Obituaries

March 5, 2021

William R. "Bill" Martinka, age 92, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Violet, nee Love (1994). Loving father of Linda (Woody) Lunsford, Eileen Arnold, Susan (Mike) Wiltz, Debbie (late Casey) Neniskis, Laurie (Fred) Cozzo and William J. Martinka. Cherished grandfather of 19, two of whom preceded him in death. Dearest great-grandfather of 45 and great-great-grandfather of four. Dear...

March 5, 2021

Barbara J. Van Wieren, age 78, beloved daughter of the late William and Joanne (nee Rusthoven) Van Wieren. Dear niece, great-niece and cousin of many. Private services will be held on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. While this service is limited to Barbara's immediate family, a live-stream will be available. Please visit Barbara's Obituary on Colonial Chapel's web-site...

March 4, 2021

Kenneth M. Rubach, age 73, beloved husband for 46 years to Lori, nee Senjanin. Loving father of Kenneth W. (Kelly) Rubach. Dear brother of the late Willard W. (Ellie) Rubach. Dear uncle of Laura (Scott) Evans and Tracey Rubach. Dear great-uncle of Jackson and Tyler Evans. Devoted son of the late Willard P. and Hattie Rubach. Ken loved playing 16"...

March 3, 2021

Interment Private.

March 3, 2021

Kathleen Smith, nee Morley, passed away on March 3, 2021, surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Martin J. Smith (Smitty), and survived by her dear daughters Kathy Smith, Tricia (Don) Manhard, and Colleen Panfil; cherished grandsons Zachary (Laura) Panfil, Joshua Panfil, Donnie Manhard and Michael Manhard; and treasured great-grandson, John Martin Panfil....

March 2, 2021

Pearl M. Boomsma, nee Ouwersloot, age 90, beloved wife for 49 years to the late Melvin "Mick" Boomsma (2002). Loving mother of Michael (Judy), Charles (Debra), Daniel (Maggie) and Thomas (Gina). Cherished grandmother of 12 and great-grandmother of 11. Fond sister of the late Simon (late Annette) Dompeling and the late Tillie (late Chuck) Marquette. Visitation Monday, March 8, 2021...

March 2, 2021

Richard J. Snyder “Rick” age 74, passed away peacefully at his home on March 2, 2021. Beloved husband for 46 years to Margaret “Peg”, (nee Crawford). Loving father to Tom and Scott and father-in-law to Ellen and Chloe. Cherished grandpa to Matt, David, and Hannah. Devoted son of the late Charles and Edith (nee Sowers). Dear brother of Donald and...

March 1, 2021

Edward McDonald, late of Tinley Park, formerly of Alsip, passed away March 1st, 2021, after an illness.  Beloved husband of Cheryl (nee Tyner) McDonald; devoted father of Steven (Jill), Kevin, Jeanette (Ted), Cyndi (Ralph) Paredes and Timothy (Heather).  Loving brother of Dolores (Roger) Pawlik, Patrick (Terri), Maryann, Maureen, Margaret (John) Karolczak and Mark (Ellen).  Dearest grandfather of Gavin, Brooklynn,...

March 1, 2021

John J. Bienias, age 85, beloved husband for 45 years to the late Margaret L. "Maggie" Bienias, nee Sego (2019). Loving father of Laura (John "Bob") Miller, William Bienias, Thomas (Chris) Murray III, Dale (the late Ken) Chamis, Tracy (Gary) Rank, Judy (Wayne) Salvetti, and Leslie Bienias. Cherished grandfather of 15. Dearest great-grandfather of 11. John was a proud over...

February 27, 2021

Clarence J. Van Dyke, age 89, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband for 57 years to the late Sylvia G. Van Dyke, nee Friesema (2016). Loving father of Kenneth Van Dyke. Fond brother of the late Henry (late Bernice) Van Dyke. Fond brother-in-law of the late Wilma (late Luke) Dykstra and the late Marge (late John) Wiersum. Dear uncle of many...

February 25, 2021

Tiffany L. Goodwin, age 31, beloved daughter of Mary Ann (Richard) Pendergraft. Loving fiancée of James Harris, Jr. Dear mother of Isabella and Scarlet. Dearest niece of Carol Scheuffele. Daughter-in-Heart to Lisa Harris and the late James Harris, Sr. Sister-in-Heart to Jessica Harris, Jennifer Harris, and Alissa Harris. . She will always be in the hearts of the Harris family....

February 23, 2021

Betty G. Zier, nee Whitfield, age 87, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on February 23, 2021. Beloved wife of the late William Zier (2004). Loving mother of William Zier, Robert (late Marilyn) Zier and John (late Lisa) Zier. Cherished grandmother of James (Cristy), Mark and Bobby. Dearest great-grandmother of six. Dear sister of Elizabeth (Angelo)...

February 22, 2021

Frank S. Sorice, age 74, U.S. Navy Vietnam Veteran. Beloved husband for 52 years to Mary Lu, nee Fuller. Loving father of Brian (Francine) Sorice and Erin (Kevin) Gioiosa. Cherished grandfather of Aidan, Aubrey; Evan, Benjamin and Nathan. Dear brother of Geraldine Carpenter, Michael, Robert and Sandy Sorice. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Former Executive Director of Operation...

February 21, 2021

Joyce Agnes nee Mitchell Kalchbrenner

Beloved wife of 58 years to William T. Kalchbrenner; loving mother of Karie (Jim) Holman, Kris ( Bob) Szykowny, and Brian Kalchbrenner;

Cherished grandmother of Sam (Ron) Seehoffer, Nick Szykowny, and Karley Kalchbrenner; proud great-grandmother of R.J. Seehoffer;

dearest sister of the late William (Ann) and John (the...

February 21, 2021

Gerald L."Jerry" Massey, age 88, US Marine Corps Korean War Veteran, passed away peacefully at his home on February 21, 2021. Beloved husband for 64 years to Carol, nee Olson. Loving father of Linda (Donald) Lundquist, Donald (Dana) Massey, and Diana (Tim) Johnson. Cherished grandfather of 12 and great-grandfather of one. Dear brother of Dale (late Myrna) Massey and the...

February 19, 2021

John W. Kooyenga, age 78, beloved husband for 45 years to the late Audrey H. Kooyenga, nee Litland (2015). Loving father of Arlene (Harry) Hoff and David (Priscilla) Kooyenga. Cherished grandfather of Harrison, John, Aubrey, Elizabeth, Abby, Tom and Ben. Dearest son of the late John and Frances Kooyenga. Dear brother of Patricia (Ben) Diab, the late Glenn (Pam) Kooyenga...

February 19, 2021

June C. Meter, nee Schultz, age 81, beloved wife of the late Harold J. Meter, Sr. (2007). Loving mother of Harold J. Jr. (Dina), Pamela (Frank) Crowley, Howard J. (Jennifer) and the late Patricia Deckinga. Cherished grandmother of eight and great-grandmother of eight. Fond sister of the late Narcissa Van Kley and the late Bill Schultz. Dear aunt of many...

February 18, 2021

Richard “Dick” Keating, currently of Orland Park and previously Chicago’s southside, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021.  Despite the loss, his family rejoices in his full life that touched so many.  Dick was a proud graduate of St. Sabinas grammar school and St. Rita high school.  He developed relationships at those schools and in this neighborhood that lasted a...

February 14, 2021

Marcella J. Buis, nee Dykstra, age 97, beloved wife of the late Richard H. Buis (1998). Loving mother of Marcia (Ralph) Hoyt and Ruth (Jim) Langland. Cherished grandmother of Kerri (John) Wood, Randy (Danielle) Hoyt, Jacki (Roger) Mejdrich, Daniel (Nikki) Hoyt, and Kale (Cheri) Hoyt. Dearest great-grandmother of nine. Fond sister of the late Dorothy (late Chuck) Glas. Visitation Tuesday,...

February 12, 2021

Francis M. "Frank" Flanagan, Jr., age 79, passed away peacefully at his home on February 12, 2021. Beloved husband for 53 years to Lynda, nee Zralka. Loving father of Kelly (Kenneth) Oliven and Jennifer Gallagher. Cherished grandpa to Natalie, Ethan, Evan and Madeline. Devoted son of the late Francis Sr. and Mary (nee Logan) Flanagan. Dear brother of Marilyn Flanagan...