Obituaries
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries
Peter Boersma
March 4, 2025
Peter A. Boersma, age 88, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband for 65 years to Margretta "Mardie" Boersma, nee Van Vossen. Loving father of Dennis (Debora) Boersma, Patricia (Jeffrey) Hanson and William (fianceé Debbie) Boersma. Cherished Gramps of Katherine (Roger) Johnson, Anna (Charlie) Chrystal and Jacob Boersma. Dearest great-grandfather of Riley Hanson-Chrystal, Harper Johnson and Kallie Johnson. Devoted son of the...
Edwin Sinars
March 1, 2025
Edwin E. "Ed" Sinars, age 80, US Navy Veteran, beloved husband for 45 years to the late Margaret-Rose Sinars, nee Richard (2012). Loving father of Michele (Rand) Kral, Carrie (David) Ward, and David (Christiana) Sinars. Cherished grandfather of Tyler (Kara), Morgan, Caroline, Reece, Ethan, Camryn, Zachary, Nicholas, Gina, and Stella. Beloved companion of Beverly Beaty. Dear brother of James (late...
Thomas Kollias
February 27, 2025
Thomas G. Kollias, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on February 27, 2025, at the age of 82. Tom lived his life in service to others, was devoted to his family, and loved his country. Tom is survived by his daughter, Nicole Whitlow, son-in-law Rick, grandchildren Ryan and Alaina, his brothers Roger and Arthur, and sister Nadine. He...
Lillian Waszak
February 26, 2025
Lillian K. "Kay" Waszak, nee Lenzini, age 81, passed away on February 26, 2025. Beloved mother of Tracy (William) Sampognaro and Bonnie (late Kevin) Krueger and the late Richie Mrskos. Cherished grandmother of Stephanie (Brian) Striggow, Douglas (Rebecca) Sampognaro, Eric (Heather) Sampognaro, Kathleen Mrskos and James Millsaps. Dearest great-grandmother of Seth, Luke, Gianna, Dominic, Isabella, Anthony, Elizabeth, Paige and Abigail....
Geraldine Bos
February 26, 2025
Geraldine "Gerry" Bos, nee Hiller, 100 years old, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 26, 2025. Beloved wife of the late John H. Bos (2016). Loving mother of Joan (Nick) Meabon, Richard (Heather) Bos, Daniel (Sue) Bos and John (Brenda) Bos. Cherished grandmother Philip (Joli) Meabon, Kevin (Addie) Meabon, Chad Meabon, Rick Bos, Sarah (Eddie)...
Gene Lakinski
February 24, 2025
Gene Lakinski, age 92, U.S. Air Force Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Betty Lakinski, nee Kozurko (2008). Loving father of Karen Mahoney and the late David Lakinski and Kimberly Lakinski. Dear father-in-law of Eric Mahoney. Cherished grandfather of Sean, Kyle, Erin, Tara and Ryan. Loving companion of Sheri Russell. Gene's family would like to thank Bethany, Michelle...
Courtney Beranek
February 23, 2025
Courtney E. Beranek, nee Martin, age 34, beloved wife for four years to Thomas Beranek. Cherished and loving mother of Christopher. Devoted daughter of Donald and Donna (nee Zielinski) Martin. Loving sister of Nicole Martin, Heather (T.J.) Musich and the late baby Fleeta. Dearest aunt of Colton, Emma and the late baby Micah Musich. Dear daughter-in-law of Jim and Donna...
Elias "Eli" Visser
February 22, 2025
Eli Visser, age 98, beloved husband for nearly 77 years to Jeanette (nee Speelman) went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 22, 2025.Loving father of Jeanne (Bear) Dickson, John (Linda) Visser, Tom (Lor) Visser, Sharie (the late Kurt) Mahlfeldt, Judy (Jim) Ardon, Joan (Harold) Aardsma, Cindy (Bernie) Laporte, and Linda (Darin) Dykstra.Cherished grandpa to David Dickson, Jonathan...
William Hutcherson
February 20, 2025
William R. “Bill” Hutcherson, 84, of Palos Heights, IL, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025. Bill was a devoted husband to Angela D. Hutcherson for 32 years and a beloved father to John (Diana Mitchell) Hutcherson, Christopher (Kimberlee) Hutcherson, Laura (Mike) Krebs, Valerie Locati, and Todd (Elizabeth) Hutcherson. He was also a proud stepfather to Robert Darrow (Steve West),...
Marilyn Rusthoven
February 18, 2025
Marilyn L. Rusthoven, nee Oostman, age 90, beloved wife for 61 years to the late Robert C. "Bob" Rusthoven (2020). Loving mother of Kimberly (John) Wolff, Brian (Leigh) Rusthoven, and Bob (Christine) Rusthoven. Cherished grandmother of Taylor (Henry Tasset) Rusthoven, Emma (David) Jiang, Ian (fiancée Paris) Rusthoven, Annie, Sarah, and the late Chase Rusthoven. Fond sister of Grace (late Bob)...
Patricia Herman
February 15, 2025
Patricia Rose Herman, nee Chomer, age 80, beloved wife for 57 years to Thomas J. Herman. Loving mother of Colleen (John) Dooley, Sandra (Christopher) Cella, Megan (Thomas) Murray and Katie (Edward) Adamczyk. Cherished grandmother of Joseph, Luke (Kristin), Hannah (Joe), Maverick, Patrick, Emily, Reilly, Kaitlyn, Ryan and Madelyn. Dearest great-grandmother of Giavanna. Devoted daughter of the late Charles and Mary...
Marilyn Edelen
February 14, 2025
Marilyn Edelen (nee Weber) age 83, was affectionately known as Moe, Aunt Moe, grandma, meemaw, and great grandma. Loving mother of Frank, Mark (Susan), the late Mike, Brian, and Debbie (Tim) Kratovil. Dear daughter of the late Lou (Bud) and Mary Jane Weber. Devoted sister to the late John (the late Eileen), twin sister Madelyn (Ted) Curran, the late William...
Jean Wiening
February 12, 2025
Jean E. Wiening, nee Kraus, age 88 of Orland Park, beloved wife of the late Richard Wiening, passed away February 12, 2025 with her sister by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard Wiening, her parents Daniel and Susannah (Fulz) Kraus, her sisters and brother-in-laws, Dorthea and Martin Nienhouse, Elsie and Howard Linz, and Joseph Cryan....
Lynda Flanagan
February 11, 2025
Lynda M. Flanagan, nee Zralka, age 77 of Orland Park, beloved wife of 53 years to the late Francis M. “Frank” Flanagan, Jr. (2021) passed away February 11, 2025. Loving mother of Kelly (Kenneth “Kent”) Oliven and Jennifer Gallagher. Cherished grandma of Natalie, Ethan, Evan, and Madeline. Dear sister of Carole (Bryant) Rusnak, the late Cecilia (Dan) Kumarich and the...
Marin Mladinic
February 9, 2025
Marin Mladinic, age 90, born in Split, Croatia. A faithful husband of Carol Ann (Van Laten) for 58 years, who preceded him in death. He is survived by and was father to Krizan Mladinic and grandfather to William Ross, Jovan Mladinic, Melissa Colonna, and Kimberly Mladinic. He was also a great-grandfather, brother to Iskra, and dear uncle to many. He...
Rudy Lazo
February 8, 2025
Rudy J. Lazo beloved husband for 59 years to the late Rosalinda A. "Linda" Lazo (2025). Loving father of Jennifer (Robert Griffin) Lazo, Norman (Lori) Lazo and Jeanette Lazo. Cherished and treasured Grandpa of Arianna Griffin, Robert Griffin III, Darius Boykin and Blake Boykin. Proud and Dearest Great-Grandpa of Sebastian. Grandpa will also be missed by his loyal canine companion...
James Black
February 7, 2025
James H. Black, age 74, passed into eternity on February 7, 2025. Jim served as an Army Sergeant Rank E5 in the Vietnam War from August 1970-April 1972. His Dad inspired him with the love of music when he purchased a home organ after which Jim started lessons as a young child. He later chose to attend Moody Bible Institute...
Edith Plantinga
February 6, 2025
Edith Arlene Plantinga (nee Gross), peacefully entered her Eternal Home on February 6, 2025 in the presence and care of her loving family. She was preceded in death by her beloved and devoted husband of 70 years, Warren. She was loved by her children Gary Plantinga, Nancy Plantinga, Jeff Plantinga (Diane) [both deceased], Jerry Plantinga (Becky), Beverly Swanson (Frank), Laurie...
Linda Bell
February 5, 2025
Linda C. Bell, nee Frieling, age 72, beloved wife for 47 years to Harold T. Bell. Loving mother of Kristin (Michael) McNeely and Luke (Alexa) Bell. Cherished grandmother of 8 grandchildren: Kellan, Layla and April McNeely; Cooper, Mina, Eddie, Sutton and Greta Bell. Devoted daughter of the late Menno and Alice (Decker) Frieling. Dear sister of Donald (Jan) Frieling, Marlene...
Kathleen Dunkel
February 4, 2025
Kathleen A. "Kitty" Dunkel, nee Baraniak, age 76, beloved wife of the late Richard W. Dunkel (2018). Loving mother of Jan (Gerald) Chickerillo, Richard Dunkel and Debra (Mitchell) Bartecki. Cherished grandmother of Gerald (Jami), Krystina, Brayden and Nicholas. Dearest great-grandmother of Maeve. Devoted daughter of the late Adam and Evelyn (nee Sitzler) Baraniak. Visitation Monday, February 10, 2025 from 3-7...