Elaine Bielik, 76, passed away at home with family by her side on November 25th, 2022.  Elaine was born on the South Side of Chicago to the late Frances and Stephen Bielik.  She was a loving sister to the late Robert (Nancy) Bielik, Collette (George) Vojtech; dedicated mother of Cheryl (Michael) Brody, Darlene (Robert) Gallagher, and Celeste Fikejs (Scott);  proud grandma of Isaac, Miryam, Aaron, Henry (Kaitlin), Joe, Liam, and Peter;  fond aunt of Don Bielik, Kathie...

Victor K. Kasput, U.S. Army Veteran.  86 years.  Beloved husband of Georgene, nee Cleary.  Loving dad of Georgiana (the late Jack) Tieman, Victor (Renee), Christine (Derek) Carstensen, and Matthew.  Cherished grandpa of Daniel, Vincent, Kellie, Ryan, Alexis, Theresa, Garrett, and the late David.  Dear great-grandpa of Sarah, Abigail, and Lucas.  Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.   Visitation Thursday, November 17th from 4:00 P.M. to 9:00...

Edward L. Wilbur, U.S. Navy Veteran, (retired C.F.D., B.O.B), 92. Born October 27, 1930 to Edward Sr. and Hazel (nee Greig) Wilbur, in Chicago. Beloved husband of 67 years to the late Rosemary (nee Benson). Devoted father of Lauren (Jack) McGreehin, Michael (Jean) Wilbur (C.F.D.), Martin Wilbur, Karen (Steve) Curran, and Janet Strnad. Cherished grandfather of eight, great-grandfather of three. Loving brother of Carol Ann “Connie” Arenburg and the late Donald (the late Lorraine)...

Ryan Daniel Plowman, age 17.  Beloved son of Daniel R. and Jennifer, nee Moucheron.  Loving brother of Drew.  He is survived by a dear great-grandmother, loving grandparents, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.  He is mourned by a host of longtime friends which he loved like family.  Honor student, NHS member, and talented varsity soccer player at Shepard High School.  He was actively involved in the Crestwood Soccer Club. Visitation for Ryan will be held on Thursday, November 10,...

  Kevin M. Whitworth, 42 years. Beloved Son of Margaret Whitworth, nee Marek. Candace Cavanaugh, mother of his cherished sons Jackson and Jacob. Loving brother of James Whitworth and Melissa (Michael) Brochu. Dearest uncle of David Madison Brochu. Fond grandson of Peggy (the late James) Whitworth and the late Stanley (the late Margaret) Marek. Half-brother of Timothy, Carrie, April, Heather, and nephew to many uncles and aunts. Memorial Visitation at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539...

Carole A. Fisher, nee Brown, 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Ralph M. Fisher.  Cherished mother of Debra (Tom) Hartigan, Allison Fisher, Kimberly Fisher and Ralph Jr. (Elizabeth) Fisher. Loving grandmother of Benjamin (Jennifer) Hartigan, Kevin Hartigan, Lauren (Josh) Johnson, Cristin (Erik) Hanson, and Anja Scheidenhelm, and great-grandmother of Andrea, Justin, Emmett and Campbell.  Dear sister of Richard (Rita) Brown and the late Donald and...

Linda Carol Schillaci nee (Zigas) passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at the age of 72.  She was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 21, 1950, to the late John and Lottie Zigas. She was one of seven children. In 1969, she earned her diploma from Tilden Tech High School. She married Bob Schillaci on June 19, 1976, and they settled in the suburbs of Chicago to start a family. She later had two daughters and made them her world. Linda decided to...

With deepest sorrow we announce that Daniel "Danny" William Schuller, age 50, resident of Crestwood, Illinois, passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 9th in Colorado Springs, Colorado.  Danny is survived by his parents, Dennis and Kathy, his brother Jason (Wendy), their children Zander and Ethan, and his brother Matthew (Amanda), and their children Brooke and Kenzlee, his cousins and many, many wonderful friends. Danny was a graduate of 1990 Marist High School, continued his...

Anne T. Lisak, nee Carver, 93 years.  Beloved wife of the late Joseph Lisak Jr.  Loving mother of Susan Lisak, Joseph T. (Clare) Lisak, and David Lisak.  Cherished grandmother and great-grandmother.  Dear sister of Fran (the late Hank) Slushman and Tom (Evelyn) Carver.   Visitation Friday, October 7th from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. (Prayer Service to begin at 7:30 P.M.) at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street,...

Ruth E. Drobitch, nee Schroeder, 100 years of age.  Beloved wife of the late John A. Drobitch, U.S. Army Veteran. Memorial Service will be held at Peace Memorial Church (10300 W. 131st Street, Palos Park, Illinois) on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at 10:00 A.M.  Interment of ashes will occur afterwards at 12:30 P.M. at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery (20953 W Hoff Rd, Elwood, Illinois). In lieu of flowers, donations to Peace Memorial Church (10300 W. 131st...

Margaret Lazarus, nee Costello, 76 years.  Beloved wife of James Lazarus.  Loving mother of Julie (Gary) Vaillancour, Dena Lazarus (fiancée Kimberly Conrad), and Christie (Jason) Richwalski.  Cherished grandmother of Thomas Lazarus, Stone Richwalski, and Aiden Vaillancour.  Dear best friend of Auntie Kathy Sharky and Pat Kafka.   Memorial Visitation Thursday, September 29, 2022 from 9 A.M. until 10:45 A.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th...

Services for Gene Virbickiene were private.  

​Aloysius P. Piorkowski, U.S. Navy Veteran, of Crestwood, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022 at the age of 94 years.  Beloved husband of the late Winniefred E. “Winnie.”  Proud father of Walter (Kathy), Alan (Dawn), Jim, Arthur, John, Robert, Virginia (the late Douglas) Welbes, Deborah (the late Dennis) Maxson, Michelle (John) Marsh, and the late Edward and Patricia. Cherished grandfather of Kristen (Don), Jason, Alex, Alysa (Chris), Ross (Lauren), David,...

Kazimierz Tenderenda, age 73 of Waukegan, IL born April 3rd 1949 passed away peacefully in his home on September 16th 2022 after a brave battle with cancer.  Loved ones that cleared the path for Kazimierz are his parents Czeslawa and Antoni Tenderenda, and his brother Jan Tenderenda.  Kazimierz, the beloved father, grandfather, brother, and uncle is survived by his children; Kathy, Anna, Martin, and Greg Tenderenda.  Grandchildren; Aiden, Dominick, Ania, Emily, Jaime,...

Donald H. Valois, 93 years, U.S. Army Air Force Veteran.  Beloved husband of Mary Ann, nee Giannicco.  Loving father of Diana (Raymond) O'Connell, Jeanne (Marvin) Rainwater, James Valois, and the late Lawrence (Kathy Boline) Valois.  Cherished grandfather of 14 and great-grandfather of 11.  Dear brother of Margaret Valois, Theresa Grego, Mary Jane Krzeczowski, Brother Kenneth Valois, Patricia Nario, and the late Jeanette Valois.  Fond uncle of many nieces and...

Edward G. Lewandowski, U.S. Army Veteran, was born on September 24, 1935 and passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at the age of 86 years.  Beloved husband of the late Betty, nee Matz.  Loving father of David (Elizabeth Lough) and Thomas.  Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews.  Fond pet-dad of Lady, Lucy, and his lap dog Nikki.  Devoted employee of UNARCO Leavitt Tube for 42 years. Visitation Friday, September 23, 2022 from 9 A.M. until time of...

David Baisa Sr., October 23, 1955 - September 4, 2022.  Beloved husband of Sandra, nee Russelburg.  Proud father of Aimee (Brad), Katie (Mark), David Jr., Emilee (Brett), Lucy, and the late Paul.  Cherished grandpa of Andrew, Isabella, Nathen, Franklin, Everett, Caden, Joseph, Leo, Neenah, and Ivy.  Dear brother of Robert (Judy) Baisa.  Dave loved his Guitars, the Blues, his Harley, and Dorothy his dog.   Visitation Thursday, September 8th from 3:00...

Kenneth R. Craig, 63 years, passed suddenly on August 26, 2022.  U.S. Army Veteran.  He was the proud father of Kaitlin (Nick) Ferguson, Julianna Craig, and Ryan Craig.  Loving son of Irene (the late Kenneth M.) Craig.  Dear brother of Carolyn Craig.  Fond uncle of Courtney (J.P.) Martinez and Kiley (Ryan) James.  Devoted fan of the Chicago White Sox. Visitation Monday, August 29, from 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.  Funeral Tuesday, 10:45 a.m. from the Becvar...

Barbara H. McDermott, 97, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on August 24, 2022. She is predeceased by her beloved husband of 62 years, Bernard Gerald, her parents, Joseph and Barbara, and siblings, Madeleine, Joseph, Kathleen, Charles and Agnes. She is beloved by her children Susan (Keith) Hall, Daniel, James and her grandsons, Shane and Michael. She also loved her many nieces and nephews. She was a freelance writer, assistant editor, teacher at Our Lady of the Ridge for 23 years, and a...

Scott David Kleina, age 61, retired from the Alsip Police Department, left life on August 11, 2022, after suffering several lingering ailments. Beloved husband of Jerri-Lynn (Marzec) and loving father of Becky, Sydney, Danny, and Billy Kleina. He was the treasured son of the late Jacqueline and James Kleina and dear brother of Sheila (James) Elza, the late Sharon (Donald) Gurgel and Keith (Cheryl) Kleina and a loving uncle to several nephews and nieces. He was a special...

Henning, Louis H. Louis H Henning, 93 years, passed away on Monday August 15, 2022. Korean War veteran and beloved husband of the late Norma R Henning. Loving Father of David, Karl, Paul, Chuck and the late James and Linda. Grandfather of 7 and Great-grandfather of 1. Military Honors and Burial will take place at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery (20953 W. Hoff Road, Elwood, IL 60421) on Thursday, September 8, 2022. Please arrive at the assembly area between 12:30 P.M. and 12:45 P.M. ...

Candy D. Rudman, nee Graham, 56 years. Beloved wife of Larry. Cherished mother of Kyle (Dalia) Rudman. Loving grandmother of Eli. Dear sister of Vali (Larry) Svientek, Sharon (Jerry) Gonzalez, Gary (Mary Ann) Graham, Melinda (Michael) Carlson, Brian (Cathy) Graham and the late Raymond J. Graham and Joy R. Graham. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, August 12, 2022 from 3:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Funeral Saturday, 8:45 A.M. from the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539...

David A. Dansart, 95 years. WWII Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of 66 years of the late Mary Ann. Loving father of Karen (John) Fuerst, Therese (Mitchell) Schapiro, Kevin (Paula) Dansart, Mary Lou (William) Nolan, Sharon (John) O’Donnell and the late David. Cherished grandfather of 10 and great-grandfather of 15. Dear brother of Joann (the late Raymond) Wagner, Rita (Tom) Madeja, the late Edmund J. (the late Lorene), the late Mary Jane (the late Joseph) Lehner, the late Patricia (the...

Rosemary P. Wilbur, nee Benson, 91. Born October 5, 1930 to Owen and Delia (nee Neylon) Benson, in Chicago. Beloved wife of 67 years to Edward L. (C.F.D., B.O.B.). Loving mother of Lauren (Jack) McGreehin, Michael (Jean) Wilbur (C.F.D.), Martin Wilbur, Karen (Steve) Curran, and Janet Strnad. Cherished grandmother of 8, great grandmother of 3. Preceded by five brothers and three sisters-in-law, the Rev. Gerard “Marty” Benson O.Carm, Owen (Marie) Benson, Joseph (Lois) Benson, Frank...

George E. Olson, 85 years, U.S. Army & Air Reserves Veteran.  Beloved husband of the late Judy Ann Olson, nee Podulka.  Loving father of George M. (Donna) Olson, Robert A. Olson, and Joseph E. (Sharon) Olson. Cherished grandfather of Eric, Nicole, Laura, Katie, Joey, and Jeremy plus those by marriage, Jinai, Beni, and Adam.  Loving great-grandfather of Rorric and Lily.  Dear brother of Gladys (the late Larry) Lindquist, Julie (Bob) Becvar, and...

Craig G. Kueltzo, R.P.H., 76 years.  Beloved husband of Kay, nee Grogan.  Cherished father of Lisa Kueltzo (Andy Popovic) and Amanda (Chris) Black.  Loving grandfather of Emily and Joey.  Dear brother of Gary (Pat) Kueltzo and Jeff (Danealle) Kueltzo.  Loving uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, August 8, 2022 from 3:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M.  Funeral Tuesday, August 9th, 9:15 A.M. from the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W....

Darlene A. Trent, nee Bleier, 82 years.  Beloved wife of William C. Trent and cherished sister of the late Ronald (Rita) Bleier.  Devoted mother of Darlene (John) Shilka, Mary (Owen) Conrad, the late Chris (Mary) Trent, and Elizabeth (Tom) Surma.  Loving grandmother of John (Camila) Shilka, Lauren Trent, Brian Shilka, Josh Catoire, Chris Surma, Jacob Surma, and Matthew Surma.  Fond aunt of many nieces and...

John T. Shantz, 50 years old, suddenly. Beloved son of Frances (the late Thomas) Shantz. Loving brother of Tammy Shantz, Jodi Shantz and Patricia (Ronald) Schwieters. Dear uncle of Grace and Luke Schwieters. Visitation Thursday, August 4, 2022 from 9:00 A.M. until time of prayers, 10:30 A.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 West 127th Street, Crestwood, to Incarnation Catholic Church, 5757 W. 127th Street, Crestwood, for an 11:00 A.M. Mass....

Steven J. Doorneweerd, 52 years.  Steven is survived by his former wife, Rose Doorneweerd, and their daughter Erin (Edward) Hotwagner, and his two minor children Madalyn and Alexa Doorneweerd and their mother Amy Price.  He is preceded in death by his mother Joyce Baker, nee Wellborn, father John (Lorraine) Doorneweerd, and brother Robert Doorneweerd.  Steven is also survived by his siblings Michelle Anders, Sandra (Steven) Jellema, Edward (Kimberly) Chapin, John...

KAY P. O’CONNORKay P. O’Connor (nee Shisler), age 87, a former longtime Gage Park resident, passed away July 27.            Born Nov. 12, 1934 in Chicago, Mrs. O’Connor grew up in Gage Park—near 52nd and Christiana--attending Tonti Elementary School and then Gage Park High School. In the early 1950s she worked briefly as a classified ad-taker for the Southwest News-Herald, then headquartered at 5845 S....

Richard E. Taaffe, 82 years, U.S.Army Veteran.  Devoted son of the late Richard and Augusta Taaffe.  Dear brother of the late Anne Cory.  Cherished uncle of Penny Cook, Gene Cory and great uncle and great-great uncle of many.  Fond friend of Larry Nolan and many more. Longtime volunteer with the Crestwood Fire Department.  Visitation Sunday, July 31, 2022 at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ...

Beloved wife of Lawrence F. Derkacy.  Loving mother of Steven (Susan) and Lisa Chie. Cherished grandmother of Joseph Fultz, Kristi Derkacy, Jaclyn Cales and great-grandmother of Liam Gosciniak. The family is planning to host a Celebration of Life service  at the Palos Heights home of Steven and Susan Derkacy around mid- September.  Date and time to be forthcoming.  Arrangements entrusted to the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W....

On Sunday, July 24th, our hearts were shattered. Our beloved Dad and Pa, Fred Olszowka, joined his high school sweetheart and wife, Lorraine (Kolanko), in heaven. They met while Laurie and her father were shopping for a Christmas tree where Fred worked. She always said that year was the ugliest tree because she couldn’t take her eyes off of him.  Loving father of Kathy (Tim) Hensley, Sue (Tim) Saffran, Therese (Archie) Prado, Janice Olszowka...

Helen B. Engelthaler, nee Hlousek, 99 years.  Beloved wife of the late Ervin "Lefty" Engelthaler.  Devoted mother of Diane (Walter) Zytnowski.  Loving grandmother of Shawn (Rebecca) Zytnowski, Kassandra (Brian) Hall, and Lance (Rikki Ann) Zytnowski.  Cherished great-grandma of Christopher, Ryan, Maura, Shawn Jacob, Jeremy, Dylan, Benjamine, Johnathan, Tyler, and Sebastian. Dear great-great grandma of Melody, Jace, and Parker.  Fond aunt of...

Candance Marie Skimin passed away on July 9, 2022 at her Crestwood residence at the age of 73 years.  A loving daughter of the late Hazel, nee Krunkla, and Gilbert Skimin.  Cherished sister of Pat Skimin of Onekama, Michigan.  Funeral Services are private.  (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com

John L Butler (53) passed away on July 2nd, 2022. Beloved son, brother, uncle and friend. He is survived by his mother Kitty, sister Marla, niece Amanda (Tim), nephew Brian (Lynsey), grandniece Katie and grandnephew Bryce. He was preceded in death by his father (Geoffrey). John L was an avid White Sox, Bears, and Blackhawks Fan.  Visitation Tuesday,  July 5, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. until time of service 11:30 a.m. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home,  5539 W. 127th...

Paul A. Abrahamsen, age 57 of Wonder Lake, Illinois Called to Heaven on April 27th, 2022 He was a beloved father to his children Nick Abrahamsen & Alyssa Marek. And cherished by his grandchild Melina Marek. His family was raised in Alsip, Illinois, with his loving parents John Abrahamsen & Patricia Takash. Survived by his siblings; Dave Abrahamsen, Susan Perrie, Carol Abrahamsen, Chris Abrahamsen.  Paul Abrahamsen was a Shepard High School graduate. He was a very hard...

Daniel Fleming passed suddenly and peacefully at his home at the age of 62. Born and raised in the Chicago neighborhood of Mt. Greenwood, Dan is survived by his children, Daniel, Sarah, Frankie Rose, and James and by his mother, Rose (nee Hummer) and siblings Denise (Pete) Toussaint, Dennis (Patti), Dianne, Bill, Debbie, Bridget (Dan) Brennan, many nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, cousins, and countless friends. He was preceded in death by his father, John, and his brother, David...

Msgr. R. George Sarauskas, passed away after a lengthy illness on June 25, 2022 at the age of 77 years.  Beloved son of the late Mary and Stanley Sarauskas.  Loving brother of Lynn (David) Leonard and the late Ted Sarauskas.  Fond uncle of Karen (Scott) Grzybowski and Sara (Dan) Potter.  Dear great-uncle of Kate and Julia Grzybowski and Olivia and Jackson Potter. Visitation Monday, July 11th at Incarnation Catholic Church, 5757 W. 127th Street, Crestwood from...

Robert H. Whelan, 78 years.  Beloved husband of Sue, nee Shannon.  Loving father of Kim Davis, Kelly (Chad) Gordon, and Christopher Whelan.  Cherished grandfather of Nevaeh, Kylah, Brody, Colton, Aubrey, Lily, and Tenley.  Dear brother of Betty (Bill) Jolley, and the late William (Judy) Whelan. Visitation Tuesday, June 28th, 9:00 A.M. until time of chapel prayers 10:30 A.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood, to Incarnation...