Candy D. Rudman, nee Graham, 56 years. Beloved wife of Larry. Cherished mother of Kyle (Dalia) Rudman. Loving grandmother of Eli. Dear sister of Vali (Larry) Svientek, Sharon (Jerry) Gonzalez, Gary (Mary Ann) Graham, Melinda (Michael) Carlson, Brian (Cathy) Graham and the late Raymond J. Graham and Joy R. Graham. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, August 12, 2022 from 3:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Funeral Saturday, 8:45 A.M. from the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539...

David A. Dansart, 95 years. WWII Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of 66 years of the late Mary Ann. Loving father of Karen (John) Fuerst, Therese (Mitchell) Schapiro, Kevin (Paula) Dansart, Mary Lou (William) Nolan, Sharon (John) O’Donnell and the late David. Cherished grandfather of 10 and great-grandfather of 15. Dear brother of Joann (the late Raymond) Wagner, Rita (Tom) Madeja, the late Edmund J. (the late Lorene), the late Mary Jane (the late Joseph) Lehner, the late Patricia (the...

Rosemary P. Wilbur, nee Benson, 91. Born October 5, 1930 to Owen and Delia (nee Neylon) Benson, in Chicago. Beloved wife of 67 years to Edward L. (C.F.D., B.O.B.). Loving mother of Lauren (Jack) McGreehin, Michael (Jean) Wilbur (C.F.D.), Martin Wilbur, Karen (Steve) Curran, and Janet Strnad. Cherished grandmother of 8, great grandmother of 3. Preceded by five brothers and three sisters-in-law, the Rev. Gerard “Marty” Benson O.Carm, Owen (Marie) Benson, Joseph (Lois) Benson, Frank...

Steven J. Doorneweerd, 52 years.  Steven is survived by his former wife, Rose Doorneweerd, and their daughter Erin (Edward) Hotwagner, and his two minor children Madalyn and Alexa Doorneweerd and their mother Amy Price.  He is preceded in death by his mother Joyce Baker, nee Wellborn, father John (Lorraine) Doorneweerd, and brother Robert Doorneweerd.  Steven is also survived by his siblings Michelle Anders, Sandra (Steven) Jellema, Edward (Kimberly) Chapin, John...

George E. Olson, 85 years, U.S. Army & Air Reserves Veteran.  Beloved husband of the late Judy Ann Olson, nee Podulka.  Loving father of George M. (Donna) Olson, Robert A. Olson, and Joseph E. (Sharon) Olson. Cherished grandfather of Eric, Nicole, Laura, Katie, Joey, and Jeremy plus those by marriage, Jinai, Beni, and Adam.  Loving great-grandfather of Rorric and Lily.  Dear brother of Gladys (the late Larry) Lindquist, Julie (Bob) Becvar, and...

Craig G. Kueltzo, R.P.H., 76 years.  Beloved husband of Kay, nee Grogan.  Cherished father of Lisa Kueltzo (Andy Popovic) and Amanda (Chris) Black.  Loving grandfather of Emily and Joey.  Dear brother of Gary (Pat) Kueltzo and Jeff (Danealle) Kueltzo.  Loving uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, August 8, 2022 from 3:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M.  Funeral Tuesday, August 9th, 9:15 A.M. from the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W....

Darlene A. Trent, nee Bleier, 82 years.  Beloved wife of William C. Trent and cherished sister of the late Ronald (Rita) Bleier.  Devoted mother of Darlene (John) Shilka, Mary (Owen) Conrad, the late Chris (Mary) Trent, and Elizabeth (Tom) Surma.  Loving grandmother of John (Camila) Shilka, Lauren Trent, Brian Shilka, Josh Catoire, Chris Surma, Jacob Surma, and Matthew Surma.  Fond aunt of many nieces and...

John T. Shantz, 50 years old, suddenly. Beloved son of Frances (the late Thomas) Shantz. Loving brother of Tammy Shantz, Jodi Shantz and Patricia (Ronald) Schwieters. Dear uncle of Grace and Luke Schwieters. Visitation Thursday, August 4, 2022 from 9:00 A.M. until time of prayers, 10:30 A.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 West 127th Street, Crestwood, to Incarnation Catholic Church, 5757 W. 127th Street, Crestwood, for an 11:00 A.M. Mass....

KAY P. O’CONNORKay P. O’Connor (nee Shisler), age 87, a former longtime Gage Park resident, passed away July 27.            Born Nov. 12, 1934 in Chicago, Mrs. O’Connor grew up in Gage Park—near 52nd and Christiana--attending Tonti Elementary School and then Gage Park High School. In the early 1950s she worked briefly as a classified ad-taker for the Southwest News-Herald, then headquartered at 5845 S....

Richard E. Taaffe, 82 years, U.S.Army Veteran.  Devoted son of the late Richard and Augusta Taaffe.  Dear brother of the late Anne Cory.  Cherished uncle of Penny Cook, Gene Cory and great uncle and great-great uncle of many.  Fond friend of Larry Nolan and many more. Longtime volunteer with the Crestwood Fire Department.  Visitation Sunday, July 31, 2022 at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ...

Beloved wife of Lawrence F. Derkacy.  Loving mother of Steven (Susan) and Lisa Chie. Cherished grandmother of Joseph Fultz, Kristi Derkacy, Jaclyn Cales and great-grandmother of Liam Gosciniak. The family is planning to host a Celebration of Life service  at the Palos Heights home of Steven and Susan Derkacy around mid- September.  Date and time to be forthcoming.  Arrangements entrusted to the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W....

On Sunday, July 24th, our hearts were shattered. Our beloved Dad and Pa, Fred Olszowka, joined his high school sweetheart and wife, Lorraine (Kolanko), in heaven. They met while Laurie and her father were shopping for a Christmas tree where Fred worked. She always said that year was the ugliest tree because she couldn’t take her eyes off of him.  Loving father of Kathy (Tim) Hensley, Sue (Tim) Saffran, Therese (Archie) Prado, Janice Olszowka...

Helen B. Engelthaler, nee Hlousek, 99 years.  Beloved wife of the late Ervin "Lefty" Engelthaler.  Devoted mother of Diane (Walter) Zytnowski.  Loving grandmother of Shawn (Rebecca) Zytnowski, Kassandra (Brian) Hall, and Lance (Rikki Ann) Zytnowski.  Cherished great-grandma of Christopher, Ryan, Maura, Shawn Jacob, Jeremy, Dylan, Benjamine, Johnathan, Tyler, and Sebastian. Dear great-great grandma of Melody, Jace, and Parker.  Fond aunt of...

Candance Marie Skimin passed away on July 9, 2022 at her Crestwood residence at the age of 73 years.  A loving daughter of the late Hazel, nee Krunkla, and Gilbert Skimin.  Cherished sister of Pat Skimin of Onekama, Michigan.  Funeral Services are private.  (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com

John L Butler (53) passed away on July 2nd, 2022. Beloved son, brother, uncle and friend. He is survived by his mother Kitty, sister Marla, niece Amanda (Tim), nephew Brian (Lynsey), grandniece Katie and grandnephew Bryce. He was preceded in death by his father (Geoffrey). John L was an avid White Sox, Bears, and Blackhawks Fan.  Visitation Tuesday,  July 5, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. until time of service 11:30 a.m. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home,  5539 W. 127th...

Paul A. Abrahamsen, age 57 of Wonder Lake, Illinois Called to Heaven on April 27th, 2022 He was a beloved father to his children Nick Abrahamsen & Alyssa Marek. And cherished by his grandchild Melina Marek. His family was raised in Alsip, Illinois, with his loving parents John Abrahamsen & Patricia Takash. Survived by his siblings; Dave Abrahamsen, Susan Perrie, Carol Abrahamsen, Chris Abrahamsen.  Paul Abrahamsen was a Shepard High School graduate. He was a very hard...

Daniel Fleming passed suddenly and peacefully at his home at the age of 62. Born and raised in the Chicago neighborhood of Mt. Greenwood, Dan is survived by his children, Daniel, Sarah, Frankie Rose, and James and by his mother, Rose (nee Hummer) and siblings Denise (Pete) Toussaint, Dennis (Patti), Dianne, Bill, Debbie, Bridget (Dan) Brennan, many nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, cousins, and countless friends. He was preceded in death by his father, John, and his brother, David...

Msgr. R. George Sarauskas, passed away after a lengthy illness on June 25, 2022 at the age of 77 years.  Beloved son of the late Mary and Stanley Sarauskas.  Loving brother of Lynn (David) Leonard and the late Ted Sarauskas.  Fond uncle of Karen (Scott) Grzybowski and Sara (Dan) Potter.  Dear great-uncle of Kate and Julia Grzybowski and Olivia and Jackson Potter. Visitation Monday, July 11th at Incarnation Catholic Church, 5757 W. 127th Street, Crestwood from...

Robert H. Whelan, 78 years.  Beloved husband of Sue, nee Shannon.  Loving father of Kim Davis, Kelly (Chad) Gordon, and Christopher Whelan.  Cherished grandfather of Nevaeh, Kylah, Brody, Colton, Aubrey, Lily, and Tenley.  Dear brother of Betty (Bill) Jolley, and the late William (Judy) Whelan. Visitation Tuesday, June 28th, 9:00 A.M. until time of chapel prayers 10:30 A.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood, to Incarnation...

Louise R. Dunne, nee Fox, 75 years.  Beloved wife of the late Richard D. Dunne. Cherished daughter of the late Josephine, nee Zalusky, and Frank Fox. Dear sister of Frank (Elizabeth) Fox, Carol (Jack) Perveiler, James (Barbara) Fox, and Joanne (Kevin) Ryan. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, June 22, 2022, 3:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Funeral Thursday, June 23rd, 8:45 A.M. from the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood, to Our Lady of the...

Mari Diane Dabaco, nee Williams, 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Gregory Dabaco.  Devoted mother of Dean (Debbie), Dale (Kristine), Marc (Kari Jo), Robb, and the late Gregg.  Loving grandmother of Marc John (Gab), Kate (Sam), Matt (Rachel), Madison, Michael, and Mia.  Cherished great-grandmother of Gia, Brooklyn, Vivienne, Diesel, Eleanor, and Aletta. Services for Mari Dabaco are private.  Interment will be held at Abraham Lincoln...

Thomas E. Farrell, 74, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Sunday, June 12th, 2022, in Palos Heights, IL.  "Tommy" or “Rusty” (as he was lovingly known) is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 54 years, Mary, his two adoring sons, Tim (Amy) and Paul (Suzanne), his loving grandchildren Brendan, Nicholas and Katie and a very special dog, Riley.  Fond uncle, cherished cousin, dear friend to many.  He was preceded in...

Laura J. Hestroffer, nee Price, 59 years.  Beloved wife of Walter Hestroffer.  Loving mother of Orville Kline (fiancée Monique) and dear step-mother of Jill (Rich) Moser and Rick (Jane) Hestroffer.  Cherished grandmother of Kody, Sean, and Ryan.  Loving daughter of Roger Sr. and Carolyn "Chickie" Price of Leesburg, Florida.   Fond sister of Roger Price (Tommy Walton), Scott Price, and Gary (Theresa) Price.    Visitation Monday, June...

Patricia I Copeland, nee Freeman, 64 years. Beloved wife of Charles E. Copeland. Loving daughter of the late Thomas and Marie Freeman, nee Fishback. Cherished sister of Terrence (Mary) Freeman, Thomas (Bridget) Freeman and Michael (Laura) Freeman. Dear sister-in-law of Elaine Burton and the late James (Marge) Copeland, David (Connie) Copeland and Donald (Jeanette) Copeland. Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews.  Visitation Thursday, June 9, 2022, from 9:00 A.M. until time of...

Robert R. Fuesel, 86, died at his home in Palos Heights.  Born December 19, 1935 to Joseph Fuesel and Anna Baron, in Chicago.  Beloved husband of 60 years to Margaret, nee Sacco, dear father to Paul (Ex: Marsha Failor) of Seattle, Gregg (Elizabeth) of Omaha, Neb., Jerry (Marie) of Orland Park, fond grandfather of Robert, Benjamin, Carrie, and Owen.  Preceded in death by brother Stan (Barbara) of Fairfax, VA. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.  Retired from the...

Arlene A. Kotil, 88 years.  Beloved daughter of the late William and Anna Kotil, nee Zawetski. Dear cousin and second cousin of many. Loving friend of Marilyn Yunker.  Arlene had many wonderful friends, neighbors, caregivers, and pets. Visitation Thursday, June 2, 2022 from 3:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Funeral Friday, 9:15 A.M. from the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood, to Saint Alexander Church, 7025 W. 126th Street, Palos...

Joseph P. Murphy, 81 years.  Veteran Illinois Army National Guard.  Beloved husband of the late Carlotta, nee Lukaszewski.  Loving father of Brooke L. Murphy Roothaan, Reed (Eleanor) Murphy, Whitney (Kimberly) Murphy, Barclay (Karen) Murphy, and the late Courtland Murphy. Cherished grandfather of Maia, Oliver, Evan, and Alexander. Dear son of the late Joseph J. Murphy and Anne C. Eagan.  Loving brother of Elizabeth "Betty" (Peter) Schomer, Patricia (Myles)...

Kenneth C. Koval, passed away on May 25, 2022 at the age of 80.  Beloved husband of Bonnie, nee Nelson.  Loving father of Robert (Mary) Koval, William (Laurie) Koval, Bonnie Lynn Gilchrist, Michelle Sailor, and Robert (Sandra) Gardner.  Cherished grandfather and great-grandfather of many.   Dear brother of the late Jeannine (Ed) Ferrazzi.  Dear uncle of Ray (Michelle) Scheulin, Brian (Sue) Scheulin, and Edward Ferrazzi.  Dedicated longtime Chicago Tribune...

Judy Ann Olson, nee Podulka, 85 years.  Beloved wife of George E. Olson.  Devoted mother of George M. Olson, Robert A. Olson, and Joseph E. Olson with daughter-in-laws Donna and Sharon.  Cherished grandmother of Eric, Nicole, Laura, Katie, Joey, and Jeremy plus those by marriage, Jinai, Beni, and Adam.  Loving great-grandmother of Rorric and Lily. Memorial Visitation Saturday, June 4, 2022 from 9 A.M. until 10 A.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th...

Services for Nadine L. Landi-Sigel are private.

Kathleen M. Koopman, nee McConville, 69 years.  Beloved wife of the late Richard E. Koopman.  Cherished mother of Stacy (Jason) Lambin, Jennifer (Mike) Brower, Rachel (George) Slawson, Stephanie (Matt) Heim, and Curt (Anna) Koopman. Loving grandmother of Justin, Jack, Andrew, Mya, Riley, George, Teagan, Tommy, Sadie, Zach, Lily, and Sophia.  Dear sister of Barbara Snyder, Julie (Pete) Gerard and Danny (Karen) McConville.  Fond aunt of many nieces and...

Michael A. Tallon Sr., U.S. Army Veteran, 83 years. Beloved husband of Sandra, nee Zimmerman and the late Dorothy M., nee Carter. Loving father of Lynne (Bob) Roberts, Michael A. (Kristen) Tallon Jr. and Kathleen M. Tallon. Cherished grandfather of Alison Schwartz, Madelyn Roberts, Michael Tallon III, Kayla Bullard, Sophia Tallon, Eric Bullard, Leah Tallon and great-grandfather of Taylor Schwartz. Visitation Saturday, May 14th, from 9 A.M. until time of prayers, 10:15 A.M. at the Becvar...

Josephine E. Triana, nee Gatto, 90 years.  Beloved wife of the late Charles. Cherished mother of Karen (Dan) Marchio, Sherry (Mick) McGovern, and Chuck (Colleen) Triana. Loving grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of 5. Dear sister of Mary (Larry) Michlovich. Visitation Tuesday, May 10, 2022, 8 A.M. until time of prayers 10:30 A.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood, to Incarnation Catholic Church, 5757 W. 127th Street,...

Thomas W. Torrence, U.S. Army Veteran, 89 years.  Beloved husband of Loretta M.  Cherished father of Tom (Cookie) Torrence, Lee (Dave) and Linda (Roy) Hill.  Cherished grandfather of Todd, Brandon, Kelly, Troy, Brittany, and Taylor.  Great-grandfather of Tyler, Ethan, Hannah, and Kayleigh.  Loving son of the late Catherine and Walter Torrence.  Dear brother of Dan, Anita, Kathy, Jean, and the late Jim, John, Bill, and Mona.  A celebration of...

William M. Ignarski Jr., U.S. Navy Veteran.  Beloved son of the late William M. Sr. and Agatha, nee Rolek.  Loving uncle of Michael Tajdus, Michelle (Kevin) Byrdak, and great-uncle of Lexie and Lainie Tajdus, and Jessica and Erika Byrdak.  Dear brother of the late Elaine Tajdus and Lorraine Ignarski. Visitation Wednesday, May 11, 2022, 9:00 A.M. until time of prayers 11 A.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.   Interment Abraham...

Kreg D. Witowski, 47 years.  Beloved husband of Sarah, nee Raj.  Cherished father of Alexandria Jadron, Jay Jadron Jr., and Ashlee Witowski.  Loving son of Linda and the late Kevin Witowski.  Fond brother of Karl (Jenna) Witowski.  Dear uncle of Nova. Visitation Wednesday, May 4, 2022 from 10:00 A.M. until time of service 12 noon at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.  Cremation Private.  In lieu of flowers, contributions to...

Florence R. Tremmel, nee Ogden, 83 years.  Loving wife of the late William J. Tremmel Sr.  Cherished mother of William J. Jr. (Laurrie) Tremmel, John (Kim) Tremmel, Richard (Michele) Tremmel, Jennifer (James) Mason, Edward T. (Jeanne) Tremmel, Rebecca R. Tremmel, and the late Paul R. Tremmel.  Loving grandmother of Dylan, Tyler, Kyle, Ryan, Andrew, Matthew, Nicholas, and the late Anna.  Dear sister of Sylvia (the late Ted) Efimov and the late Alice (the late Tony)...

Charles A. Gress, 85 of Blue Island, Illinois passed away at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital in Palos Heights, Illinois on April 26, 2022. He was born on February 8, 1937 to Andrew J. Gress and Adeline T. (Chojda) Gress.  Charles was the second born of thirteen children.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Adeline Gress; as well as by four of his siblings, Dolores (the late Joseph) Lopresti, Andrew (Patricia) Gress, Leonard Gress, and Nancy Gress. ...

Violet M. Drez, nee Bansley, 88 years.  Beloved wife of Kenneth J.  Devoted mother of Thomas A. (Carrie) Drez, Jacqueline Drez, Leslie Drez (John Cannizzo), Michelle Drez, and Michael Sr. (Carla) Drez.  Cherished grandmother of Nicholas, Taylor, Jamie, Michael Jr., Natalie, and Charlotte.  Dear sister of the late Myrtle Bansley. Visitation Sunday, May 1, 2022 from 3:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M.  Funeral Monday, May 2nd, 9:00 A.M. from the Becvar & Son Funeral...

Sharon M. Wanatowicz, nee Battaglia, 66 years.  Beloved wife of Lee C. Wanatowicz.  Loving mother of Katherine and Lee J. Wanatowicz. Cherished sister of James (Anita) Battaglia and Lisa (Dean) Smith.  Dear aunt and cousin of many.  Special 4-legged mom of Wilbur.  Devoted and active member of Incarnation Religious Education and beloved substitute teacher in Districts 142 and 143.   Visitation Wednesday, April 27, 2022 from 3:00 P.M. until 9:00...