Obituaries
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries
Albert Sciaky
June 1, 2021
Albert Mario Sciaky (1929 - 2021) died on June 1st at home in Orland Park, Illinois. He is survived by his daughters Alexandra, (April Campbell, M.D.) Ann Arbor, MI, Dolsa, Juliette de Lannoy (Mike), and Ada Vaughan (Tom Nowicki), daughter-in-law, Julie, and grandchildren, Benjamin, Madeleine de Lannoy (Tijani Youssouf Sylla), Nick de Lannoy (Evie Song) and Zola Nowicki. Albert was...
Gladys Cruikshank
May 31, 2021
Gladys M. Cruikshank, nee Hildreth, age 96, late of Sarasota, FL, formerly of Tinley Park and Hoffman Estates, IL. Beloved wife of the late Henry Cruikshank (2003). Loving mother of Janet (Ivan L. White) Cruikshank, Mark (Connie), Donald and the late Cheryl Lynn. Dear mother-in-law of the late Deborah Cruikshank. Cherished grandmother of Becky (Brian) Bettenhausen, Matthew (Tracy) Cruikshank and...
Robert Kucharski
May 24, 2021
Robert J. "Bob" Kucharski, age 70, US Army Vietnam Veteran, beloved husband for 41 years to Sandra, nee Weir. Loving father of Robert (Esther), Elizabeth, Jonathan (Allison), and Matthew. Cherished grandfather of T.J. and Morgan Mae. Dear brother of the late Casimir "Casey" and the late Tom (Barbara). Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews. Retired truck driver for the...
Darryl Miller
May 22, 2021
Darryl S. Miller, age 71, U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran with three tours of duty in country. Retired Chicago Police Officer. Treasured son of Wanda (late Ulysses) Cunningham and the late Glenn Hurt. Loving father of Jennifer (John) Hall, Michele (Mark) Sotelo, Laura Hotalling, Justin (Amber) Miller and Katherine Miller. Cherished grandfather of Alyssa and Joshua Sotelo; Caden, Christian, Ashlee and...
Elizabeth Juris
May 22, 2021
Elizabeth A. "Betty" Juris, nee Horejsi, age 93, beloved wife of the late John Wilczak and the late Peter Jurisica. Loving mother of Donna (Terry) Stroner, David (Kim) Wilczak, and the late Joanie DiVittorio. Cherished grandmother of Kelly (Brian) Dauber, Kristin (Steve) Rosko, Karolyn (Brad) Rosello, Marianne Sullivan, and Matthew (Melissa) Stroner, and Brittanie Wilczak. Dearest great-grandmother of 12. Dear...
Doris Doorn
May 21, 2021
Doris G. "Sis" Doorn, nee Kamp, age 81, beloved wife for 63 years to Henry "Hank" Doorn. Loving mother of Henry Jr. (Karen), James (Margie), Albert (Ruth) and Kenneth (Jill). Cherished grandmother of Brian (Debra), Megan, Adam and Aaron (Erika); Micah (Claire), Emma and Jacob; Kelsey, Kylie, Kacie, Jackson, Katie and Morgan. Dearest great-grandmother of four. Dear sister of Marie...
Leon Newborn
May 20, 2021
Leon Newborn, age 95, WWII US Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of Vivian (Brady) Newborn. Loving father of Darryl (LaVerne) Farmer, Christopher Newborn, and the late Steven (Yvonne) Farmer. Cherished grandfather of Dawn, Anton, LaVette, Darryl II, Nicole, and Brian. Dearest great-grandfather of Hunter, Hudson; Tealia, Sebastian, Awysten, Ava; Bruce, Amaré, Elijah, Zion, Joshua, and Nyomi. Leon was a great provider,...
Dorothy Piszczek
May 16, 2021
Dorothy E. Piszczek, nee Foreman, age 93, beloved wife of the late Edward Piszczek (2005). Loving mother of Gary (Anna) Piszczek. Cherished grandmother of Brian Piszczek. Dear sister of Mary (late Jerry) Bush and Joan (Scott) Gordon. Dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, May 18, 2021 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. Funeral Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at...
Pamela Musser
May 13, 2021
Pamela C. Musser, age 76, cherished daughter of the late John and Ann Musser. Loving sister of John (Nancy) Musser and Anne (Michael) Oleszkiewicz. Dearest aunt of Jennifer (Ron) Petrey, Matthew (Emily) Musser, Lauren (Nate) Crouch, Joel (Sarah) Musser; Sandra, Adam, and Abigail Oleszkiewicz. Dear great-aunt of 15. Visitation Thursday, May 20, 2021 from 3-7 PM with a Funeral Service...
C. Dean Acklin
May 13, 2021
C. Dean Acklin, age 92, WWII US Navy Veteran, passed away peacefully at his home in Tinley Park, IL on May 13, 2021. Former husband of the late Dorothy "Dottie" Acklin. Loving father of Michael (Karen) Acklin, Kathleen (Richard) Lodewegen, Susan (Richard) Acklin-Wilson, Mark (Sharon) Acklin, Thomas (Holly) Acklin and Carol (Richard) Stern. Cherished grandfather of 12. Dearest great-grandfather of...
Rev. Clement Bilhorn
May 12, 2021
Rev. Clement P. “Pastor Clem” Bilhorn, age 93, beloved husband for 68 years to Marie, nee Riedel. Loving father of Louise (Craig) Parro, Dr. Lorin (Dr. Denise) Bilhorn, Alison (Frank) Knoll, and Annette (Rick) DeGroot. Cherished grandfather of 12. Dearest great-grandfather of 14. Dear brother of Alice Jane Starr and the late J. Merlyn Bilhorn and the late James Bilhorn....
Arnelda Greenwood
May 10, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Arnelda Khea “Arni” Greenwood, announces her sudden passing, on May 10, 2021, at age 64. Her free-spirited legacy will continue to live on in the hearts and minds of everyone who knew her. Arni’s friends and co-workers describe her as cheerful, generous, and fun. Always accepting and open minded, she made...
Charles Jindra
May 9, 2021
Charles T. "Charlie" Jindra, Jr., age 94, WWII Merchant Marine Veteran and US Army Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Rita, nee Neckar (2010). Loving father of Michael Jindra and Mary Jo (Kevin) Doyle. Cherished grandfather of Michael, Matthew, Nicholas, and Kylee Jindra; Dylan Doyle, Erin (David) Medlin, Liam, Vaughn, Logan, and the late Shane Doyle. Dear brother of the...
Frederick Sytsma
May 9, 2021
Frederick W. "Fred" Sytsma, age 74, beloved husband of the late Barbara "Babs", nee Oswald. Loving father of Kristine (Jason) Miller, Eric (Tracy) Sytsma, and Adam Sytsma. Cherished grandfather of Courtney and Carrie; Ian, Jacob, and Lily; Nicholas and Noah. Dear brother of John Sytsma, Carol Akers, Robert Sytsma, and the late Terry Sytsma. Visitation Thursday, May 13, 2021 from...
Magdalena Meza
May 8, 2021
Magdalena Meza, nee Lopez, age 82, loving mother of Alfonso (Jodie Taylor) Morales and Lizette (Brian Habinka) Meza. Cherished grandmother of Bobby (Jessica), Nicole (Nico), Megan (Kamil), Dylan, and Cory. Dearest great-grandmother of Kaylynn, Diesel, Azalea, Arabella, and Lilliana. Services are private. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400
Robert Larsen
May 7, 2021
Robert G. "Butch" Larsen, 78, US Army Veteran, beloved son of the late Harold and Grace (nee Sorenson). Loving brother of LaVerne Larsen, Harold (Carolyn) Larsen and Jeanette (late Joseph) Birmingham. Cherished uncle, great-uncle and great-great uncle of many nieces and nephews. Butch's family will hold a private Funeral Service to celebrate his life. Burial Private at Woodland Cemetery, McHenry,...
Arlene Madsen
May 7, 2021
Arlene J. Madsen, nee Voss, age 86, beloved wife of the late Nathan C. Madsen (2004). Loving mother of Susan (Douglas) Todd. Dear sister of Dolores (Leroy) Meyer and the late Harold (late Lorraine) Voss, Margaret (late Harry) Christensen, and Richard (late Mary) Voss. Fond sister-in-law of Andrea (Howard) Johnson, John (Ruth) Madsen and the late Caroline (late Peter) Johnson....
Jane Miltzow
April 29, 2021
Jane C. Miltzow, nee Hoitsma, age 90, beloved wife for 60 years to the late Clarence F. Miltzow (2010). Loving mother of Ron (Sandy) Miltzow, Gail (Jacob) Stuursma, and Don (Linda) Miltzow. Cherished grandmother of Chris (Teresa) Miltzow, Ben Miltzow, and Sheri (Keith) Jager; Jeremy (Courtney) Stuursma, Tracy (Kyle) Vroegh, Ross (Ali) Stuursma, and Holly (Vince) VanSchowen; Tim (Brooke) Miltzow,...
Martin Ozinga
April 26, 2021
Martin "Marty" Ozinga III, age 71, beloved husband of Melissa Roeda, nee Ogden, and the late Ruth M. Ozinga, nee Gombis (2010). Loving father of Martin IV (Amy), Karl, Justin (Annie), Aaron (Amanda), Paul (Sarah) and Rep. Timothy (Amanda). Cherished grandfather of Martin V, Elyse, Jack, Ezra, Ayanna, Sunniva; Jude, Noah, Carmalee, Mercy; Mikayla, Alivia, Sydney, Gwyneth, Eden; Gavin, Macey,...
Christine Porter
April 25, 2021
Christine Lorraine Porter, nee Moore, age 86, loving mother of Angela Porter Wooten and Cheryl Porter (Guido Torelli). Cherished grandmother of Jordan and Camryn. Dear sister of Elnora Martin. Dearest Godmother of Rev. Eric Roberts, Darryl Taylor and Albert Fisher. Dear friend of many. Proud member of Beth Eden Baptist Church, Shoop 49ers, Seniors on the Go, Victory Queens Bowling...