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Gene Perkins
August 23, 2021
Gene P. Perkins, age 69, beloved son of the late Robert and Dolores. Loving brother of Don (Sherron) Perkins, Judy Wright, and the late Dale (Chris) Perkins. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Gene was a avid Chicago Cubs and Bears fan. He will be missed by his many friends at the New Horizon Restaurant where he frequented often....
Walter Sloan
August 23, 2021
Walter K. "Wally" Sloan, age 59, survived by the love of his life, Lisa Garner. Also survived by his children, Kyle Elmer Garner and Victoria "Tori" Charlene Garner, his brothers Bob Sloan and Steve Sloan and his sisters Barb Koch and Margaret Sloan. Wally will also be missed by many other family and friends. Visitation Friday, August 27, 2021 at...
Melvin Dokter
August 22, 2021
Melvin A. "Mel" Dokter, age 87, US Army Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband for 67 years to Margaret, nee Olgers. Loving father of Mark (Terri) Dokter, Marvin (Nancy) Dokter, Melissa (Cullen) Phillips, and Mike (Chris) Dokter. Cherished grandfather of Jessica (Peter) Clevering, Amanda Dokter, Samantha (Andrew) Kroese, Becki (Jason) Hoekstra, Alexa (Joel) Schut, Rachel Dokter, Graeff Phillips, Morgan (Alex) Gerst,...
George Devries
August 22, 2021
George H. DeVries, age 80, went to his heavenly reward on August 22, 2021. Beloved husband of nearly 50 years to Beverly, nee VanderVeer. Loving father of Nancy DeVries, Kristie DeVries, Becky DeVries, Kimberly (Ed) Kawa, and George DeVries, Jr. Cherished grandfather of Eddie and Ellis Kawa. Dear brother of the late Adele DeVries. You may also know him by...
William Gloodt
August 21, 2021
William K. Gloodt, age 90, of Palos Park, IL, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2021. Beloved husband for 60 years to the late Nancy Jean Gloodt, nee Pratt. Loving father of William K. Jr. (Caroline), Scott (late Lori) and John. Cherished grandfather of Jenna, Denny, Sam, Holly, Julie and Thomas. Fond uncle of Jim (late), Bob, Pete, Jean, Heather,...
Tara Assink
August 21, 2021
Tara Christine Assink, nee Stuursma, age 41, beloved wife for 17 years to Brian Assink. Loving mother of Austin, Hunter and Lexie. Precious daughter of John and Christine (nee Torrenga) Stuursma. Cherished sister of Jamie (Dan) Bulthuis and John Stuursma. Treasured daughter-in-law of Kimberly and the late Dean Assink. Much loved sister-in-law of Tara (Al) Ipema, Mark (Gina) Assink and...
William Bruinius
August 21, 2021
William K. Bruinius, age 90, Korean War Veteran, Sgt. U.S. Marine Corps. Beloved husband for 60 years to the late Ella Bruinius, nee Pleiter (2016). Loving father of Sandra (Jack) Mudde, Marcia (Tim) Kuiper, and William L. (Carrie) Bruinius. Cherished grandfather of 11 and great-grandfather of 17. Fond brother of Judy (late Bill) Meyer, LaVerne (John) Yff, Leonard (Pat) Bruinius...
John Roon
August 19, 2021
John L. Roon, age 92, beloved husband of the late Laverne M. Roon, nee Prince (2001) and the late Pauline Roon, nee Horneman (2011). Loving father of Randy (Charleen) Roon, Lynda (Gene) Irons, Rodney "Bruce" (Carole) Roon, Brad (Landa) Roon, Michelle (late Dave) Klinger, Lori (John) Voss, Kevin (Linda) Roon and the late Bryan (Kathy) Roon. Cherished grandfather of 14....
Roy Cotterman
August 19, 2021
Roy A. Cotterman, age 68, passed away on August 19, 2021. Loving father of Erika Cotterman and Emily Cotterman. Former husband for 42 years to Gail Cotterman, nee Yeates. Dear brother of Nancy (Carl) Larson. Dear uncle of Laura Larson and Jeff Larson. Much loved by all the Yeates family, colleagues, neighbors and friends. Dedicated employee and sales professional at...
Brandon Minetti
August 13, 2021
Brandon R. Minetti, age 43, beloved husband for 18 years to Kristyn Minetti, nee Fischer. Loving father of Austin, Gianna, Ryder and Maverick. Devoted son of Mike and Tina (nee Miller) Minetti. Dear brother of Michael (Gina) Minetti, Seith (Tati) Minetti and Celena (Drew) DeYoung. Kind son-in-law of Harold and Carrie (nee Sevenberg) Fischer. Fond brother-in-law of Erin (Brian) Tracy,...
Karen Decker
August 11, 2021
Karen B. Decker, nee Ericks, age 76, beloved wife for 57 years to Clarence "Butch" Decker. Loving mother of Dr. Steven (Donna) Decker and Valerie (Daniel) Ridder. Cherished grandmother of Jennifer (James) Leiter, Kyle Ridder, Julie (Joseph) Osiecki, Alexa Decker and Trevor Decker. Dearest great-grandmother of Noah, Adam, Lily and two more great-granddaughters on the way. Preceded in death by...
Marie Fischer
August 11, 2021
Marie Fischer, nee Kamp, age 92, beloved wife of the late John Fischer, Jr. (1996). Loving mother of Joanne (late Dave) DeHaan, John A. (Marge) Fischer, Cheryl (Richard) Dykstra, Dale (Lori) Fischer, Harold (Carrie) Fischer and Janice (Andy) Lang. Cherished grandmother of Dave (Jane) DeHaan, Steve (Kimberly) DeHaan, Dan (Stacy) DeHaan, Mark (Christie) DeHaan, Megan (Chris) Carl, John (fianceé Natalie)...
Beverly Ebenroth
August 11, 2021
Beverly J. Ebenroth, nee Ankeny, age 77, formerly of Berwyn, IL for 30 years, late of Oak Forest, IL. Beloved wife for 56 years to Lawrence Ebenroth. Loving mother of Nancy (Donnald) Hamrin and Nathan Ebenroth. Cherished grandmother of Madison, Carter, Harrison, and Lincoln. Dear sister of Penny (late Bob) Laskey and Nancy (late Keno) Leigh. Dearest aunt of many...
Sheri Bergstrand
August 9, 2021
Sheri J. Bergstrand, age 58, beloved daughter of Pearl (nee Figura) and the late Edwin Bergstrand (2008). Loving sister of Scott (Gayle) Bergstrand. Cherished aunt of Brittany (Brock) Krushlucki and Andrew. Also survived by her aunt Pauline Polum and her uncle John Bergstrand. Visitation Wednesday, August 11, 2021 from 3 - 8 p.m. at Christian Hills Church, 9001 W. 159th...
Wanda Riedlinger
August 9, 2021
Wanda Lee Riedlinger, nee Cape, age 88, beloved wife for 62 years to the late Charles V. "Chuck" Riedlinger (2018). Loving mother of Jackie (Bob) Kern and Karen (Richard) McCarthy. Cherished grandmother of Kristen (Ken) Forsythe; Kevin McCarthy and Kelly (Andrew) Coney; Kim (Ross) Leslie, Tracey (Joe) Delucia and Matthew (Jessica) Kern. Dear sister of Donald Cape and the late...
Jay Dorn
August 8, 2021
Jay Dorn, age 95, WWII US Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Jessie Dorn, nee Visser (2005) and the late Helen Borgman Dorn, nee Drenth (2017). Loving father of Judi (Jerry) Haan, Jay C. (Cheryl), Jim (Jackie), and Jeff. Cherished grandfather of 12. Dearest great-grandfather of three. Fond brother of the late Martin (late Grace) Dorn. Dear step-father of...
Frank Svara
August 5, 2021
Frank L. Svara, age 88, U.S. Army Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband for 58 years to the late Irene T., nee Lis (2014). Loving father of Terri (Michael) O'Donnell and Cynthia (Michael) Boyle. Cherished grandfather of Timothy, Jonathan (Flori), Shana, Matthew and Jeffrey. Dear brother of Ronald (Patricia) Svara and the late Lorraine (late Bruno) Seskauskas. Dearest uncle of many...
Stephen Maley
August 5, 2021
Stephen P. Maley, age 64, a 35-year resident and beloved member of the Bethshan family. Loving son of the late Jean (late Alvin) Decker. Dear step-brother of Marilyn (Duane) Cilke and Janice DeSanctis. Fond uncle of Ron, Cathie and Ryan and great-uncle to their children. Much loved nephew of Rae Herbert. Dearest cousin and friend of many. Steve was an...
Robert Mcnamara
August 4, 2021
Robert “Bob” Frederick McNamara, age 95, World War II Marine Corp Veteran, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on August 4, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Helen McNamara for 71 years. Loving father of Robert (Evelyne), Marie, Laraine (Dan), Bill (Mari) and Michael (Kelly). Cherished grandfather and great-grandfather to many. Uncle and friend to many. Bob enjoyed...
Heather Blank
August 3, 2021
Heather M. Blank, age 46, loving mother of Armon Davis. Beloved daughter of David Blank. Cherished sister of Duane (Amy) Blank. Dearest aunt of Josie, Jonas, Aria and Henry. Treasured niece of Christine Favorite. Dear cousin of Robert Favorite. Services are private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to American Cancer Society are appreciated. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com...
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