Obituaries

Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries

George Weiss

George Weiss

October 7, 2024

George M. Weiss, age 69, devoted husband for 49 years to Mary, nee Tedeschi. Loving father of Anthony (Michelle) Weiss and Bridget Weiss. Proud grandfather of Andrea and Aiden. Dear brother of John (Janet), Michael (Mary), Theresa Taloff, Patricia (David) Altepeter, JoAnn (Donald) Gunderson, DiAnn (Daniel) Rodriguez and the late James (Renee Manser) Weiss. Fond uncle of many nieces and...

Christine Winship

Christine Winship

October 6, 2024

Christine L. "Chris" Winship, nee Linn, age 82, late of Orland Park, IL formerly of Midlothian, IL. Beloved wife for 56 years to the late Gene Winship (2022). Loving mother of Joy (Doug) Bohrer of Palatine, IL and Jill (Mark) Carrera of Oak Forest, IL. Cherished grandmother of Tiffanie, Deanna, Julia, Melia Bohrer; Kennedy (Caleb) Johnson, Mark Jr. (Alyssa) Carrera,...

Harlan Fissel

Harlan Fissel

October 6, 2024

Harlan E. Fissel, age 81, beloved husband for 16 years to Linda, nee Slager. Loving father of Paige (Rick) Zeitlow and Jennifer (Dennis) Rexroat. Dear brother-in-law of Robert (late Beverly) Slager and Nancy (Ed) Kawa. Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews. Harlan was a retired credit manager for Material Service. Memorial Visitation Friday, October 11, 2024 from 2:00 PM...

Raymond Lekas

Raymond Lekas

October 5, 2024

It is with great sadness, that the family of Raymond Lekas announces his passing on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at the age of 91. Born in Chicago on May 7, 1933, the son of George and Francis Leka. He is survived by his son George (Patricia), grandchildren George, Patrice, Kathy, Diane, Cheryl, Steven and Samantha; as well as 14 great...

Jin Kim

Jin Kim

October 5, 2024

Jin Kim, age 61, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 5, 2024. Cherished wife for 35 years to Jaeyong Kim. Loving mother of John (Joyce) Kim and Brian Kim. Dear sister of Jinsoo Bae and Hongsoo Bae. Beloved daughter of the late Youngjun and the late Bongsoon Bae. Jin is also survived by many extended family members in...

Carol De Vries

Carol De Vries

October 3, 2024

Carol A. De Vries, nee Schreiber, age 90, beloved wife for 65 years to Henry De Vries. Loving mother of Pamela A. (Dennis) Altgilbers, Beverly A. (Heriberto "Ed") Nicasio and Henry A. "Butch" De Vries. Cherished grandmother of Alexis and D.J.; Matthew and Jessica; Noah, Zachary and Aubrey. Dear sister of Ralph (Pam) Schreiber and the late Dolly (late Donald)...

Rosie Calabrese-Lanthier

Rosie Calabrese-Lanthier

October 2, 2024

Rose Anastasia "RoRo" Calabrese-Lanthier, age 74, beloved wife of the late Michael Lanthier. Loving mother of Maria (Daniel) Calabrese-Laba, Jim Cutro and the late Tina Calabrese. Cherished grandmother of Geno Calabrese, Jason Laba, Nicole Calabrese, Angelique Calabrese and A.J. Calabrese-Bijarro. Dear sister of Angelo (Sue), Danny, Johnny (Blanca), Cosmo (Denise), Debra (late Jack) Lisula and the late Tony. Fond aunt...

Dorothy Schueler

Dorothy Schueler

September 30, 2024

Dorothy Ann Schueler, nee Vanderbilt, dearly loved wife of 60 years to Henry, went to heaven on September 30, 2024 at the age of 84. She was a beloved mother to Sherry (Jim) Schuerman, Stephanie and Paul. Adored grandmother "Grammie" of Tristan, Kiernan, Harisan, Isabele, Henry, Benjamin, Samuel and Elizabeth. Dear sister of Marilyn (Dale) Kuypers and the late Richard...

Joan Arrigoni

Joan Arrigoni

September 27, 2024

Joan E. Arrigoni, nee Chessman, age 56, beloved wife for 34 years to Joseph. Loving mother of Luke, Nathan, Marissa and Caleb. Devoted daughter of the late Grant III and the late Frances Chessman. Dear sister of Grant IV, Janet (Bruce) Strysik, Amy Chessman, the late Ceila Chessman and the late Donna (Paul) Dawson. Fond aunt of many nieces and...

Charlene Thompson

Charlene Thompson

September 27, 2024

Charlene M. Thompson (Kent), age 92. Selfless, loyal, loving, dedicated, cultured, and generous. Beloved wife to William for 33 years; loving mother to Char (Ted) Pierce, the late Kelly (Mark) Johnson, and the late Tim (Nancy); caring grandmother to Kate, Aidan, Andrew, Elyse (Carlos), Erin (Nader), and Will (Terri); proud great-grandmother to Orion, Christian, Grace, Julian, Liam, Wyatt, Archie, and...

Marcia Dykstra

Marcia Dykstra

September 27, 2024

Marcia R. Dykstra, nee Pelaske, age 74, beloved wife for 51 years to John H. Dykstra. Loving mother of Michelle (Chuck) Dahl and Kristen (Jonathan) Salwierak. Cherished grandmother of Logan, Ashlynn, Tristan and Isabella. Dearest sister of the late Geri (late Jerry) Grzan. Dear sister-in-law of Roger (Jane) Dykstra, Karen (late Siebe) Sluis and the late William Dykstra. Fond aunt...

George Thompson

George Thompson

September 26, 2024

George R. Thompson, age 92, known to family as "Van Geo", US Navy Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband for 65 years to the late Charlotte D. Thompson, nee Sievers (2022). Loving father of Pamela Berg, David (Diane) Thompson, Richard (Debbie) Thompson, Brian (Linda) Thompson, Audrey (Anthony) Krause, Michael (fianceé Allison) Thompson and Sherri Hattar. Cherished grandfather of Justin (Samantha) Thompson,...

Charlotte Sol

Charlotte Sol

September 24, 2024

Charlotte R. Sol, nee Ipema, age 87, of Branson, Missouri, formerly of the Chicagoland area, passed away on September 24, 2024. Beloved wife for 47 years to the late Ronald Sol who passed away on September 5, 2024. Loving mother of Cheryl (Larry) Crawley, Raymond Sol, Kevin (Kelly) Sol, and Nicole (Casey) Kerkstra. Cherished grandmother of Megan (Neil), Becky (Tim),...

John Bishir

John Bishir

September 23, 2024

John O. Bishir, age 84, beloved husband for 62 years to Eve, nee Dorn. Loving father of Shanda (Barry) Voorn and Shane (Cat) Bishir. Cherished grandfather of Madison, Matthew, Ryan, Adam Stuursma; and Eleanora Bishir. Dear brother of Roy (Joanne) Bishir and preceded in death by his five siblings Barbara (late Reynold) Siemsen, Craig (Joyce) Bishir, David (Janet) Bishir, Nancy...

Michael Adamow

Michael Adamow

September 21, 2024

Michael Adamow March 3, 2002 – September 21, 2024 Michael Adamow, 22, of Frankfort, Illinois, passed away on September 21, 2024. He was born on March 3, 2002 to, and is survived by, parents Albert and Sherry Adamow and sister Lauren Adamow. He is also survived by grandparents, John Paul and Barbara Wortel, as well as many loving aunts, uncles,...

Margaret Nelson

Margaret Nelson

September 17, 2024

Margaret M. "Marge" Nelson, nee Olenec , age 77, beloved wife for 56 years to Benjamin "Ben" Nelson. Loving mother of Jeffrey (Deb Dittmann) Nelson, Kevin (Jessica) Nelson and Eric (Tim Cage) Nelson. Cherished grandmother of Madelyn, Abigail and Sophia. Devoted daughter of the late Andrew and Olga (nee Winiarski) Olenec. Dearest sister of Edward (Kay) Olenec. Dear sister-in-law of...

Florence Walaszek

Florence Walaszek

September 13, 2024

Florence M. "Cookie" Walaszek, nee Plucienik, age 90, beloved wife of the late Henry F. Walaszek. Loving mother of Michael (Barbara), William (Nancy) and James (Roberta). Cherished grandmother of Terri (Mike) Eagan, Tom (Katie) Walaszek, Greg (Emily) Geyer, Maureen (Mike) Walsh, Erin (Amanda Downs) Walaszek, Anne (Matthew) Lunkes and Matthew (Stephanie) Walaszek. Dearest great-grandmother of Annie, Matthew, Ryan, Amelia, Gavin...

Arlene Kula

Arlene Kula

September 11, 2024

Arlene R. Kula, nee Balek, age 85 , beloved wife for 58 years to the late Thomas Kula (2018). Loving mother of Leanne Mieszala and Kimberle Czmiel. Cherished grandmother of Amanda and Christopher (Megan) Mieszala and Nicole and Michael Czmiel. Dearest great-grandmother of Ryleigh. Dear sister of Bill Balek. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. When you met Arlene,...

Favorite S. "Fay" Dowding

Favorite S. "Fay" Dowding

September 10, 2024

Favorite S. "Fay" Dowding (nee Wuchitech), age 89, beloved wife of the late Robert Dowding (1998). Loving mother of Steven (Mary) Dowding, Carolyn (Joe Suerth) Schmidt, Lorraine (Paul) Valdez and the late Russell (Diana) Dowding. Cherished grandmother of Tony (Katie) Dowding, Matthew (Colleen) Dowding; Cara (Patrick) Howerter, Brad (Erin) Dowding; Zachary (fianceé Kelly Murphy) Schmidt, Alison Schmidt; Devin (Abigail) Harris...

Robin Lisak

Robin Lisak

September 6, 2024

Robin E. Lisak, nee Young, age 75, beloved wife for 53 years to Ronald M. Lisak. Loving mother of Rob (Laurie) Lisak and Rick Lisak. Cherished grandmother of Shea, Claire, Cadence, and Coda. Devoted daughter of the late Bob and Doris (nee Walker) Young. Dear sister of Bill Young and preceded in death by siblings Ellen, Tom, and Terry. Robin...