obituaries
Helen G. Mackrola
Jul 20, 2026
Helen Grace Mackrola, nee Koplan, of Worth, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026 at the age of 77. Beloved wife of Radomir Pospisil for 35 years. Loving mother of Bob (Deanna) Mackrola and Beth Kenealy. Cherished grandmother of Shane, Kristina (Jorge), Anne (Justin), and Matt (Meghan), and great-grandmother of Joey, Watson, Liam, Millie, and two on the way, Delaney...
Luke A. Beemsterboer
Jul 18, 2026
Luke A. Beemsterboer, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at the age of 47. Beloved husband of Courtney, nee Quinn. Cherished father of Alex, Colin, and William. Loving son of the late Patricia Beemsterboer. Dear son-in-law of Mary Quinn. Fond cousin of many.
Memorial Visitation Saturday, July 25, 2026 from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations...
Christopher J. Zavoral
Jul 12, 2026
Christopher J. Zavoral, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026 at the age of 45. Beloved son of Jean, nee Cisek, and the late Kenneth A. Zavoral Jr. Cherished father of Justice Marie Zavoral. Loving brother of Kenny III, Bryon, and Shaun. Loving uncle many nieces and nephews. Special friend of many.
Visitation Thursday, July 16, 2026 from 4:00 P.M. until...
Luciano Hernandez
Jul 10, 2026
Luciano Hernandez, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026 at the age of 78 years. Beloved husband of Isabel Amaya de Hernandez for 56 years. Loving father of Joe Hernandez, Richard (Rebecca Sue) Hernandez, George Hernandez, Edgar Hernandez, Rosaura Hernandez, and Alma Delia Hernandez. Cherished grandfather of Justin, David, Xavier, Ethan, Kaley, and Alonzo. Dear brother of 7 brothers and...
Jennifer Lynn Luebke
Jul 7, 2026
Jennifer Lynn Luebke, born on February 16, 1977, passed away on July 7, 2026. Her departure marks the loss of a beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and niece whose presence will be deeply missed by her family and all who knew her.
Jennifer is survived by her devoted daughters, Paige A. Luebke and Victoria Luebke, as well as her loving son,...
Mark J. Zuiker
Jul 2, 2026
Mark J. Zuiker, born February 4, 1967, passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Thursday July 2, 2026 at 59 years of age. He is survived by his friends, his sister Christine, and his two sons Nicholas and Jacob.
Mark was a lifelong resident of the south suburbs of Chicago. He attended St. Christopher Catholic School and Bremen High School. After...
Judith Ann DeAngelis
Jun 21, 2026
Judith Ann DeAngelis, nee Rewers, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at the age of 79. Beloved wife of Dominick DeAngelis for 55 years. Loving mother of Rachel (Christopher) DeAngelis-Rush, Michele DeAngelis, and Dominick DeAngelis. Cherished grandma of Julia Rush, Elizabeth Rush, Molly Rush, and Henry DeAngelis-Henning. Dear cousin of many.
Visitation Sunday, June 28, 2026 from 2:00 P.M. until...
Margaret Anne Hegarty
Jun 17, 2026
Margaret Anne Hegarty, born into time February 28, 1963 and born into eternal life June 17, 2026. Preceded into heaven by her mother Rebecca “Becky” and her father William “Bill.” Survived in earthly life by many faithful and loving friends and relatives including her older brother, William “Bill”, younger sister Kathleen “Kathy”, her husband John, and their children Ryan and...
Kathryn Fregeau-Torres
Jun 15, 2026
Kathryn “Katie” Fregeau-Torres age 39 yrsKatie found peace on 6/15/26 after a lifelong battle with mental illness. Before illness dimmed her brilliant blue eyes, Katie was a precocious little girl who loved wearing dresses, watching Disney movies on repeat, bossing around her gaggle of male cousins and her brother Brian. She was the firstborn grandchild on the Sigel side and the...
Fred C. Pesek Sr.
Jun 18, 2026
Fred C. Pesek Sr., U.S. Air Force Veteran, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at the age of 94. Fred was born in Chicago, the son of the late Laddie and Louise, nee Kalina, Pesek. Beloved husband of Virginia, nee Dolehide, for over 70 years. Devoted father of Catherine (Walter) Warachowski, Donna (Lawrence) Kochan, Rev. Fred C. Pesek...
Joseph M. Judickas Jr.
Jun 11, 2026
On Thursday, June 11, 2026, Joseph M. Judickas, Jr., 96, passed away peacefully at Northwestern Medicine Hospital in Palos Heights, Illinois after a brief illness. Born in Chicago, Illinois, he graduated from Kelly High School in 1948 and served in the Korean Conflict from 1951-1953 as an Army Sergeant First Class. He survived brutal frontline combat with the 2 nd...
Kimberley Ann Ratkowski
Jun 9, 2026
Kimberley Ann Ratkowski, nee Huff, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at the age of 66. Beloved wife of David for 35 years. Loving and devoted mother of Ryan Ratkowski. Dear sister of Joseph Huff. Fond aunt of Joseph W. (Kimberly) Huff. She will be especially remembered by Donavan, Patrick, Michael, and Brendan. Dear neighbor of Bill and Julie...
Alice E. Oskvarek
Jun 2, 2026
Alice Oskvarek, nee Lach, age 91, passed away peacefully on June 2nd. Beloved wife of the late Frank Oskvarek for 59 years; loving mother of Melanie, the late Anthony and the late Linda; dear sister of the late Helen, late Genevieve, and late Mary; cherished aunt of over 80 nieces, nephews, and "greats". Alice was a former loan officer at...
Kenneth M. Broniewicz
Jun 1, 2026
Kenneth M. Broniewicz, passed away at his Crestwood residence on Monday, June 1, 2026 at the age of 47. Father of Neil Broniewicz. Son of Marsha Broniewicz and Joseph Broniewicz, Brother of Paul Broniewicz.Ken grew up in “Summit” and Tinley Park, IL. As a youth he played many sports, primary sport being ice hockey which he loved to play. He...
Lucille R. Kurucz
May 31, 2026
Lucille R. Kurucz, nee Gabriel, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at the age of 94. Beloved wife of the late John Kurucz. Loving mother of Frank (the late Pat) Kurucz, Mary Ann (Roy) Majkowski, Nancy (Rich) Truschke, and Rose Ann (Dan) Cialdella. Cherished grandmother of 7 and great-grandmother of 13. Dear sister of the late Mary Darguzas and Annie...
Anita L. Gallagher
May 23, 2026
Anita L. Gallagher, nee Klingbell, born October 3, 1938, passed away at her Plainfield residence on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at the age of 87. Beloved mother of Doreen (Dennis) Forret and Robin Gallagher. Loving grandmother of Lisa Forret and David (Moira) Forret. Dear sister of Gail (John) Pempek and the late Carol (the late Steve) Zahradnik. Fond aunt of...
Kristine M. Lisikiewicz
May 24, 2026
Kristine M. Lisikiewicz, nee Welch, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at the age of 72. Beloved wife of Edward A. Lisikiewicz for 41 years. Loving mother of William (Jennifer) Love, Michelle (David) Ramirez, and Matthew (Katie) Lisikiewicz. Cherished grandma of Megan, Glen, Ethan, and Clara. Dear sister of Kraig (Kimberly) Welch, Karen Brown, Karla (Maurice) DeFino, Kolleen (Robert)...
Michael J. Lahart
May 21, 2026
Michael J. Lahart, U.S. Army Veteran, passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at the age of 87. Beloved husband of Barbara Lahart, nee Lustig. Loving father of Brian (Catherine) Lahart, Bern (Dana) Lahart, and Michael (Kathleen) Lahart. Cherished grandfather of Ellen, Hannah (Sam), John (Merary), Daniel, Katherine (David), Lauren, and the late Conor and Joseph. Dear great-grandfather of...
Albert M. Schuster Jr.
May 5, 2026
Albert M. Schuster Jr., U.S. Navy Veteran, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at the age of 90. Beloved husband of Arlene, nee Stevens, for 62 years. Loving father of Albert III (Karen) Schuster, Robert (Donna) Schuster, Kimberly (Russ) Shepard, Laurie Crnkovich, and Craig (Jaime) Schuster. Cherished grandfather of 12.
Visitation Friday, May 15, 2026 from 3-8 P.M. Funeral Saturday,...
Lucille Gedminas
Apr 20, 2026
Services for Lucille Gedminas are private. For more information: (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com
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