Obituaries

Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries

Sherry Stuart

Sherry Stuart

November 14, 2021

Sherry L. Stuart, nee Decker, age 72, beloved wife for 24 years to Wes Stuart. Loving step-mother of Debbie (Jerry) Ullrich, Daniel (Marci) Stuart, Michael Stuart, and Christine (Jason) Klus. Dear grandmother of Sarah Ullrich, April (Sam) Host, Rebekah Ullrich, Annabelle Klus, Kaylee Stuart, Tessa Klus, Hannah Stuart, and Lincoln Klus. Dearest great-grandmother of Naomi. Devoted daughter of the late...

Janice  "Jan" Hoekstra

Janice "Jan" Hoekstra

November 14, 2021

Janice A. "Jan" Hoekstra, nee Ridderhoff, age 84, peacefully went to be with the Lord, surrounded by her family, on November 14, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Wayne Wagner (1977) and the late Thomas Hoekstra (2017). Loving mother of Dale (late Patty) Wagner, Denise Wagner, Doreen Wagner, Darlene (John) Van Kampen, Rev. David (Molly) Wagner and Cheryl (Larry) Crawley....

Lori Liske

Lori Liske

November 14, 2021

Lori A. Liske, age 59, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2021 at her Bethshan residence surrounded by family. Beloved daughter of Diane and the late Paul Liske. Loving sister of Edward (Kitty) Liske, Sheryl (Kurt) Collins, and the late Gilbert Liske. Dear aunt of Carli Collins. Having been a 39 year resident of Bethshan, she will be dearly missed...

William "Bill" Jackson

William "Bill" Jackson

November 13, 2021

William H. "Bill" Jackson, age 60, beloved husband for 40 years to Gail, nee Weidmann. Loving father of Brittany (Kyle) Thomas, Lauren (Billy) Heller, and Cameron (Jessica) Jackson. Cherished grandfather of Ivan, Naomi, Liam, Wyatt, Maggie, Brinlee, and Camille. Devoted son of the late Thomas and Adeline Jackson. Dearest brother of Michael (Kerry) Jackson, Carol (Greg) Leinweber, Mary Lou (Larry)...

Joyce Lane

Joyce Lane

November 13, 2021

Joyce Anne Lane, age 82, nee Drechsel, beloved wife of 47 years to Carl Lane. Devoted daughter of the late Raymond and Grace Drechsel. Dearest sister of the late David B. (Nancy) Drechsel. Dear sister-in-law of LaVerne (late Stanley) Bugge and the late Robert (Kaye) Lane. Cherished aunt of Tracey Drechsel, Patricia (Jeff) Gorski, Ken (Diane) Lane, Dan (Sandy) Martin,...

Margaret Dolan

Margaret Dolan

November 8, 2021

Margaret Mary Monaghan Dolan, age 84, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on November 8, 2021. Loving mother of Donna M. Lasker (the late Laurence), Colleen F. Dolan, and Catherine Dolan (Peter Cook). Beloved father of the children, Donald G. Dolan. Cherished grandmother of Arthur Jacob Roth, Alexander Dolan Roth, Kelly Shannon Roth, Monaghan Dolan-Cook, and...

Dorothy Prusak

Dorothy Prusak

November 7, 2021

Dorothy J. "Dutchie" Prusak, nee Yellowlees, age 80, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on November 7, 2021. Beloved wife for 59 years to Eugene. Loving mother of Kathy (Robert) Zima, James (Anne) Prusak, and Michael(Tina) Prusak. Cherished grandmother of Ryan, Matt, Jimmy, Bennett, Jacob, Kelly, Addison, Jessica, Sydney, and Sara. Devoted daughter of the late...

Charlene Hassel

Charlene Hassel

November 7, 2021

Charlene F. Hassel, nee Drogosz, age 84, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on November 7, 2021. Beloved wife for 64 years to Thomas Hassel. Loving mother of Karen, Ken (Chriss), and Dianne (Jim) Hensel. Cherished grandmother of William, Andrew, and Daniel Hensel; Rebecca and Thomas Hassel. Dear sister of Richard (Marianne) Drogosz. Fond aunt of...

Dr. Kathleen Collins (Mazzone)

Dr. Kathleen Collins (Mazzone)

November 6, 2021

Dr. Kathleen M. Collins (Mazzone), age 62, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on November 6, 2021. Beloved wife for 37 years to Cliff Mazzone. Loving mother of Ryan (Kim) Mazzone and Nick Mazzone. Precious daughter of Ellen and the late William Collins. Dearest sister of Bill (fiancée Kathy) Collins, Nancy Collins, and Carol (David) Watts....

John Camphouse

John Camphouse

November 3, 2021

John A. Camphouse, Jr., age 85, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on November 3, 2021. Beloved husband for 63 years to Paulette, nee Bos. Loving father of Nina (Sam) VanBruggen, John P. (Kim) Camphouse and Ted (Alyce) Camphouse. Cherished grandfather of Sara (Brad) Werkman, Katie (Jon) Jager, Becca (Neil) Gonzales; Zach (Lindsey) Camphouse, Cristina (Dan)...

Mary "Toni" Genalo

Mary "Toni" Genalo

November 2, 2021

Mary A. "Toni" Genalo, nee Mancina, age 76, of Mesa, AZ formerly of Ames, IA. Beloved wife of Thomas Burns. Loving mother of Larry (Gayle) Genalo, Daniel (Alison) Genalo, Kristen (Bastian) Rau and the late Frank Genalo. Cherished grandmother of Tara (Kenny) Buchanan, Jacob Genalo, Nicole Genalo; Dexter Rau and Malina Rau. Dearest great-grandmother of J.R., Ollie, Taylor and Thea....

Richard Weidenaar

Richard Weidenaar

October 31, 2021

Richard G. "Rick" Weidenaar, age 78, US Army Vietnam War Veteran, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Beloved husband for 50 years to Sherry, nee Bargiel. Loving father of Robert R. (Jenny) Weidenaar and Richard D. (Amy L.) Weidenaar. Cherished grandfather of Ricky and Audrey. Devoted son of the late Robert and Margaret. Fond brother of Judith...

Dr. Melanie Ellexson

Dr. Melanie Ellexson

October 30, 2021

Dr. Melanie T. Ellexson, age 75, passed away on October 30, 2021, in her family home in Naperville, Illinois. Melanie is survived by her husband, Gary Ellexson of Naperville IL; her children, Tom (Karen) Ellexson of Roanoke VA and James (Susanna) Ellexson of Bolingbrook IL; her grandchildren, Sarah Fleener, Rylee Ellexson, Madeline Ellexson, Aiden Ellexson, Sawyer Ellexson, Kennedy Ellexson; and...

Frank Harnew

Frank Harnew

October 27, 2021

Frank R. Harnew, age 87, beloved husband of Veronique, nee Bradtke. Loving father of Bruce (Joanne) Harnew, Dale (Judy) Harnew and the late Mark (Kim) Harnew and the late David Harnew. Cherished grandfather of nine. Dearest great-grandfather of 15. Dear step-father of Lynette (Don) Wade and Nadine (Gary Urbik) Bozek and step-grandfather of one. Dear brother of Dorothy (Leo) Kernica...

Eloise Overzet

Eloise Overzet

October 26, 2021

Eloise Overzet, nee Rozema, age 78, passed away on October 26, 2021. Beloved wife for 61 years to Richard Sr. Loving mother of Richard Jr. (Desiree), LouAnn (Laurence) Haan and David (Brenda). Cherished Nana to Danielle Overzet, Richard (Kortney) Overzet, Alex (Cassie) Haan, Victoria (Drew) Black, Breanna Overzet, Celaine (Dylan) Van Vliet and Trent (Sarah) Overzet. Dearest Great-Nana of Grayden...

Vicente Ramirez

Vicente Ramirez

October 26, 2021

Vicente G. "Vince" Ramirez, age 87, beloved husband of the late Joan, nee Mackowiak, (2004). Loving father of Cynthia (Robert) Bukala, Rose (Dennis) Baker, Vince (Mary Ann), Laura (Dean) Roupas, John (Wendy), Barb (Chris) Chin, Robert (Denise), William (Barb), Wendy Paprzycki, Christopher, Carol (Mike) Burger and the late Jennifer. Cherished grandfather of 32 and great-grandfather of 26. Dearest brother of...

Kristine King

Kristine King

October 26, 2021

Kristine M. "Sis" King, nee Gourneo, age 75, beloved wife for 43 years to Richard. Loving mother of Stacey Noffsinger, Sharlene (Bill) Thomas, Shannon Noffsinger, Bryan Noffsinger and Darren Noffsinger. Cherished grandmother of nine. Dear step-mother of Kevin (Liz) King, Eric (Krissy) King and Neil (Lori) King and step-grandmother of seven. Dearest sister of Michael and the late Dick and...

Richard Carriel

Richard Carriel

October 24, 2021

Richard D. Carriel, age 92, US Army Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy, nee Chamberlain and the late Beverly D., nee Hughes. Loving father of Tom (Mary), Regina (Dave) Meyer, Ed (Denise), Joe, Mike (Nancy), Dave (Maria), and the late Roseanna, Steven, and Maria. Cherished grandfather of Caitlin, Julia, Robert, Sarah, Emily, Jiwon, Vito, Dominic, Anthony, and...

Warren Koerner

Warren Koerner

October 24, 2021

Warren S. Koerner, age 85, US Army Veteran, passed away October 24, 2021. Beloved husband for 39 years to the late Donna M. Koerner, nee Anderson (2008). Loving father of Jeffrey (Anne), Scott (Robin) and Kimberly (Jeremy) Norton. Cherished grandfather of Sophia, Max, Joshua, MacKenzie, Katherine, and Paxton. Dear brother of the late Beverly Marcus. Retired electrician with over 30...

Joseph Leo

Joseph Leo

October 24, 2021

Joseph R. Leo, age 95, WWII US Navy Veteran, beloved husband for 58 years to the late Wilma Leo, nee Walstra (2010). Loving father of Kathleen (Kent) Zigterman, Joseph W., and the late Donna (John) Dillman. Cherished grandfather of John Zigterman, Lisa (David) Buursma, Wendy (Brad) Brummel, Mark (Jorie) Dillman, and Timothy Dillman. Dearest great-grandfather of Joel, Silas, and Joshua...