obituaries

Mar 8, 2026

Sandra Jean Stephens, 81, of Chicago, Illinois, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in 1945 in Greenwood, Wisconsin, to Robert and Theresa Hastreiter, Sandy grew up in a close-knit family with three sisters and one brother. She cherished her rural...

Mar 7, 2026

Rita A. Chiuso, nee DeFrancesco, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at the age of 74.  Loving wife of the late Anthony J. Chiuso. Loving mother of Deena (Irvin) Anderson and Anthony (Monica) Chiuso.  Cherished daughter of the late Roy and Ann DeFrancesco.  Retired Hairdresser for many years.  Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation,...

Mar 6, 2026

Elizabeth "Betty" Weber, nee Fortier, passed away on March 6, 2026, at the age of 89. Devoted wife of the late Ferdinand Weber. Loving mother of Nick (Linda) Weber, Mark (Brigid) Weber, Michael (Melissa) Weber, and Will (Tricia) Weber. Beloved grandmother of Emily, Mary, Michael, Steven, and Nicholas, and great grandmother of Eleanor. Dear daughter of the late Earl...

Mar 3, 2026

Richard F. O'Farrell, CFD, age 96. Beloved husband of the late Annamarie, nee Rocco. Loving son of the late William, CFD, and Catherine. Dear brother of Daniel, CFD, (late Helen), Robert (late Arlene), and the late Margaret (late James) Brannigan and William (late Mary). Fond uncle of many and great-uncle of Cathy Novak.

Visitation Monday, March 9,...

Feb 27, 2026

William D. Wagner, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026 at the age of 71.  Loving husband of Susan, nee Donnelly, for 48 years. Beloved father of Bill (Emily) Wagner and Katie (Matt) Pyznarski.  Cherished grandfather of Miles, Tyler, and Stephanie.  Loving brother of Gail (Ben) Tovrog, Steve (Liz) Wagner, Donna (Dennis) Howat, Mary Beth Jimenez, Karen (Pete) Chillman,...

Feb 27, 2026

Robert C. Allaire, U.S. Navy Veteran, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026 at the age of 76.  Beloved husband of the late Carolann, nee Haryasz.  Loving father of Matthew Allaire, Melissa Allaire-Roman, and the late Jason Allaire. Preceded in death by parents Ed and Jean and his brother Edward.  Survived by nephews Eddie and Chuck. Robert was a...

Feb 24, 2026

Tom Pietruszka, born November 11, 1950, on the South Side of Chicago, passed away on February 24, 2026, leaving behind his wife and lifelong partner, Michele, and a family who loved him deeply. Together, they built a life filled with love, laughter, strong convictions, and dedication to those who mattered most. Tom was the loving husband of Michele (Kampf)...

Feb 12, 2026

Services for Ted Muth are private.

Feb 11, 2026

Nora K. Weber, nee Grady, passed away at her Crestwood home on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at the age of 79.

Beloved wife of Robert E. Weber for 56 years. Loving mother of Charles (Jessica) Weber and Barbara Weber.  Dear sister of the late John (Lillian, and the late Nance) Grady.  Fond aunt of Kay Grady, Vince...

Feb 1, 2026

Services for Alicia N. Arnone were private.

Jan 25, 2026

Yidarty "Yida" Reyes-Milo, passed away on Sunday evening, January 25, 2026 at the age of 75.  Beloved wife of David Milo.  Loving mother of Bruce, Elvin, and Jose (Cynthia).  Cherished grandmother of Sophia, Adalina, Hayden, and Branden.  Dear sister of Raymond (Ruth) Reyes, Evelyn (Jose) Barrera, Manuel (Sol) Reyes, and the late Reynes (Marcy) Reyes.  Fond daughter of the...

Jan 14, 2026

Joan Eleanor Schergen, nee Finn, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at the age of 94.  Devoted wife of Mathias J. Schergen for 72 years.  Beloved mother of Mathias (Vanessa) Schergen, the late Timothy (Diane) Schergen, Thomas (Debbie) Schergen, Michael (Cathy) Schergen, Mary (Steve) Connolly, the late Joan (Joe) Graziano, Steven (Rita) Schergen, Beverly (the late George) Shaw,...

Jan 10, 2026

Robert Broccardo, of Crestwood, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at the age of 72.  Beloved father of Justin (Maggie) Broccardo and Neil Broccardo.  Cherished grandfather of Destiny, Paris, Matthew, Ethan, and Landon.  Loving brother of Donna Broccardo.  Dear son of the late Anthony and Anna "Liz" Broccardo.  Fond uncle of Adam and Amy.  Robert was a longtime...

Jan 4, 2026

A Memorial Mass for Michael W. McInerney will be held on Friday, January 23, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. at Incarnation Catholic Church, 5757 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.   For more info:  (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com

Dec 29, 2025

John E. Neis, U.S. Navy Veteran (WWII era) passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025 at the age of 98. Beloved husband of the late Ethelreda M. Neis, nee Carey. Loving father of Gerald Neis, Joanne (Richard) Mix, Stephen Neis, and Sharon (David) Wall. Cherished grandfather of 6 and great-grandfather of 3. Dear brother of Carol Retzke and the...

Dec 27, 2025

Daniel E. Smith, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at the age of 74.  Beloved husband of Linda Smith, nee Okonski.  Loving father of Danielle (Nick) Episcopo and Kimberly (Chris) Carberry.  Cherished grandfather of Aislin, Gianna, Dominick, Gwendolyn, Rory, and Vincent.  Dear brother of David Smith and the late Robert (Carmen) Smith.  Fond uncle of many nieces and...

Dec 26, 2025

Joseph A. Pesek, of Oak Forest, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025 at the age of 80. Beloved husband of the late Charlyne M. Pesek, nee Marshall. Loving father of Michael, Richard (Laura), and Christina (Jeremy) Kahsen. Devoted grandfather of Ricky, Ryan, Zak, and Alex. Cherished brother of Rose Schmidt and the late Frank Prevendar. Special uncle of...

Dec 19, 2025

Mary Mitchell, nee Kelleher, passed away surrounded by family, on Friday, December 19,2025, at her residence at Rosary Hill Home at the age of 93. Preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, James Mitchell, her parents Con and Margaret Kelleher, and her loving brother John.

Mary was a 1950 graduate of Visitation High School.  A...

Dec 16, 2025

Jean C. Loftus, nee Kozak, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at her residence at Rosary Hill Home at the age of 94. Preceded in death in 1982 by her husband of 27 years, James M. Loftus. Devoted mother of Mark (Jean), Ann, Michael, Jim (Angela), and Brian (Julie). Adored grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of 6....

Dec 11, 2025

Lynne M. Potter, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at the age of 55.  Beloved partner of John Potter.  Loving mother of Brooke, Lucas, and the late Neal Potter.  Cherished sister of Laurie (J.R.) Locey.  Devoted daughter of Robert and Sandra Hanzyk.

A Memorial Mass will be held at Incarnation Catholic Church on Saturday, December 20,...