Mary L. Sonntag, nee Dwojakowski, 65 years.  Beloved wife of Robert Sonntag.  Loving mother of Jasmine Groen (fiancé Charles Howard).  Dear sister of Steven Dwojakowski and the late Jerry Dwojakowski. Funeral Services are private.  Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.  (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com

John "Skip" Studnicka, U.S. Army Veteran, Vietnam Era. Beloved husband of Kathleen, nee Charapata. Cherished father of Jay.  Devoted son of the late Francis and Anna.  Dear brother of the late Francis "Butch" and Patricia. Fond uncle of Frank and John Studnicka.  Over the years he was a friend and mentor to many people.  Words can never express how grateful Skip was for his group of friends that never wavered and were by his side till the...

Vicki D. Vulyak, nee Pace.  72 years.  Beloved wife of Charles W.  Cherished mother of Natalie Brain, Debra (Josh) Novicki, and Michael.  Loving grandmother of J.J. Novicki.  Dear sister of Carol (Lee) Rizzo, Gary Pace, and Karen (George) Ruzich.  Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.   Due to COVID-19 restrictions and the health and safety of all, visitation will be private.  A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, November 27, 2020, 11:00 A.M.,...

Jack L. Frank, 78 years.  U.S. Army Veteran.  Beloved husband of Judy, nee Cartwright. Loving father of Jeff (Elsa) Frank and Nathan (Erika) Frank.  Cherished grandfather of Natalie and Drew.  Dear brother of Deb (Steve) Berczynski.  Visitation Wednesday 9 A.M. until time of service 12 noon at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.  Interment private at Resurrection Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations to the American...

Virginia M. Okada, nee Kolacki, 93 years. Beloved wife of the late Kai C. Dear sister of Marcella Slazyk and the late Irene Hanrahan, Gertrude Jacobus and William Kolacki. Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass Tuesday, November 24th, 10:00 A.M. at St. Gall Church, 55th and Kedzie Ave., Chicago.  Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery.  Arrangements entrusted to the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood. (708) 824-9000 or...

Irene (Turowski) Kutz, 82, of Palos Heights, formerly of Brighton Park in Chicago, IL was called home by our Lord on Friday, November 13, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Walter Kutz.  Dear daughter of the late Emma (Czapla) and Adolf Turowski.  Loving mother to Ruth, Sandra (Daniel) Maluta, Lillian, and Janette (Gary) Enderle.    Devoted grandmother of Daniel (Sarah) Maluta, Joshua (Rachel) Maluta, Elizabeth Maluta, Emma and Anna Enderle. Dear great grandmother of...

James J. McNicholas, U.S. Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of Joann. Loving father of Karen Ziemann and James P. (Jami) McNicholas. Cherished grandfather of 11 and great-grandfather of 3. Devoted brother of the late Catherine F. (late Thomas “Turk”) Corcoran, Anna (late Pat) Smith, and Mary McNicholas.  Fond uncle of many. Dearest father by love to Nicole and Philip Hopman, whom he loved like a son. Funeral services will be private. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in...

A Memorial Visitation will be held for Karl Herstowski on Saturday, November 14, 2020 from 1:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.  For more information call (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com Please Note:  Face coverings and social distancing are required.  Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

James R. Armstrong, age 89 of Palos Hills, U.S. Marine veteran. Beloved husband of the late Joan Armstrong (nee Hodges); dear father of Mark (Carol), Alan (Ann Marie), and Glen. Loving Granddad of Caroline, Thomas, and the late Jacob. Funeral services will be private. Interment at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you please make a donation in James’s name to American Cancer Society or American Diabetes...

Funeral Services for Patricia Bosman will be private. 

Funeral Services for Michael Damasauskas are private.

William "Bill" Neibert, 79 years, U.S. Marine Veteran.  Beloved husband of Sylvia, nee DeAmbrose.  Loving Dad of Carla, Jeanine, and William Jr.  Cherished grandpa of Ryan.  Dear brother of the late Harold.  Fond son of the late Norman and Catherine.  Dear uncle of Scott and Craig. Visitation Tuesday 8 - 10:30 A.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood, to St. Damian Church for an 11 A.M. Mass. Interment St. Benedict...

Funeral Services for Teri Hoge are private.

Edward “Eddie” N. Koseck, 57 years, suddenly.  Beloved husband of Evelyn, his “Sweety.” Loving father of Kiana Gonzalez. Dear brother of Jeff (Sarah) Koseck and Kevin (Jaime) Koseck.  Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.  Cherished friend of many.  Visitation Saturday, October 24th from 3:00 P.M. 9:00 P.M.  at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.  Interment private.  Longtime Mt. Greenwood football...

Bremer, Lillian J., nee Kuzminski, 93 years.  Beloved wife of the late Earl Bremer and Danny Hopkins.  Loving mother of Kathy (Marc) Gleser, Dr. Janet Chandler, Sharon Simms, Michael (Katey Feit) Bremer, Richard (Terry) Bremer, and dear step-mother of Patricia Fickes.  Cherished grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother of 49.  Dear sister of Tony Kuzminski, Don (Veronica) Kuzminski, and the late Florence, Albin, and Theresa.  Fond aunt of many...

Catherine F. Corcoran, nee McNicholas, age 96.  Beloved wife of the late Thomas "Turk." Devoted mother to Tom (Chris) Corcoran, Kathy (Bob) Keelan, and Mary Pat (Ken) Podlasek. Loving grandmother of Matt (Cathy) Keelan, Jenny Corcoran, Annie (Joe) Doody, Michael (Karen) Podlasek, Patrick (Heather) Keelan, Brian (Jen) Podlasek, and Lizzy Podlasek. Fond great-grandmother of Isabelle, Glen, Jacob, Jack, Raymond, and Lorelei. Cherished sister of Jim (Joann) McNicholas, the late...

Services for Geary M. Thomas are private

Alvin James Aronson, age 86, of Burbank, IL passed away peacefully on Tuesday September 29th, 2020. He was born to his parents Olaf and Edith (née Wreglesworth) Aronson on May 26th, 1934 at Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago. He was raised in the Marquette Park neighborhood of Chicago and graduated from Harper High School in 1952. He was a reservist in the U.S. Air Force for a few years and a member of the Drywall Lathers and 597 Pipefitters Unions. He worked as a wedding...

Genevieve Staffan, nee Kamper, 98 years.  Beloved wife of the late Henry.  Devoted mother of Paula (Steve) Jurlow, Edward (Judy) Staffan, Robert (Terri) Staffan, Shirley (Ray) Parpan, and Steven (Cathy) Staffan.  Loving grandmother of 14 and great-grandmother of 11.   Funeral Mass 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, September 30th, at Incarnation Catholic Church, 5757 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.  Interment will be private at St. Mary Cemetery in Evergreen...

John W. Tassie, age 80, U.S. Navy Veteran.  Beloved husband of Kathleen, nee Gregg.  Loving father of Shawn (Leslie), and Jennifer (Mark) McCabe.  Dear grandfather of Zachary, Alex, Payton, Riley, and Avery.  Fond brother of Pat Bickness and the late Shirley McGrath.  Cherished friend of the members from Midlothian VFW Post 280 and many others.  Dedicated member of the American Legion.  A special thank you to the medical staff at the Hines VA Hospital...

Lucille B. Detloff, nee Blattner, 101 years old.  Beloved wife of the late Stanley.  Loving  aunt, great aunt and great great aunt of many nieces and nephews.  Dear sister of the late Raymond J (Eva) Blattner.   Visitation Tuesday, September 15th, 3:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.  Funeral Wednesday 10:30 A.M. from the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood, to Incarnation Catholic Church, 5757 W. 127th Street,...

Betty G. Walton, nee Small, 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Francis G.  Cherished mother of William Walton, Pamela Richardson, David (Michelle) Walton, and Karen Walton.  Loving grandmother of 8 and great-grandmother of 5.   Memorial Visitation Saturday, September 12th from 1:00 P.M. until time of service 3:00 P.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.   Unfortunately, due to restrictions, only 50 people will be allowed...

Services for Robert Murphy are private.

Kenton "Ray" Hicks, 58 years.  Beloved son of Rita Adcock and the late Cleveland Otis Hicks.  Devoted brother of Mary Bene, Cleveland Franklin Hicks, David Scott Hicks, and Paul Alan Hicks.  Uncle of Kordel Kiaurakis and Korrin Kiaurakis.  Dear Godfather of Kyle Deak and fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.   Visitation Tuesday, September 1st from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.  Funeral Wednesday, September 2nd, 10:00 A.M. at the Becvar & Son...

Funeral Services are private for Sergio L. Rey.

Cecilia "Sis" Gaszak, nee Novak, 71 years. Beloved wife of John C. Gaszak. Cherished mother of John (Melissa) Gaszak and Paul (Sarah) Gaszak. Loving grandmother of Owen, Zachary, and Katelyn. Dear sister of Edward Novak.  Funeral and interment private at Saint Mary Cemetery in Mokena, Illinois  Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, Crestwood, Illinois (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com

James P. Finnegan, 87, U.S. Army Veteran, was welcomed into the arms of our Lord on August 24, 2020.  Loving husband of 39 years to Kathleen A. Finnegan, nee Reynolds.  Devoted son of the late John and Catherine Finnegan.  Fond brother of the late John and Catherine (the late John) Heneghan.  Loving brother in law to Betty and Ray Marchetti.  Loving uncle of Maureen (Charles) Pinter, Jack Heneghan, Jim (Sue) Heneghan, Kathy (John) Labuz, Eileen (Dennis) McNamara,...

Raymond J. Stachnik, U.S. Navy Veteran.  Loving husband for 69 years to Theresa, nee Jacolik.  Beloved father of Linda Jackson, Barbara (Bill) Champion, and the late Nancy (Thomas) Wolf.  Cherished grandfather of Sabrina (Jason) Benson, Michelle Wolf, Jennifer (James) Nathaniel, and Michael (Ali) Wolf.  Dear great-grandfather of 6 grandsons and great-great-grandfather of 4.  Fond brother of the late Emily Lecki and Albin Stachnik.  Dear uncle...

Dorothy “Chris” Smarz, nee Christy, 90 years.  Beloved wife for 60 years to the late John L. Smarz.  Loving mother of Philip Smarz, Joeine (William) Kriekel, Ellen (William) Sadecki, and John (Agnes) Smarz.  Cherished grandmother of Serena, Aaron, Adam, and Jordan and great-grandmother of five. Dorothy and John purchased their first home in Oak Lawn and remained there for 50 years.  She was a longtime employee, CCD instructor, and dedicated volunteer of...

Funeral Services for Robert D. Gergits will be private.  Arrangements entrusted to the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.  For more information call (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com

Funeral Services for Robert J. Lux will be private.  Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 1400 S. Wolf Road, Hillside.  Arrangements entrusted to the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood. For more information call (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com

Powell, Raymond J.  age 77.  U.S. Army 1963-1965, passed away at his home in Crestwood on August 3, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.  Beloved husband of 54 years to Patricia, nee Schneider.  Loving father of Dr. Pamela (William) Stec, Renee (Joseph) Priori, and Raymond.  Proud grandpa to Benjamin and Helen Rose Stec, and Kylie and Evan Priori.  Son of the late Raymond and Lucille, nee Urbanski, Powell.  Brother in law of Sylvia (the late Michael)...

Elaine T. Bouranis, nee Boland.  82 years.  Beloved wife of the late William Janssen and James Bouranis.  Cherished mother of Bill, Janet Janssen-McCormick, and Daniel Janssen.  Loving grandmother of Billy McCormick and Ryan Janssen.  Funeral Services and Interment Wednesday, August 6th, 2:00 P.M. at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Chapel, 6001 W. 111th Street, Alsip.  In lieu of flowers, contributions to the C.O.P.D. Foundation (www.copdfoundation.org) would be...

Rita R. Kowalski R.N., nee Graczyk. Beloved wife of the late John Jr. Loving sister of Loretta (the late Ron) Hanson and Lee (Judy) Graczyk. Dear aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, August 7th from 3-8 P.M. Funeral Saturday, 10:30 A.M from the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood, to Incarnation Catholic Church, 5757 W. 127th Street, Crestwood, for an 11:00 A.M. Mass. Interment St. Mary Cemetery, Evergreen...

Funeral Services for Alice C. Page are private.  Interment Evergreen Cemetery in Evergreen Park.  Arrangements entrusted to the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.  For more info. (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com

Chapel Prayers Streamed Live -  BecvarFuneralStreaming/ThomasKurow Thomas W. Kurow, 86 years.  U.S. Marine Corps Veteran.  Beloved husband of the late Mary K., nee Miller.  Loving father of Dave (Kathy), Sue (the late Bob) Peters, and Nancy (John) Flaherty.  Cherished grandfather of Christie, Jacquie (Ryan), David (Karen), Nick, Tommy, Conor, Ronan, Devin, and Tegan.  Dear great-grandfather of Grayson and Hudson.  Fond brother of Lucille and the late...

James M. Felix, United States Navy Veteran, was born in Chicago on November 20, 1951 and passed away at his Alsip home on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at the age of 69 years.  In accordance with the family's wishes, funeral services will be private.  Please omit flowers, however, send any sympathy cards/cards of remembrance to the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood, IL 60418.  For more information call (708) 824-9000 or...

Marie A. "Mimi" Farrell, nee Cusack, 98 years.  Beloved wife of the late Robert G. Sr.  Loving mother of Thomas (Mary), and the late Robert G. Jr. (the late Margaret).  Cherished grandmother of Timothy, Paul, and Jennifer.  Dear great-grandmother of 10.  Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.  Visitation Tuesday, July 28th, 10 A.M. until 11:30 A.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.  Interment Private.  A...

Barbara Mae Pietrus, nee Miller, 86 years.  Beloved wife of the late Albert Pietrus.  Devoted mother of Walter (Leann) Pietrus, Janice Pietrus, Donna (Richard) Gray, Terri (Steve) Skulavik, Charles Pietrus, Steven Pietrus, and the late Mariann Pietrus.  Loving grandmother of 12 and great-grandmother of 4.  Dear sister of the late Jacqueline Johnson, Geri Miller, Bob Miller, and Don Miller. The Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, July 23rd, 11:00 A.M. at Incarnation...

Due to these unprecedented times and the health and safety of all, funeral services for Rose Almasi will be private.  Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Alsip. Arrangements entrusted to the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.  (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com