obituaries

Cora M. Bahm

Cora M. Bahm

October 22, 2026

Cora M. Bahm, passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at the age of 76. Beloved wife of the late Harry Francis Bahm. Dear brother of William VanDusen. Loving aunt of Kevin (Michelle) Byrdak, Tim (Heather) Byrdak, Scott (Jaime) Byrdak and great-aunt of many. Cherished great friend and extended family member of Sue McGee.

Visitation Saturday, November 7, 2026 from...

Jeanne Bervid

Jeanne Bervid

October 16, 2026

Jeanne Bervid, 84, left for Heaven on October 16, 2026. Preceded in death by her parents, Miles and Margaret (Thompson) Szczurek, her husband Louis Joseph Bervid Jr., and other family members (Robert, Gene, and Michael Szczurek and brothers-in-law Stephen Bervid and Donald Fishbein). 

Jeanne attended Catholic schools from primary to high school, graduating in 1960 from Saint Procopius High School. Her...

Joan E. Welch

Joan E. Welch

October 15, 2026

Funeral Services for Joan E. Welch are private.  For more information or to sign the guestbook:  www.becvarfuneralhome.com or (708) 824-9000

Lucille "Lucy" Kurow

Lucille "Lucy" Kurow

October 7, 2026

Lucille “Lucy” Kurow passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at the age of 95. Loving daughter of the late Frances, nee Koin, and William Kurow. Beloved sister of the late Eleanor (the late Donald) Campbell, the late Raymond Kurowski, and the late Thomas (the late Mary) Kurow. Cherished aunt of Clare (Hugh) Hagan, David (Kathy) Kurow, Susan (the late...

Betty Boruski

Betty Boruski

October 4, 2026

Betty Boruski passed away quietly and pain-free at her Crestwood residence on Sunday October 4, 2026 at the age of 95. Beloved wife of Robert J. Boruski for 67 years. Loving Mother of Diayn (Russell) Norman-Noakes and Robert M. Boruski. Dear sister of Arlene Fox, Mary Reitz and the late Frank Kureja, Vilma Plesko, Lucille Carrol and Millie Kikcio. Fond...

Sandra R. O'Brien

Sandra R. O'Brien

September 22, 2026

Sandra R. O'Brien, nee Okon, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at the age of 84. Loving wife of the late Thomas William O’Brien Sr. for 58 years. Sandra is survived by her loving children. Patrick Michael (Cindy, nee Kunkes), Joseph Alan (Tracey, nee Cowan), Kathryn (the late Jerry) Lannom and the late Thomas William O’Brien Jr. Dear grandmother of...

Esther "Helen" Dornhecker

Esther "Helen" Dornhecker

September 19, 2026

Esther “Helen” Dornhecker passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at the age of 93. Beloved mother of Susan (Ken) Van Dyck, Steven Edward Dornhecker, and the late Lynne Dornhecker. Cherished grandmother of Dana (Travis) Jones, Eric Edward Van Dyck, Corrin (Jim) Mitchell, Carrie (Michael) Van Cleave, Heather (Charlie) Hagy, and Nicole (Kyle) Clemens. Loving great-grandmother of Brayden, Adalynn,...

John A. Ankrom Jr.

John A. Ankrom Jr.

September 7, 2026

John A. Ankrom, Jr, 88, of Crestwood, Illinois, passed away September 7, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories and the love of all who had the privilege of knowing him. He is survived by his Beloved wife Catherine, his daughters, Sheryl Ankrom and Darcy Ankrom, his stepson, Chuck Victor, his grandson, Brandon, and his sister Patricia (Terry) Falk. John is preceded in death...

Thomas Hruban

Thomas Hruban

September 14, 2026

Thomas Hruban, age 59, loved his family and friends. He loved spending his time with his wife, Deborah, and his dog, Bailey. He would do anything for his family and friends. He was happiest when he was doing for others and giving to others. Tom enjoyed going to Cubs games, spending weekends at Bass Lake, and laughing and telling stories. He was passionate...

Thomas C. Conwell

Thomas C. Conwell

September 12, 2026

Thomas Christopher Conwell, United States Navy Veteran, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at the age of 90.  Military Honors and Interment will be held on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 1:30 P.M. at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 W. Hoff Road, Elwood, Illinois.  For more information and to sign the guestbook: www.becvarfuneralhome.com or (708) 824-9000

James G. Famera

James G. Famera

August 30, 2026

James George Famera passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026 at the age of 70. Beloved son of the late Mary, nee Klacka, and Jerry Famera. Loving brother of Jerry (the late Joyce), Diane (the late Ed) Higgins, Jack (Mary), Lill (Bill) Stark, Dan (Linda) and the late Julie (Joe McGrath). Fond Uncle Jimmy to many nieces and nephews.

Jim was...

Margaret C. "Peggy" Paul

Margaret C. "Peggy" Paul

August 20, 2026

Margaret "Peggy" Paul, 85, long time resident of Crestwood, IL, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on August 20, 2026.  Peggy was born in Chicago on January 15, 1941 to Violet, nee Bonnevier, and William Brown.  Peggy dedicated her entire life and love to her family and friends. She would always be by your side, if it...

Bruce P. Yocherer

Bruce P. Yocherer

August 18, 2026

Services and interment for Bruce P. Yocherer will be held on Friday, August 28, 2026 at 1:30 P.M. at Bohemian National Cemetery, 5255 N. Pulaski Road, Chicago. For more information and to sign the the guestbook: www.becvarfuneralhome.com or (708) 824-9000

Beverly Ann Negovan

Beverly Ann Negovan

August 14, 2026

Services for Beverly Ann Negovan are private. For more information and to sign the guestbook: www.becvarfuneralhome or (708) 824-9000

Janice C. Teta

Janice C. Teta

August 7, 2026

Visitation for Janice C. Teta will be held on Monday morning, August 17, 2026 from 9:00 A.M. until time of Mass 11:00 A.M. at Queen of the Universe Catholic Church, 7114 S. Hamlin Avenue, Chicago.  Interment will occur immediately following the Mass at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, 87th & Hamlin Avenue, Evergreen Park.  For more information and to sign the...

Marcia L. Brenza

Marcia L. Brenza

July 27, 2026

Marcia L. Brenza, nee Namors, of Crestwood, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026 at the age of 75.  

Visitation Sunday, August 16, 2026 from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.  Entombment of ashes will occur at a later date at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois.  For...

Kenneth Charles Alvers

Kenneth Charles Alvers

August 6, 2026

Kenneth Charles Alvers, U.S. Navy Veteran, passed away at his Tinley Park home on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at the age of 80. Beloved husband of Kathleen "Kathy" Alvers, nee Bean, for 56 years. Loving father of Kenneth R. "Kenny" (Kelly) Alvers. Cherished grandfather of Carly and Colin Alvers. Dear brother of Lynne Alvers (the late Lee) Patterson of New...

Teresa Rodriguez

Teresa Rodriguez

July 27, 2026

Teresa De Jesus Rodriguez, Age 64 born in Chicago, Illinois passed away peacefully with her sisters, brother-in-laws, nieces and nephews by her side. Beloved sister of Georgina (Michael) Kaminsky (nee Rodriguez-Yaber), Miriam (Tomas) Romo (nee Rodriguez), Guadalupe Rodriguez-Yaber, loving aunt to Georgina Y. Mendoza, Julio E. (Stephanie) Mendoza; Michael A. (Kelly)Mendoza, Maria Angelica Cavazos (nee Balingit), Adrianna L. (Isidro) Jiménez,...

Alexander Nauseda

Alexander Nauseda

July 29, 2026

Alexander Nauseda, U.S. Navy Veteran, passed away at his Palos Heights home on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at the age of 98.  Beloved husband of the late Catherine Nauseda.  Loving father of Alex (Martha), Michael, Robert, Thomas, Steven, Christine, Karen, Theresa, and Janet (Kevin). Cherished grandfather, great grandfather, and great-great grandfather of many.

Visitation Tuesday, August 4, 2026 from 9:00 A.M....

Jean A. Scariano

Jean A. Scariano

July 24, 2026

Jean A. Scariano, devoted wife, loving mother, treasured GG, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. While her illness was difficult, Jean would want to be remembered not for the challenges she faced, but for the extraordinary life she lived and the countless lives she...

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