Mitchell J. Widuch, 96 years, WWII U.S. Army Veteran.  Beloved husband of the late Loretta, nee Janus.  Loving father of Michael (Cassie), Ray (Pat), Jann (Marty) Garb, and Bob.  Cherished grandfather of Bernadette, Paul (Emily), Taylor, Joseph, Lisa (Brian), Jason ( Kelly), Dave (Catherine), Sean, Ryan (Sarah), Kate (Keith), Mallory, and the late Mark.  Proud great-grandfather of 18.  Dear uncle of many. A Memorial Mass will occur at Incarnation Catholic Church,...

Doris Novak, nee Larison, 89 years. Beloved wife of the late James McDaniels Sr. and the late Arthur Novak Sr.  Loving mother of James (the late Ramona) McDaniels Jr., Michael (Cindy) McDaniels, George (Shelley) McDaniels and Arthur (SueAnn)  Novak Jr. Cherished grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of 5. Dear sister of Mary Sills. Visitation Thursday 4 P.M. until time of service 7:30 P.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 West 127th Street, Crestwood. Interment private....

Funeral Services for Marlene I. Gruener are private.

Joan C. Bryant, R.N., 90 years.  Beloved wife of the late William.  Devoted mother of Charles (Maureen), James, and Catherine (Edward) Medina.  Loving grandmother of Tamara (Tim), Terisa (Nick), Megan Rose, and the late Billy.  Cherished great-grandmother of Jerome and Declan.  Visitation Monday, October 22nd from 3-9 PM.  Funeral Tuesday, October 23rd, 9 A.M. from the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood, to Incarnation Catholic...

Lorraine M. Phillips, nee Boyer, 95 years.  Beloved wife of the late Anton E.  Devoted mother of Anton "Dale" (Aurora) and Debra (Tony) Mazrim.  Loving grandmother of Scott, Chad, Jaclyn, Melissa, Vanessa, and Jessica.  Cherished great-grandmother of Bella, Cash, Ava, and Max.  Visitation Sunday 3-8 P.M. Funeral Monday 10 A.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.  Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Forest Park, IL. ...

Ara Karekin Pridjian, beloved husband of the late Anahid Pridjian, cherished father of Ara, Claudia, and John, passed away on Monday October 15, 2018 at his home in Palos Heights, Illinois. Ara was born to parents Karekin and Pauline Pridjian on the south side of Chicago on March 18, 1926. He attended Brenan Elementary and Fenger High School, and received a Bachelor of Philosophy and a Master of Business Administration at the University of Chicago. During college years he worked at the...

Kathryn Rada Olson, nee Pauls, 62 years.  Beloved wife of Lawrence E.  Loving mother of Donald (Jennifer) Rada and Keith (Rachel) Rada.  Cherished grandmother of Alyssa, Kyle, Natalie, Vincent, and Chloe.  Dear sister of Leroy Pauls, Stan Pauls, Sharon Pedigo, and the late Brian Pauls. Special aunt of many nieces and nephews and friend of many. Visitation Thursday 3-9 P.M.  Funeral Friday 9 A.M. from the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood,...

Irene Szklanecki, 91 years.  Beloved wife of the late Zygmunt.  Devoted mother of the late Sigmund (Irene).  Loving grandmother of Frank, Danny, Jeffrey, Robert (Nicole), and Nicole (Anthony) Pettavino.  Dear great-grandmother of Laurel, Natalie, Marek, Mirelle, Jace, Anna, and Owen. Visitation Wednesday, October 17th, from 9 A.M. until time of service 12 noon at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.  Interment Resurrection...

Louis A. Paries, 90 years, WWII U.S. Navy Veteran.  Beloved husband of Edna.  Loving father of LaDonna (Bill) Olson, Michelle (Edward) Moses, Michael (June) Coutre, Lee (Tara) Paries, and the late Darryl Paries and Colleen (Peter) Tovo.  Cherished grandfather of 9 and great-grandfather of 6.  Dear brother of Marion Bohem of Midway, Arkansas.  Proud member of the Bremen VFW Post 2791 in Tinley Park.  Visitation Thursday, October 11th from 3-9 P.M.  Funeral...

Mary A. McGovern, 92 years.  Beloved wife of the late Frank McGovern and Fred Wynn Jr.  Loving mother of Bradley (Carol), Patrick (Carol), Cory (Sherry), and the late Bruce.  Cherished grandmother of many. Funeral services are private.  Interment will take place at Rock Island National Cemetery in Rock Island, Illinois. Arrangements entrusted to the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.  (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com

James E. O'Brien, 76 years.  Beloved husband and best friend of Jane, nee LaPorte.  Loving dad of Patsy (John) Harmon, Jim (Wanda), Andy (Laurie), and the late Michael.  Adored Bumpa of J.P., Matt, Kelsey, Ryan, Kayla, Jimmy, Shannon, Kevin, Maggie, and Lindsey.  Dear brother of Colette (Jim) Halper.  Fond brother in law of Patsy (Mike) Powers, Linda (the late Bernard) LaPorte, and the late Penny LaPorte.  Special uncle of Jayne, Katie, Shawn, Karly,...

Tommy R. Littles, 72 years.  Beloved husband of Christine.  Loving father of Tommy Littles Jr., Mike (Katrina) Hurley, Aaron (Julie) Littles, and Clint (Bernadette) Littles. Cherished grandfather of many.  In accordance with the family's wishes, funeral services are private. (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com

Carol A. Jurka, nee Vacala, 70 years.  Beloved wife of the late Daniel B. Sr.  Devoted mother of Daniel Jr. (Crista) and Michael Sr. (Tracey).  Loving grandmother of Joshua, Jacob, Jack, Allison, and Michael Jr.  Cherished sister of Gregory (Julie) Vacala and the late Larry (Ruth) Vacala.  Fond sister in law of Judy (Joe) Wooten and the late Patricia. Dear daughter of the late George & Lorraine Vacala.  Special aunt of many nieces and...

Edward Walter Piwowarski, Jr., beloved husband and father, went home to our Lord at the age of 68 on September 18, 2018 in Joliet, Illinois surrounded by his family.  Born and raised in the McKinley Park neighborhood of Chicago to the late Edward and Ann Piwowarski, Ed spent most of his life in the Chicago area. Over the span of fifty years, Ed worked in construction management with a variety of state and county agencies. Ed is survived by his loving wife Elizabeth...

Mary Jane Zavoral, 79 years.  Beloved wife of the late Kenneth A. Sr.  Devoted mother of Ken A. Jr. (Jean), Jean (Gerald) Pioth, Mary Ann (Kevin) Watson, and the late Raymond.  Loving grandmother and great-grandmother of many.  Dear sister of Jack Frantal and the late James Frantal.  Visitation Thursday, September 20th from 3-8 P.M.  Funeral Friday, September 21st, 9 A.M. from the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood, to Incarnation...

Alice M. Brady, nee Tobin, 93 years.  Beloved wife of the late Harold M. Sr.  Devoted mother of Sharon (the late Joseph) Panozzo and Harold M. Jr. (Susan).  Loving grandmother of Joseph (Julie), Amy (Michael), Matthew, Michael (Rebecca), and Megan.  Cherished great-grandmother of Anthony, Tyler, Nathan, Jacob, and Madison Mae. Visitation Wednesday, September 19th from 3-9 P.M.  Funeral Thursday, September 20th, 10 A.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W....

Robert P. Cech, 70 years, U.S. Navy Veteran.  Beloved husband of the late June.  Devoted father of David and Christopher.  Dear brother of the late John (Barbara).  Visitation Monday 9 A.M. until time of prayers 12 noon at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.  Entombment Resurrection Cemetery.  (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com

Peter A. Chrzanowski, WWII U.S. Navy Veteran, 96 years.  Beloved husband of Casmira.  Devoted father of Michael (Eileen), Barbara (Alvin) Bakun, Steven (Susan), Patricia (Gregory) Ledwon, and Marie (Salvador) Mosqueda.  Loving grandfather of 14.  Cherished great-grandfather of 14.  Dear brother of Wanda Charkowick and the late Helen McGrath. Visitation Friday 3-9 P.M.  Funeral Saturday 9:15 A.M. from the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street,...

Alvin Louis Krueger, U.S. Army Veteran, 78 years of Oak Lawn passed away on Thursday, September 6, 2018. Funeral services are private.  

Colleen L. Sheehan, 42 years.  Loving mother of Sophia Grace and Kate Vivian.  Beloved daughter of Dennis and Janice Sheehan.  Cherished sister of Dennis Jr. (Chanika), Joseph (Kate), Annie (Tim) Eyer, and Tessa Bailes.  Dear aunt of Samantha, Dennis, Liv, and Timmy. Wonderful niece of Bernard & Robin Gardocki, David & Roberta Sheehan, Dan & Cindy Sheehan, Maureen & Dave Golden, Kathy & Tom Lake, and Eileen & Rick Hasenbank.  Fond cousin to...

Theresa Wohler, 79 years.  Beloved wife of the late Harry D.  Loving mom of Elizabeth Wohler, Deborah Wohler, Kenneth (Diane) Wohler, Jennifer Wohler, and the late James Wohler.  Cherished grandma of Sarah and Jenna.  Dear aunt of Scott Zablotny and many more nieces and nephews.  Fond sister in law of Josephine Wohler. Memorial service Saturday, September 15th, 12 noon, at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 6001 W. 111th Street, Alsip.  Arrangements entrusted to the...

James L. Lewis, 70 years. Beloved husband of Victoria L., nee Michalec. Devoted father of Edward (Dawn), Daniel (Katie),  Nicole and the late James J.  Loving grandpa of Jocelyn, Alyssa, Samantha, Daniel and Annabella. Dear brother of Ken (Pam). Visitation Wednesday 2-9 P.M. Funeral Thursday, 9:15 A.M. from the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 West 127th Street, Crestwood, to Saint Julie Billiart Catholic Church, 7399 W. 159th Street, Tinley Park, for a 10 A.M. Mass....

Genevieve Urzendowski, nee Buczek, 99 years.  Beloved wife of the late Edward M.  Loving mother of Gloria (Jack) Swabowski and the late Ronald E. (Marsha).  Cherished grandmother of Kimberly (Bill) Garner, Michael (Kate) Urzendowski, Christopher (Sheri) Schultz and great-grandmother of Macie and Emilie.  Dear aunt to many. Visitation Wednesday 8 A.M. until time of prayers 10:15 A.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood, to St. Christina...

Services for Florence Tellerino are private.

Diane M. Drnek, 80 years.  Loving mother of Debra (Keith) Huczek, Suzanne (William) Flynn, Patricia Drnek, and Pamela (Donald) Geringer.  Beloved grandmother of Kristen (Neal) Wagner, Michelle Huczek, Matthew Huczek, Joseph (Elizabeth) Stalzer, Alexander (Renee) Stalzer, Mark Stalzer, Donald Stalzer, Jamie (Brad) Blackard, Megan (Eric) Baker, and Lauryn Geringer.  Cherished great-grandmother of Calum, Kiley, Nolan, Maddux, June, Henry, and Katherine.  Dear sister of...

Celia Drozd, nee Mlaka, 102 years of age.  Beloved wife of the late Joseph.  Loving mother of Carol (the late Don) Holubek and William (Aurilee).  Cherished grandmother of 6 and great-grandmother of 7.  Dear aunt of many. Visitation Thursday, August 23rd at Marian Village, 15624 Marian Drive, Homer Glen, IL from 9 A.M. until time of Funeral Mass 11 A.M.  Interment Resurrection Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, contributions to the St. Jude Children's Hospital...

Mary Lou Phelps, née Smith-Anderson, 87 years.  Beloved wife for 61 years to the late Robert Paul Sr.  Loving mother of Mary (the late Raymond) Miller, Kathleen, Robert P. Jr. (Cindy), and Colleen Deutsch.  Devoted grandma of 8 and great-grandma of 19. Preceded in death by Harold Jr. and Edward “Bud” and her parents Harold E. Smith and Mary L. Mulholland.  Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, August 19th, 2-7 P.M....

Sophia Salem Barton, née Vojtech, 76 years.  Beloved wife of Vincent.  Cherished mother of Neil (Stephanie) Salem.  Loving grandmother of Neil and Holly Salem.  Dear sister of Charles (Lynn) Vojtech, George (Collette) Vojtech, and the late Robert (the late Patricia) Vojtech.  Fond aunt of Robert, James, Ryan Vojtech, and Laura (Bill) Thoma.   Visitation Thursday, August 16th, from 3-9 P.M.  Funeral Friday 9 A.M. from the Becvar & Son Funeral...

Patrick “Pat” Barrett.  Native of Ballylongford, Kerry, Ireland.  Born to Mickey and Madge Barrett on August 2, 1940, 3 hours before his twin sister Joan. He attended the boys national school in Ballylongford and the Technical Hi School in Listowel. He was considered a talented member of both the Listowel School hurling and football teams. Upon finishing school, he was employed at Marshall and McAuley Law Firm in Listowel as a paralegal. In 1960, he...

Stanley J. Osinski, 90 years. Beloved husband of the late Shirley. Loving father of Stanley M. (Maureen), Kenneth, (the late Joan), Donna (Joseph) Winkelman and the late Laura.  Cherished grandfather of Timothy, Christopher, Ryan, Michael, Bernadette, Sarah, Jenna and the late Adam.  Fond great-grandfather of 7. Dear brother of Marian "Ann" Prachar and uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, 3-9 P.M. Funeral Saturday, 9:15 A.M. from the Becvar &...

Lucille T. Ostrokol, nee Gnatt.  Beloved wife of the late Stanley J.  Loving mother of Steven W. (Amber Egan-Ostrokol) and the late Kathleen Plyman.  Cherished grandmother of Eric Plyman and Matthew Egan Ostrokol. Visitation Tuesday 4-8 P.M.  Funeral Wednesday 10 A.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.  Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.  (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com

Mary "Theresa" Zmudka, nee Griffin.  Beloved wife of the late Adam J.  Devoted mother of Ellen Batka, Nancy (Steven) Concialdi, Debra Zmudka, and Steven (Debora) Zmudka.  Loving grandmother of Bradley, Jessica, Sarah, Anthony, Barry, Zachary, and April.  Cherished great-grandmother of Michael, Jacob, and Aubrey.  Theresa was the youngest child of Ellie and John Griffin.  Her 2 older brothers Mike and Jim were born in Ireland. They all grew up in the...

Kathryn R. Gulczynski, nee Mullen, 84 years.  Devoted wife of the late Matthew J.  Beloved mother of Joanie (the late Daniel) Avery, Janet (Daniel) Nessling, and Carol (John) Borowski.  Loving grandmother of 8.  Cherished great-grandmother of 10.  Dear sister of the late Daniel Mullen and Mary Grobarek.  Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, June 18th from 3-9 P.M.  Funeral Tuesday, 9:15 A.M. from the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539...

BONNIE J. HARDWICK, nee SCHINDALGA. BELOVED WIFE OF GEORGE. H. HARDWICK. DEVOTED MOTHER TO SHELLEY (GEORGE) MCDANIELS, TAMMI (RALPH) ADKINS AND MICHAEL (LAURIE) HARDWICK. LOVING GRANDMOTHER OF KATELYN, SCOTT, COLIN, STEVEN, NICOLE, STEFANI, AND ADAM. PROUD GREAT-GRANDMOTHER OF JACE. LOVING SISTER OF ANDREA JIRKOVSKY AND THE LATE CHARLENE OTTAVI. CHERISHED AUNT TO SEVERAL NIECES AND NEPHEWS. A CELEBRATION OF LIFE MEMORIAL WILL BE HELD SUNDAY, JUNE 24th FROM 4-7 P.M. AT THE BECVAR & SON...

Laura J. Paczesny, 86 years.  Beloved wife of the late Albert F.  Devoted mother of Carol (Dave) Stevens, Danny, and Dave (Renee).  Loving grandmother of Jeremy Hoffman, Melissa Hoffman, Jeffrey (Cathy) Hoffman, Lisa (Alex) Salas, and Kyle Paczesny.  Cherished great-grandmother of Julia and Jenna Hoffman.  Dear sister of Nicholas F. Becker.  Visitation Thursday 3-9 P.M.  Funeral service Friday 11 A.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th...

Loretta K. Braje, nee Kirincich, 88 years.  Beloved wife of James.  A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, June 9th at 11 A.M. at Incarnation Catholic Church, 5757 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights.  Entombment will take place immediately afterward at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Mausoleum of the Archangels.  For information call (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com

Santiago Robles, 75 years.  Beloved husband of Mary, nee Melesio.  Loving father of Susan Robles (fiancé Greg Snyder).  Cherished grandfather of José A. Cervantes Jr.  Dear stepfather of Ron and Mike Schulmeister.  Devoted father in law of Jackie Schulmeister. Visitation Thursday, June 7th from 6-9 P.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.  Interment will be private at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.  A lunch will...

Edmund E. Ciara, Doctor of Optometry, U.S. Army Air Force Veteran, 93 years. Beloved husband of the late Prudence, nee Mason.  Devoted father of Damaris Ciara (Robert Gutekunst), Stephen Ciara, Adam (Diane) Ciara, and the late Susan (Hal) Allert and Trinity (Russ) Glover.  Loving grandfather of Justin (Tricia) Glover, Laura Jeanne Glover, Jennifer Nelson, Cheyenne Roduin, Jesse Allert, Brianna Ciara, Alex Ciara, Matthew Ciara and Maggie Ciara.  Cherished...

Edwin A. Grata, age 93, U.S. Marine Corps.  Beloved husband of the late Anne, nee Czyl.  Devoted father of Eric (Kathy), Eileen (Michael) Conway, Karen (Edward) Obuchowski, and Thomas.  Loving grandfather of 11.  Cherished great-grandfather of 3.  Dear brother of the late Edward (the late Lillian) and Rita Samacovis.  Visitation Tuesday 9 A.M. until time of service 11 A.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.  Interment...

Donald G. Pavoni Sr.  84 years.  Beloved husband of the late Gloria L., nee Faber, and Barbara.  Loving father of Donald Jr. (Judy), Dino (Debbie), and the late Robert (Mary), and Kimberlee (Mike) McKittrick.  Cherished grandfather of Kevin, Jeana, Dino Jr., Brian, Tim, Doug, Debbie, Kourtney, Marcey, Derrick, Darren, Dana, and the late Dominick.  Fond great-grandfather of Danielle. Marisa, Emily, Dino, Alison, Norah, Natalie, Ben, Anthony, Evelyn, Vincent, Matthew,...