Obituaries
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries
Donald Nelson
September 24, 2021
Donald T. Nelson, age 87, beloved son of the late Ernest and Selma Nelson. Loving brother of June Helen (John) Taylor, Elsie (late Joseph) Yanik, Richard (late Lorie) Nelson, Raymond (Judy) Nelson, and the late Steve (late Gloria) Nelson, Carl (Nancy) Nelson, Ruth (Gene) Vose, and Ken (Sandy) Nelson. Dear uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday,...
Mrs. Marjorie M. (Nelson) Tromotola
September 23, 2021
Mrs. Marjorie M. Tromotola (nee Nelson), 98, late of Frankfort formerly of Humbolt Park, Chicago. Beloved daughter of the late Harry and Alice (nee Losi) Nelson. Cherished wife of the late Frank (U.S. Army WWII). Devoted mother of Robin (Christine) Tromotola. Loving sister of Harry Nelson Jr. and Dorothy Neilson (nee Nelson). Dearest grandmother of Tammy (Kevin) Dabbs, Gina...
Sandra Malkowski
September 22, 2021
Sandra S. Malkowski, nee Forrester, age 77, passed away September 22, 2021. Loving mother of Gregory (Karen) Malkowski and David (Donna) Malkowski. Cherished grandmother of Sarah, Becky, Cassie, Jacob and Connor. Dearest great-grandmother of six. Dear sister of Margaret Post. Sandra worked hard to provide for her sons. She loved to spend time with her grandchildren. Sandra also enjoyed working...
Geraldine Tozzi
September 21, 2021
Geraldine A. "Mitzi" Tozzi, nee Moorman, age 84, beloved wife of the late William Tozzi. Loving mother of Debbie (late Edward Jr.) Schmit, the late Elmer (Janet) Edburg, the late Michael Edburg, the late Timmy Edburg and Joyce (Tom) Lepczynski. Cherished grandmother of Michael, Jason and Jennifer; Michelle, Michael and Kristen; Scott and Amber; Alec, Andi and Ashley. Dearest great-grandmother...
Mr. Faustino Medrano
September 20, 2021
Mr. Faustino Medrano, 96, late of Tinley Park. Beloved son of the late Pedro and Juana (nee Rodriguez). Cherished husband of Rafaela Medrano (nee Garcia). Devoted father of the late Carlos, the late Valentin, Faustino Jr. (Feliz), The late Lourdes, Lupe (Phil) Stevens, George (Lyris) and Christina (Bobby) Leighton. Loving brother to many cherished siblings. Dearest grandfather to numerous...
Charles Geraci
September 19, 2021
Charles C. "Chuck" Geraci, age 87, beloved husband of the late Shirley. Loving father of Chuck (Kathy) Geraci, Tom Geraci, Rosanne Geraci and the late Joseph Geraci, Dino Geraci and Tony Geraci. Cherished grandfather of Charles (Paige) Geraci, Michael (Christina) Geraci, Timothy Geraci, Daniel (Kenyonna) Geraci and Joseph Baron. Dearest great-grandfather of Gianna, Michael, Charles Forest and Joshua. Dear brother...
Charles Cosgrove
September 18, 2021
Charles Henry Cosgrove, passed away on September 18, 2021, at the age of 94. Charles was born in Fall River, MA on January 9, 1927, to Charles Henry and Anna Elizabeth Cosgrove (nee Vaughan). He was the brother of Ruth Galloway (nee Vaughan), Grace Sullivan (nee Vaughan), and Edward J. Cosgrove. After serving in the United States Coast Guard, he...
Jane Danielewski
September 17, 2021
Jane Danielewski née:Krzus of Tinkey Park, IL died September 17,2021 at age 98 after a brief stay at Beecher Manor Nursing Home. Jane was born in Chicago, Il to Wojchiech and Antonina Krzus who emigrated from Poland during WWI. She was preceded in death by her husband Valentine, her son James (Sylvia) and her brothers Frank (Sophie) and Casey (Dorothy)....
Mr. Scott G. Abney
September 15, 2021
Mr. Scott G. Abney, 56, late of Marseilles, formerly of Justice, Il. Beloved son of the late Leonard Abney (late Judith) (nee Fredrick). Devoted father of Scott, Kristen (Kevin) and Ryan Abney. Loving brother of the late Leonard (Peggy) the late Vicki Hayes, the late James, and the late Maury Pankow. Dearest grandfather of Kevin and Colton Huber. Fond...
Lavon Riewe
September 15, 2021
LaVon A. Riewe, age 88, US Army Korean War Veteran. Resident of Orland Park, formally of Chicago. Beloved and devoted husband for 46 years to the late Myrtle Leona "Lee" Riewe (Love) (2007). Dearest son of the late Paul and Minnie (Schroeder) Riewe. Preceded in death by his three brothers, two sisters, and their spouses; Harold (Helen) Riewe, Leonard (Geraldine)...
Marcia Mikkelson
September 15, 2021
Marcia M. Mikkelson, nee Sykes, age 83, loving mother of Raymond Mikkelson III, Debbie (Frank) Long, and Kim (Andrew) Stathopulos. Cherished grandmother of Paul and Joseph Mikkelson; Kyle and Kaitlyn Long; Nicole, John, and Angela Stathopulos. Dearest great-grandmother of Amari. Dear sister of the late Lynda Butzen. Fond aunt of Bobby Butzen, Lisa Wolf, Marcy Psichopaidas and the late Tommy...
Virginia Klucikowski
September 14, 2021
Virginia passed peacefully in her sleep on September 14 th , 2021 after 99 ½ years of a full life. Being born on March 12 th 1922 in Chrisman, IL to Isaac and Edna Turner. The oldest of three children, John Joseph the middle, Mary Ellen (Madden) the youngest, growing up on the farm in Chrisman. After graduating nursing...
Kenneth Darnell
September 13, 2021
Kenneth D. Darnell, age 75, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 13, 2021. Ken was the beloved husband of the late Christine Darnell (nee Hicks, 2006), loving fiancé of Sommer Trella, a wonderful father to Brad (Margaret) Darnell and Ben (Meghan) Darnell, a cherished grandfather to Christian, Lexi, Xavi, Mason, and Carter Darnell. Ken was...
Raymond Navarro
September 13, 2021
Raymond J. Navarro, Sr., age 80, U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. Beloved husband for 55 years to Betty, nee Henkelman. Loving father of Raymond (Lisa) Navarro, Jr., Albert (Christina) Navarro, Betsy Ann (Gordon) Harmon and Tina Marie (Scott) Palmer. Cherished grandfather of Raymond III, Megan, Kaylie, Hannah; Albert Jr., Timothy; Jared, Brittany; Noah and Thaddaeus. Dearest great-grandfather of Declan and Savannah....
Yazeed Haddad
September 12, 2021
Yazeed S. Haddad, age 35, beloved husband of Lydia Dawahir. Loving father of Amir Haddad. Cherished son of Sayer Haddad and Izhaiya Sliman. Dear brother of Salwa Haddad. Son-in-law of Pastor Wael Dawahir and Jackleen Nino. Brother-in-law of Wafa, Karam, and Aram. Visitation Thursday, September 16, 2021 from 6:00 -8:00 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr....
Virginia Rybarczyk
September 10, 2021
Virginia Rybarczyk, nee Danielewicz, age 96, beloved wife of the late Leonard (2000). Cherished daughter of the late John and Helen Danielewicz. Dear sister of Dolores Danielewicz and the late Harry (Patricia) Danielewicz and the late Edna (Raymond) DiPasquo. Fond aunt of several nieces and nephews. Retired supervisor from Illinois Bell after many years of service. Private Services. Interment private...
Barbara Hankins
September 8, 2021
Barbara A. Hankins, nee Minyard, age 85, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on September 8, 2021. Beloved wife for 68 years to Mel Hankins. Loving mother of Dewayne (Deborah) Hankins, Cathie Halpin, Trisha Gosewisch, Jalye (Christopher) LaPorte and the late Robin Hankins. Cherished grandmother of Jessica, Jennifer, Ryan, Dewayne, Billy, Joe, Lisa, Brittney and Jake....
Harold Dale
September 8, 2021
Harold V. Dale, age 60, beloved husband of the late Patricia, nee Minor. Devoted son of Bobby and the late Glenda (nee Bentley) Dale. Loving brother of Deena (Leigh) Schelsky and Joyce (Brian) Deenihan. Dear uncle of Jeremy (Brittney) Poorman. Cremation services private. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400
Anthony F. Ponziano
September 7, 2021
Mr. Anthony Ponziano, 74, late of Tinley Park, formerly of Chicago's Roseland neighborhood. Passed away Sept 7, at South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest. Beloved son of Frank and Viola Ponziano. Cherished husband of Jessie (nee Gierat). Devoted father of Annette, Melissa (Kenny) Miles-Adkison, Christopher (Jacinda), Antonette, Gina (Matthew) McGeever and Anthony. Loving brother of Frank, Sharon (David) Roselle,...
Jan (Olson) Bruozis
September 6, 2021
Jan Bruozis, 83, late of Tinley Park, formerly of Glen Ellyn, Winfield, Downers Grove, Plymouth, Mn., Bloomfield Hills, Mi., Moline, Chesterfield, Mo., San Francisco, Ca., Park Ridge and Chicago.  Beloved daughter of Lowell and Lauretta (née Olson).  Devoted mother of Beth, Eric (Jessica) and Drew (Andrea).  Loving sister of Greta and Bobbie (John) Sweeney.  Dearest grandmother of Emily, Isabel,...