraci, Dino Geraci and Tony Geraci. Cherished grandfather of Charles (Paige) Geraci, Michael (Christina) Geraci, Timothy Geraci, Daniel (Kenyonna) Geraci and Joseph Baron. Dearest great-grandfather of Gianna, Michael, Charles Forest and Joshua. Dear brother...

Charles Cosgrove

Charles Cosgrove

September 18, 2021

Charles Henry Cosgrove, passed away on September 18, 2021, at the age of 94. Charles was born in Fall River, MA on January 9, 1927, to Charles Henry and Anna Elizabeth Cosgrove (nee Vaughan). He was the brother of Ruth Galloway (nee Vaughan), Grace Sullivan (nee Vaughan), and Edward J. Cosgrove. After serving in the United States Coast Guard, he...

Jane Danielewski

Jane Danielewski

September 17, 2021

Jane Danielewski née:Krzus of Tinkey Park, IL died September 17,2021 at age 98 after a brief stay at Beecher Manor Nursing Home. Jane was born in Chicago, Il to Wojchiech and Antonina Krzus who emigrated from Poland during WWI. She was preceded in death by her husband Valentine, her son James (Sylvia) and her brothers Frank (Sophie) and Casey (Dorothy)....

Lavon Riewe

Lavon Riewe

September 15, 2021

LaVon A. Riewe, age 88, US Army Korean War Veteran. Resident of Orland Park, formally of Chicago. Beloved and devoted husband for 46 years to the late Myrtle Leona "Lee" Riewe (Love) (2007). Dearest son of the late Paul and Minnie (Schroeder) Riewe. Preceded in death by his three brothers, two sisters, and their spouses; Harold (Helen) Riewe, Leonard (Geraldine)...

Marcia Mikkelson

Marcia Mikkelson

September 15, 2021

Marcia M. Mikkelson, nee Sykes, age 83, loving mother of Raymond Mikkelson III, Debbie (Frank) Long, and Kim (Andrew) Stathopulos. Cherished grandmother of Paul and Joseph Mikkelson; Kyle and Kaitlyn Long; Nicole, John, and Angela Stathopulos. Dearest great-grandmother of Amari. Dear sister of the late Lynda Butzen. Fond aunt of Bobby Butzen, Lisa Wolf, Marcy Psichopaidas and the late Tommy...

Kenneth Darnell

Kenneth Darnell

September 13, 2021

Kenneth D. Darnell, age 75, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 13, 2021. Ken was the beloved husband of the late Christine Darnell (nee Hicks, 2006), loving fiancé of Sommer Trella, a wonderful father to Brad (Margaret) Darnell and Ben (Meghan) Darnell, a cherished grandfather to Christian, Lexi, Xavi, Mason, and Carter Darnell. Ken was...

Raymond Navarro

Raymond Navarro

September 13, 2021

Raymond J. Navarro, Sr., age 80, U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. Beloved husband for 55 years to Betty, nee Henkelman. Loving father of Raymond (Lisa) Navarro, Jr., Albert (Christina) Navarro, Betsy Ann (Gordon) Harmon and Tina Marie (Scott) Palmer. Cherished grandfather of Raymond III, Megan, Kaylie, Hannah; Albert Jr., Timothy; Jared, Brittany; Noah and Thaddaeus. Dearest great-grandfather of Declan and Savannah....

Yazeed Haddad

Yazeed Haddad

September 12, 2021

Yazeed S. Haddad, age 35, beloved husband of Lydia Dawahir. Loving father of Amir Haddad. Cherished son of Sayer Haddad and Izhaiya Sliman. Dear brother of Salwa Haddad. Son-in-law of Pastor Wael Dawahir and Jackleen Nino. Brother-in-law of Wafa, Karam, and Aram. Visitation Thursday, September 16, 2021 from 6:00 -8:00 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr....

Virginia Rybarczyk

Virginia Rybarczyk

September 10, 2021

Virginia Rybarczyk, nee Danielewicz, age 96, beloved wife of the late Leonard (2000). Cherished daughter of the late John and Helen Danielewicz. Dear sister of Dolores Danielewicz and the late Harry (Patricia) Danielewicz and the late Edna (Raymond) DiPasquo. Fond aunt of several nieces and nephews. Retired supervisor from Illinois Bell after many years of service. Private Services. Interment private...

Barbara Hankins

Barbara Hankins

September 8, 2021

Barbara A. Hankins, nee Minyard, age 85, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on September 8, 2021. Beloved wife for 68 years to Mel Hankins. Loving mother of Dewayne (Deborah) Hankins, Cathie Halpin, Trisha Gosewisch, Jalye (Christopher) LaPorte and the late Robin Hankins. Cherished grandmother of Jessica, Jennifer, Ryan, Dewayne, Billy, Joe, Lisa, Brittney and Jake....

Harold Dale

Harold Dale

September 8, 2021

Harold V. Dale, age 60, beloved husband of the late Patricia, nee Minor. Devoted son of Bobby and the late Glenda (nee Bentley) Dale. Loving brother of Deena (Leigh) Schelsky and Joyce (Brian) Deenihan. Dear uncle of Jeremy (Brittney) Poorman. Cremation services private. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400

Robert Ettema

Robert Ettema

September 6, 2021

Robert Alan Ettema, Sr., “Bob”, age 84, of Frankfort, IL passed away suddenly on September 6, 2021. Beloved husband to Carol (nee Sasveld) for 61 years. Loving father of Susan (Brady) Webster, Kathy (Ed) Sinwelski, Robert Jr. (Laura) Ettema, and the late Ellen (Roger) Dykstra. Cherished grandpa of Joshua (Mary Beth) Meyer, Sarah Meyer, Adam (fiancée -Candace Kay) Meyer, Jacob...

Frank Toczek

Frank Toczek

September 5, 2021

Frank G. Toczek, age 80, beloved husband for 35 years to Diane, nee Schneider, and to the late Barbara, nee Banaszak. Loving father of Marilyn (Chuck) Allen, Dawn (Raheen) Williams, Patricia (Alex Smith) Quinn, Lisa Quinn, David (Rachel) Toczek and the late Frankie Toczek III. Cherished grandfather of 22 and great-grandfather of 10. Devoted son of the late Frank Sr....

Jack Hackenbroch

Jack Hackenbroch

September 3, 2021

Jack T. Hackenbroch, age 79, beloved husband of 48 years to Catherine Hackenbroch, nee Novicky (2020). Loving brother of the late JoAnn (late Robert) Sears. Sherri, Brandie, Jackie and Heather were dedicated caregivers to Jack and Catherine. Retired Chicago Public School teacher. Jack had a love for trains and was also a ham radio operator. Services are private. Express your...

Stephen Wikel

Stephen Wikel

September 2, 2021

Stephen L. Wikel, age 30. Survived by his parents Stephen B. Wikel and Kimberly (nee Talsma) Wikel, his sisters Gloria (David) Gozdal and Audrey (Jesse) Klaue, his nephew and nieces Colton, Mia, Charlotte and Norah, his grandparents Nellie Talsma and the late Bernard and Irene Wikel, his aunts and uncles, cousins and friends. Visitation Wednesday, September 15, 2021 from 2-6...

Geraldine Rouson

Geraldine Rouson

August 30, 2021

Geraldine A. "Geri" Rouson, nee Mohr, age 84, beloved wife for 66 years to Warren. Loving mother of Bryan Rouson and Cheryl Rouson. Cherished grandmother of Nicole, Brittney, and Cody. Dearest great-grandmother of four. Fond sister of Rosemarie (Ronald) Spero. Visitation Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6850 W. 159th St., Tinley Park IL from 9:30 a.m. until...

Lillian Baker

Lillian Baker

August 29, 2021

Lillian A. Baker, nee Sopczak, age 67, beloved wife for 47 years to Edmund Baker. Loving mother of Ed (Jessamyn) Baker and Christopher (Victoria) Baker. Cherished grandmother of Becca. Dear sister of Helen (Brian) Townsend. Retired after 10 years of service with Orland School District 135. Visitation Sunday, September 5, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Colonial Chapel...

Susan Padilla

Susan Padilla

August 28, 2021

Susan Christine Padilla, nee Turnock, age 34, passed away after a courageous, three year battle with cancer. Beloved wife of Rufino. Loving mother of Antonio. Cherished daughter of Jeanne (nee Minck) and the late Scott Turnock. Dearest sister of Steven (Selena) Turnock. Adored daughter-in-law of Jesus and Maria Padilla. Dear sister-in-law of Saul Padilla, Jessica (Eddie) Sandoval, and Claudia Padilla....

Briant Novicki

Briant Novicki

August 27, 2021

Briant J. Novicki, age 61, loving father of Joshua (Debbie) Novicki and Zach (Ashley) Novicki. Cherished grandfather of J.J. and Maddox Steven. Devoted son of the late Joseph and Patricia Novicki. Dearest brother of Joe (Judy) Novicki, Laura (Tom) Fitzgerald, Lynn (Bill) Seifert and Tricia (John) Brasen. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Friend and former husband of the...

Marvin Vis

Marvin Vis

August 26, 2021

Marvin A. Vis, age 97, WW II US Army Veteran. Beloved husband for 70 years to the late Pearl E. Vis, nee Bruinius (2017). Loving father of Sharon (Robert) Haas, Joan (William) Ooms and LuAnn Vis. Cherished grandfather of Lisa Haas, Amy Rutledge, Marcia Ooms, Rachel (Jeremy) Oosterhouse and Laura (Kyle) Stewart. Dearest great-grandfather of Jonathan, Alex, Leah, Asher, and...