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...

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 

Geraldine S. LaMantia, nee Razgaitis, 81 years.  Beloved wife of Joseph J.  Loving mother of Michael (Martha).  Cherished Fur Mom of Laddie and Fur Grandma of Tyler and Snickers.  Visitation Wednesday 4:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.  Funeral Thursday 9:15 A.M. from the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood, to St. Terrence Catholic Church for a 10:00 A.M. Mass.  Interment Private.  In lieu of flowers, contributions to Paws of Tinley Park or...

Diane Neubeck passed away peacefully after a long battle with dementia and heart ailments. She was the beloved mother of Christopher, Robin and Victoria. Wife of Rudolph for 65 years. She loved her Granddaughters Corey and Catherine. We will miss her dearly. Funeral Services are private.  Arrangements entrusted to the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.  (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com

Salvador V. Salud Sr., 78 years.  Beloved husband of Erlinda Hernandez Salud.  Devoted father of Maria Luisa S. (Andrew) Jimenez, Lawrence (Jennifer) Salud, Michael (Jean) Salud, Salvador H. (Cynthia) Salud Jr., Gregorio (Lily) Salud, and Robert Salud.  Cherished grandfather of Christian, Drew, Matthew, Kathryn, Salvador, Francisco, Steven, Sebastian, Alex, and Lanabelle.  Loving brother of Maria Julieta Salud-Arcilla, Ponciano Salud, Maria Engracia Salud, and...

FIREFIGHTER SERVICE      Click here   STREAM OF VISITATION CLICK HERE James E. Shields Sr., 77 years.  U.S. Army Veteran.  Retired Deputy Chief of Country Club Hills Fire Department.  Beloved husband of Susan, nee Chess.  Devoted father of Tracie (Dennis) Fitzpatrick, James E. Jr. (Kristine) Shields, Tammy (John) Troiani, and Jodi (Chris) Fadool.  Cherished grandfather of Aidan and Meaghan Fitzpatrick, Shamus and Shawn Shields, Samantha...

Kathy Meyers passed away peacefully surrounded by family at her Oak Lawn home on the morning of Thursday, June 25, 2020 at the age of 62.  Beloved mother of Bob and Arielle Huestis.  Cherished grandmother of Carter and Makenzie.  Loving sister of Mary Lou Meyers (Ralph Gicla), Diane Budzynski, brother-in-law Gerry Budzynski, and the late Richard (Violet) Meyers, Edward (Judy) Meyers, and M. Sam Fortune.  Devoted daughter of the late Nicholas and Loretta Meyers. ...

A Memorial Visitation for Robert J. Mravca will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2020 from 1:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.  (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com Please Note:  Social Distancing and Face Masks are recommended.

Linda L. Yaksich, nee Schultz, age 71.  Beloved mother of Rick (Laura), Wendy (Ed) Lawler, Gary (Loren), and Karen Connell.  Cherished grandmother of Ashley, Ricky, Peyton, and Emilie.  Loving sister of Lydia (Kurt) Vedder and Diana Vires.  Kind aunt, friend, and Pet-Mom of many.   This amazing and beautiful woman Linda Yaksich, best friend, and the happiest person I've ever known has lost her battle to cancer and passed on Tuesday evening with her kids by...

Lee F. Carlsen, 72 years.  Beloved father of Erin (Keith) Gonsowski, Kevin (Dana) Carlsen, and Lisa (Patrick) Kohlstedt.  Loving grandfather of Jonathan, Grace, Jillian, Steven, and Erica.  Dear brother of JoAnn (Rich) Schreiber.  Fond uncle of Judy, Jimmy, Annette, Lori, and (late) Bobby. Loyal member of Local Union 701. Proud Director of American Lawmen Motorcycle Club.  Lee, better known as Dusty, Diesel, or Double D, enjoyed life when he was...

Rita L. Ursetto, 95 years.  Beloved wife of the late Anthony J., C.P.D.  Cherished mother of David (Cathleen), Barbara, Retired C.P.D. (James, Retired C.P.D.) Cotter, and Michael (Barbara Spangelo) Ursetto.  Loving grandmother of Anthony, Gina, Brian, Kevin (Samantha), Steven (Jessica), Patrick (Lauren), Nicole, Michelle (Kevin) Lavin, Sean, and Brian (Andrea) Haggerty.  Cherished great-grandmother of 22.  Proud member of the Evergreen Park American Legion...

John "Jack" J. Doyle Jr., 86 years.  U.S. Marine Corps Veteran.  Beloved father of Thomas A. Doyle.   Dear son of the late John Sr. and Katherine, nee O'Toole.  Due to these unprecedented times and the health and safety of all, visitation and funeral services will be private.  Interment will occur at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Alsip.  Arrangements entrusted to the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood. ...

Robert S. "Bob" Scroppo, age 62, suddenly.  Loving husband of Lynne, nee McGrath.  Proud father of Sammy and Randy.  Cherished son of Frances and the late Sam Scroppo.  Dear brother of Marie (James) Freidag.  Fond uncle of Kristina Nemetz, Richard Freidag, Kurtis Freidag, Sheri Grazulis, and Georgie Grazulis.  Great-uncle and cousin of many. Due to these unprecedented times and the health and safety of all, visitation and funeral services will be...

John M. Earley, 82 years.  Beloved husband of Charlene R., nee Rochon, former owner of Crestwood Florist for 39 years.  Loving father of Jack, Thomas (Connie), Joseph (Teresa), and Laura Earley. Dear step-father of the late Diana "Dee." Cherished grandfather of Clay, Austin, John (Katie), Kristina (Severn), Sierra, and Autumn.  Fond brother of Kathleen (Woody) Lamp and Robert Earley. Special lifelong friend of many.  Due to...

Pauline Ann Kamholz, nee Boers, age 85.  Beloved wife of William C. Kamholz for over 61 years.  Adored mother Of Derek (Sharon), Jeffrey (Barbra), and Michael.  Best “Grammie” of Matthew, Brandon, Jeff Jr., Nick, Ashley, Haley, Kirsten and Justin. Loving daughter of the late Paul and Emma Boers. Preceded in death by her siblings Elton, Eugene, Dolores and Marilyn. Cherished Aunt and Great Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Trusted friend to many,...

Roberta "Bert" Ruelas, nee Bartak, 81 years.  Beloved wife of Rudolph "Rudy.” Cherished mother of Tianna, Victoria (Mark) Allen, Rose Doorneweerd-Ruelas, Rudolph (Jill) and the late Rebecca. Loving grandmother of Michele, Megan (Joe), Jonathan, Erin (Edward), Rudolph II, and Zander. Beloved "Fur Mom" to Buster, Oliver, Cisco, Dash and Toby. Proud lifelong Chicago Cubs Fan. Due to these unprecedented times, and the health and safety of all,...

Robert W. Peters, age 60, suddenly. Dedicated teacher at Brother Rice High School.  Beloved husband of Susan, nee Kurow. Cherished father of Nick and Tommy. Loving son of Dolores (the late Charles).  Dear brother of Chuck (Kathy), Michael (Mary), and the late Mary Kay. Special son-in-law of Thomas and the late Mary Kurow.  Fond brother-in-law, uncle, coach, and friend of many.   Due to these unprecedented times, and the health and safety of all,...

Donna Jean Skrbec, née Wassall, age 77. Beloved wife of John A. Cherished mother of Bradford (Eileen) Skrbec, Wendy (Mark) Jongsma, Wanda (Jim) O'Brien, Rachel (Timothy) Roberts and Sean (Karen) Skrbec. Loving grandma of Caitlin, Kelsey, Marissa, Kayla, Meghan, Samantha, Colleen, Jimmy, Gillian, Matthew, Trevor, Jenna, Emma, Shane, Miranda and Paige. Dear sister of Barbara Faber and Jim Wassall.  Due to these unprecedented times, and the health and safety of all, visitation...

Katherine A. Wilson, nee Abugelis, 60 years. Beloved wife of Ray, Cherished mother of Dennis (fiancée Sara) Wilson and Danny (Alyce) Wilson. Loving grandmother of Annabella and Axel. Dear sister of Bobby Abugelis and Bruce Ryan.  Due to these unprecedented times, and the health and safety of all, a celebration of life will take place at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.  (708)...

Dr. Shannon E. Morgan, 45 years, suddenly.  Beloved daughter of Peter and Sandra Morgan.  Cherished sister Stacy (Kevin) Morgan-Lawrence and Kim Coomer (Kaci Payne).  Loving aunt of Ari (Willow), Braeden, and Devin.  Due to these unprecedented times, and the health and safety of all, family and friends will gather for a memorial service at a later date.  Arrangements entrusted to the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood  (708)...

Doris L. Ruter, nee Fisk, 83 years.  Beloved wife of the late Richard A.  Devoted mother of Alan K. (Kimberly) and Lee Ann Hulse.  Loving grandmother of 5.  Cherished great-grandmother of 11.  Dear sister of the late Lorraine Urbanic.  Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Due to these unprecedented times, and the health and safety of all, funeral services and interment will be private. Arrangements entrusted to the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th...

Coduto, Lynda, nee Morris, 60 years.  Beloved wife of Frank.  Loving sister of Cheri (Anthony) Montoro.  Dear aunt of Dimitra, Andrea, Andreas, and Thomas Spentzos, and Sophia (Thomas) Nastasi.  Cherished daughter of the late Barbara and Paul Morris. Due to these unprecedented times, and the health and safety of all, visitation and funeral services will be private.  Interment will occur on Friday, May 15th at Fairmount Willow Hills Memorial Park in Willow...