obituaries

Nov 21, 2023

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

Nov 7, 2023

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....

Nov 4, 2023

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...

Nov 3, 2023

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...

Nov 1, 2023

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,...

Oct 28, 2023

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...

Oct 24, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Mary Eileen (Cornell) Langner. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Oct 19, 2023

Eveleen "Bunny" Bettinardi of Palos Heights, Illinois, born November 7, 1934, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2023 surrounded by her children and their families. She was a devoted and loving wife to Donald Bettinardi for over fifty years, who preceded her in death in 2005, and never ceased expressing her deep love and desire to be with Don...

Oct 15, 2023

Helen J. Felsenthal, nee Jansen, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at the age of 81 years.  Beloved wife of Ed.  Loving mother of Mary Fran (Jim) Schroeder, Edie (Joe) Korn, Susan (Tim) Patno, Carol (Dan) Schroeder, and Amy Loeding.  Cherished grandmother of Daniel, James, Kevin, Timothy, Zachary, Maggie, Katie, Brian, Megan, Emma, Tyler, and Jacob.  Dear Great-Grandmother...

Oct 14, 2023

Bernard M. Williams, of Crestwood, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at the age of 80 years.  Beloved husband of Anna M., nee Reutter.  Devoted father of Cheryl Fortier and Laura Bellik.  Fond brother of John (Joan) Wiliams, April (Ralph) Coyle, and the late Jarlath (the late Jim) Mullen.  Grandfather of 5 amazing granddaughters.  Funeral Services were private...

Oct 12, 2023

Funeral Services for Robert David Diffenderfer were private.  Arrangements entrusted to the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.  (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com

Oct 11, 2023

Funeral Services were private for Stephen C. Elmore.

Sep 30, 2023

Karen A. Palys, nee Sirak.  Beloved wife of Frederick.  Loving mother of Kevin.  Cherished daughter of Joan (the late George) Sirak.  Dear sister of Randall (Deeann) Sirak.

Visitation Thursday, October 5, 2023 from 3:30 P.M. until 8:30 P.M.  Funeral Friday, 10:30 A.M. from the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood, to St. Elizabeth...

Sep 29, 2023

Kevin O. Hanold, 61 years.  Beloved father of Lauren (Gregory) Mitchell and Shawn (Anna) Hanold.  Cherished grandfather of AnnDee, Mary Jo, Noah, Jonas, Benjamin and Audrey.  Kevin has been reunited with his late parents, Oscar and Lyla Hanold. Dear brother of Kimberly, Keith and Kelly (April). Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Monday, October 2,...

Sep 27, 2023

In Loving Memory of John L. Beyer John Leonard Beyer, age 76, departed this world on September 27, 2023. He was the beloved son of the late Olive Beyer and late Edward Beyer, a cherished brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great uncle, and true friend to many. John is survived by his sister, Ellen (George) Holmes, and his role as "Unc"...

Sep 26, 2023

Marvin E. Smith, "Smitty", 88 years.  U.S. Army and Marine Korean War Veteran.  Beloved husband of the late Josephine Smith.  Loving father of Debbi (David) Hengstebeck, Donna (Jim) Sollami, Mark (Georganne) Smith, Michael (Lory) Smith, Kathleen (Jeff) Smith-Savage, and the late Gale (the late Michael) Pache.  Cherished grandfather of Gina (Brent) Elstrom, Anthony (Tiffany) Sollami, Derrick (Kristin) Hengstebeck, Dustin...

Sep 19, 2023

Jose L. "Joey" Tischina, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at the age of 46 years.  Loving fiancé of Anet Siuba.  Cherished brother of Elizabeth (Robert) Baker.  Beloved son of Linda & Joe Powers.  Dear father of Rebecca Tischina (fiancé Cody), Dominik Sticha, and Joey Tischina.  Fond grandson of Marie (the late Tommy) Phillips.  Special nephew and Godson...

Sep 19, 2023

Linda A. O'Brien, nee Landero, 81 years.  Beloved wife of Timothy "Mike."  Devoted mother of Michelle (Bob).  Cherished grandmother of Eric, Katie, and Bryan.  Loving sister of Gloria, Regina, and Geraldine.

Visitation Friday, September 22, 2023 from 3:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M.  Funeral Saturday, September 23rd, Chapel Prayers beginning at 10:30 A.M. at the Becvar & Son...

Sep 12, 2023

Funeral Services for Kirk P. Kelly are private.

Sep 12, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Chrisann Rose Feltz of Worth.  She passed away surrounded by her loving family on September 12, 2023, after a 6 year battle with metastatic breast cancer at 66 years old.  Chrisann left behind a loving husband Gerald, daughters Jessica and Jamie, grandchildren Havana, Drew, Carson, and Rylee, sisters Linda and Alison,...