James T. Dillenbeck, 70 years, U.S. Army Veteran.  Beloved husband of Cristine, nee Polanski.  Loving father of Julie (Bill) Stevens, Amy (Kenneth) Menconi, and James C. Dillenbeck.  Cherished Papa of Dylan, Gabriella, Mary Grace, Kylie, Wyatt, and Chloe.  Dear brother of Donna Lamartino and the late Michael Dillenbeck.  Proud member of Teamsters Local 705 and 710.  A Memorial Visitation and Memorial Prayer Service will be held at the Becvar & Son...

Michael F. Roche, 75 years, suddenly.  Beloved son of the late Patrick and Julia, nee O'Toole.  Dear brother of the late Edmond (the late Matilda) Roche, Patricia (the late Patrick) Aldworth, John Roche, and Kevin Roche.  Loving uncle of many nieces and nephews.  He was a proud parishioner of Visitation Parish in Chicago and a good Irish man. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street,...

Meaghan Breanne Fox, 23 years.  Cherished daughter of Barb and Jim Fox.  Beloved sister of Jaime (Lee) Mora, Kristen (Scott) Baron, James (Shannon) Fox, Daniel Fox, and Nicholas Fox.  Treasured aunt to 8 nieces and nephews.  Adored by many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Meaghan was a fighter, a Lupus Warrior, who dealt with pain and disabilities with true grace.  Always there to help a person in need in spite of her own daily battles.  Meg had an extraordinary...

Norine T. Kobylecky, nee Doyle, 92 years.  Beloved wife of the late Walter.  Loving mother of Mary (Ken) Bialas and Kathy Wallace.  Cherished grandmother of Patrick (Valerie) Wallace, Kevin (Ashley) Wallace, Lindsay (Matthew) Shanahan, and Lauren Bialas.  Dear great-grandmother of Aspen, Bennett, Sophia, and Nora.  Fond sister of Ann Marie (the late Joseph) Bubacz.   Visitation Friday, February 26th from 9:00 A.M. until time of Mass 9:30 A.M. at St....

Richard S. Barthelt - born March 3, 1949, Veteran of U.S. Army Reserves (Sgt), Beloved Husband of Donna, nee Walski. Loving Father of Mark (Kathleen) Barthelt, Brian (Rebekah) Barthelt, David Barthelt and Joseph (Mary) Barthelt. Cherished Papa of Olivia, Christian (“Augie”), Jessica, Madeline, Katrina, Krista, Sophie and Henry. Fond Brother of Donna Barthelt, Ronald Barthelt (the late Mary Lane), Theresa (David) Kurtz and the late Earl...

Richard E. Koopman, 66 years.  Beloved husband of Kathleen, nee McConville.  Loving father of Stacy (Jason) Lambin, Jennifer (Mike) Brower, Rachel (George) Slawson, Stephanie (Matt) Heim, and Curtney (Anna) Koopman.  Cherished son of Barbara and the late Curtney.  Adored grandpa of Justin, Jack, Andrew, Mya, Riley, Georgie, Teagan, Tommy, Sadie, Zach, Lily, and Sophia.  Dear brother of Ken, Bill, Paul, Debbie, and Cindy.    Fond uncle to many...

Philip J. Scroppo, 86 years old, of Crestwood, IL, was called home Saturday February 13, 2021.  Loving husband of the late Emilie nee (Stashak).  Dear brother of the late Joseph (Gail) Scroppo, late Raymond (Theresa) Scroppo. Devoted father to Thomas  Scroppo, Renee Fleming (Dennis), Lisa Scroppo, Suzan Stanhibel (Dennis), and Philip I Scroppo (Susan).  Cherished grandfather of Thomas Scroppo, Carmella Stanhibel, Jessica Scroppo, and Nicholas Scroppo.  Fond Uncle to...

William "Buzz" Stroner, 86 years, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Diana, nee Wieder.  Loving father of Lynn (Thomas) Anderson and the late Katherine Short. Cherished grandfather of Bill, Glenn, Brianna and Brandon.  Dear brother in law of Gary (Alicia) Wieder. Fond uncle of Erica (Nick) Skwarek, Jason Wieder, and Alexander Wieder. Visitation Thursday, February 18th from 3:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home,...

Josephine Fox, nee Zalusky, 101 years.  Beloved wife of the late Frank.  Loving mother of Louise R. (the late Richard D.) Dunne, Frank (Elizabeth) Fox, Carol (Jack) Perveiler, James (Barbara) Fox, and Joanne (Kevin) Ryan.  Cherished grandmother of 16 and great-grandmother of 29.  Visitation Wednesday, February 17th, 3:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.  Funeral Thursday 9:30 A.M. from the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood, to St. Albert the...

Rosemary Hoffman, 92 years.  Beloved wife of the late Robert M. Hoffman.  Loving mother of Donald (Maria) Hoffman and Sharon Hoffman.  Cherished grandmother of Heidi (Stephen) Long, and great-grandmother of Jillian and Jack Long.  Fond sister of the late Joseph (the late Anita) Hicks.  Visitation Saturday, February 13th from 9:30 A.M. until time of service 10:30 A.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.  Entombment Chapel...

Carol Svientek, nee Seestadt, 79 years.  Beloved wife of the late John P. Svientek.  Loving mother of John S. (Cathy) Svientek, Phill (Sue) Svientek, Melissa (Glenn) Ward, and Amy (Matt) Wattles.  Cherished grandmother of Shelby (Zac), Becky, Cody, Ryan, Marianne, Kylie, Magnus, and Madelynn.   Visitation Friday, February 12th from 9:00 A.M. until time of service 12 noon at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.  Interment...

Edith C. LaManna, nee Miano, 93 years. Beloved wife of the late Charles  A. LaManna Sr.  Loving mother of Charles A. LaManna Jr.  Funeral services Tuesday, February 9th, 11:00 A.M at Saint Mary Cemetery Chapel, 87th and South Hamlin Avenue, Evergreen Park, Illinois. Funeral services entrusted to the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood, Illinois. (708) 824-9000 or becvarfuneralhome.com

Matthew Reid Kenny, 35, of Orland Park passed away peacefully on January 29, 2021. Matt was born February 28, 1985 in Palos Heights, Illinois to John and Sandra Kenny. Matt was fondly called Mogie by his family and childhood friends and Nigel by his college friends.  Matthew is survived by his wife Kate, children Allison and Robert, his parents John and Sandy, brother Jeff and sister Julie. Brother Steve and wife Laura, niece Cara and nephew Ryan Kenny. He also leaves behind a faithful...

Visitation and Funeral Services for Sue Ellen Wood will be streamed live on Friday, February 5th, beginning at approximately 10 A.M. by clicking on the following link:      BecvarFuneralServicesStreaming/SueEllenWood Sue Ellen Wood, 70 years old.  Beloved wife of Thomas J. Wood Sr.  Loving mother of Thomas J. Jr. (Sandy) Wood, Kelly (John) Kekatos, Joseph Wood, and the late Lisa Wood. Cherished grandmother of 30 beautiful...

Vivian A. Lindbergh, 82 years of Crestwood.  Beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Albina Lindbergh.   Loving sister of Dennis A. Lindbergh.  Cherished aunt of Jason, Paul, and Michael. Funeral services are private.  Arrangements entrusted to the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.  (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com

Donald M. Aulwurm, 90 years. U.S. Army Veteran. Loving father of Donna Werosh and Russell (Susan) Aulwurm.  Beloved grandfather of Nora (Dan) Wendt, Jason (Jennifer) Aulwurm, Leslie (John) Visbal, Tera (Josh) Rasmussen, Luke Aulwurm, Matthew Waite, and Michael Waite.  Cherished great-grandfather of 18.  Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, February 3rd, 9:00 A.M. until time of service 12 noon at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street,...

Schutzius, Ellen “Sybil,” nee Thomas, 86 years.  Beloved wife of the late John G. Schutzius.  Loving mother of John (Ying), Thomas (JoAnn), Sandra (Kurt) Melander, Barbara (John) McCague, Mary (Kenneth) Kubacki, Patricia (Jim) McCague, Mark (Cynthia), Robert (the late Jennifer), James (Lauri), and Gerald.  Cherished grandmother of 70 and great-grandmother of 23.  Dear daughter of the late Raymond “Stanley” Thomas and Ethyl Mae Thomas, nee...

Evangelina M. Camargo, nee Medina, 73 years.  Beloved wife of the late Antonio Camargo.  Loving mother of Carmen, Rosa, Lupe, Maricela, Daniela and Jaime. Dear grandmother of 14 and great-grandmother of 5. One of the biggest hearts you will ever know, Evangelina would help out in any way she could. She loved to cook for her family, take care of her plants, and help out around the house.  Although she didn’t have a lot of money, she would always make sure she gave a...

Kevin Doyle Sr. born February 12, 1954 in Evergreen Park, IL passed away January 20, 2021 at the age of 66 at his home in Highland, IN.  He is preceeded in death by his daughter Melissa, father Raymond and mother Kathleen.  Kevin is survived by his children Lorelei (Brian), Kevin (Kellie), Ashley (Michael) and Richard. He is lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Maranda, Liridona, Daniel, Taylor, Olivia, Brooke, Jonathan, Katelyn, and Riley. Kevin retired from Unilever...

  It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Julio E. Giron, 64 years of age, after valiantly battling this brutal Covid-19 pandemic.  Julio will always be remembered as a beloved & devoted husband to Maria Celia Giron and loving, ever-caring father of Turry, Jessica, Alyson (his favorite), Heidy, and Jazmin.  He was a dedicated & cherished grandfather of Brittny, Brandon, Briana, Sydney, Jorge, Kristen, Sasha, and Diego (his best...

Funeral Services will be streamed live beginning at approximately 10 A.M. on Wednesday, January 20th by clicking on the following link: BecvarFuneralHomeStreaming/GeorgeOswald Committal Service for George Paul Oswald, Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois BecvarFuneralHome/GeorgeOswaldCommittalService George Paul Oswald, Korean War U.S. Army Veteran, 89 years.  Beloved son of the late Joseph and Pauline Oswald.  Loving brother of...

Visitation and Funeral Services will be streamed live beginning at approximately 9 A.M. on Saturday, January 16th by clicking on the following link: BecvarFuneralHomeStreaming/MarleneTortorelli Marlene B. Tortorelli, nee Kopp, 84 years. Former wife of William Tortorelli Sr.. Beloved mother of Donna Tortorelli, Dawn Tortorelli and Bill (Carol) Tortorelli.  Dear Step Grandmother of 3 and Great Step Grandmother of 10.  Fond sister of Elizabeth Cole and the late Hank Kopp, Bill Kopp,...

Margaret M. McDonough, nee Southam, 76 years.  Loving wife of the late George F. McDonough.  Beloved mother of Jill (Edward) Olson and the late Andrew.  Cherished grandmother of Jordan, Andie, Nicole, and Kendall, and great-grandmother of Kasin.  Dear sister of the late Alice Mallo, Patricia (the late Phillip) Leonard, Bernard (Pearl) Southam, Veronica (Jerry) Dillon, and Elizabeth (Steve) Vainer.  Fond Auntie of many nieces and nephews. Visitation...

Edward L. Terry, U.S. Navy Veteran, 89 years.  Beloved son of the late Edward B. and Anna H. (nee Hudzinski).  Dear cousin and friend of many.  Retired supervisor (1960-1991) at Motorola Corporation. Visitation Monday, January 11th from 9:00 A.M. until time of prayers 10:30 A.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood, proceeding to Incarnation Catholic Church, 5757 W. 127th Street, Crestwood, for an 11:00 A.M. Mass.  Interment Holy...

Michael Barrett, a diehard Cubs fan and Chicago Tribune Pressman Operator, died unexpectedly on December 30, 2020 at the age of 47. Beloved husband of Helen, née Clarke, of Drumconrath, County Meath Ireland.  Loving father of Addison and Michael Jr.  Devoted son to James and Theone.  Cherished brother of Kelly.  Beloved son in law to Mary Clarke. Loving uncle to many nieces and nephews in America and also in Ireland.  Visitation...

Valen & Kane Favela, Beloved twin baby boys of Uriel Favela and Selina Castillo.  Visitation Saturday, December 26, 2020 from 3:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.  (708)824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com Please note:  For the health and safety of all and in order to accommodate all family and friends, we ask that you keep your visit as brief as possible as only 10 people are allowed inside the...

Joan I. Mathis, nee Srok.  81 years.  Beloved wife of the late Arthur J. Mathis Sr.  Loving mother of Wayne K. Baran, Arthur J. Mathis Jr., Dawn M. (Gary) Tuccori, and James L. Mathis.  Cherished grandmother of 5 and great-grandmother of 1.  Visitation Monday, December 14th from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.  Funeral Service Tuesday 10:30 A.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood. Interment Resurrection Cemetery in Justice,...

Rita "Pat" Haxel, nee Pence, 77 years.  Beloved wife of the late Kenneth E. Haxel.  Devoted mother of Edward (Sheryl) Haxel, Rita Haxel, and Kelly (Greg) Williams.  Cherished grandmother of David, Brandon, Kara, and Zachery.  Loving sister of Jim (Ginny) Pence, Dale (the late Jere) Pence, Sharon (Richard) Valdez, Elaine (Michael) Bakutis, Kay (the late Robert) Haase, and Judy (Larry) Reimer.  Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday,...

Joseph “Mike” Broniewicz, March 29, 1958 to December 2, 2020. Father of Kenneth Broniewicz (Grandfather to Neil Broniewicz) and Paul Broniewicz.  Brother to Alan Broniewicz (Arlene).  Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Son of Joseph & Jennette Broniewicz Loves of his life were sports Hockey, Golf, Bowling and Baseball. Grew up in the Burbank IL area. Spent many years of life working in the newspaper industry working many years for his family business Argo...

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.