Obituaries

Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries

Nadine Applegate

Nadine Applegate

November 28, 2018

Nadine R. Applegate, nee Tibstra, age 83, beloved wife for 62 years to the late Robert V. "Bob" Applegate. Loving mother of Cynthia (David Robertson) Applegate, Susanne (John) Higgins, Mary (Steve) Applegate-Busse, Jim (Connie) Applegate and Dan (Lisa) Applegate. Cherished grandmother of Dana (Brett) Rowe, Sarah (Chris) Hall, Amy (Bijan) Mahlouji, Michelle Applegate, Jenna Applegate, Ben Applegate, and Grace Applegate....

Gayle Roe

Gayle Roe

November 26, 2018

Gayle L. Roe, nee Fisler, age 73, beloved wife for 50 years to Ronald R. Roe, Sr. Loving mother of Nancy (Joe) Krutilla and Ron Roe, Jr. Cherished grandmother of Joey Krutilla. Dearest sister-in-law of John (Marie) Breese and Ruth (Ken) Harden. Dear aunt and friend of many. Visitation Thursday, November 29, 2018, 3-8 p.m. Funeral Friday, November 30, 2018,...

Kurt Mahlfeldt

Kurt Mahlfeldt

November 24, 2018

Kurt Andrew Mahlfeldt, age 67, beloved husband of Sharon, nee Visser. Loving father of Aaron (fiancée Cheryl Rego) Mahlfeldt, Maegan (Corey) Fookes, Amanda Boerema, Nick (KT) Boerema, Chris (Adriana) Boerema and the late Nathan and Andrew Mahlfeldt. He was known affectionately as Grampa, Fuzzy, Trumpa, or Baba to his 8 grandchildren Justin, Malena, Henry, Will, Ethan, Lucas, Domenik and Isabella....

Laura Banta

Laura Banta

November 24, 2018

Laura Jean Banta, nee Sicari, age 73, loving mother of Jana (Chris) Jaquith and Karyn (Mike) Kozak. Cherished grandmother of Cameron, Andrea, Allison, and Michael. Dear sister of Robert (Patsy) Boldog, Sr., Cobie (Rich) Whitten, Sandra (Jay) Spitz and Jack Sicari. Friend of ex-husband Rich Banta. Retired from Elim Christian School with over 30 years of service. A Memorial Service...

Jerome  Taylor

Jerome Taylor

November 20, 2018

Jerome F. "Jerry" Taylor, age 95, of Orland Park, Illinois, WWII US Navy Lieutenant, passed away November 20, 2018. Beloved husband for 72 years to the late Iva Lee Taylor, nee Vermillion. Loving father of Stephen W. Taylor (Ellen) and Jeffery D. Taylor (Nancy). Proud grandfather of Christopher W. Taylor, Katherine E. Taylor Meister (David), Emily A. Brown (Matthew), and...

Carol Taylor

Carol Taylor

November 16, 2018

Carol L. Taylor, nee Wallace, age 75, beloved wife of James Taylor and the late John Zelek (1987). Loving mother of Lorraine (Rocky) Mares, Lenore (Mike) Moser-O'Meara, Lisa George, Joanna (Jim) Voorhees and Jamie (Ryan) Haran and step-mother of James Taylor Jr. Cherished grandmother of Samantha George, Jonathan (Marina) Moser, Savannah George, Alex Moser, Lisa Marie Mares, Sarah George, Jessica...

Colleen Thomson

Colleen Thomson

November 15, 2018

Colleen E. Thomson, age 66, beloved mother of Cara (Erik) Moreno. Cherished nani of Gabriella, Landen, Ryder, Bryson and Auvan. Loving sister of Barbara (Thomas) Bachman, Catherine (John) Mastro and the late Bruce Thomson. Dearest aunt, niece, and cousin of many. Services will be private. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400

Tami Vander Weele

Tami Vander Weele

November 13, 2018

Tami L. Vander Weele, nee Elifson, age 48, beloved wife for 27 years and best friend for 30 years to Joel. Loving mother of Jacob, Samuel and Seth. Devoted daughter of Pastor John and Sue Elifson. Dearest sister of John E. (Amy) Elifson. Much loved aunt of Maya, Matthew and Olivia. Fond daughter-in-law of Elizabeth and the late Dr. Harold...

John Leitner

John Leitner

November 12, 2018

John J. Leitner, age 92, WWII US Army Veteran. Beloved husband to the late Alta D. Leitner, nee Morphew (2009). John passed away on their 69th wedding anniversary. Loving father of June (Lawrence) Busse, John (Terry), Donald (Suzanne) and Darlene White. Dear grandfather of Ron (Cathy), Karen (Jason), Chrissy (Brian), John (Jenny), Carrie (John), Steve, Jason, Jenna (Juan), Katie, Kathleen,...

James Kociolek

James Kociolek

November 9, 2018

James "Jim" Kociolek, age 68, beloved husband for 33 years to Patricia, nee Kello. Loving father of Edward (Lisa) Kociolek and Matthew (Elyse) Kociolek. Devoted son of the late Edward and the late Virginia Kociolek. Fond brother of Janice (Dan) Majchrowski, Judy (Paul) Dobbs, Jackie (Joe) Bugica, John (Alice) Kociolek and the late Jeanette Baio. Dear son-in-law of Lillian and...

Jackson Colwell

Jackson Colwell

November 7, 2018

Jackson William Colwell, 17 months, passed away November 7, 2018 peacefully at night at home with his family. He is now safe in the arms of Jesus. Deeply loved and cherished son of Jennifer Colwell (Chen) and Joel Colwell. Beloved grandson of Steven and Agnes Chen and John and Phyllis Colwell. Precious great-grandson of Lu Ching (Nai Nai) and Ellen...

Arthur Stout

Arthur Stout

November 6, 2018

Arthur W. Stout, Jr., age 71, beloved husband for 43 years to the late Starr Ann Stout, nee Gemini. Loving father of Kristen (Michael) Drain and Carolynn (Joseph) Ventimiglia. Cherished grandfather of Katelyn, Michael, Madelyn and the late Joseph. Devoted son of the late Arthur and Leona Stout. Dearest friend, cousin and uncle of many. Visitation Saturday, November 10, 2018,...

Stanley Vana

Stanley Vana

November 5, 2018

Stanley C. Vana, age 86, U.S. Army Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Sylvia B. Vana, nee Kubilis (2013). Loving father of Eric (Mary). Cherished grandfather of Julianne, Eric, and Colleen. Dearest brother of Ron (Pat). Dear uncle of Don (Lisa), Doug (Iris), Dave, Dan (Kate); Donna (late Johnny), Gary (Pat), Randy (Karen), Mark (Rose) and Robin (Don)....

William Leahy

William Leahy

November 1, 2018

William J. "Bill" Leahy, age 89, U.S. Army Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband for 64 years to the late Gertrude L. "Trudy" Leahy, nee Hager (2017). Loving father of Kathy (Joe) O'Connor, Margie (John Poppe) Leahy, Maureen (Frank) Conrad and the late Patsy (Jim) Wilson. Cherished grandfather of nine and great-grandfather of seven. Fond brother of the late Joanne "Patsy"...

Jean Wirth

Jean Wirth

November 1, 2018

Jennean M. "Jean" Wirth, nee Olson, age 85, passed away the morning of November 1st at her home surrounded by her family. Beloved wife for 63 years to Clarence "C.R." Wirth. Loving mother of Mark Wirth, Jane (Randy) Davidson, John (Barbara) Wirth and Kristin (Louis) Rodriguez. Cherished grandmother of Mark Jr., Jennifer, Jeanette; Michael and Laura; Angela, Karli, Taylor, Emily,...

Robert Applegate

Robert Applegate

October 27, 2018

Robert V. "Bob" Applegate, age 88, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, served during the Korean War. Beloved husband for 62 years to Nadine, nee Tibstra. Loving father of Cynthia (David Robertson) Applegate, Susanne (John) Higgins, Mary (Steve) Applegate-Busse, Jim (Connie) Applegate and Dan (Lisa) Applegate. Cherished grandfather of Dana (Brett) Rowe, Sarah (Chris) Hall, Amy (Bijan) Mahlouji, Michelle Applegate, Jenna Applegate,...

Ronald Janis

Ronald Janis

October 23, 2018

Ronald W. Janis, age 83, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, beloved husband for 54 years to the late Desly F. "Des" Janis, nee Franz. Loving father of Debra Hernandez, Patricia Harmon, Arlene Tomasek, Kim Harmon, Kathy Galati, Tracy Janis, Deana Peer, Ron Janis, Michelle Calabria, and Nicole Harris. Cherished grandfather of 20 and great-grandfather of six. Fond brother of Shirley McCarthy...

Kathleen Chamberlain

Kathleen Chamberlain

October 23, 2018

Kathleen M. "Kathy" Chamberlain, nee Bonk, age 68, beloved wife for 46 years to Robert "Bob". Loving mother of Ryan (Allison), Jon (Mitra) and Lyndsay. Cherished Mimi of Jace, Willow, Charlie, Dylan and June. Dear sister of Arlene (Kraig) Kaatz and James (Cheryl) Bonk. Dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, October 26, 2018 from 2:30 - 6:30...

Jerome Papiez

Jerome Papiez

October 23, 2018

Jerome W. “Jerry” Papiez, age 71, US Army Veteran, loving father of Kathy (Paul) Angerami and the late Krissie (Mark) Heilman. Cherished grandfather of Joey and Jase Angerami. Dear brother of Joni (Mike) Rensberger. Dearest uncle of Steven and Kevin Bochmann. Former husband of Shirley Papiez. Memorial Visitation Sunday, November 4, 2018 from 1:00 pm until time of Memorial Service...

Anastasia Wolst

Anastasia Wolst

October 22, 2018

Anastasia P. "Jacki" Wolst, nee Yale, age 74, beloved wife of Thomas. Loving step-mother of Tommy (Gina) Wolst, Laura (Steven) Pedigo and Julie (Matt) Gandurski. Dear sister of Ivan Yale. Fond sister-in-law of Jerry (Candy) Wolst. Jacki was a much loved friend to many. Family and friends are invited to a Memorial Visitation to Celebrate Jacki's Life on Saturday, November...