Obituaries
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries
Paul Mcnamee
December 23, 2019
Paul G. McNamee, age 53, loving father of Kelly Virginia, Jackson Dale, James Jeffrey and Dylan Joseph. Former husband of Kate Sablich. Devoted son of the late Michael and Margaret McNamee. Dearest brother of Caroline (Rob) Felice and the late Michael McNamee, Jr. Much loved uncle of many nieces and nephews. Paul was an Iron Worker with Local 63. A...
Howard Giesen
December 21, 2019
Howard E. Giesen, age 86, U.S. Army Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband for 62 years to Beatrice M. "Bea" Giesen, nee Pohlman. Loving father of Phil (Tina) Giesen, Jean (James) Mihalik and Glenn Giesen. Cherished grandfather of Brandon Mihalik, Steven Mihalik, Ryan (Jayme) Giesen and Max Giesen and great-grandfather of Charlotte Rose. Dear brother of the late Walter Giesen and...
Roman Franczak
December 19, 2019
Roman J. "Frenchie" Franczak, age 82, beloved husband for 56 years to the late Theresa A. Franczak, nee Galasinski (2014). Devoted son of the late Joseph and Julia. Fond brother of the late Daniel. Loving father of Denise (Tim) Franczak-Johnson, Kevin (Sharon) Franczak and the late Brian Franczak. Cherished grandfather of Ean (Kathleen), Dillon, Jessica (Sascha), Ryan (Dana), Melissa and...
James Heenan
December 19, 2019
James P. Heenan, age 65, of Orland Park, IL passed away suddenly on December 19, 2019. Devoted son of the late Thomas and Catherine Heenan. Loving brother of John, Thomas (Donna), and the late Robert (Jill). Dear uncle of Thomas J. (Kristin), Kevin, Megan Heenan (Stephen Fox), Katie (Josh) Parker, and Ellen Heenan (Ryan Sherrard). Cherished great-uncle of Amanda and...
Henry Luebke
December 19, 2019
Henry W. Luebke, age 91, late of Homer Glen, formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 19, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Nicla Luebke, nee Carli. Loving father of Jan (Dirk) Swiderek, Karyn (Harry) Madorin, late Mark (Pam) Luebke, and the late Steven Luebke. Proud grandfather of Dana, Julie, Elise, Nick, and Kayla. Dear Brother-in-law of...
Rosemary Macino
December 16, 2019
Rosemary Macino, nee Paul, age 86, beloved wife of the late Gilbert (1958). Loving mother of Rose (Michael) Smit. Cherished grandmother of Annie (Sean) Rauen, Gil (Kara) Smit, Mikie (Michelle) Smit, and Nicholas Smit. Dearest great-grandmother of Kaylie, George, Henrietta, Benjamin, Clarence, and soon-to-be-born Baby Smit. Dear sister of John Paul Jr. (Wanda), Chickie (Mike) Irwin, and the late Angelo...
Emilin Nasra
December 14, 2019
Emilin Nasra, nee Tadros, age 72, loving mother of Maysoun (Damian) Pikor, Nancy (Ismail) Bouchari, Joanne Nasra, Murad (Stacey) Nasra, Joseph (Theodosia) Battersby, and Timothy (Rebecca) Battersby. Dear sister of Filameen (Adeeb), Philipine (Ghazi), Eline (Nayef), Mansour (Lydia), Amal (Raji), Kafa (Shafiq), Heyam (Gill), Musa (Paula) and the late Issa (Seham). Cherished grandmother of Nicholas, Lauren, Christina, Emmah, Danielle, Nawahl,...
James Fitzpatrick
December 14, 2019
James K. Fitzpatrick "Fitz", age 51, passed away December 14, 2019 following a courageous 2 1/2 year battle with cancer. Beloved husband for 19 years to Jennifer, nee Kocek. Loving father of Paige and Grace. Devoted son of the late Joseph and Mary Fitzpatrick. Dear brother of John (Lorrie) Fitzpatrick and the late Joe Fitzpatrick. Family will receive relatives and...
Karen Henderson
December 13, 2019
Karen L. Henderson, nee Kallquist, age 55, beloved wife for 28 years to Donald Henderson. Loving mother of Hannah and Jordan. Dear sister of Cheryl (James) Vail and Scott (Joann) Kallquist. Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Dear step-mother of Donald M. Henderson and Robin (Scott) Ackerman. Dearest god-daughter of Glory McDougall. Visitation Monday, December 16, 2019 from 3-8 p.m....
Robert Burkhart
December 8, 2019
Robert E. "Bob" Burkhart, age 96, beloved husband of the late Judith A. Burkhart, nee Prikopa (2010). Loving father of Donna (late Earl) McCauley, John "Jack" (Belinda) Burkhart and the late Robert "Willie" Burkhart. Cherished grandfather of Rob (Shonda) McCauley, Heather (Brian) Wolf, John "Willie" Burkhart and Jack Ramsey Burkhart. Dearest great-grandfather of Justin, Holly, and Tyler Wolf; Ian and...
Eugene Becker
December 7, 2019
Eugene T. "Gene" Becker, age 88, U.S. Army Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband for 60 years to the late Janet "Toots" Becker, nee Ruzich (2014). Loving father of Anita (Larry) Knipper and Gregory (Kimberly) Becker. Dear grandfather of Anthony (Nicole) Becker and Emily (Matthew) Heise and great-grandfather of three. Dear brother of the late Ronald (late Sandy) Becker. Fond brother-in-law...
Dr. Bienvenido Camacho
December 5, 2019
Dr. Bienvenido Quindoy Camacho, M.D., age 85, beloved husband for 58 years to Dr. Felicitas Camacho, M.D. nee Corcuera. Loving father of Bienvenido (Stella) Camacho and Felicitas (Dr. Joseph) Cortez. Cherished grandfather of Brandon, Mateo, Dan, Bianca and Leah and a “second father” to many nieces and nephews. He was also a great friend to many siblings and brothers- and...
Cornelia Dykstra
December 3, 2019
Cornelia H. "Connie" Dykstra, age 83, loving sister of Jeanette (late Robert) Fischer, Helen (John) Bakker and the late Jacoba (late Harvey) Stevens, William (late Marilyn) Dykstra and James Dykstra. Cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews. Devoted daughter of the late Lucas and Grace Dykstra. Retired long-time employee of AT&T. Visitation Friday, December 6, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to...
Arlene Dillon
December 3, 2019
Arlene E. Dillon, nee Escherich, age 76, beloved wife of the late Robert W. Dillon. Loving mother of Robert Jr., Daniel, Jacqueline and Christopher Dillon. Cherished grandmother of Robert III, Randi, Ashley, Tyler, Colton and Sean. Dearest great-grandmother of Stephen. Dear sister of Richard Jr. (Linda) Escherich, Carol (James) Heine, Jill Escherich and the late John (Kathy) Escherich and the...
Jenny Heinz
December 1, 2019
Jenny Heinz, nee Reed, age 91, beloved wife of the late Edward Heinz (2007). Loving mother of Donna (Tom Finn) Hois, Janelle (Bob) Flaischaker, and Billy (Laura) Hois. Cherished grandmother of nine, one of whom preceded her in death. Dearest great-grandmother of seven. Dear sister of the late John Reed and Dorothy Watt. Visitation Thursday, December 5, 2019, 3-7 PM...
Marie Logsdon
November 25, 2019
Marie T. Logsdon, nee Knor, age 97, together again with her late husband Martin Logsdon (2005). Loving mother of Sandra (late Daniel) Racich. Cherished grandmother of Blake (Suzanne), Blair and the late Seith. Dearest great-grandmother of Vaughan and Bonn. Preceded in death by her seven siblings. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Marie was a member of TOPS for...
Leslie Larson
November 25, 2019
Leslie L. "Les" Larson, age 78, U.S. Army Green Beret Veteran. Beloved husband for 51 years to Linda, nee Hart. Loving father of Michael (Mandy) Larson and Christi Larson (Paul Illanas). Dear brother of the late Laverne (late Warren) Fredericks and brother-in-law of Carolyn (Stan) Albright. Cherished uncle and great uncle of many. Founding partner of Rose & Company. Member...
Charles J. Boll
November 23, 2019
Charles J. "Chuck" Boll, age 65, loving brother of the late John, Ray, and Robert. Survived by his sisters-in-law Betty Boll and Diane Riddle. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at Immanuel Christian Reformed Church, 8302 S. Normandy Ave., Burbank, IL 60459 on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at 12:00 Noon with a light...
Robert Kelly
November 20, 2019
Robert T. "Bozz" Kelly, age 60, loving brother of Christine (late James) Jablonski, Thomas (Maryann), James, Kathleen (Thomas) Flanagan and Timothy (Rina Pognant). Cherished uncle of Megan (Dustin) DeFrates, Kristen (Kenneth) Nowak, Timothy (Melissa) Kelly, Kathryn Jablonski, Kelly Flanagan, Colleen (Justin) Reichard, Brian, Rory and Joey. Dearest great-uncle of Lily, Claire, Graham, Julianne, Audrey and Caroline. Dear nephew, cousin and...
Jean Somerstorfer
November 19, 2019
Dorothy “Jean” Somerstorfer, nee Lybrink, age 90, beloved wife of the late Harry Somerstorfer (1985). Loving mother of Steve, Sandy Stanczyk and Gaye (Paul) Ruhlach. Cherished grandmother of Jillian (Blake) Bieritz, Jackie Stanczyk, Megan (Nick) Greco and Mitchell (Kelly) Ruhlach. Dearest “Gigi” to Grey Bieritz. Her grandchildren think of her as the smile police - someone who ensured those around...