obituaries

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,...

Sep 12, 2023

Christine M. Lewicki, nee Sala, 68 years.  Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Lewicki.  Dearest mother of Nicole Dooley, nee Valente, Rick (Jessica) Valente and Mark (Chrissy) Lewicki.  Cherished grandmother of Nicholas, Ava, Dominick and Gianna.  Dear sister of Louis Sala, Barbara Sanders and Patricia Sala.

There will be a public Memorial Visitation Sunday, September 24th from...

Sep 9, 2023

Daniel Patrick Roche, 67 years.  Beloved son of the late Edmond and Matilda Roche.  Loving Brother of Diane (Art Gigler) Roche, Dawn (Larry) Blazina and the late Mary Denise (Michael) Mullen, Patrick (Angela) Roche, and William Roche. Dear Uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Memorial Visitation Saturday, September 23rd, 4:00 P.M. until services at 7:30 P.M. at...

Sep 9, 2023

John W. Hedman, 89 years. Beloved husband of the late Barbara L. Hedman nee Kolling.  Loving father of John, Lee, Laura and Michael (Susan).  Cherished grandfather of Cody and Catherine.  Visitation Monday, September 11, 2023, from 9:00 A.M until time of prayers 10:30 A.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 West 127th Street, Crestwood, to Incarnation Catholic...

Sep 4, 2023

God welcomed Emilija Pretkelis (nee Schmidt), age 97, home on September 4, 2023. She has been reunited with her husband of 68 years, Augustas; beloved son, Walter; daughter-in-law, Ann; brothers Albert and Richard; her parents, Ardèlè and Gustav; and many brothers and sisters-in-law. She is survived by her son, Algird (ex-wife, Carol); grandchildren, Walter (Barbara), Geoffrey (Jane), Elizabeth Pretkelis-Heaton...

Sep 3, 2023

Rose A. Flynn, nee Gannon, longtime resident of Midlothian and Crestwood, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023 at the age of 79 years.  Loving mother of Timothy, David, and Daniel (Gail).  Cherished grandmother of Cora, David III, Michael, and Shelby.  Dear great-grandmother of Mailyn, Rome, Carter, Gianna, Danielle, and Elaina.  Beloved daughter of the late Michael and Mary,...

Aug 31, 2023

Stephen C. Bervid Sr., U.S. Army Veteran, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at the age of 78 years.  Funeral Services and Interment are private.  Arrangements entrusted to the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, Crestwood, Illinois.  (708) 824-9000

Aug 31, 2023

Elizabeth Ida Chase, nee Godin, passed away at her Crestwood residence on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at the age of 99 years.  A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, September 7, 2023 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.  Prayer service to begin at 7:00 P.M. ...

Aug 26, 2023

Kathy Ridder, nee Alex, 77 years.  Beloved wife of the late Donald Ridder Sr.  Cherished mother of Scott (Bunky) Thiel, Donald (Mary) Ridder Jr.,  Beth (Dave) Ridder-Slacian, and the late David W. Ridder and Jeffrey E. Thiel.  Loving grandmother of 4.  Future great-grandmother of a Baby Boy.  Dear sister of Gloria (George) Lux and the late Nick Alex and...