obituaries

Jul 16, 2023

Alice Susan McCarthy, nee McDonnell, 91 years. Beloved wife of Judson D. McCarthy Jr. Loving mother of Anne McCarthy, Susan (the late Richard) St. Denis, and Judson D. III (Kimberly) McCarthy. Cherished grandmother of Kyle and Andrew McCarthy. Dear great grandmother of Savannah and Jackson. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.  A life-long Chicago area resident, Susan was...

Jul 12, 2023

Lawrence J. Solarski Sr., U.S. Army Veteran, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at the age of 96 years.  Beloved husband of the late Marie, nee Slazyk.  Loving father of Lawrence Jr. (the late Karen) Solarski, Carleton (Laura) Solarski, Laura (Steven) Seweryn, and the late Phillip Solarski.  Loving grandfather of 8 and cherished great-grandfather of 6.  Fond brother...

Jul 9, 2023

Douglas W. Prior, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loving family on Sunday, July 9, 2023 at the age of 68 years.  Beloved husband of Virgina, nee Caprio.  Loving father of Stephen (Kelsey) Prior.  Dear brother of Marilyn Pratscher, Suzanne Hayduck, Nancy Prior, and the late Phyllis Uhle.  Doug loved to travel, collecting gadgets, and his many...

Jul 9, 2023

Georgina T. Flores, nee Fuentes, 91 years.  Beloved wife of the late Manuel "Nino" Flores.  Loving mother of Joe (Janet) Flores and Perry.  Dear sister of Anna (the late Gerard) Montalvo and the late Mary (the late Julio) Alvarez, and Manuel Fuentes.  Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Thursday, July 13, 2023 from 3:00 P.M....

Jun 24, 2023

Charlene M. Dryan, nee Pream, 84 years.  Loving wife of Daniel J. Dryan.  Beloved mother of Peter (Jeannie) Dryan and Diane Farr.  Cherished grandmother of 5 and great-grandmother of 3.  Dear and devoted friend of many.

Visitation Thursday, June 29, 2023 from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.  Funeral Friday, June 30, 10:00 A.M. at the Becvar &...

Jun 21, 2023

Donna Jean Nispuruk, age 64, passed away peacefully at Advocate Christ Medical Center on June 21, 2023. She was born on November 16, 1958. Loving mother of Jami Nispuruk and the late John Nispuruk. Proud grandmother of Kali Nispuruk, Evelyn Nispuruk, and Michael Scanlon. Cherished daughter of Lola Coomer and the late George Coomer. Devoted sister of Richard Coomer....

Jun 18, 2023

Funeral Services for Susan Z. Centner, nee Zimecki, are private.  Arrangements entrusted to the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.  For more information:  www.becvarfuneralhome or (708) 824-9000

Jun 12, 2023

Thomas C. Grandys, 45 years of Alsip.  Beloved son of Thomas J. and the late Sonja, nee Susidko, Grandys.  Loving brother of Mike (Erin) Grandys and the late David Grandys.  Dear Grandson of the late Loretta (the late Roman) Bohanek and Val Grandys.  Fond cousin of Samantha (Jim) Mock, Tim Grandys, Susan Minnec, Joanna Llames, Joe (Christine) DiGuglielmo, Joyce...

May 27, 2023

Please omit flowers.  In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice in Bill's memory would be appreciated .

William R. Hogueisson, III – "Billy" to those who knew and loved him, and Hogie to everyone around, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday May 27, 2023. He was 50 years old. Billy was a loving member...

May 27, 2023

Pamela M. Lewis, nee Crandall, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at the age of 74 years.  Beloved wife of the late Norton L. Lewis.  Loving mother of Monica (Robert) Biliskov and Angela (Dean) Seitz.  Cherished grandmother of Autumn, Dakota, Hunter, Landon, and Everett.  Dear sister of Gregory (Barbara) Crandall, Claudia Crandall, and the late Barbara (the late...

May 18, 2023

Services for Mary Jane Williams are pending.

May 17, 2023

Joseph A. Punda Jr., passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at the age of 42 years.  Beloved husband of Jennifer, nee McNicholas.  Loving father of Madelyn and Rylan.  Cherished son of Joseph A. Punda Sr. and Deborah Tufano Punda (Wade Weyer).  Fond brother of William McGrath and Matthew Punda.  Dear grandson of Dolores Tufano (the late Anthony Tufano)...

May 10, 2023

On Wednesday, May 10, 2023, Luke Jonathon Sibley, beloved son of Jonathon and Denise, and cherished brother to Grant, passed away unexpectedly.

Luke was born in Palos Heights on April 3, 2004. He attended Incarnation Catholic School K-7, where he developed friendships to last a lifetime. There he received his religious education, was baptized, received the sacrament...

May 7, 2023

Virginia Perez-Bozarth, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at the age of 89 years.  Beloved daughter of the late Maria and Tomas Matos.  Loving mother of Beth Vega and the late Camilo Vega Perez.  Cherished grandmother of Norka Caquias Vega, Carlos A. Gonzalez, Luis Caquias Vega, Yvonne Gonzalez-Nazario (Darryl), Virgen M. Caquias Vega, and Camilo B. Vega III. ...

May 4, 2023

Frederick T. Paulis, born December 2, 1955, died May 4, 2023.  Fred was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Francis Paulis, and his son, Matthew Paulis. Fred is survived by his son, Christ Paulis, his daughter, Jean Dunahoe, his stepdaughter, April Groveau, and his brother Gregory Paulis and sister Mary Ellen.

Funeral Services for Fred...

Apr 28, 2023

Dorothy A. Deuter, nee Turrise, longtime resident of Crestwood, passed away at her house on Friday, April 28, 2023 at the age of 69 years.  Devoted wife of Allan Deuter.  Loving mother of Angie Deuter.  Cherished grandmother of Haley Deuter and great-grandmother of Isabella.  Dear sister of Gene, Joni, Ronnie, and the late Guy.  Fond aunt of many nieces...

Apr 21, 2023

Anne J. Zacek, nee Marec, of Palos Heights, passed away on Friday,  April 21, 2023 at the age of 96 years.  Beloved wife of the late John C. Zacek Jr.  Loving mother of Laura Miller, John C. Zacek III, Mark F. Zacek, and Chris (Angela) Zacek.  Cherished grandmother of Matthew, Carly, Ericka (Adam), Scott, Christopher (Brandy), Elaina, Miranda, and...

Apr 17, 2023

Robert G. Gruener, longtime resident of Palos Heights, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, April 17, 2023 at the age of 94 years.  Beloved husband of the late Marlene, nee Coleman.  Loving father of Cheryl Murphy and Alesia Gruener..  Cherished grandfather of Shannon Murphy and Sean Murphy.

Funeral services for Robert are private.  Arrangements entrusted...

Apr 14, 2023

Ralph J. Vari, 79 years.  Beloved husband of Sandra, nee Hubbard.  Loving father of Jennifer (the late Gary) Fox and Barbara (Michael) Rubsam.  Cherished grandfather of Melissa (David) Rubsam-Dudley, Christopher, Melinda, and Bradley Fox.

Visitation Friday, April 21, 2023 from 9:00 A.M. until time of Chapel Prayers 10:30 A.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539...

Apr 11, 2023

Edward Kwiatkowski, 83 years. U.S. Air Force Veteran.  Beloved husband of the late Karen, nee Judd, for 60 years.  Loving father of Dennis (Ita), Denise (Joe) Hausner, Donna, and Douglas.  Cherished grandfather of Anthony (Courtney), Erin, Joe Jr., Kelly, and the late Angel.  Great-grandfather of Jackson and Eleanor.  Beloved son of the late Joseph and Eleanor, nee Lojas.  Dear...