Amy Beth Thompson passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024 in Denver, Colorado at the age of 46 years.Visitation is private.  Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Incarnation Catholic Church, 5757 W. 127th Street, Crestwood, at 9:30 A.M.  Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Alsip. Arrangements entrusted to the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.  For more info:   (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com

Bonnie L Webber, nee Ford, of Crestwood, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 5, 2024 at the age of 87 years.   A Memorial Mass for Bonnie will be held at Incarnation Catholic Church (5757 W. 127th Street, Crestwood) at a later date.   Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Alsip.  Arrangements entrusted to the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.  For more info:  (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com

George J. Hruban, age 89, loved life and lived it to the fullest! He loved spending all his time with his family. He loved to laugh, share stories, and eat. He believed life was precious. George was a proud member of the Marine Corps.  He loved and adored his wife, Sara (Rodgers). His children were his pride and joy; the late George (Pam), the late Pat (Bill), Tom (Deborah), Laurie Stock ( Ken), Sheila Ravetto (Tom). He was a loving and proud grandpa and papa to...

Dolores “Dee” Jahnke, nee Gruca, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at the age of 90 years. Rest in paradise.  Beloved wife of the late Robert Jahnke.  Devoted mother of Caryn Smith, Rhondelle (Thomas) Ring, Jennifer (Steve) O’Boyle, and the late Robert “Robbie” Jahnke.  Cherished grandmother of Lainey O’Boyle, Riley O’Boyle, and Addison O’Boyle.  Loving daughter of the late Michael and Sophie Gruca, nee Kmak.  Dear...

At 3:40 P.M. on Monday, March 18, 2024, Beverly Corey went home to God, surrounded by her 3 children, granddaughter, and great-granddaughter.  Godspeed Mom.  Loving wife of the late Richard Corey, Cecil Vaineo, Fred Reader, and William McFarland.  Beloved mother of Matthew, Michelle (John), and Fred.  Cherished grandmother of Amanda, Janine, Freddie, Frankie, Johnny, Aidan, Angel, and Alexander, and great-grandmother of Nicholas and Emily.  Fond sister of Gary...

Barbara J. Collins, nee Spoto, 82 years of age.  Beloved wife of the late Robert Collins.  Loving mother of Jeff (Tammie) Collins and Frank (Kelly) Collins.  Cherished grandmother of Rebecca, Anthony (Maria), and Ashley (Jason), and great-grandmother of Hunter and Brynlee.  Dear sister of Judith (the late Richard) Demma, Frank Spoto, and the late Pamela Spoto.  Fond aunt, cousin, and friend of many.   A Memorial Visitation is scheduled for Saturday, April...

Nancy E. Janda, nee Krusinski, 70 years old.  Beloved wife of Doug.  Loving mother of Christopher (Becky) and Sean (Chris) Janda-Forner.  Cherished grandmother of John Janda and Aidan Janda-Forner.   Dear sister of Ronald (the late Susan) Krusinski. Visitation Wednesday, March 6, 2024 from 3-8 P.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.  Lying in state on Thursday, March 7th from 9 A.M. until time of Funeral Mass at St....

Edith Jovanovich, nee Bieneck, 102½ years old.  Beloved wife of the late Spasoje Jovanovich. Loving mother of Krista (Dan) Alesi, Gisela “Gina” (Jerry) Jukich, Jelisaveta “Liz” (Paul) Klabacha, and Peter Jovanovich. Cherished grandmother of Donna (John) Quesnel, Steven (Brenda) Alesi, Sherry (Scott)Thornber, and Wendy (Tony) Liberatore.​​  Dear great-grandmother of Kelly, Zach, Lia, Eric, Alex, Jacob, Lucas, Samantha, and...

Carl P. Ferraro Sr., 84 years.  Beloved father of Jack (Kathy), Carl Jr. (Kathy), Paul (Peggy), CatherineAnn (Steve) Edwards, MaryRose (Marty) Parello.  Cherished grandfather of Anthony (Aleesha), Megan, Kelly (Paul), Kyle, Jack, Steven (Lindsay), Caitlin, Benjamin Carl, Raymond, and Catherine Rose.  Loving great-grandfather of Linden, Pierson, Avery, Jackson, and Constantine.  Beloved son of the late Anna and Giochino Ferraro.  Dear brother of Marie, and the late...

Funeral Services for Victoria E. Golding are private.  Arrangements entrusted to the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.  For more info:  (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com

Delia Williford, nee Martinez, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at the age of 75 years.  Loving wife of the late Lonnie Williford.  Beloved mother of Michael (Tina) Gonzalez and the late Irene Gonzalez.  Dear step-mother of Felice Williford and Lynise Williford.  Cherished grandmother of Nicole Gonzalez (Jordan Flores), Melissa Gonzalez, Rachel (Christopher) Rodriguez, Jeffrey (Cary) Morales Jr., Joseph Velenciano, and great-grandmother of 9.  Fond sister...

Joan C. Dwyer passed away suddenly on Monday, February 19, 2024 at the age of 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Timothy R. Dwyer Sr. for 57 years.  Loving mother of Carol (Tom) Ignatowicz, Jackie (Mike) Murphy, and the late Timothy R. Dwyer Jr.  Cherished grandmother of Megan (Brooks) Clinton, Jason (Brittany) Ignatowicz, Katelyn (Paul) Kowalik, Bridget Murphy, and Maggie Murphy.  Special great-grandmother of Easton, Canaan, Hayden, Emma, Dayton, and Olivia. Fond sister...

Ronald Gene Ahlberg passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at the age of 81 years.  It was his wishes to have private services followed by burial at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery in Justice, Illinois.  Arrangements entrusted to the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.  For more info:  (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com

Patricia Hubacek was born on July 27, 1939 in Kingston Township, WI to Beatrice and Charles Rubins. She passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at the age of 84 with her youngest son, Joseph, by her side. Pat was a devoted family member and spent her life in service to those she loved. Her devotion to her family began early in her life when she chose to stay home and raise her 4 children. As her children grew, she continued her gift of service as a caretaker for an aunt and uncle...

Mary Jane Gannon, nee Cerny, 91, of Chicago and Bridgeview, IL.  Preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Mary (nee Husak) Cerny.  Dear sister of the late Elaine Majkut (Stanley), late Joseph (Ruby), late Norbert (Phyllis), late Ronald “Butch” (Dolores), late Shirley Gannon, and she is survived by her sister Carole Hammer.  Loving mother of Robert “Bobby” (Carol) and Edward (Bridget) and beloved grandmother of Kathleen and Robert...

Jerry Lee Nelson, U.S. Navy Veteran, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at the age of 84 years.  Funeral Services will be private however burial and military honors will be held on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois.  For more info:  (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com

Diane Wesensten, was born in Chicago, Illinois on September. 15, 1942.  Formerly of Miami Shores, Florida, resident of Palos Heights, passed away with her sister Suzanne by her side on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at the age of 81 years. Loving daughter of the late Dolores M., nee Kimmey, and John D. Wesensten Sr.  Beloved sister of Suzanne Wesensten and the late John D. Wesensten Jr. Dear granddaughter of the late Ann, nee Drysdale, and Charles F. “Shibby”...

William L. Hunt, 86 years. U.S. Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of Jeanette for 54 years.  Loving father of Joyce (Kirk II) Petersen, the late Marsha (Bruce) Hodina, and the late Michael (Maria) Hunt.  Cherished Papa/Grandpa of Hannah (John) Ghassan, Kirk III (Armi Grace) Petersen, Sam Hunt, Ryan (Brittany) Petersen, Emily Petersen, Rachel Hunt, and Brad Petersen.  Great-Grandfather of Kirk IV, Izzie, Noah, Theo, and Maddie.  Dear brother of the late Vera, Fay, Diane, and...

Elizabeth Pretkelis-Heaton, 46, passed away unexpectedly on January 13, 2024. Liz was a devoted wife to her beloved husband, David Heaton, a loving mother to her son, Nicholas Dunkel, and a caring step-mother to Naveah Heaton. She is deeply missed by her parents, Algird and Carol Pretkelis; siblings, James (Lesley) Pretkelis and Margaret (Brett) Rush; nieces, Brooklyn and Lacey Pretkelis; nephew, Lucas; aunts and uncles, Gregory (Adrienne) Jablonowski; Diane Haton; and Carol Jablonowski; and...

Funeral Services for George J. Klimaitis are private.                                                        

Anthony Scaccia, 73 years old.  Beloved husband of the late Jacqueline Scaccia, nee Hamel.  Loving father of Jason (Nicole) Scaccia and the late Peter (Linda) Scaccia.  Cherished grandfather of Vincent, Justin, Dylan, and Samantha.  Dear brother of James (the late Laurene) Scaccia and Tina (Dean) Craft.  Loving son of the late Sam and Mary Scaccia.  Uncle and friend of many.  Proud retired Union Painter and business owner for many years.  Always known...

Dawn Marie Tortorelli, of Orland Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully at her home on January 1, 2024 at the age of 58 years.  She is survived by her life partner Scott Van Etten, her sister Donna Tortorelli, brother Bill (Carol) Tortorelli, and she was a dear cousin of many.  Dawn was predeceased by her loving parents, Marlene, nee Kopp, and William Tortorelli Sr.   It was Dawn's wishes not to have any public funeral services, however, there will be a memorial...

In loving memory of Richard “Richie” Snider, age 43 who passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday December 13, 2023. He was a beloved son of Steven and Maryann Snider, a wonderful father to Italiana and Eugene “Gino” Foley, a loving boyfriend to Bridget Foley, and a loyal and cherished brother to Rachel and Keith Viola and to Christina and Erik Ryder. His memory will also live on as a special Godson, cousin, nephew, grandson, and friend to so many. Those close to him know...

Services for Lois E. Anderson are private.

Ralph "Eddie" Haxel, passed away at his Crestwood home on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at the age of 61 years. Beloved father of Zackery (Jamie) Haxel.  Loving brother of Rita Haxel and Kelly (Greg) Williams.  Husband of Sheryl for 28 years. Dear uncle, cousin, and friend of many.  Visitation Tuesday, December 26, 2023 from 3:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.  Funeral Service Wednesday, December 27th, 10:00 A.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street,...

Patricia A. Surane, nee Doretti, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023 at the age of 78 years. Beloved wife of 58 years to Jack W. Surane, Retired C.F.D.  Sweetest angel and mom of Brian (Diane) Surane, Kathy (Dave) Witkowski, Laurie (Andy) O’Brien, Colleen (Steve) Matayka, and the late John F. Surane. Best Grammy Ever of Jack (Lizzy), Brendan (Morgan), Patrick (girlfriend Cass), Kalie (Ray), Nolan, Ashley (fiancé Tommy), Shannon, Kevin (Anne), Maggie, Lindsey, Molly,...

Grace D. Pluhar, nee Schultes. Longtime resident of Oak Lawn, Illinois passed away at peacefully at her home on December 18, 2023 at the age of 92 years.  Beloved wife of the late Russell A. Pluhar.  Loving mother of David (Joyce) Pluhar, Liz (Michael) Antolik, Richard (Helen Schaeffer) Pluhar, and James (Pati) Pluhar.  Cherished grandmother of 6 and great-grandmother of 2.  Dear sister of John Peter Schultes and the late Claire Rivoire.  Fond aunt, cousin, and...

Linda McDonald passed away surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, December 3rd , 2023. She was 48 years old and lived in Crestwood, Illinois. Linda was born as an only child in Cicero where she met her two lifelong best friends in grade school and has remained close since. True to her passion she majored in photography and graduated from Columbia College Chicago. In typical Linda fashion she followed her dreams and started working at Getty Images where she was surrounded by photography every...

Rosemarie Renner, age 72, died peacefully on Wednesday, November 29th .  Beloved daughter of the late Ann and late George Renner. Cherished sister of Sr. Mary Dolores VHM, the late George (Sharon), Don (Sandy) and Dot (Rich) Rennergrodek. Dear aunt of George, David, Michele, Melissa, Kim, Don and Marilyn. Visitation Tuesday, December 5, 2023 from 10:00 A.M. until time of the Funeral Mass at St. Gall Catholic Church, 5500 S. Kedzie Avenue, Chicago.  Interment of ashes will take...

Agnes T. O’Brien, nee Oboikovitz, (late Frank M. O’Brien), of Chicago, passed away November 28, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her daughters, Jean O’Brien-Bravi and Karen (Peter) Piniotes; grandchildren, Melissa (Jeff) Garretson, Lori Bravi, Ryan (Jennifer) Bravi, Jordan (Shaun) Barnett, Daniel O’Brien-Bravi, and Kyle Piniotes; great-grandchildren, Reilly, Paxton, Michael, Kellan, Easton, and Julia; brothers, Jim (Sunny) Oboikovitz, Larry...

Erik "Petey" Petersen, U.S. Army Veteran 82nd Airborne.  Beloved husband of Catherine, nee Lox-Spagnola.  Dear step-father of Melanie (Brad) Andrulewicz, Lauren Spagnola, and Michael (Samantha) Spagnola.  Cherished grandfather of Jameson, Michael, and Vivienne.  Loving son of the late Kirk (Muriel) Petersen and the late Ellen Petersen.  Fond brother of Janet (Stephen) Krasniak, Audrey Petersen, and Kirk Jr. (Joyce) Petersen. Dear uncle, cousin, and friend...

William John Cardinal, lifelong Crestwood resident, passed away suddenly Friday morning November 24, 2023, at the age of 49. Beloved husband of Katherine A. Cardinal, nee Langner.  Loving father of Rachel C. Harms. He was preceded in death by his loving parents Mary Corcoran Cardinal and Gerald L. Cardinal. Loving brother of Beverly (Cardinal) Simmons, Gerald Cardinal Jr. and Madeline Cardinal. Proud uncle of many nieces and nephews. Owner of Allied Roofing Services, Inc. in...

Florence M. Smith nee Kirwan, age 87. Beloved wife of Frank L. Smith.  Loving mother of Thomas (late Cheryl) Adamczyk, Lawrence (Sharon) Adamczyk and Laura (Felipe) Rincon.  Fond grandmother of 9 and great grandmother of 18. Dear daughter of the late Lawrence Kirwan and the late Rose Mae Kirwan nee Delargy.  Dear sister of the late Margaret (late James) Murphy, late Catherine (late Ronald) Schaffrath and the late Lawrence (late Grace)...

Services for Charlotte T. Niemann are private.  Arrangements entrusted to the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.  (708)824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com

Arthur R. Thiele, 80 years, of Palos Heights passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Mr. Thiele was born on January 19, 1943 in Chicago. He was retired from Local 134 Electricians where he was a 62 year member. Art is preceded in death by Nancy, his beloved wife of over 55 years. He is survived by his loving family. Ellen his sister, Eric (Josephine) his son, Lynn his daughter, three grandchildren Michael (Jennifer), Simran and Sanchan, and two great-grandchildren, Maximus and Freya....

Daniel J. Kemetick, passed away suddenly at his Oak Forest home on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at the age of 62 years.  Beloved son of the late Rita, nee Denlinger, and Donald J. Kemetick.  Loving brother of Rachel (Michael) Franson and the late Geoff Kemetick.  Cherished uncle of Brian, Paul, and Andrew.  Dear friend of many. Graveside services at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Evergreen Park will be announced at a later date.  Arrangements entrusted to the Becvar...

Officer Patrick J. Lopez,  Crestwood Illinois Police Department,  passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at the age of 60 years.  28 year career as a police officer. U.S. Army Veteran. Loving father, son, grandfather, brother and uncle.   Member of the Tunica Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana.  He fought cancer for almost 3 years.  In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to St. Jude Children's Hospital (www.stjude.org) in his name, he was an active donor...

Paul Tishka, 96 years, W.W.II U.S. Army Veteran.  Beloved husband of the late Dolores, nee Jobst.  Loving father of David, Paula (Kevin) Dansart, Mark (Robin), and the late Wayne (Cindy).  Cherished grandfather of Jennifer (Joe) Johnson, Christopher (Jamie), Lori (Ray) McCarthy, Beth (Mike) Haddix, Abbey, Colleen (Ben) Thompson, David (Marietta), Kevin, Eric (fiancé Krissy) Dansart, Anne Marie, Ryan, Michael and Regan and great-grandfather of 13.  Dear brother of...

Janice Tillman Kurland, of Palos Heights, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at the age of 77 years.  Beloved wife of Joseph G. Kurland for 54 years.  Loving mother of Kristin (James) Grabowski, Kathryn (Todd) Lense, and Karen Kurland.  Cherished grandmother of Michael, Anna, Owen, Ashley, and the late Madison.  Visitation Sunday, November 5th from 2:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.  Funeral Monday, November 6th starting with...