Obituaries

Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries

Matthew Evers

Matthew Evers

June 20, 2021

Matthew Charles Evers, age 34, beloved husband of Ivy Gootrad Evers. Loving future daddy of Parker Matthew Evers. Devoted and cherished son of David and Brenda (nee Gurganus) Evers. Loving brother of Michael and Mitchell. Dearest uncle of Elijah. Treasured grandson of Wilma Gurganus. Dear son-in-law of Peter and Linda Gootrad. Fond brother-in-law of Sara (Ryan) Greene and uncle of...

Frank Scaglione

Frank Scaglione

June 20, 2021

Frank M. Scaglione, age 78, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Genevieve, nee Lipinis (2008). Loving father of Lauren Scaglione, Lisa Scaglione, Anthony Scaglione and step-father of Lisa DeMatteo. Cherished grandfather of Anthony, Jennette, Bridgette, Nicholas, Gianna, Destiny, Maddona, Eddie and Nicholas K. Dearest great-grandfather of Savannah, Bayleigh, Dominick and Zoey. Dear brother of the late Dolores...

Hermina Wigboldy

Hermina Wigboldy

June 17, 2021

Hermina F. Wigboldy, nee Huetter, age 82, beloved wife for 64 years to Ralph G. Wigboldy. Loving mother of Ralph Jr. (Julie) Wigboldy, Linda (Robert) Bulthuis, and Richard (Mary Alice) Wigboldy. Cherished grandmother of Brandon (Teagan) Wigboldy, Breanna (Kevin) Ryan; Andrew (Jennifer) Bulthuis, Kenneth (Katherine) Bulthuis, Sherri (Joe) Cannonitto, and Amanda (Brad) Borgman; Morgan (Ethan) Craven, Brooke (Steven) Simkins, and...

Jonathan Schultz

Jonathan Schultz

June 17, 2021

Jonathan David Schultz, age 35, devoted son of Dave and Debbie Schultz. Loving brother of Ryan Schultz and Justin Schultz. Cherished grandson of Richard Walker. Also survived by his faithful canine companion, Sadie, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was an intelligent, really brilliant young man with an infectious smile, and a tender heart. Jonathan was deeply loved by...

Patricia Madziarczyk

Patricia Madziarczyk

June 17, 2021

Patricia A. Madziarczyk, nee Ciesielski, age 84, beloved wife of the late Edward (1980). Loving mother of Ronald (Judy) Madziarczyk, James Madziarczyk and Nancy (fiancé Edward Marso) Madziarczyk. Cherished grandmother of Carrie (Harris) Kirmani, Steve (Lizzi) Madziarczyk and Daniel Madziarczyk. Dearest great-grandmother of Samuel, Kayla and William. Dear sister of Rich (Diane) Ciesielski and the late Diane (late Roy) Jorgenson....

Donald Jankovich

Donald Jankovich

June 17, 2021

Donald R. Jankovich, age 69, beloved husband for 49 years to Norjean, nee Polak. Loving father of Donald E. (Nanette), Eugene, and Richard. Future grandfather-to-be. Devoted son of the late Raymond and Theresa. Dear brother of his twin Ronald (Mona), Richard (Noreen), John (Karen), James (Kathy) and the late Raymond (Sandra). Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews. Fond brother-in-law...

Susan Jaremba

Susan Jaremba

June 15, 2021

Susan Kay Jaremba died June 15, 2021, following a long struggle after suffering a stroke. She died peacefully at Prairie Manor Rehabilitation Center in Chicago Heights, Illinois, her home since 2005. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan and raised in Harvey, Illinois. She attended Thornton Township High School, class of 1965. At the time of her stroke, she was employed...

Dolores Trezise

Dolores Trezise

June 15, 2021

Dolores M. Trezise, nee Williams, age 99, beloved wife of the late R. Harold Trezise, Sr. (2016). Loving mother of Raymond Jr. (late Lorraine) Trezise, Steven (Pam) Trezise and Kathy (Dennis) McGahan. Cherished grandmother of Anthony Trezise, KrysAnna (David) Pericak, Jereme (Kelly) Trezise, Laura Trezise, Amy (Michael) Howard and Timothy (Guin) McGahan. Dearest great-grandmother of Jake Trezise, Dominic Pericak, Gianna...

Bruce Van Vossen

Bruce Van Vossen

June 11, 2021

Bruce A. Van Vossen, age 66, beloved son of the late James and Elizabeth "Betty" Van Vossen. Loving brother of Jay (Leanne) Van Vossen, Edward (Donna) Van Vossen, Barbara Van Vossen and Donald (Kathryn) Van Vossen. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, June 16, 2021, from 3-8 pm. Funeral Service Thursday, June 17, 2021, 11:00 a.m. at...

Ronald Abram

Ronald Abram

June 11, 2021

Ronald W. Abram, age 77, U.S. Navy Vietnam Veteran. Beloved husband for 53 years to Shirley, nee Doyen. Loving father of Michele (Mark) Sauser and Mary (George) Alexiades. Cherished grandfather of Ashlyn Sauser, Eric Sauser and Alexandros Alexiades. Dear brother of Elaine (late Larry) Kucharski and Betty (Dan) Pierog. Fond uncle of several nieces and nephews. Ron retired from 3M...

Frances Smeltz

Frances Smeltz

June 10, 2021

Frances C. Smeltz, nee Clayton, age 98, late of Frankfort, IL and formerly of Amboy, IL. Beloved wife for 59 years to the late Russell A. Smeltz (2017). Loving mother of Alice (Philip) LeGrand and the late Robert (late Delores) Naylor, the late Jack (late Barbara) Naylor and the late Larry "Red" Naylor. Cherished grandmother of William Naylor, Regina (Ralph)...

David Bruinius

David Bruinius

June 8, 2021

David W. Bruinius, age 72, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Barbara, nee Aardema (1994). Loving father of David (Kristin) Bruinius II, Daniel (Brooke) Bruinius, James (Ashley) Bruinius and Garrett (Mary) Bruinius. Cherished grandfather of Autumn, Kenley and Deacon; Harper and Augustine; Jayde, Natalie and Gabriella; Madelyn and Randy. Dear brother of Ted (late Eileen) Bruinius, Robert (Carol)...

Helen Argiropoulos

Helen Argiropoulos

June 7, 2021

Helen Argiropoulos, nee Angelos, age 56, beloved wife for 27 years to John Argiropoulos. Loving mother of Bill Argiropoulos. Devoted daughter of Katherine and the late Angelo P. Angelos. Dear sister of Pete (Ethel) Angelos and John (Anna) Angelos, daughter-in-law of Maria (the late Vasilios) Argiropoulos, sister-in-law of Nick and Sofia Argiropoulos. Dear aunt of Angelo, Spiro, Andrew, Angelo (Christina),...

Jean Zapka

Jean Zapka

June 7, 2021

Jean S. Zapka, nee Popiela, age 71, passed away peacefully at her home on June 7, 2021. Beloved wife of 46 years to Ronald. Loving mother of Sarah (Tim) Neighbors. Cherished grandmother of Austin and Makenzie. Dear sister of Wally (Nancy) Popiela, Fred (Sue) Popiela and twin brother Rich Popiela. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Jean's sense of...

William Davis

William Davis

June 7, 2021

William Charles Davis, born June 16, 1951, at peace, June 7, 2021. Beloved husband for 47 years to Karen L. Davis, nee Summers; loving father of Tara Beth (Micah) Wenz and Cortney (Jon) Novak; devoted "Papa" of Milo, Aiden and Julian; fond brother of Daniel (Kathy) Davis and Richard (Kathy) Davis; fond brother-in-law of Thomas (Cindy) Summers, Denise (Mick) Voss...

Eileen Nape

Eileen Nape

June 5, 2021

Eileen Marie Nape, nee Stanson, age 71, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL. Eileen was born January 30, 1950 in Evergreen Park, IL. She is the beloved wife for 45 years to Joseph R. Nape. Loving mother of Jason (Julie) Nape. Cherished grandmother of Ryne and Jimmy. Devoted daughter of the...

Charles Krout

Charles Krout

June 5, 2021

Charles G. "Chuck" Krout, age 88, US Army Korean War Veteran, beloved husband for 63 years to Joyce, nee Swanson. Loving father of Karl Krout, Keith (Jane) Krout and Karen Krout. Cherished grandfather of Kevin and Dan. Dear brother of Doris McKinzie, Lloyd Krout, Ken Krout, Carol McCrory, and the late Claude Krout and Judith Ann Krout. Dear uncle of...

Robert Holtz

Robert Holtz

June 4, 2021

Robert P. "Bob" Holtz, age 89, US Army Korean War Veteran, passed away on June 4, 2021, on the second anniversary of the death of his wife, Barbara Jean Holtz, née Ward. He worked at People's Gas in the Engineering Department, where he met his wife Barbara on a company golf outing. He was an active member of Trinity Lutheran...

Lisbeth Christensen

Lisbeth Christensen

June 4, 2021

Lisbeth Christensen, nee Rachlitz, age 64, beloved wife for 34 years to the late Wayne W. Christensen (2018). Loving step-mother of Brian (Jennifer) Christensen. Liz was born in Denmark on November 13, 1956 and was the devoted daughter of the late Evald and Edith (Nielsen) Rachlitz. Dearest sister of Anita Bagge and the late Allan Rachlitz. Dear sister-in-law of Conrad...

Brian Elhenicky

Brian Elhenicky

June 1, 2021

Brian T. Elhenicky, age 45, beloved husband for 15 years to Tracy, nee Zemka. Loving father of Preston and Halen. Cherished son of George and Charlene Elhenicky. Dear brother of Heather Burke. Dearest uncle of Reilly, Quinn, and Morgan. Son-in-law of Mark Zemka and Christine Zemka. Worked for the Illinois Toll Road out of Garage M1. He was a perfectionist...