Obituaries

Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries

Donna Nekic

Donna Nekic

September 18, 2018

Donna L. Nekic, nee Cooper, age 63, beloved wife for 34 years to Alojz "Louie" Nekic. Loving mother of Johnathan (Sara) and Adrianna. Dearest sister of Diane (late Steven) Kerr and Richard (Jennifer) Cooper. Fond aunt of Jennifer (William) Schreier, Scott (Jessica Zaslav) Kerr; and Mark (Hayley) Cooper. Cherished great-aunt of Caitlyn, Ethan and Conner Schreier; Koen Kerr-Zaslav; Harlin "Hayes"...

Rev. Dr. Grover Davis

Rev. Dr. Grover Davis

September 14, 2018

Rev. Dr. Grover J. Davis, age 85, beloved husband of the late Jackie Davis (nee Potter) and the late Sharon Davis (nee Schmidt). Loving father of Lloyd (Deborah) Davis, Yvonne Meadows, and Nathan (Brenda) Davis. Cherished grandfather and great-grandfather. Preceded in death by his two sisters. Founding Director of the Chicago Christian Counseling Center. Former pastor of Stickney Reformed Church...

Donald Huemmer

Donald Huemmer

September 14, 2018

Donald S. "Corkey" Huemmer, age 64, beloved son of Rosemarie and the late Donald Huemmer. Loving brother of Ken (Helen) Huemmer and his sister Cynthia Beattie. Cherished uncle of four and great-uncle of six. Services private. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400

Nellie Hetzel

Nellie Hetzel

September 13, 2018

Nellie Hetzel, nee Koelikamp, age 97, beloved wife of the late Fred B. Hetzel (1974). Loving mother of Fred, Tom (Lica) and Rich (Judy). Dearest grandmother of seven, great-grandmother of 13 and great-great-grandmother of two. Devoted daughter of the late Minnie (nee Weemhoff) and Albert Koelikamp. Fond sister of the late Cornelius, Tena Doorn, Alice Teune, Arthur "Ollie", Edith Doorn,...

Frederick Basse

Frederick Basse

September 13, 2018

Frederick C. "Fred" Basse, age 81, beloved husband for 60 years to Judith A. Basse, nee Martin. Loving father of Fred Basse, Ellen (Phillip) Caputo, Nancy (late Howard) Kooima, Michael (Jennifer) Basse, and Linda (Michael) Bartholomew. Cherished grandfather of Anthony Caputo, Jennifer (Greg) Holliday, James (fiancé Bethany) Caputo, Ryan Basse, Ashleigh Basse, Richard (Ondreea) Marin, Melissa Marin, Alex Marin and...

Carole Kap

Carole Kap

September 9, 2018

Carole L. Kap, nee Pearson, age 74, beloved wife for 53 years to Menzo Kap. Loving mother of Lora Kap, Michael (Melissa) Kap and Stacy (Craig) Drake. Cherished grandmother of Abby (Tommy), Cody, Logan, Auston, Elise and Nolan. Dearest great-grandmother of Scarlett, Elaine and Dean. Dear sister of Jack, Bob and Don Pearson. Former food service worker for Homewood-Flossmoor School...

Gertrude Voss

Gertrude Voss

September 8, 2018

Gertrude Voss, nee Huisenga, age 98, beloved wife of 64 years to the late John J. Voss (2010). Loving mother of Ruth (John) Hoogewerf, Lois (Kenneth) Sasveld, Robert (Melody) Voss, Beth Griffin, Marjorie (Richard) Schildhouse, Dale (Marianne) Voss, Esther Voss and the late Dr. Carol Voss. Cherished grandmother of 14 and great-grandmother of 33. Fond sister of Al (Marcella) Huisenga...

Dorothy Gorman

Dorothy Gorman

September 8, 2018

Dorothy M, Gorman, nee Haxel, age 77, died in her home in the care of family on Saturday, September 8, 2018. She is survived by her daughters Deborah (Gary) Gorman-Smith, Dawn (Phil) Gorman-Kenny Ret. O.P.P.D., and Deneen Gorman-Gill and grandchildren Matthew, Madison, Bradley, Emma and Scott. In 1958, Dorothy married the love of her life, Earl Gorman. They were married...

Laura Williams-Payne

Laura Williams-Payne

September 8, 2018

Laura M. Williams-Payne, age 64, loving mother of Kathryn "Kate" (fiance Kevin Foux) McGee. Devoted daughter of the late James and Ethel Williams. Dearest sister of Art (Vicky) Williams, Jan (Dennis) Garich and Jim (Amy) Williams. Dear aunt, niece, cousin and friend of many. Laura was a 30 year plus employee of Ameritech. She was life-long die-hard White Sox fan....

Kenneth Johnsen

Kenneth Johnsen

September 7, 2018

Kenneth A. Johnsen, age 60, US Navy Veteran. Beloved husband for 23 years to Barbara (Cerwin) Johnsen. Loving father of Mark Maslauskas Jr., Michael Aaron Guillette, Alyssa (Johnsen) Singleton (Jason Singleton) and Suzanna Johnsen. Cherished grandfather of Charlie Jeanne Singleton. Devoted son of the late Raymond and Margaret Johnsen. Dear brother of Kathleen Elman, Ellen Johnsen, Timothy Johnsen, Jane Scheufler,...

William Guth

William Guth

September 5, 2018

William F. "Bill" Guth, age 97, WWII U.S. Navy Veteran South Pacific. Beloved husband of the late Corinne E. Guth, nee Reifenstuhl (2003). Loving father of William J. (Nancy) Guth. Cherished grandfather of Mandy, Megan and Lauren. Fond brother of the late Edward (late Martha) and the late Kenneth (late Rose Marie). Dear brother-in-law of the late Robert (late Lee)...

Heather Sturwold

Heather Sturwold

September 4, 2018

Heather Lee Sturwold, age 18, taken from us suddenly. Beloved and precious daughter of Thomas and Donna (nee Kelley) Sturwold. Loving sister of Tommy and William. Cherished granddaughter of Clarence and Pearl Sturwold and David and Donna Kelley. Loved niece, cousin and friend of many. 2018 Graduate of Lincoln-Way West High School. Visitation for family and friends will be held...

Jeanette Huisenga

Jeanette Huisenga

September 4, 2018

Jeanette "Jean" Huisenga, age 97, beloved daughter of the late Peter and Kate (nee Holwerda) Huisenga. Loving sister of Gertrude (late John) Voss, Al (Marcella) Huisenga and the late Peter (late Helene), Sophie (late Jake) Schenkel, Don (late Hilda), Harry (late Josephine), John, Clarence (late Pearl), Herman and Corrine Huisenga. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, September...

Frederick Rasmussen

Frederick Rasmussen

August 30, 2018

Frederick K. "Keith" Rasmussen, age 87, retired U.S. Air Force Veteran. Beloved husband for 63 years to Gail F., nee Surprenant. Loving father of Debbie (Gary) Mattson, Patty (Sean Minogue) Hottinger, Tracy (Rich) McDonald and the late Brian Rasmussen. Proud grandpa of Michael, Stephanie, Dave, Michelle "Micky", Nick, Mike, Ashley, Jennifer, and Patrick Henry. Cherished great-grandpa of 13, and great-great-grandpa...

Janice  Peterson

Janice Peterson

August 26, 2018

Janice R. Peterson, nee Hagen, age 82, beloved wife of the late James Peterson (1987). Loving mother of Holly (Thomas) Acklin, Gregory Peterson, and John (Martha) Peterson. Cherished grandmother of Rebecca. Dear sister of Bruce (Susan) Hagen. Dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, September 14, 2018 at All Saints Lutheran Church, 13350 S. LaGrange Road, Orland Park,...

Scott Medema

Scott Medema

August 25, 2018

Scott A. Medema, age 62, US Navy Veteran. Loving father of Shawn and Elizabeth. Devoted son of the late John and Edythe. Dear brother of Cheryl (Bill) Gibbs, John Jr. (Rose) Medema, and Marcia (Bill) Bulthuis. Cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews. Long-time employee of Coca-Cola. Visitation Tuesday, August 28, 2018 from 3:00 - 9:00 p.m. Funeral Service Wednesday,...

John Kamp

John Kamp

August 24, 2018

John H. Kamp, age 81, beloved husband of the late Bonita "Bonnie" nee Lubben (1990). Loving father of Kevin (Gloria), Colleen (Randy) Van Prooyen, John (June), Dave (Jan), Dawn (Jeff) Schutt, and Sara. Cherished grandfather of 25, one of whom has preceded him in death. Dearest great-grandfather of ten. Dear brother of Marie (late John) Fischer, Henry (Grace), Leonard (Joanne),...

Shirley Medema

Shirley Medema

August 24, 2018

Shirley J. Medema, nee Bos, age 85, loving mother of Roger Jr. (Linda), Thomas (Karen), Sandra Bos, and Michael (Margaret). Cherished grandmother of Anne Marie, Christopher, Matthew, Jennifer, Marcus, Lael, Josephine, Gabrielle, Race and Micah. Dear sister of Henry (Mary Lou) Bos, Gilbert (Ruth) Bos, Ilene (Warren) Lenderink and Phyllis (George) Zylstra. Dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation...

John Dik

John Dik

August 24, 2018

John H. Dik, age 79, passed away August 24, 2018 in North Scottsdale, AZ. Beloved husband of Aeja "Angie". Loving father of Daniel (Dianna) Dik, Janene Hansel, and Stephen (Jill) Dik. Cherished grandfather of Kirsten, Kristina, Matthew, Carley; May; Stephen J., Nathan, Joel, Christian, Helaina, and Simon. Fond brother of Sandra Plass, Roger Dik, and the late Edward (Evelyn) Dik....

Kenneth Jacobsen

Kenneth Jacobsen

August 24, 2018

Kenneth W. "Guru" Jacobsen, age 71, beloved husband for 48 years of Gerry P. "Gigi" Jacobsen, nee Quinn. Loving father of Mark Jacobsen and Janel (Jeff) Kraus. Cherished grandfather of Kenna and Kollin. Dearest brother of Joan (late Richard) Kearney, Mary (late William) Nelson and Arthur (Lori) Jacobsen. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday, September 1, 2018,...