Obituaries
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries
Wayne Deboer
August 20, 2020
Wayne K. DeBoer, Sr., age 83, went to be with his Lord on August 20, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Beloved husband for 62 years to Theresa, nee Pruim. Loving father of Wayne (Pam) DeBoer, Jr., Cheryl (Bruce) Paarlberg, Barb (Ed) Robertson, and Donald (Karen) DeBoer. Cherished grandfather of Joel (Tatum) Alford, Lori Beth Alford, Kristin (Scott)...
Arthur Jarvis
August 20, 2020
Arthur Earl Jarvis, age 84, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband for 61 years to Norita Jarvis. Loving father of Tony Chris (late), Carol Buss, Anthony (Irma) Jarvis and Lois (Dan) Easterhouse. Cherished grandfather to Mike, Viki, Jena (Paul), Danny, Amber, Jacob, Alyssa and Christopher. Adoring great grandfather to Sylis, Ryder and Alessandra. He leaves behind his brother Frank Jarvis and...
Roger Simpson
August 19, 2020
Roger Alan Simpson, age 67, beloved and devoted husband of Pamela (Kester) Simpson for 46 years. High School Sweethearts to Senior Citizens, they loved deeply. Proud and doting Dad of Emily Kay Simpson. Roger was preceded in death by his beloved and treasured daughter, Erin Nicole Simpson. Roger cherished his girls. A lover of dogs throughout his life, Roger always...
Ronald Vasaitis
August 18, 2020
Ronald W. Vasaitis, Sr., age 71, U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran. Beloved husband for 14 years to Susan, nee Saposnik. Loving father of Ronald Vasaitis, Jr., Scott Vasaitis, Michael (Nora) Vasaitis and Susan Vasaitis. Cherished grandfather of Nicholas, Abby, Gino and Dominic. Dear brother of Lisa Freer and the late John Vasaitis, Jr. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews....
Carol Poulsen
August 17, 2020
Carol P. Poulsen, nee Gray, age 76, beloved wife of the late Paul C. Poulsen. Loving mother of Mari (Geoff) Keegan, Pat (Matt) Grimm, Theresa Poulsen, Sandra (Bob) Lask and the late Christine Poulsen. Cherished grandmother of Robert, Tommy and Geoffrey Keegan; Emily and Ashley Grimm and Kelly (Drew) Williams; Amanda, Jacob and Nicholas Lask. Dearest great-grandmother of Eleanor Christine....
Robert Miller
August 17, 2020
Robert F. "Bob" Miller, age 71, beloved son of the late Frederick and Elizabeth "Betty" Miller. Loving brother of Fred (Yvonne) Miller. Dear uncle of Jennifer (Brian) Montemayer. Cherished great-uncle of Haley, Logan and Kara. Private graveside service held at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Chicago, IL. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400
James Brennan
August 16, 2020
James "Jim" Davis Brennan, age 70, U.S. Army Veteran, of New Lenox Illinois. Beloved husband for 37 years to Diane, nee Whiteside. Loving father of Robert (Michelle) Brown, Laura Brennan and James R. Brennan. Cherished grandfather of eight. Preceded in death by his two brothers Thomas and Dennis. Dearest uncle of 12 nieces and nephews. Distinguished union carpenter. In addition...
Andrew Nelson
August 11, 2020
Andrew "Andy" Nelson, age 84, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband for 24 years to Darcyel "Niecy" Nelson, (Arvinger). Loving father of Marcie (Pierre) Wood, Anthony (Dawn) Nelson, Brionna Johnson, Ashley Nelson, Chyla Nelson, Sherdell Nelson, and the late Andre Nelson. Cherished grandfather and great-grandfather of many. He was predeceased by his brothers Harrison, Tommy, Handy, Leroy, and Leon and his...
Ronald Stell
August 10, 2020
Ronald D. Stell, age 81, U.S. Navy Vietnam Veteran. Beloved husband for 50 wonderful years to the late Lois Jean Stell, nee Lindmeier (2018). Loving father of Amanda (David) Wacker. Devoted son of the late Leonard and Edna (nee Tindle) Stell. Dearest brother of the late Robert, Mildred, Dorothy, Patsy and Lorraine. Ron was a truck driver and member of...
Robert Hofstra
August 10, 2020
Robert J. "Bob" Hofstra, age 69, late of Frankfort, IL formerly of Baton Rouge, LA and Houston, TX. Beloved husband for 41 years to Betty, nee Richardson. Loving father of Dr. Rebekah (Dr. William "Rusty") Shappley III, John Hofstra and Dr. Timothy (Dr. Ava) Hofstra. Cherished grandfather "Pops" of Liam IV, Silas and Quinn Shappley; Brianna Hofstra and soon to...
Edward Wilson
August 5, 2020
Edward A. "Eddy" Wilson, age 48, suddenly taken from us on August 5, 2020. Beloved husband for 21 years to Brenda, nee Brady. Loving father of Eddy, Molly, and Billy. Devoted son of the late William and the late Mary (nee Smith). Cherished brother of David (Donna), Eileen (Bob) Murphy, William (Vicki), Mike (Kathy), Mary Catherine, Jimmy (Sheila), Peggy (Dan)...
Elizabeth Thomas
August 2, 2020
Elizabeth A. "Betty" (Wagner) Thomas age 93, beloved wife of the late David R. Thomas (2012). Her parents were the late Harry and Ethel (Lubker) Wagner and her sister is Esther (late Jack) Dritley. She was the loving mother of David (Tina), Ruth Ann (Jack) Walker, Rhys (Kathleen) and Mark (Natalie). She was the grandmother of eleven and great-grandmother of...
Sam Delaurentis
July 31, 2020
Sam Carmen DeLaurentis, age 69, beloved husband for 44 years to Patrice, nee Cozzi. Best Dad to Marla (fiance' Shane McElree) DeLaurentis, Danielle (Keith) Hammerquist, and Sam II (Jayna) DeLaurentis. Cherished grandfather "Pops" to Emma, Dominic, Carmella, Anabelle, Valentia, and Sammy III. Devoted son of Gloria and the late Nick DeLaurentis. Dear brother of Nick (Gracelynn) DeLaurentis. Dearest uncle of...
Louis Cucci
July 30, 2020
Louis Anthony Cucci III, age 44, loving father of Isabella, Gage, and Ariya. Devoted son of Louis and Jennifer (nee Black) Cucci, Jr. Dear brother of Joel (Jacquelyn) Cucci. Cherished uncle of Liam and Lilliana. Friend and former husband of Amanda Cucci. Visitation Wednesday, August 5, 2020 from 4-7 p.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. &...
Robert Matthey
July 29, 2020
Robert W. "Bob" Matthey, age 68, beloved husband of Nancy, nee Rowley. Loving brother of Sue Radtke, Tom (Lori) Matthey, and Tim (Kari) Matthey. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Co-owner of Tech3 Consulting in Crete, IL. Bob was an avid Chicago Bears fan. Memorial Visitation Saturday, August 8, 2020 from 1-3 p.m. with a Memorial Service to honor...
Thomas Hommema
July 28, 2020
To quote Jesus' words to his followers: "I am gentle and humble in spirit." These words capture the journey of Thomas A. Hommema, who entered eternal life on July 28, 2020. He died peacefully at the Life Care Center of Punta Gorda. He is survived by his wife of 64 years ----- Delores Hommema. There will be a private service...
William Schaafsma
July 28, 2020
William R. "Billy" Schaafsma, Jr., suddenly taken from us, age 57, beloved husband for 22 years to Amy, nee Saarloos. Loving father of Calvin and Chloe Schaafsma; Lauren (Danny) Dylla and Andrea Schaafsma. Faithful and devoted only son of William and Pat Schaafsma. Dearest brother of Bev (Bob) Slager, Barb (Ken) Siegers, and Kim (Skip) VanRyn. Cherished uncle to many...
Victoria Butterfield
July 28, 2020
Victoria (Vicki) A. Butterfield, nee Hougan, age 73, beloved wife of 51 years to Michael (Mike) W. Butterfield. Loving mother of Matthew (Nancy), Jeremy, Jonathan (Leanna), David (Kaitlin) and Meghan (Jason) Sleezer. Cherished grandmother to 17 adoring grandchildren: Hallie 20, Madison 19, Claire 18, Sam 17, Cole 16, Hudson 15, Silas 14, Savannah 14, Ryder 14, Mikos 13, Jackson 13,...
Robert Sweeney
July 26, 2020
Robert K. "Bob" Sweeney, age 88, US Army Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband for 55 years to Bonnie, nee Gillen. Loving father of John "Jack" (Diane) Sweeney and Mark (Diane) Sweeney. Cherished grandfather of Hunter, Rebecca, Zachary, Brian, and Daniel "Danny". Bob is preceded in death by his siblings; John, Daniel (late Hazel), Audrey (late Ray) Lagermann, Margaret (late Scottie)...
Judith Jines
July 25, 2020
Judith A. Jines, nee Marino, age 73, beloved wife for 54 years to Robert Jines. Loving mother of Charles Jines, Joseph Jines, and Kerry (Jeremy) Babel. Cherished grandmother of Hannah, Madelyn, Evelyn, Robert, Stephen, Jayla, and Michael. Dear sister of Joseph Marino. Burial private at Orland Memorial Park Cemetery. A memorial service to celebrate Judy's life will be held at...
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