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...

Ricky A. Smith, 50 years, suddenly.  Beloved husband of Naomi.  Loving father of Steven (Colleen), Benjamin (Megan), and Kayley.  Cherished grandfather of Wyatt, Molly, Maeve, and soon to be Oliver.  Devoted son of Dorothy.   Fond brother of Lisa and Jason.  Dear uncle of Michelle and Craig.  Special friend of many.  Due to these unprecedented times, and the health and safety of all, visitation and funeral services will be private.  In lieu...

Pedro Diaz Tena, 75 of Chicago, Illinois passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020. He was born on April 17, 1945, in Tupataro, Michoacán to the late Trinidad and Florentina (Tena) Diaz. He devoted his life to being a hardworking employee of the Tootsie Roll Factory, where he was proudly committed to serving for 35 years.  In his free time, Pedro enjoyed gardening his yard to perfection, cooking and sharing his delicious platters, and spending his time outdoors. He was a devoted...

Maria G. Cruz, 93 years.  Beloved wife of the late Daniel Camargo.  Loving mother of the late Antonio Camargo.  Dear grandmother of 6. Due to these unprecedented times, and the health and safety of all, visitation and funeral services will be private.  Interment Resurrection Cemetery in Justice.  Arrangements entrusted to the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.  (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com

Elizabeth Newgren, nee Schwartz, 78 years.  Beloved wife of Philip H. for 54 years. Cherished mother of Philip E. (Michelle) and Victor (Lili).  Loving grandmother of Travis, Sofia, Ethan, and Aaron.  Dear sister of Lawrence (Kathy) Schwartz and the late Jeanne and Paul.  Fond aunt of Scott, Ryan, and Emily.  "To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die."  Due to these unprecedented times, and the health and safety of all, visitation and funeral...

Sibyl L. Erikson, nee Busler, 94 years.  Beloved wife of the late Roy E. Erikson.  Loving mother of Roy F. (Shannan) and Debra L. Erikson.  Cherished grandmother of Colleen and Katherine.  Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews.  Due to these unprecedented times, and the health and safety of all, visitation and funeral services will be private.  Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South Cemetery.  Arrangements entrusted to the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539...

Patricia A. Buknas, nee Quinlan.  Beloved wife of the late Walter. Loving mother of Pamela (late Mike) Barnes, Constance (late Peter) Santiago, Paula (Mike) Byrne, Candace (Bruce) Schauer. Cherished grandmother of Joshua (Brandi)Czernik, Bree, Bryce and Bruce Schauer.  Dear sister of Jean (late Jerry) Cinnerella, Thomas (Paula), Janet (Dan) O’Connell, Patrick (Lisa) and the late Jack, Mary (late Jim) McHugh, Dennis, William (Carol), Daniel, and Donald. Devoted friend to...

John F. Surane, 38 years.  Beloved son of Jack W., Retired C.F.D., and Pat, nee Doretti.  Cherished brother of Brian (Diane), Kathy (Dave) Witkowski, Laurie (Andy) O'Brien, and Colleen (Steve) Matayka.  Loving uncle of Jack (fiancé Lizzy), Brendan, and Patrick Surane;  Kalie, Nolan, Ashley, and Peyton Witkowski;  Shannon, Kevin, Maggie, and Lindsey O'Brien;  and Molly and Maeve Matayka.  Loving companion of Christine Fawley.  Special...

Friederike "Frieda" Schuch, nee Schertzer, age 65.  Beloved wife of Donald J. for 44 years.  Loving mother of Brian (Colleen) Schuch and Timothy (Laura) Schuch.  Cherished grandmother of Quinn Katherine Schuch. Dear sister of Kathy (Adolf) Fandl, Elizabeth Schertzer, Andrew (the late Erica) Schertzer, and the late Maria (Alois) Fandl.  Proud daughter of the late Maria, nee Schatz, and Andreas Schertzer.  Fond aunt of many.  Frieda was a dedicated and...

John F. Gorseck, A.K.A. Gorszczyk,  born October 15, 1947, died April 17, 2020. Retired Chief Warrant Officer U.S. Army for 20 years.  Loving son of the late Chester and Evelyn Gorszczyk. Dear sister of Kathleen Sims and the late Daniel Gorszczyk and Joanne Mullehoff. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Father of John, Jimmy "Scott" Matthew and Jeffery Gorszczyk. John belonged to the Chicago Ridge V.F.W. and the Glendale American Legion Post # 1160. My brother was...

Eleanor Dulaitis passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at the age of 99 years.  Beloved wife of the late Vincent and the late Robert Sr.  Loving mother of Lawrence (Joyce) Barnes and the late Robert Jr.  Dear stepmother of Donald (Ellen).  Fond grandmother of 7 and great-grandmother of 11.  Dearest friend of Kae and many relationships.  Due to the current conditions, visitation and funeral services will be private.  Interment St. Casimir...

Barbara Ann Roberson, nee Murawski, 77 years.  Beloved wife of Carl K.  Loving mother of Janelle (Scott) Schmidt and Kenneth (Sherry) Roberson.  Cherished grandmother of Cassidy and Braden.  Dear sister of Sharon (Mike) Burke.  Fond sister in law of Kelly (Ron) Belair.  Special aunt of Bill and Dru, and great-aunt to Calli and Kendall. Due to virus precautions visitation and funeral  are private.  Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood,...

Visitation and Funeral Services for Jaime Avila are private.  For more information call (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com

Visitation and Funeral Services for Augustina Juarez are Private.  Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Chicago. For more information call (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com

Elbert Vires, 67 years. U.S. Army Veteran.  Beloved father of Allen.  Loving brother of Samuel Vires, Pearl (the late Larry) Ward, Cletus Vires, and the late A.C. Vires, Julie Duffy, and Lloyd Vires.  Dear uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation and Funeral Services are private.  Interment will be at Haddix Family Cemetery in Jackson, Kentucky.  For more info.  (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com Visitation and Funeral Services...

Harold Wierenga, 67 years. Beloved husband of Cindy, nee Mair.  Loving father of Katie (Sam) Hofman, Greg (Pamela) and Doug (Ashley).  Cherished grandfather of Grant, Nolan, Dane, Harrison Hofman, Grayson, Ava, and Brayden Wierenga.  Dear brother of Wayne (Anne) and Jay Wierenga.  Fond brother-in-law of Judi Mair.  Visitation and Funeral Services will be private on Saturday, March 28th. (Live streaming information see below)  Interment will be at...

Joanne M. Haase, nee McGrath, longtime resident of Crestwood passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at the age of 88 years.  Visitation was private on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.  Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Alsip.  For more info (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com  

Robert T. Mackovitch  “Baka” Robert (Bob) Mackovitch, loving husband of Janice; former husband of Donna, was called home Friday March the 13th after an extended struggle with cancer. He was Dad to Robb (Nikki), Jeff (Leanne) and Mike (the late Lydia); and later Stepdad to Joe Blaszynski (Denise), Leanne Mackovitch (Jeff), Jason Blaszynski, Larry Blaszynski (prior Samantha Melendez). Bob was proud Baka...

Diana M. Barry, 81 years.  Loving sister of the late Mike Barry, Maureen Begeske, and Kathleen Carey.  Cherished aunt of 12 and great-aunt of many.  Visitation Monday, March 9th from 3:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.  Funeral Tuesday, March 10th, 9:00 A.M. from the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood, to Incarnation Catholic Church, 5757 W. 127th Street, Crestwood, for a 9:30 A.M. Mass.  Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Alsip. The Diana Barry...

Connie J. Moran, nee Angelica, 97 years. Beloved wife of the late John. Cherished mother of Tim (Lynn), Joe (Ellen), and Mary Jo (Mick) Bauman. Loving grandmother of 9 and great-grandmother of 7.  Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, March 8th from 3-9 P.M. Funeral Monday, March 9th, 9:45 A.M. from the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood, to St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 9343 S. Francisco Ave, Evergreen Park, for a 10:30 A.M. Mass. ...

Geraldine 'Geri' J. Judickas, nee Pesek, age 87, born February 15, 1933 and passed away peacefully on February 19, 2020 after months of combating lung cancer. Loving wife of 66 years to a devoted husband Joseph M.  Loving mother of Grant (Rose), Keith (Marcia), Victoria (Reed) Reilly, Peter (Colleen), Dean (Nancy), and the late Joseph III, and Troy.  Dearest grandmother of Dana (Ritch) Castillo, Lauren (Anthony) Long, Colin Reilly, Dale, Sara, Taylor, Jason Reilly,...

Services for Terrill Rawle are private.

Funeral Services for Michael G. Schmude are private.

William E. Rook, age 87 passed peacefully into eternal life February 8, 2020. Beloved son of the late William and Catherine nee Murray. Retired member of Carpenters Union Local # 1027 for over 50 years, and became the # 1 draftsman at Woodwork  Corporation of America. Devoted husband of the late Joy, nee Bohnsak, and the late Julie, nee Rusco.    Loving father of 13 children, William E. Jr. (Maggie), Thomas (Marion) Swiontek, John (Cathy), Patrick (Francesca), Cathy,...

Judith A. Caprio, nee Anderson, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2020 at the age of 80.  Beloved wife of the late Ralph.  Beloved mother of Virginia (Douglas) Prior, Patricia (Jim) Novy, Anthony (Janis) Morris, and the late Daniel Caprio.  Cherished grandmother of Stephen, Alexandria, Cassidy, and Dakota.  Loving great-grandmother of Benjamin.  Dear sister of Virginia Botta and the late Nancy (Art) Kutchinski.  Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews and loving...