Obituaries
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries
Mark Osier
March 12, 2020
Mark A. Osier, age 64, in the presence of his Savior on March 12, 2020. Beloved husband for 38 years to Donna, nee Sachtleben. Loving father of Christopher (Sandra) Osier and Eric Osier. Cherished grandfather of Logan and Olivia. Dear brother of Barbara Davis, Jerry (Kari) Osier, and Desiree Kedjour. Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews. Letter Carrier for...
Richard Banta
March 12, 2020
Richard F. Banta, age 86, US Army Korean War Veteran, loving father of Jana (Chris) Jaquith and Karyn (Mike) Kozak. Cherished grandfather of Cameron, Andrea, Allison, and Michael. Dear brother of Marge Godinez, Jerry VanDusen, Sharon Wille, and the late Lucille Anderson and Robert Banta. Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by Rich's friend and former...
Daniel Busta
March 12, 2020
Former American Trans Air pilot Daniel N. Busta, 70, known for his smooth landings, was cleared for his final take-off. As the sun was rising on March 12, 2020, Dan made his ascent with much peace, surrounded by family and love. Dan graduated in 1968 from Morton East High School in Cicero, Illinois and spent countless hours playing with his...
Frank Hess
March 9, 2020
Frank J. Hess, age 73, passed away peacefully at his home in Orland Park on March 9, 2020. His beloved wife Linda, of 37 years, was at his side. Loving son-in-law of the late James “Bob” and the late Sophia Meloy. Dear brother-in-law of Karen (late William) Schreiber and William (Barbara) Meloy. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Frank...
Marianne Carlson
March 8, 2020
Marianne "Sis-Sissy" Carlson, nee Wold, age 77, beloved wife for 53 years to David C. Carlson, Sr. Loving mother of David Jr. (Janet) Carlson. Cherished Sis of Christopher (Vicki) Pinski and Abbey Lynn Carlson. Sis nick-named her soon to be born great-grandchild "Crispy Jr.". Dearest sister of Gilbert (Pat) Wold and Patricia (Jim) Veselsky. Dear sister-in-law of Nancy Behrens and...
Karen Schultz
March 5, 2020
Karen A. Schultz, nee Puk, age 68, beloved wife for 33 years to the late Richard R. "Rick" Schultz (2017). Loving mother of Alicia (Alex), Jessica and Nicholas (Amy). Cherished Busia of Annaleigh and Evynn. Dear sister of David (Susan) Puk, Laura (Sal) Guagliardo and Jason (Traci) Puk. Dearest sister-in-law of Gene (Sandie) and Russell (Joyce). Much loved aunt "Cioci"...
Willow Boer
March 3, 2020
Baby Willow Annalyn Boer, safe in the arms of Jesus on March 3, 2020. Cherished daughter of Robert III and Kristin (Rataschak) Boer. Beloved granddaughter of Robert Jr. and Cindy Boer and Richard and the late Carol Rataschak. Precious great-granddaughter of John and the late Velma Pearl Coney, Barbara and the late Robert Sr. Boer and the late Helen and...
Anthony Keane
March 2, 2020
Anthony J. Keane, age 63, loving father of Bonnie (David) DelGobbo and Kimberly Keane. Cherished grandfather of Lucille. Dear brother of James M. (Janice) Keane. Dearest uncle of James A. Keane. Devoted son of the late James and Rose Keane. Visitation Friday, March 6, 2020 at St. Julie Billiart Church, 7399 W 159th St, Tinley Park, IL 60477 from 9:15...
Edward Voss
March 2, 2020
Edward J. Voss, age 56, suddenly, beloved son of the late Jacob and Johanna Voss. Loving brother of Betty (late Bill) Loerop, Jacob (Sharla) Voss, John (Loreen) Voss, Joanne (Bruce) Harnew, Grace (Ed) Jongsma and the late Allen Voss. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, March 5, 2020 from 3-7:30 p.m. with a Funeral Service to follow...
Ernestine Tomasewski
March 2, 2020
Ernestine J. Tomasewski (nee: Panczak, nee: Kujawa) age 100 of Orland Park and formerly of Cicero, IL passed away peacefully from natural causes on March 2, 2020. Her husbands Raymond Kujawa and Edward Tomasewski preceded her in death. Her only child Janice Baseleon (nee: Kujawa) also preceded her in death. She is survived by granddaughters Holli Piet ( the late...
Norbert Cerny
February 29, 2020
Norbert J. Cerny, age 90, US Air Force Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband for 65 years to Phyllis, nee Hayak. Loving father of Donald Cerny, Gregory Cerny, and Janet VanDyke. Cherished grandfather of Nicole VanDyke. Dear brother of Mary Jane Gannon, Carol Hammer, and the late Joseph Cerny, Elaine Majkut, and Ronald Cerny. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews....
Linda Engelsman
February 28, 2020
Linda S. Engelsman, nee Meyer, age 71, beloved wife for 50 years to Louis "Lou" Engelsman. Loving mother of Michael Engelsman, Julie (Dean) Tulchinsky and Sandra Engelsman. Cherished grandmother of Jayna, Jaxson, Sophia and Michael. Dear sister of Sandra (Joe) Morris, Jim (Susan) Meyer, Randall (late Carol) Miers, Nancy (late Fred) Eysenbach and the late Russell (Beverly) Meyer. Fond aunt...
Jean Gilliland
February 27, 2020
Mary Jean Gilliland, nee Hanna, age 94, beloved wife for over 66 years to the late Dalton J. "Jim" Gilliland (2018). Loving mother of Lynn Gilliland (Dennis Morkunas) and Lee (late Carlos) Blanco. Cherished grandmother of Sarah (Gina), Matthew (Siga), Jessica (Matt), Rachael, Christopher (Jill) and Noah. Dearest great-grandmother of Sydney and Rylan. Dear sister of the late Florence Schieben....
Domingo Cruz
February 26, 2020
Domingo Cruz, age 58, passed away February 26, 2020 after a courageous battle with dementia. Beloved husband for 35 years to Jean. Loving father of Dennis, Denise (Martin), Francis (Cynthia) and Emily Rose. Cherished grandfather of Adriana, Cecelia, Alicia, Ariel; Robbie, Roman; Jon Taylor, Yasmine and Andy. Dear brother of Annette, Angel, Yolanda and the late Michael and Alicia. Fond...
Cathy Paolella
February 26, 2020
Cathy D. Paolella, nee Haayer, age 51, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 26, 2020 after a courageous, eight-year battle with stage IV ovarian cancer. Her resilience and zest for life were an inspiration to all who knew her. Dedicated employee of Nicor Gas for over seventeen years. Beloved wife of the late Michael Paolella (2013). Loving mother...
Gary Novak
February 24, 2020
Gary A. Novak, age 65, beloved husband for 38 years to Elizabeth "Betty", nee Glos. Loving father of Gary Jr. (Jacqueline) Novak, Jason Novak and Melanie Novak. Devoted son of the late Joseph and Loretta Novak. Dear brother of Dennis (late Carol) Novak and Michael Novak. Fond son-in-law of Evelyn and the late Leonard Glos. Dearest brother-in-law of Mary (late...
June Carducci
February 24, 2020
June R. Carducci, nee Shrilla, age 91, beloved wife for 54 years to the late Gino Carducci (2003). Loving mother of Jerry (Maria) Carducci and Robert (Nita) Carducci. Cherished grandmother of Kristin Carducci and Lori (Joe) Tiersuma. Dear sister of the late Richard (Laurie) Shrilla. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Retired elementary school teacher with various area parishes...
Geurt Van Hal
February 23, 2020
Geurt Van Hal, age 92, beloved husband for 63 years to Carolyn, nee Rinsema. Loving father of Carol Browne. Cherished grandfather of Emily and David Browne. Dear brother of Evelyn (late Jim) Vanden Oever, Cornelius "Cornie" (Marinella) Van Hal, Darlene (Glenn) Summers, Nancy (Carl) Jensen, and the late Sophie (late Don) Bennink, Jenny Van Hal, Gerrit (Shirley) Van Hal, Raymond...
Nancy Van Laten
February 19, 2020
Nancy Lee Van Laten, age 70, went to be with the Lord on February 19, 2020. Beloved daughter of the late Claude and Joan (nee Ebbens) Van Laten. Loving twin sister of the late Nora Jean (late Robert) Dickinson. Dear cousin, niece and friend of many. Also survived by her faithful canine companion Gerta. A special thank you to Nancy's...
Shaun Mcginnis
February 14, 2020
Shaun T. McGinnis, age 42, US Marine Corps Veteran, beloved son of Jack and Darleen McGinnis. Loving brother of Kevin McGinnis. Cherished grandson of Helen and the late Chuck Thomas. Dear nephew, cousin, and friend of many. Services are private.Shaun was a proud member of Electricians Union IBEW Local 134. He was a talented wood worker, had a love of...