Obituaries

Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries

Thomas Hummel

Thomas Hummel

November 17, 2019

Thomas R. Hummel, age 87, beloved husband of Jean Hummel, nee Platz. Loving father of Richard Thomas (Debbie) Hummel, Cindy Hummel, Linda Hummel, and Elaine (Ron) Skorich. Dear step-father of Deborah (Brian) Muldowney, Erik (Deanna) Platz, and Phillip (Janet) Platz. Dearest grandfather of Megan Hummel, Kyle (Mary)Hummel, Jonathan Skorich, Aaron Skorich, Jennifer Skorich, Ian (Amy) Fielder, Jaclyn McHale, Patrick McHale,...

Margaret Cooper

Margaret Cooper

November 16, 2019

Margaret E. Cooper, nee Lewis, age 69, passed away on November 16, 2019 after a valiant battle with cancer. Loving mother of Cary Cooper and Chris (Ruby) Cooper. Cherished grandmother of Autumn. Dear sister of Barbara (John) Pabst and the late Lois Kula. Dearest aunt of Adrienne, Joel, Katie and Kristin. Devoted daughter of the late Arch and Alice Lewis....

Jean Decker

Jean Decker

November 10, 2019

Jean A. Decker, nee Rutherford, age 91, beloved wife of the late Alvin G. Decker. Devoted and loving mother of Stephen Maley. Dear stepmother of Marilyn (Duane) Cilke and Janice Rockefeller. Dearest step-grandmother of Ronald (Carrie) Cilke, Cathie (Scott) Homan and Ryan (Lindsay) De Sanctis. Cherished step-great-grandmother of Austin Cilke; Mattea, Evey, Nixon and Cruz Homan. Loving sister of Raellen...

Donna Brunell

Donna Brunell

November 8, 2019

Donna M. Brunell, nee Makaroff, age 69, beloved wife of Gregory Grossman. Loving mother of Keith (Laura) Brunell, Lisa (Scott) Harton, and the late John Brunell. Cherished grandmother of Cooper, Snyder, and Moriah. Dear sister of Marcia Norskog and identical twin of the late Dawn Burger. Wonderful aunt of many nieces and nephews. As per Donna's wishes there will be...

Deborah Banasiak

Deborah Banasiak

November 7, 2019

Deborah L. "Debbie" Banasiak, nee Migawa, age 56, passed away on November 7, 2019. Mother of Laura (Adam) Banasiak-Wilkerson. Grandmother of six. Preceded in death by her parents James Migawa and Judith Schumpp. Dear friend of Laura, Kathie, and many others. Debbie made many meaningful relationships working for over 30 years at Harris Bank/Computershare. Visitation Monday, November 11, 2019 from...

Loretta Szewczykowski

Loretta Szewczykowski

November 6, 2019

Loretta S. Szewczykowski, nee Zelvis, age 90, beloved wife of John. Loving mother of Greg (Nancy) Cooper. Cherished grandmother of Sean (Kathryn) Cooper and Nicole (Justin) Orme. Dearest great-grandmother of Calvin Smyth. Loretta was an opera singer and sang in several locations throughout Chicago. Visitation Thursday, November 14, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. with a Funeral Service to...

Martina Campagna

Martina Campagna

November 6, 2019

Martina Campagna, nee Pacheco, age 88, beloved wife of the late Giovanni "John" Campagna. Loving mother of Filomena (Michael) Boline, John Campagna, Luis (Kirsten) Campagna and the late Joseph Campagna. Cherished grandmother of Joseph, Daniela, Teresa, Alexandra, Brian and Liam. Dearest great-grandmother of Leo Michael. Martina loved being surrounded by her family and loved ones, cooking, gardening and enjoying life....

Mildred Hoelck

Mildred Hoelck

November 6, 2019

Mildred E. "Millie" Hoelck, nee Noak, age 96, beloved wife of the late William Hoelck. Loving mother of the late Gary. Dearest mother-in-law of Lynn Hoelck-Livesay. Cherished grandmother of Adam (Lisa Reyes) Reyes-Hornbuckle and Donald (Lisa) Davis, Jr. Dear great-grandmother of Shane, Alexis, Heather, Mia, Donald III, Augustin Adam, Emma and Jerry. Visitation Friday, November 15, 2019 from 10:00 a.m....

David Johnsen

David Johnsen

November 5, 2019

David R. Johnsen, age 73, U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. Beloved fiancé of Sandra Figueroa. Dear step-father of David Figueroa. Cherished grandpa of Aubriana and Lucas. Devoted son of the late Reynold and Alice Johnsen (nee Burgoyne). Dear brother of the late Doris (Harold) Spence. Dear uncle of Cheryl Williams. Visitation Monday, November 11, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon...

Frances Norden

Frances Norden

November 1, 2019

Frances Beintum Norden, nee Hoogstra, age 97, beloved wife of the late Anno Norden and the late Menzo Beintum. Loving mother of Robert (Bette) Beintum, Richard (Rita) Beintum, Howard (Janice) Beintum and LaVerne (Manfred) Klein and step-mother of Shirley (late John) Rehling, Rita (Daryl) Kingma and Suzanne (James) DeYoung. Cherished grandmother of 18 and great-grandmother of 36. Preceded in death...

Patricia Kraai

Patricia Kraai

November 1, 2019

Patricia “Patti” Kraai (nee McAnully), beloved wife and best friend for 58 years of Jack Kraai; cherished mom of Karin (Bill Dusz), Kelli (Pete Markuson and the late Scott Mitchell), and Kristin (Kevin Keely); adored grandma of Derek, Kevin McAnully, Gillian London, Katherine Patricia, Gabby and Caroline. Patti was born on January 23, 1939 in St. Louis and spent her...

Nellie Tarulis

Nellie Tarulis

October 30, 2019

Nellie Mae "Lee" Tarulis, nee VanRossen, age 80, late of Crestwood, IL, formerly of Worth, Geneseo and Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife for 62 years to Bernard "Bernie" Tarulis. Loving mother of Richard "Rick" (Nancy) Tarulis of Naperville, IL, William "Bill" Tarulis of Rock Island, IL, Sheryl Tarulis of Worth, IL and Bernard "Bump" Tarulis of Davenport, IA. Cherished grandmother...

Richard Mahoney

Richard Mahoney

October 29, 2019

Richard (Dick) L. Mahoney of Orland Park, IL passed away October 29, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Rosalind, and his children, Rick and Jean (Lachat) of Mokena, IL, Dede and John (Petraiuolo) of Marlborough, CT, and Julie and Jay (Gosser) of DePere, WI. He will also live on in the hearts of his grandchildren, Brandon...

Joan Mertens

Joan Mertens

October 29, 2019

Joan B. Mertens, nee Melvin, age 88, beloved wife of the late Howard Mertens (2007). Loving mother of Scott (Michelle) Mertens and Carey (Greg) Mallory. Cherished grandmother of Brendan (Colleen) Mertens and Sean Mertens; Paige Krivensky and April Krivensky. Relatives and friends are invited to a Memorial Service at Palos United Methodist Church, 12101 S. Harlem Ave., Palos Heights, IL...

Halina Jakala

Halina Jakala

October 27, 2019

Halina Jakala, nee Zalewski, age 83, beloved wife of the late Emil Jakala (2001). Loving mother of Henry (Patty) Jakala, Barbara (William) Batsch and Thaddeus "Ted" Jakala. Cherished Babcia of Renae (Patrick) Batsch-Haaker, Steven Batsch and William Batsch. Fond sister of the late Janina and the late Richard. Visitation Tuesday, October 29, 2019 from 3:30-9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday, October 30,...

Alice Wisse

Alice Wisse

October 27, 2019

Alice S. Wisse, age 92, of Orland Park, IL. Loving mother of Marie Prins (Ed Hagedorn), Gail Prins (Bob Vogelzang), Gwen (David) DeJong, Keith (Mary) Prins, and the late Karen Prins (Leon Steinberg). Cherished grandmother of Jesse and Arden Hagedorn; Maija Steinberg; Luke Vogelzang; Connor, Caleb, and Sam DeJong; Schuyler, Rachel, and Adrianna Prins. Dearest great-grandmother of five. Preceded in...

Dorothy Kurry

Dorothy Kurry

October 26, 2019

Dorothy M. Kurry, nee Buoscio, age 97, beloved wife of the late Joseph Kurry, Sr. Loving mother of Joseph Kurry, Jr. and the late Alicia (Larry) Johnson. Cherished grandmother of 7 and great-grandmother of 11. Dearest sister of the late Lucy (late Charles) Freeman. Visitation Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Holy Family Villa Chapel 12220 S. Will-Cook Road, Palos Park,...

Robert Keblusek

Robert Keblusek

October 26, 2019

Robert J. "Bob" Keblusek, Sr., age 80, of Orland Park, IL. Beloved husband for 57 years to Rosemary, nee Benesh. Loving father of Rosalie (John) Pacewic and Robert "Bob" (fiancée Michelle Huang) Keblusek, Jr. Cherished grandfather of Giana Pacewic, Robert "Rob" Keblusek III and Robert "Bobby" Pacewic. Devoted son of the late John and Rose Keblusek. Dear brother of the...

Nancy Sommerfeld

Nancy Sommerfeld

October 26, 2019

Nancy M. Sommerfeld, nee Woitowitz, age 76, beloved wife for 55 years to Donald Sommerfeld. Loving mother of Donald (Elaine) Sommerfeld, Jr. and Lynea (Michael) Lytle. Cherished grandmother of Michael, Jonathan, Alec, and Garret. Fond sister of John (Dale) Woitowitz, Ruth (Rich) Deschaine, Laura Woitowitz, and the late Donald (Irene) Woitowitz, Robert (late Gloria) Woitowitz, and David Woitowitz. Aunt of...

Frank Cepicka

Frank Cepicka

October 25, 2019

Frank Cepicka, age 87, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband for 65 years to Helen, nee Morland. Loving father of Frank M. (Rebecca) Cepicka. Cherished grandfather of Laura (Alex) Griff and Christina (Mike) Welchko. Dear great-grandfather of Frank Matthew Welchko and Joseph Michael Welchko. Frank was an avid fisherman and hunter. Visitation Wednesday, October 30, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until time...