Obituaries

Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries

Donald Nelson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...