Obituaries

Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries

Salvatore Amendola

Salvatore Amendola

June 30, 2022

Salvatore "Sal" Amendola, age 94, US Army Korean War Veteran, passed away peacefully in his home on June 30, 2022. At his bedside was his beloved wife Arlene and loving son Robert (Beth) Amendola. Dear stepfather to Brenda (Geno) Olson, Mary (Otto) Tor, Julie (Larry) Banasiak, and the late Cynthia Barr. Proud grandfather to Brayden, Zackary, and Nickolas Amendola. Loving...

Dana Hutchinson

Dana Hutchinson

June 27, 2022

Dana R. Hutchinson, age 68, loving mother of William Hutchinson and Veronica Hutchinson. Cherished grandmother of Opie Shaughnessy. Beloved daughter of the late William and Mary Hutchinson. Dear sister of Gail (Bob) White, Michael Hutchinson, and the late Richard Hutchinson. Dearest aunt of Jenny White, Bill White, and Kim Friedl. She is also survived by multiple cousins. Dana graduated from...

Susan  Moch-Fischl

Susan Moch-Fischl

June 27, 2022

Susan M. Moch-Fischl, age 64, beloved wife of Howard Fischl. Dear step-mother of Marilynn Tennant, Mark (Dana) Fischl and Michelle (Michael) Mahares. Devoted daughter of the late Fred and Ellen Moch. Dear sister of Paul Moch. Dearest aunt of Ian Michael Moch. Retired from Sidley & Austin law firm with over 30 years of service. Services private. Express your thoughts...

Darlene Zavodny

Darlene Zavodny

June 26, 2022

Darlene A. "Dolly" Zavodny, nee Egan, age 84, beloved wife of the late Robert Zavodny (2014). Loving mother of Stephen (Mary Pat) Zavodny, Lynn (late Mark Fritkin) Zavodny, and John (Dolly) Zavodny. Cherished grandmother of Katie (Dave) Paski, Kevin (Maggie) Zavodny, Kerry (Mark) Mirandola, Colleen Zavodny, Samuel (Marlee) Fritkin, Jacob Fritkin, Casey Zavodny, Jamie (Kevin) Lynch, and Nikki Zavodny. Dearest...

Spero (Sam) Hyos

Spero (Sam) Hyos

June 25, 2022

Spero (Sam) Hyos of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved Husband of Elizabeth (Liz) Hyos for over 40 years; loving Father of Gia (Jason) Skiba, the late Steven Hyos and Stephanie Hyos. Proud grandfather (Papou) of Stryker (6) & Griffin (4) Skiba. Sam was a hardworking provider, devoted family man and dedicated friend. While bowling was his pastime he loved all...

Roberta C. (Nee Madore)  Kelly

Roberta C. (Nee Madore) Kelly

June 25, 2022

Roberta C. Kelly nee Madore, 98, of Orland Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Kelly; loving mother of Michael (Gail) Kelly, Thomas (Maring “Marie” Zaide) Kelly, and Karen Kelly; proud grandmother of Jennifer (Stephen) Fardy and Laura (Kevin) Kapala; great-grandmother of Caitlyn and Ryan Fardy, Alexander and Erin Kapala: dear sister of Carol (the late Raymond) Surapine,...

Peter Deforrest Winthrop

Peter Deforrest Winthrop

June 23, 2022

Peter DeForrest Winthrop, 57, entered into his eternal home on June 23, 2022. Peter was brilliant. He was a voracious reader and had an insatiable desire to learn, especially about anthropology, history, and languages. He skipped several grades as a young student, and was admitted to the University of Chicago after his sophomore year of high school. There he earned...

Jaris Woodke

Jaris Woodke

June 22, 2022

Jaris E. "Jeri" Woodke, nee Guild, age 89, of Palos Park, IL, formerly of Oregon, IL. Wife of the late William C. Woodke (2017). Loving mother of Cynthia (Jack) Tisinai, Catherine (Paul) Burdick and Lisa (Chris) DeAngelis and the late baby Lawrence. Cherished grandmother of Amanda (Daniel) Dungan, Daniel (Katie McCartney) Frantz, Christa (Steven Griffith) Burdick, Rachel (Erik) Kammeyer, Andrew...

David Gorski

David Gorski

June 22, 2022

David A. Gorski, age 61, father of Amanda. Beloved son of the late Stanley and Jutta Gorski. Loving brother of Michael (Sue), Robert (Jeanette) and Steven. Dear uncle of Christopher, Courtney, Collin, Sean and Delani. Fond nephew, cousin and friend of many. Visitation Saturday, June 25, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel,...

Delores (Nee Willis)  Nicholson

Delores (Nee Willis) Nicholson

June 21, 2022

Mrs. Delores A. Nicholson, 91, late of Tinley Park, formerly of Chicago. Cherished daughter of the late George and Magdalena (nee Nosbaum). Beloved wife of the late Anthony "Tony" Nicholson.   Devoted mother of Linda, the late Karen and Wendy.  Preceded in death by her beloved siblings; Sr. Mary Hilda, George, Evelyn, Lester, Violet, Howard, Laverne, Harold, Donald and Shirley. ...

Mrs. Mary Louise (Schuh)  Mcgrath

Mrs. Mary Louise (Schuh) Mcgrath

June 20, 2022

Mrs. Mary L. McGrath, 82, late of Tinley Park, formerly of Chicago.  Beloved daughter of her late parents, John and Dorothy Schuh.  Devoted mother of Daniel (Margo), Michael (Rebecca), Michelle (Matthew) Stegall, and Kathleen (Maurice) McNulty.  Loving sister of John (June) and the late Ronald.  Dearest grandmother of; Brian (Emily), Thomas, Michael (Allison), Amie, Roy (fiance' Delaney), Mia, Maurice...

E. Brian Neely

E. Brian Neely

June 19, 2022

E. Brian Neely, age 52, Passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022 in New Lenox, IL. Loving father of Camden Neely and Atira (Kael) Lundberg. Cherished grandfather of Opal Lundberg. Beloved son of Janice Neely and Ernest (Ginny) Neely. Dear brother of Micah (Amanda) Neely and the late Drew Neely. Dearest uncle of Taylor, Keaton, Claire, and Paige. A celebration of...

Jerry Vos, Jr.

Jerry Vos, Jr.

June 18, 2022

Jerry A. Vos, Jr., age 74, of Beecher, IL, went home to his Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 18, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Shirley Lynn Vos, nee Gorter (2022). Loving father of Trisha (Patrick) Stingel, Jennifer Vos, Richie (Colleen) Vos, and John (Edwin) Vos. Cherished grandfather of Elviz, Luis, Ismael, Samantha, Cristian, Garrett, and Quinn; great-grandfather of...

Karen Freyer

Karen Freyer

June 15, 2022

Karen M. Freyer, age 64, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 15, 2022. She will be forever in our hearts as our very own Auntie Mame. Beloved daughter of the late Richard and Mary Jane Freyer. Loving sister of Kristina (James) Ogorzalek, Kimberly Freyer and the late Kevin Freyer and the late Kenneth Freyer. Cherished aunt of Kristine,...

Nancy C. Vercellino

Nancy C. Vercellino

June 13, 2022

Nancy Carol Vercellino (nee Beresford), of Tinley Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on June 13, 2022, at the age of 82. Beloved wife to Richard Vercellino for 62 years. Loving mother to Christopher Vercellino, the late Steven Vercellino, Linda (the late Ron) Polk, Theresa (David) Torres, and Sandra (Patrick) Danaher. Cherished and adored Grandma/Nana to Paul (Melissa),...

Joan Van Beveren

Joan Van Beveren

June 13, 2022

Joan C. Van Beveren, nee Hoekstra, age 88, beloved wife of the late David Van Beveren (1993). Loving mother of Joy, Ret. CPD Detective (fiancé Ray Bauer) Van Beveren and the late Dale (Cindy) Van Beveren and the late Daniel Van Beveren. Cherished grandmother of Amy (Andrew) Lynch, Lori (Brian) Langeland, Kaitlyn (Colton) Anderson, Kelsey Van Beveren and Daniel (Lauren)...

Robert Ishmael

Robert Ishmael

June 12, 2022

Robert J. Ishmael, age 81, US Army Veteran. Loving father of Sara Ishmael, Matthew (Kelly) Ishmael, Marcia Ishmael, and Jonathan (Beth) Ishmael. Cherished grandfather of Robert Ishmael-Davis, Faith Gallant, Ethan Gallant, and Eva Ishmael. Dearest great-grandfather of R.J. Ishmael-Davis. Married 36 years to Gloria Ishmael-Aten. Devoted son of the late John "Pop" and Vina Sarah "Mom" Gottman. Son to his...

Andrew "Drew" Neely

Andrew "Drew" Neely

June 12, 2022

Andrew J. "Drew" Neely, age 46, loving father of Taylor and Keaton. Beloved son of Janice Neely and Ernest (Ginny) Neely. Dear brother of Ernest "Brian" Neely and Micah (Amanda) Neely. Cherished uncle of Camden Neely, Atira (Kael) Lundberg, Cian Neely, Claire Neely, and Paige Neely. Great uncle of Opal Lundberg. Fond nephew and cousin of many. Drew was born...

Michael Koester

Michael Koester

June 11, 2022

Mr. Michael Koester, 36, suddenly, late of Tinley Park.  Beloved son of James and Deborah Henderson (nee Barnes). Loving grandson of the late Howard & Marian Barnes & the late Larry and Lara Henderson. Loving partner of Danielle Constantino.  Loving brother of James Jr. (Kristina), Nicholas Bacino, and Tricia (Anthony) Koehler.  Fond uncle of Lily, Dylan, Evelyn, Matthew, Olivia...

Nancy Bosco

Nancy Bosco

June 11, 2022

Nancy A. Bosco, nee DeWees, age 84, beloved wife for 60 years to the late Eugene "Bud" Bosco (2019). Loving mother of David (Desiree) Bosco, Lynda Nelson, and Michael (Brenda) Bosco. Cherished grammie of Alec, Eric, Zachary, Elizabeth, Sydney, and Mikey. Devoted daughter of the late Ralph and Bessie DeWees. Dear sister of Bill DeWees and the late Sis Holt...