Pamela M. Lewis, nee Crandall, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at the age of 74 years.  Beloved wife of the late Norton L. Lewis.  Loving mother of Monica (Robert) Biliskov and Angela (Dean) Seitz.  Cherished grandmother of Autumn, Dakota, Hunter, Landon, and Everett.  Dear sister of Gregory (Barbara) Crandall, Claudia Crandall, and the late Barbara (the late Jerry) Peckham.  Fond aunt of Gregory Crandall Jr. and Timothy (Christina) Crandall.  Special...

Please omit flowers.  In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice in Bill’s memory would be appreciated. William R. Hogueisson, III – “Billy” to those who knew and loved him, and Hogie to everyone around, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday May 27, 2023. He was 50 years old. Billy was a loving member of our family and will be sorely missed by everyone.  Best ever husband, friend and partner of 17 years to Karolina (nee Popowicz) and...

Services for Mary Jane Williams are pending.

Joseph A. Punda Jr., passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at the age of 42 years.  Beloved husband of Jennifer, nee McNicholas.  Loving father of Madelyn and Rylan.  Cherished son of Joseph A. Punda Sr. and Deborah Tufano Punda (Wade Weyer).  Fond brother of William McGrath and Matthew Punda.  Dear grandson of Dolores Tufano (the late Anthony Tufano) and the late Louis and Catherine Punda.  Well loved son-in-law and brother-in-law.  Special uncle of Tess,...

On Wednesday, May 10, 2023, Luke Jonathon Sibley, beloved son of Jonathon and Denise, and cherished brother to Grant, passed away unexpectedly.  Luke was born in Palos Heights on April 3, 2004. He attended Incarnation Catholic School K-7, where he developed friendships to last a lifetime.  There he received his religious education, was baptized, received the sacrament of Holy Communion, and was confirmed. In his 8th grade year Luke attended Nathan...

Virginia Perez-Bozarth, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at the age of 89 years.  Beloved daughter of the late Maria and Tomas Matos.  Loving mother of Beth Vega and the late Camilo Vega Perez.  Cherished grandmother of Norka Caquias Vega, Carlos A. Gonzalez, Luis Caquias Vega, Yvonne Gonzalez-Nazario (Darryl), Virgen M. Caquias Vega, and Camilo B. Vega III.  Dear great-grandmother of Monique Y. Dirienzo (Thomas), Telly Jr. Albino, Domonique L. Gonzalez, George Caquias,...

  Frederick T. Paulis, born December 2, 1955, died May 4, 2023.  Fred was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Francis Paulis, and his son, Matthew Paulis. Fred is survived by his son, Christ Paulis, his daughter, Jean Dunahoe, his stepdaughter, April Groveau, and his brother Gregory Paulis and sister Mary Ellen. Funeral Services for Fred Paulis were private.  For more information: (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com   Arrangements entrusted to the...

Dorothy A. Deuter, nee Turrise, longtime resident of Crestwood, passed away at her house on Friday, April 28, 2023 at the age of 69 years.  Devoted wife of Allan Deuter.  Loving mother of Angie Deuter.  Cherished grandmother of Haley Deuter and great-grandmother of Isabella.  Dear sister of Gene, Joni, Ronnie, and the late Guy.  Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.   Funeral Services are private.  Arrangements entrusted to the Becvar & Son...

Anne J. Zacek, nee Marec, of Palos Heights, passed away on Friday,  April 21, 2023 at the age of 96 years.  Beloved wife of the late John C. Zacek Jr.  Loving mother of Laura Miller, John C. Zacek III, Mark F. Zacek, and Chris (Angela) Zacek.  Cherished grandmother of Matthew, Carly, Ericka (Adam), Scott, Christopher (Brandy), Elaina, Miranda, and Jared.  Anne was also a loving great-grandmother.  Fond sister of the late Frances Horn.  Dear aunt of Lydia,...

Robert G. Gruener, longtime resident of Palos Heights, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, April 17, 2023 at the age of 94 years.  Beloved husband of the late Marlene, nee Coleman.  Loving father of Cheryl Murphy and Alesia Gruener..  Cherished grandfather of Shannon Murphy and Sean Murphy. Funeral services for Robert are private.  Arrangements entrusted to the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood. (708) 824-9000 or...

Ralph J. Vari, 79 years.  Beloved husband of Sandra, nee Hubbard.  Loving father of Jennifer (the late Gary) Fox and Barbara (Michael) Rubsam.  Cherished grandfather of Melissa (David) Rubsam-Dudley, Christopher, Melinda, and Bradley Fox.   Visitation Friday, April 21, 2023 from 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 Catholic Church, 5757 W. 127th Street, Crestwood, for...

Edward Kwiatkowski, 83 years. U.S. Air Force Veteran.  Beloved husband of the late Karen, nee Judd, for 60 years.  Loving father of Dennis (Ita), Denise (Joe) Hausner, Donna, and Douglas.  Cherished grandfather of Anthony (Courtney), Erin, Joe Jr., Kelly, and the late Angel.  Great-grandfather of Jackson and Eleanor.  Beloved son of the late Joseph and Eleanor, nee Lojas.  Dear brother of the late Joseph, Lawrence, and Patricia.  Dear nephew of...

Zachary Schroeder's short life ended on April 8th 2023.  He had a smile that would light up any room and a wonderful sense of humor.  He gave us happiness as well grief and heartache. But our love was never less for him. He will forever be in our hearts and memories.  He leaves behind a Mother and Aunt who loved him with all of their hearts.A Memorial Visitation will be held  Saturday, April 15th from 3:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home,...

Clara M. Schroeder "Cookie" passed away on April 8, 2023. She was a beloved Mother and Grandmother.  She was energetic, funny and the life of the party. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.  A Memorial service will be held on April 15th from 3:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. to celebrate Clara's wonderful life at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 West 127th Street, Crestwood. (708) 824-9000 www.becvarfuneralhome.com

Karen Bielaski Freeman, 65 years. Beloved wife of Joseph P. Freeman. Loving sister of Marty Bielaski, Roberta Doolan and  Ann (Raymond)  Kubiak. Dear sister-in-law of Monica Dougherty. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, April 13th. from 3:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.  Funeral Friday, April 14th, 10:30 A.M. from the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 West 127th Street, Crestwood,  to Incarnation Catholic Church, 5757 W. 127th Street, Crestwood,...

William C. Trent, a Navy veteran who served in the Korean War, died on April 5, 2023. He was 89. Beloved husband for 63 years to the late Darlene A. Trent (nee Bleier) and cherished son of the late Christ and Daisy Trent.  Devoted father of Darlene (John) Shilka, Mary (Owen) Conrad, the late Chris (Mary) Trent, the late baby Laura Lee Trent and Elizabeth (Tom) Surma.  Loving grandfather of John (Camila) Shilka, Lauren Trent, Brian Shilka, Josh...

Norman J. Martello, 86 years. Beloved husband of Carol, nee Foley. Devoted father of Joseph (Carol) Martello, Thomas Martello, Christine (Anthony) Camardo, Janet (Don) Shouse and Michael (Carolyn)  Martello. Loving "Papa"of Nicholas, Vincent, Gianna and John Camardo, Matthew,  Gabriella and Daniel Shouse, Isabella and August Martello. Dear brother of Johanna Ugo-Conlon and the late Richard (Maria) Martello. Visitation Monday, April 10th from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M....

Grace J. Janota (née Sejba) Born November 11, 1933 went to live with our lord on April 1, 2023 at the age of 89. Grace is survived by her loving children Stanley Jr. (Kathy), Brian (Mary Jane), Robert (Marilyn), and Juliana (Gregory). Grandmother of John, Stanley, Ryan (Liz) Janota, Bonnie (Jeff) Plude, and Amanda Miller. Great grandmother of Jacob Janota, Beckett, Deacon, and Fitzgerald Plude. She is preceded in death by her husband of 45 years Stanley, her...

Funeral services for David G. Swanson are private. 

Luis Rodriguez, 55 years.  Beloved husband of Leticia, nee Martinez.  Devoted father of Luis Antonio Rodriguez, Edgar (Elisha) Rodriguez, Kenia (Cesar) Servin, and Christian Rodriguez.  Loving grandfather of Ariel, Alice, Vincent, Thiago, Theo, and Lionel.  Dear brother of Myrna Rodriguez, Mariby (Dargen) Guevara, Raymundo (Lilia) Rodriguez, and Elvia (Daniel) Miranda.  Fond son of Antonio (the late Maria) Rodriguez.Visitation Tuesday, April 4th from 5 P.M. until 9...

Funeral Services for Frederick K. Stein are private.

Lillie Ann Browning, 90 years.  Loving wife of the late James Browning.  Beloved daughter of Vera (Vassell) Parkes and Beatrice St. Clair.  Cherished grandmother of Violette Hawkins and Kevin Walker.  Fond aunt of Irene Surratt, Patricia Taylor, and Valerie Robinson.  Dear friend and relative to many others.    Visitation Friday, March 31, 2023 from 9:30 A.M. until time of service 11:00 A.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street,...

Funeral Services for Philip Michael Reyes are private.  

Clair Joseph Southgate, 9-3-33 to 2-24-23 Clair J. Southgate, 89, died February 24, 2023 after a brief illness. Clair passed away at home surrounded by his family. Clair was born in Detroit, MI and moved to Chicago at the age of 3. Clair was preceded in death by his father, Clair Southgate, his mother, Josephine Hoefeyzers Southgate, and his sister, M. Therese Southgate, MD. Clair is survived by his wife of 57 years, Marie DeMeules Southgate, his daughters, Therese Southgate Fellbaum (Dan)...

Charleen M. Tuzik, 85 of Oak Lawn, Illinois, passed from our hands into God's loving arms on March 13, 2023.  Dedicated wife of 57 years to the late Adrian Tuzik (Tuzik's Kedzie Bakery), cherished mother to Susan (Mario) Pope, Sheri (Brian) Roeske, Wendy (Michael) Micek, Sandra (Matthew) Nowak and Timothy Tuzik.  Beloved Nana to Kayla (Tom) Isaacs, Tyler Roeske, Austin Roeske, Alexis Nowak, Nicholas Nowak, Joshua Nowak, Victoria Nowak, Isabelle Nowak, Zacharry Micek, Luke...

Janet E. Walker, nee Rector-Berman, 67 years.  Beloved wife of the late Gary L. Walker.  Loving mother of Amy Suarez, Nicole (Santiago) Ayala, Kendra (Harlin) Neal, and Jason (Juanita) Walker.  Cherished grandmother of Rebecca, Marcellia (Jeffrey), Alejandro, Kelly, Joshua, Elizabeth, Nathan, Daniel, and J.J.  Dear Great-Grandmother of Galilei, Lydia, and a 3rd Great-Granddaughter on the way.  Fond sister of Roger, Betty, Alice, Margo, Craig, Peter,...

Funeral Services for Cheryl Sipa are private.  Arrangements entrusted to the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.  (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com

Charles T. Spencer Sr., Retired Sgt. Midlothian Police Department and U.S. Army Veteran, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at the age of 75 years.  Beloved husband of Sandra, nee Wrobel.  Loving father of Charles Jr. (Samantha) and Christopher Sr. (Crestwood P.D.).  Cherished grandfather of Christopher Jr., Sofia, Anthony, and the late Dominic.  Dear brother of Margo Nelson and Marsha Jacobucci.  Fond son of the late Rosemary and Charles Sr. II. A...

Maureen A. Havel, 91 years.  Passed away at her Palos Heights residence on Feburary 11, 2023 at the age of 91 years.  Visitation is private.  Funeral Mass on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at St. Alexander Church in Palos Heights. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Geraldine "Gerry" Czaplicki, 81, of Tinley Park, passed away on February 2nd.  She was surrounded by her loved ones at the time she passed. Gerry was born on May 11th to John and Genevieve Goldinak in Chicago, IL. While attending Lourdes High School, she loved playing softball and playing the accordion. This was also where she met the love of her life, John Czaplicki, at the age of 16. They were married just four years later for almost 51 years until John passed in 2012....

Funeral Services for Maria de Rosario Frias-Lopez are private.

Karen M. Kwiatkowski, nee Judd, 80 years.  Beloved wife of Edward Kwiatkowski for 60 years.  Loving mother of Dennis (Ita), Denise (Joe) Hausner, Donna, and Douglas.  Cherished grandmother of Anthony (Courtney), Erin, Joe Jr., Kelly, and the late Angel.  GiGi of Jackson and Eleanor.  Dear sister of Dawn (Mark) Harrah.  Aunt of Tim (Lindsay) Harrah, Colleen (Collin) McKenna, Mike (Ashley) Harrah, and great-aunt of Adley, Blake, Xander, Kassidy, and...

Funeral Services for Morry Williams are private.

Diana Lynn Yoshikane, passed away suddenly, 51 years of age.  Beloved mother of Lauren Yoshikane (Matthew), Ethan Yoshikane, and Jade Smolik.  Special grandma of Silas and Vida.  Dear daughter of Linda Yoshikane and the late Michael Yoshikane. Loving niece of many aunts and uncles. Dear cousin of many.  Diana had many friends and will be dearly missed by all.  A Memorial Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2023 from 1:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. at the...

Anthony Kovacevich, 84, passed away peacefully on January 18th, 2023 at his home surrounded by family. Born in Michigan to the late Anton and Mary (Née: Tafra) Kovacevich, Sr. Anthony is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Patricia (Née: Deppe). Cherished grandfather to Ashley (Michael Lang) Ortiz. Proud great grandfather to Garrett and Gavin. Wonderful uncle to many nieces and nephews too many to name.  Anthony worked for US Steel South Works for 33 years and...

Edward Anthony Tatara, 94 years.  U.S. Army Veteran (Corporal).  Beloved husband of the late Sigrid Giesmann.  Loving step-father of Marlene Visage, Michael (Peggy) Neuhaus, and Irene (Gary) Stamm.  Cherished grandfather of Jerry (Heather) Visage, Ricarda Visage-Brown, Jason Visage, Jeremy (Angie) Stamm, Randy (Carly) Stamm, Nicole (Jacob) Sonne, and Mike (Chelsey) Neuhaus.  Dear great-grandfather of Jordan, Alyssa, Amiyah, Caliyah, Jacob, Moxson, Olivia, Autumn,...

Helen Noreen Evertowski, passed away peacefully at the age of 82 on January 19, 2023. Born in Chicago Illinois, to parents John and Nellie (nee McGowan) Gavin, Helen grew up on the South Side of Chicago with her brothers and sisters.  She graduated from Maria High School and attended DePaul University.  She was an Executive Assistant when her best friend set her up on a blind date to meet Jerome, who became her husband of 52 years.   Helen had a strong...

Donald Carl Hill, 89, beloved father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at home on January 19, 2023. Born March 9, 1933, in Joliet, Illinois, Don was the son of Edna Mary Bock and Albert George Hill and the second-youngest of twelve children. His experiences growing up in a big family and working together with his siblings were some of his most cherished memories, as well as the source of his impressive skill set, which included farming, building houses and working on cars.   Don...

Barbara Kathleen Gabriello, nee Hesik, 57 years old, died suddenly.  Wife of Clark and mother of Kelly Vaughan-Dooley (Brendan). Loving grandmother to Jack Dooley.  Dear sister of Deborah Robak (Hesik).  Beloved aunt to Roxanne and Billy (Day).  Great-aunt to Elijiah, Madelynn, Oliver, and Zander.  Preceded in death by her parents, Doris (nee Carter) and William Hesik, sister Caryn, and niece Alixx.  Barbara was so very loved by all who knew...

Funeral Services for Elmer Welk are private.  Arrangements entrusted to the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.  (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com