Obituaries
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries
"Queen" Marilyn Sinclair
October 13, 2017
"Queen" Marilyn S. Sinclair, nee Ashum, age 72, beloved wife of the late James Sinclair. Friend and former wife of Charles Parks. Loving mother of James (Lynn) Parks, Michael "Dude" (Lisa) Parks, Jodi (Aaron) Disario, and Jason (Jennifer) Parks. Cherished grandmother of Shannon, Kayden, Jacob, Joseph, Annalyn, Delaney, and McKayla. Dear sister of Patricia McGraw, Michael (Ronna) Ashum, and half...

Ronald Macek
October 13, 2017
Ronald S. Macek, age 74, U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. Beloved husband of 46 years to Patricia, nee Sanko. Loving father of Michael and Steven. Cherished grandfather of Xander, Dylan, Alexis and Andrew. Fond brother of Gerald Macek and Sandra (late Thomas) Clark. Dear brother-in-law of Michele (Carey) Monaghan and Mary Carol (Kenneth) Alexander. Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews....

James Yetter
October 10, 2017
James “Jim” John Yetter entered his eternal rest on October 10, 2017 at his home and now his faith has been made sight (Hebrews 4:9). He was preceded in death by his two sons, Joseph (2002) and Timothy (2000) who are in the presence of fullness of joy (Psalm16:11), and a sister, Jeanette Wagner (2010). Jim was a US Army...
John Bilski
October 8, 2017
John S. Bilski, age 80, US Army Veteran, beloved friend and companion of Pat. Dear brother and uncle. Retired from the U.S. Postal Service. Visitation at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 15050 Wolf Rd., Orland Park, IL on Thursday, October 12, 2017 from 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10:30 a.m. Entombment Good Shepherd...
Shirley Meeder
October 7, 2017
Shirley A. Meeder, nee Mensik, age 85, of Crestwood, IL formerly of South Holland, IL. Beloved wife for 59 years to the late Roy H. Meeder (2012). Loving mother of Dr. Lee Meeder and Brad (Connie) Meeder. Cherished grandmother of Briana (Jason) Gabehart, Kyle (Ashley), Eric (Traci), Drake (Dilyara), Kiersten and Mariah Meeder and the late Ara Leanne Meeder. Dearest...
Scott Bova
October 5, 2017
Scott Walter Bova, age 63, loving and proud father of Caryn (Ramon) Jimenez, Connie (Matthew) Cunningham, Phillip (Amy) Bova and Steven (Jessica) Bova, passed away October 5, 2017 surrounded by his loving family after a heroic battle with pancreatic cancer. Cherished "Big Grandpa" of Alex, Leah and Taylor. Friend and former husband of Deborah Bova, nee DeBruyn. Best brother ever...

Henrietta King
October 4, 2017
Henrietta "Dolly" King, nee Noorlag, age 89. Loving mother of John (Christine) King, Michael (Anita) King, Mary (Joseph) Vaclavik and the late Maurice King. Cherished grandmother of Matthew (Vasso) King, Julie (Andrew) Creagh; Jason (Victoria) King, Douglas King, Kathleen King (Matthew Berry); Joseph (Manesa) Vaclavik Jr., Rena (fiancé Marc Boese) Vaclavik and Jill Vaclavik. Dearest great-grandmother of seven. Fond sister...

Lawrence Johnson
September 29, 2017
Lawrence W. "Larry" Johnson, age 79, U.S. Navy Veteran. Went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 29, 2017. Beloved husband of Evelyn, nee Rot. Loving stepfather of John (Terion) Kravarik, Jason Kravarik and Carl Wodrich. Cherished grandfather "papa" of Christian and Taylor. Dear brother-in-law and uncle of many. Retired area manager at Nabisco with over 40 years...
Jacob Marquez
September 28, 2017
Jacob Dean Marquez, age 25, beautiful and cherished son of Karen (Joe) Vanella and Dean (Michelle) Marquez. Loving brother of Aubrie (Alex) Taylor and Alyssa (Chris) Reynolds. Devoted uncle of Trenton. Treasured grandson of Daniel and late Mary Marquez and Robert and Geri Ghiselin. Beloved nephew and cousin of many. Jake’s contagious smile and caring spirit will never be forgotten...
Mary Ban
September 28, 2017
Mary A. Ban, (nee Ksiazek), age 82, late of Orland Park, passed away September 28, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Fred M. Ban. Loving mother of Fred A. (Joann) Ban and James E. Ban. Cherished grandmother of Martin, Devan and Ian. Devoted great grandmother of the late Ryan James. Dear sister of Theresa Olszewski and Aloysius (Rose) Ksiazek. Fond...

Oliver Moon
September 26, 2017
Oliver J. "Bud" Moon, age 85, US Army Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Rita, nee Sorrels (2014). Loving father of Laura Jester and Carol (Rick) Watters. Cherished grandfather of Lauren (Matt) Easoz, Brian Watters, George Jester III and Austin Jester. Fond brother of Leta Ambors and Marjorie Ashley. Visitation Sunday, October 1, 2017 from 1-5 p.m. with...
George Kleber
September 26, 2017
George G. Kleber, age 68, US Army Vietnam Veteran, beloved husband of 43 years to the late Suzanne G., nee Stolarek. Loving father of Ronald (Lisa) Kleber and Randall (Julie) Kleber. Cherished grandfather of Austin, Emma, Autumn and April; Caylee, Cora, Chloe, and Carter. Fond brother of the late Sylvia (Robert) Bytnar, the late Joanne Kleber and the late Andrew...

Lois Vandercook
September 25, 2017
Lois Vandercook, nee Neumann, age 82, beloved wife of the late Peter Vandercook (2006), the former Fire Chief of the Flossmoor Fire Department. Survived by her sisters Shirley and Joan and preceded in death by her brother Donald. Fond aunt of Karen (Duane) Taylor and family. Loving "mother" of her beloved cat, Calico. Resident and member of Silver Lake Condominium...
Fairy Maxwell
September 24, 2017
Fairy B. Maxwell, nee Manning, age 84, beloved wife of Richard J. Maxwell and the late Bobby E. Pearson. Loving mother of the late Lori (Bill) Miston and cherished grandmother of Billy Miston. Dear step-mother of Ellen (Charles) DeMeyer, the late Thomas Maxwell, and Elizabeth Zioncheck. Dearest step-grandmother of ten and great-grandmother of seven. Fond sister of the late Glenwood...
Joseph Trotta
September 23, 2017
Joseph J. "Joe the Barber" Trotta, age 84, U.S. Korean War Veteran serving with the Special Category Army Reassigned with Air Force (SCARWAF). Beloved husband of the late Eleanor J. Trotta, nee Burrafato. Loving father of Joanne (Joseph) Madonia, Mary Louise (Peter) Turek and Jeanne (Royd) Roberts. Cherished grandfather of Angela (Daniel), Christina (Tadas), Joe (Lindsey), Joe (Sarah), Tony, Peter,...
Clara Smith
September 23, 2017
Clara Evelyn "Clare" Smith, nee Smit, of Palos Heights, age 85, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2017. Beloved wife of Andrew Lawrence "Larry" Smith. Loving mother of Steve (Eric) Smith and Jill (David) Knibbe. Proud grandmother of Laura Knibbe and Jaclyn (David) Hollinger. Loving great-grandmother of Noah and Ryan Hollinger. Dearest sister of Jenny Staat, Robert (late Judy) (late...

Barbara Sapulich
September 23, 2017
Barbara Sapulich, nee Barczak, age 87, beloved wife of 58 years to the late George Sapulich (2013). Loving mother of Mary Anne Sapulich and Joseph (Cathy) Sapulich. Cherished grandmother of Joshua and Sarah. Dear sister of the late Edmund Barczak, Cecilia DeWitt, Adela Rucinski, Raymond Barczak, and Evelyn Seliga. As a young girl Barbara had always wanted to become a...

Marie Stalcup-Holland
September 20, 2017
Marie "Kris" Stalcup-Holland, nee Malewski, age 72, late of Mesa, AZ formerly of Elmwood Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Holland. Loving mother of Joseph Wayne Stalcup. Cherished grandmother of Maddyn. Devoted daughter of Anna Malewski. Dear sister of Danell Malewski-Chmura. Retired long-time employee of Illinois Tool Works with over 30 years of service. Out of town private...
The Rev. Walter Ledogar
September 20, 2017
The Reverend Walter Ledogar was called to glory on September 20. Walter was born May 21, 1938, in Newark, NJ, the eldest child of the late Walter and late Helen Ledogar, née Stumpf. Walter was the beloved husband of the late Carol Ledogar, née Crane. Loving father of Mark (Julie) and Paul (Gwynn Witt). Dear brother to Jeanne Deacon (and...
Dorothy Craven
September 20, 2017
Dorothy M. Craven, nee Shoop, age 93, beloved wife for 63 years to Robert M. Craven. Loving mother of William (Patty) Craven and the late Patricia Genardo. Cherished grandmother of Jenell Genardo, Jorie (Keith) Kulczak, John (Kim) Genardo, Wendy Craven, and Rob (Kelly) Craven. Dearest great-grandmother of nine. Fond sister of Ron (Fran) Milne and the late Gladys (late Leonard)...