Obituaries
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...