James Eugene Pawelak, 70, of Sarasota, Florida passed away on January 14, 2020. He was a loving father to Benjamin Joseph Lange Pawelak (Dayna) and the late Joshua Lange Pawelak, dzaidzia (grandfather) to Finn Joshua Pawelak and Sloane Dianne Pawelak, brother to Jerome Edwin Pawelak (Diana), the late Constance Pawelak and Joseph Pawelak (Leonora), and uncle to Lisa Pawelak (Stephen Walden), Gary Pawelak, Sara Lethert (Daniel), Jill Simons (Joseph), and Janet Quarshie (Nestor).  Jim...

Eraldo 'Tony' Antonini was a loving and devoted husband to Susan Antonini, beloved son of Nives Antonini (nee Nicolich) and the late Steve Antonini, brother to Emilio D’Alise Antonini (Melisa), sister AnnMarie Antonini, sister Louise Biegalski (Paul), uncle to Mark Biegalski and Eric Biegalski, son-in-law to Carol McLane, and step father to Maegan Hendrix, Abbey Green (Drew), Jason Peters, and Ryan Peters. He will be missed by his cats Charlie and Lucy. Eraldo was born on...

Services for Sharon Krivak are private.

Sharon C. Casteel, nee Young, of Crestwood passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at the age of 64 years.  She was born in Chicago, Illinois on April 26, 1955.  Family and friends will gather for a Memorial Mass on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Incarnation Catholic Church, 5757 W. 127th Street, Crestwood, for an 11:00 A.M. Mass. Arrangements entrusted to the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.  (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com

Laverne A. Knafl, nee Rokusek, 90 years.  Beloved wife of the late Louis R.  Loving mother of Linda Redmond, Alan (Cindy) Knafl,  and David (Christine) Knafl.  Cherished grandmother of 8 and great-grandmother of 12.  Dear sister of Kenneth (Darlene) Rokusek and the late Charlotte (late Calvin) Kaiser.  Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews.  Visitation Wednesday, January 8th from 3 - 8 P.M.  Funeral service Thursday, January 9th at 10:30 A.M. at the...

Florence "Bunny" Torrence, nee Iwinske, 104 years.  Beloved wife of the late Warren.  Devoted mother of Clair (JoAnn) and Duane (Joyce).  Loving grandmother of Phillip (Sarah), Arlene (Chris) DeYoung, and Julie.  Dear great-grandmother of many.  A private funeral service will take place on Wednesday, January 8th at 11:00 A.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood. Interment will be private at Chapel Hill Gardens South...

Bogdan Rajca age 75 was born 10-02-1944. Bogdan died peacefully with his loving family by his side on 12-30-2019 and went to heaven to meet his God and his parents, the late Tomasz and Stanislawa Rajca. Beloved husband of Jadwiga, nee Wekszajder. Loving father of Robert, Beata, and Anna (Wesley). Dear grandfather of Angelica, Adriana, Daniel, David, Adam, Emily, Julia, and Elle. Fond brother of Wanda (late Wlodzimierz) Ciesielska, Barbara (Ryszard) Golebiewski, Zofia...

Diane R. Fernandez, nee Klec, 66 years.  Beloved wife of Robert.  Devoted mother of Jeffrey and Jennifer.  Dear sister of Gregory (Lynn) Klec.  Visitation Monday, December 30th, 3-8 P.M.  Funeral service Tuesday, December 31st, 11:00 A.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.  Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.  Retired Librarian at Oak Forest Library and active member of New Life Community Church in Oak Forest.  In...

Lorraine "Laurie" A. Moller, nee Rachel.  Loving wife of Jay Charles Moller.  Devoted mother of Eric Edward (late), Michael Jay, and Angela Jean.  Blessed Gogo of Avery and Ella Raine.  Cherished sister of Larry Rachel and Ed Rachel.  Loving aunt and cousin of many, and kind-hearted friend to all. Visitation Sunday, December 29th, 3-9 P.M.  Funeral Monday, December 30th, 10:45 A.M. from the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street,...

Edward F. Jablonski, 96 years, WWII Army Air Force Veteran.  Beloved husband of the late Anna, nee Rypel.  Devoted father of Thomas (Jan) Jablonski and Rosanne Wilkie.  Cherished grandfather of Joshua, Janna, Lisa, EJ, Sarah, Matt, and Nate. Proud great-grandfather of 17.  Dear brother of Mary Montecki.  Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, December 11th, 3-9 P.M.  Funeral Thursday, December 12th, 9 A.M. from the Becvar & Son Funeral...

Kovecsi, Joseph R.  77 years.  Loving husband of Marsha Kovecsi (nee Cialdella); dear son of the late William and Madeline Kovecsi (nee Ross); beloved brother of Ralph Kovecsi, Marie (Dan Sauers) Kovecsi, Louise (James) Werner and Andrew Kovecsi; brother-in-law of Robert Cialdella; Godfather of Arielle (Kyle) Bennett, uncle, great-uncle and friend to many. Funeral Services and Interment at St. Benedict Cemetery in Crestwood are private.  (708) 824-9000 or...

Nancy Jean Thiele, née Gustafson, at rest November 22, 2019.  Beloved wife of Arthur Ray Thiele of 55 years; loving Mother of Eric(Josie) and Lynn; cherished Grandmother of Michael (Jen), Simran and Sanchan; fond Great-Grandmother of Maximus and Freya; dear sister-in-law of Ellen and Cousin to the Birch Family.  And friend to all. Nancy dedicated her life to her family and delighted in spending weekends together in Michigan.  Nancy made every holiday a time filled with...

James D. Bartusiak, U.S. Army Veteran, 80 years.  Beloved husband of Dorothy, nee Bludgen.  Loving father of Dorothy Ann (Edward) Borowski, Michael (Peggy) Minarcik, James Minarcik, and Donna Minarcik.  Cherished grandfather of 10, great-grandfather of 10, and great-great grandfather of 3.  Dear brother of Carol Culton, Diane Sypor, and David Bartusiak.  Visitation Friday, November 15th from 3:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.  Funeral Saturday, November 16th, 9:15 A.M....

Funeral Arrangements are private.

Margaret “Peg” Powers, nee Devine, 93 years.  Beloved wife of the late John.  Loving mother of Patrick, Margaret, Theresa, John, Michael, Brigid, and Martin.  Cherished grandmother of Jennifer, Deanna, Sonia Hanton, and Kareen (Matthew) Janiak. Great-grandmother of Hannah Quigley, Alexis, Matthew Jr, and Madeline Janiak, Michael and Jazman Barrera.  Dear sister of Edward (Jenny) Devine, Betty (George) McCormick, Maimie (John) Mulry, Steven...

Elaine E. Hruska, nee Ratajczak, 62 years.  Beloved wife of the late Joseph J.  Loving mother of Gina (Eric) Woolwine, Sara, Michelle, and the late Laura.  Cherished Nana of Grace, Avery, Luke, and Leo.  Dear sister of Joan (Jerry) Miller and Robert Ratajczak.  Fond sister in law to Linda Wierzbicki.  Special aunt and Honey to Jay, Sandy, Lisa, Raina, Michael, Adam, and Amanda.  Wonderful friend to many.  Elaine fought a long and hard battle...

Marie F. Guiseppe, nee Giacchetti.  Beloved wife of the late James.  Devoted mother of James (Nora), Christine (Joseph) Zangara, and Debra Guiseppe.  Loving grandmother of Anthony (Sherry), Victor (Lisa), Roxanne, Michael (Kally), Jennifer, and Joey.  Cherished great-grandmother of Lauren, Bernardo, Xavier, Bella, Charlotte Rae, Matthew, and James. Dear sister of Irma (Pat) Danna, and Paul (Rosemary) Giacchetti. Visitation Saturday, November 9th, 10:00 A.M. until time of...

Gertrude F. Augustyn, 92 years, Beloved wife of the late John.  Devoted mother of Theresa (Phillip) Powell, Johanna (the late Michael) Kenny, Mary Ann (Gary) Graham, John (Mariann) Augustyn, and the late Jean (the late Daniel) Walsh.  Cherished grandmother of 7.  Loving great-grandmother of 4. Visitation Thursday, November 7th, 3:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M.  Funeral Friday, November 8th, 9:15 A.M. from the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood, to...

Leach, Diane M., nee Canner, 54 years, suddenly.  Beloved wife of James.  Loving mother of Jerry, Jeffrey, Terry, and Michael.  Cherished sister of June Roberts, David, Marianne Dahl, James, Linda Lockman, Sheri Faucher, and the late John.  Dear daughter of the late Lois and Jack Canner. Visitation Friday, November 8th, from 3:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood. Interment Private.  (708) 824-9000 or...

Linda G. Howatt, nee Grilec, 70 years.  Beloved wife of John P. "Pete" Howatt.  Loving mother of Christopher (Rebecca) Howatt.  Cherished grandmother of Payton and Ian.  Dear sister of Carole (Dave) Eckberg and Donna Geary.  Fond aunt to Daniel (Amy) Eckberg and Paula LoCelso.  Special friend of William Knight. Visitation Saturday, November 2nd, from 2:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street,Crestwood. ...

Wayne R. Borinstein, age 72, U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2019.  Beloved husband of Karen, nee Renner, for 32 years.  Loving father of Jeremy Borinstein, Julie (Charles) Fabros, and Elyse (Matt) Kociolek.  Cherished grandfather of Cesaria "Cha Cha" Fabros, Ava Kociolek, and the late Victoria "Torie" Borinstein.  Special brother of Barbara (David) Fredrickson, Mark Borinstein, and the late John Borinstein and Janine...

Services for Eleanore C. Sherry are private.

Hubacek, Lawrence J., 94 years, of Palos Heights, U.S. Air Force Veteran of WWII and Korean War.  Beloved husband of Patricia, nee Rubins.  Loving father of Jill, Jeff, Joseph and Jerome. Memorial visitation Friday, October 25, 2019 from 8:00 A.M. until time of prayers 10:30 A.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood, to Incarnation Catholic Church, 5757 W. 127th Street, Crestwood, for an 11:00 A.M. Mass.  Interment Resurrection Cemetery in...

Ann Christine Hayes (March 30, 1939 –October 11, 2019) was born in Chicago, the first-born child of Frank and Agnes Hayes. She was much loved by her younger sister Mariagnes Moran and late baby brother Bill Hayes. She will be remembered by her brother-in-law Jim Moran and her sister-in-law Ellyn Hayes, nephews Tim (Godson), Kevin, Sean (Trish) and Bill (Abby) Moran and nieces Kathryn Hayes and Margaret Moran Schmiedl (Eric). Auntie Ann will be missed by great nieces Tori Moran and...

On Tuesday, October 1st, 2019, Thomas William O'Brien Sr., loving husband and father of four children, passed away at the age of 77. Thomas retired after 40 years of working at the Mobil Oil Refinery Plant in Chicago, IL, starting out as a maintenance tech, working on the boilers to maintain operations for Mobil Oil.  He also served over 40 years on the Crestwood Fire Department, retiring as an Assistant Chief. Thomas is survived by his loving spouse of 58 years, Sandra O'Brien, nee...

Raymond D. McGill, 83 years old, U.S. Marine Veteran.  Beloved husband of Ann, nee Gilio.  Devoted father of Brian (Megan) and Craig.  Loving grandfather of Christopher and Mary Rose.  Dear brother of the late Jack (Charleen).  Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.  Visitation Sunday, October 6th from 3-9 P.M.  Funeral Monday, October 7th, 10:30 A.M. from the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood, to Incarnation Catholic Church,...

David J. Drozd, 60 years. Beloved son of Hilda, nee Pferschy, and the late Joseph. Loving brother of Carole (John) Martin, Joseph (Debbie), Sue (Doug) Holgate, and the late Timothy. Dear uncle and great uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, September 27th, 3-9 P.M. Funeral Saturday, September 28th, 9 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...

Michael F. Hanly, 90 years. Native of Claremorris, Co. Mayo, Ireland.  Beloved husband of Teresa, nee Donohue.  Devoted father of Maureen (Jim) Harless and Kathy (Tony) Collevy.  Loving grandfather of Tommy & Aine Harless and Erin, Michael, Claire, & Patrick Collevy.  Dear brother of Kathleen (Bob) Martell, Jarlath (the late Breda), and the late Donald (Agnes) and the late Pat (May), Gerry (Rose), and Baby Brendan.  Cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews....

Kimberly M. McCain, nee VanCura, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at the age of 56 years.  Beloved mother of David (Melanie) VanCura.  Cherished grandmother of Alisha VanCura.  Beloved daughter of the late David and Marion VanCura, nee Lonis.  Loving sister of David VanCura, Don VanCura, Joan (Richard Schroeter) Lehner, Jon VanCura, Jayme (William) Demas, and the late Susan VanCura, Diane Erklin, and Karen Casper.  Cherished aunt and great-aunt...

Timothy R. Dwyer, Jr.  59 years, suddenly.  Beloved son of Joan and the late Timothy Sr.  Cherished brother of Carol (Tom) Ignatowicz and Jackie (Mike) Murphy.  Dear uncle of Megan (Brooks) Clinton, Jason (Brittany) Ignatowicz, Katelyn (Paul) Kowalik, Bridget Murphy, and Maggie Murphy.  Fond great-uncle of Easton, Canaan, Hayden, Emma, and Dayton.   A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, September 21st, 9:30 A.M. at Incarnation Catholic Church,...

Gertrude Jacobus, nee Kolacki. Beloved wife of the late John "Jack."  Loving sister of Marcella Slazyk, Virginia Okada, and the late Irene Hanrahan and William Kolacki.  Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Lying in state on Thursday, September 19th, from 9:30 A.M. until time of Mass, 10:30 A.M. at St. Gall Catholic Church, 55th and Kedzie Avenue, Chicago. Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, Crestwood. (708)...

Rachel Leann Yates, 31 years, suddenly.  Beloved daughter of Keith E. and Nancy A., nee McBride.  Loving sister of Christy (Mike) Pinney, Eric (Kelli Duffy) Yates, and Nicole (Brad) Golomb.  Dear aunt of Riley, Taryn, and Owen.  A Memorial Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 27th, from 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.  (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com

Dorothy A. Krueger, nee Knasiak.  89 years.  Beloved wife of the late Walter M.  Devoted mother of Paul (Joan), Carl (Marylu), Kathleen (Jeff) Buchler, and Karen (John) Heidinger.  Loving grandmother of Stefanie (Marc), Michael, Carl, Terry (Sarah), Ashley, Ryan (Genevieve), Brandon, and Nicholas.  Cherished great-grandmother of Zachary, Riley, and Declan.  Visitation Sunday, August 11th from 3-9 P.M.  Funeral Monday, August 12th, 9 A.M. from the Becvar...

Rose Mary Rosignal, 89 years. Beloved wife and best friend of the late Walter. Devoted daughter of the late Joseph and Jennie Micelli. Cherished sister of Edward (Verda) Micelli, Donald (Terrie) Micelli, Carol (Tom) Martinez, Chris (Tom) Corcoran and the late Charles Micelli, Josephine (Sam) Calvano, Frank (Joyce) Micelli, Virginia (Dick) Daniels, Joseph Micelli, and Kitty (Michael) Carollo. Loving aunt and great aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, August 4th, 2-8 P.M....

Frances Mae Hofer, age 92, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, was called to rest on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. Fran was a longtime resident of Chicago and Crestwood, Illinois. She is survived by her children Kathy Snow (Adam Kurzawinski), Barb (Carl) Rosenquist and Joe Jr. Her husband Joe and children Beverly and Chris predeceased her. Fran was a loving grandmother of Dan (Jessica), Brett, and Jeffrey (Stefanie) Snow, Adam and Eric (Kara Leffelman) Rosenquist and Nora (Ryan) Rahl. Treasured...

Laurence P. Bleskin, U.S. Army Veteran, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at the age of 77 years.  Beloved husband of Suzanne, nee Schutte.  Cherished father of Marc (Aimee) and Matthew (Jennifer).  Loving grandfather of Esme, Emmett, Evangeline, Brecken, and Vivienne.  Visitation Thursday, July 25th from 3-9 P.M.  Funeral Friday, July 26th, 10 A.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.  Interment Acacia Park...

Mary L. Raiger, nee Pfneisl, 93 years.  Loving wife of the late Hans.  Cherished mother of John (Joan) Raiger, Robert (the late Wilma) Raiger, and the late Paula (Ken) Gorski.  Dear grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of 14.  Visitation Monday, July 22nd, from 3:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.  Funeral Tuesday 10:30 A.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood, to Incarnation Catholic Church (5757 W. 127th Street, Crestwood) for an 11:00 A.M....

Fred J. Lauzon, 62 years old.  Beloved husband of Patricia, nee Andrews.  Loving father of Sarah (Eric) Zoller and Beth (Jimmy) Michelli.  Cherished grandfather of Colin and Jake.  Special dog grandpa of Jessi, Bentley, and Cooper. Funeral services will be private.

Juan G. Utley, 85 years old.  Born in Kingsville, Texas on February 24, 1934.  Loving fiancé of Kathleen Rose.  Beloved husband of the late Lucila, nee Hernandez.  Cherished son of the late Anita, nee Galvan, and Encarnacion. Dear brother of Jose Encarnacion (Amelia) , Jose Enrique, Roberto, Homero (Sandra), and the late Willie, Emma, Ernesto, and Daniel.  Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services and interment will take place at 10:00 A.M. on...

Paul Noah Baisa, 27 years old, suddenly.  Beloved son of David Sr. and Sandra, nee Russelburg.  Cherished brother of Aimee (Brad) Micetic, Katie (Mark) Cyrwus, David Jr., Emilee (Brett) Hutman, and Lucy.  Loving uncle of Andrew, Isabella, Nathan, Franklin, Everett, Caden, Joseph, Leonel, Nina, and Ivy.  Visitation Friday, June 28th, from 3:00 P.M. until time of prayers at 7:00 P.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.  Interment...