Compassion In Your
Time of Need
Colonial is your trusted funeral home
in McHenry, Illinois
Current Obituaries
Joseph P. Sullivan, Sr.
Joseph P. Sullivan, Sr, age 89, of Wonder Lake, passed away peacefully, Monday, December 17, 2018, at Crystal Pines. He was born March 26, 1929, to the late Ray and Helen (nee Esford) Sullivan. On November 3, 1962, he married the love of his life, Patricia Jean (nee Cristy), at Christ the King Church, Wonder Lake.
Joseph was a lifelong Real Estate agent in Wonder Lake and was a 50-year member of the National Association of Realtors. He…
Patricia Madsen
Patricia A. Madsen, age 76, of Johnsburg passed peacefully on December 14, 2018 at Lexington Health Care Center in Lake Zurich with her loving family by her side.
Patricia was born on November 14, 1942 in Chicago, the daughter of George and Lottie (Sapala) Papak. She married the love of her life, Keith Madsen, in November of 1967 and they spent 49 years together until his passing in 2016.
Patricia was a woman of strong Catholic faith who…
Henryk Sobus
Henryk Sobus passed peacefully in his sleep at 4:00 AM on December 10th having bravely fought cancer of the lungs and kidneys. Born in Żołynia Poland on November 24th, 1964, Henry is survived by a family who admired him dearly: his mother and father Emilia and Jan, his younger brother Richard, the mother of his children, Renata, and his two children, Dorian and Amanda.
Henry was a hard-working man in and out of work. Working with his hands,…
Rebecca "Becky" Sweeney
Rebecca joined her heavenly family the afternoon of Saturday, December 8, 2018. Becky was born in Aurora, IL and grew up in McHenry, IL. She attended McHenry Community High School-West Campus, and over time began to manage her own cleaning company. Becky will be remembered for her loving, caring, compassionate nature and sense of humor. Many are grateful to have been able to get to know her even better in the last few years. Becky has…
Ronald D. Wingstrom
Ronald David Wingstrom, age 62, of Crystal Lake, passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2018, at Northwest McHenry Hospital. Ron was born October 14, 1956, in Chicago, the son of John and Edith (Johnson) Wingstrom. He worked for 30 years for the United States Postal Service before retiring as a Postal Clerk.
Ron was an avid coin and stamp collector, but more than anything he enjoyed spending his money on his grandchildren.
Ron is survived by…
James J. Tallurico
James “Mr. T” Tallurico, age 87, passed away at his home on Thursday, December 6, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Chicago on July 7, 1931, the son of James V. and Mary (nee Blazek) Tallurico. On October 30, 1954, he married the love of his life, Maria Sangirardi at the Presentation Church in Chicago.
James was a past Commander for the American Legion. In his spare time, he enjoyed woodworking, fishing and hunting. He…
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The staff of Colonial Funeral Home believes a funeral is a time to honor the life of the deceased and celebrate the heritage of their family. We strive to make each funeral a respectful, fulfilling experience that meets the unique needs of each family.
Family owned and operated by Robert & Darlene Mrachek, Colonial Funeral Home provides comfort to families in their time of need.
Wishing you and your family
a Happy Holiday season.
The staff of Colonial Funeral Home
The Bitterest tears shed over graves are for words left unsaid and deeds left undone.
– Harriet Beecher Stowe
My Loved One Just Passed, What Next?
Planning a funeral can be overwhelming. What happens next? There are so many questions. Where do you start?
Rest assured, the staff at Colonial will help you make all the preparations necessary. We understand what you’re going through and will make the process as smooth as possible for you during this difficult time.
We’ll help answer questions such as:
What are the items that need to be taken care of?
How much does a funeral cost?
Is cremation a less expensive option?
What happens to my loved one’s body when you take it?
Testimonials
We are so grateful for the support and compassion you offered us during the unexpected death of our father. We were all in shock and did not have any experience in how to plan a funeral. You helped us through every part of the arrangements, answered all our questions and made us comfortable in the process. We trusted your recommendations and everything turned out just beautiful. We were touched by your kindness. You made this difficult experience so much easier to handle. Thank you again for the wonderful services that you offer.
The staff and service was outstanding, so respectful and a warm and caring feeling they gave to me and my family. My family and I can’t say enough about their service. In a time of need you couldn’t go to a better funeral home. I will highly recommend them.
Our mom was in hospice for a year. It was such a gift to see her looking so beautiful as she did before falling ill was such a gift. The staff was exceptional. We would highly recommend to all.
The funeral director and entire staff was so helpful, kind, caring and very professional. I cannot express the gratitude I feel for them. The service was outstanding and very caring. Everyone was very passionate about all our needs. I will be forever grateful for their wonderful service to me and my family.
We had 2 deaths in our family very close together and everyone has been excellent and very accommodating to our very personal needs. I will not only use them in the future, but also will recommend this business to any and every one. I could not have asked for anything more, they were amazing.
The funeral director that helped us with the arrangements was very professional and compassionate. He made suggestions to help us at a time we could not think clearly and was very patient with us. Everyone there was wonderful and expressed their sincere sorry. We really appreciate it at this very difficult time. We would highly recommend using their services!
Questions?
We understand you have many questions about what to do next. Please call us or take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions for guidance on making arrangements for your loved one’s funeral.
Get Started Before Your Appointment
We have several forms you’ll need to fill out at your first appointment. To help you save time, fill out the forms ahead of time in the comfort of your own home.
Pre-Planning
Pre-planning your funeral takes all the burden off your loved ones in their time of grief. We will help you plan your funeral and provide the necessary support and guidance when the time arrives.
