obituaries

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...

Aug 25, 2023

Funeral Services for Lawrence W. Wurster Jr. are private.

Aug 14, 2023

Carol L. Glover, 64, of Crestwood, Il. passed away on August 14, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Carol was born on May 11,1959 to Edward and Sarah Lee. She was a devoted mother and grandmother (Meme). Her love for her family was evident in all her actions throughout her life. Carol had a loving and...

Jul 29, 2023

Alexandria J. Jadron passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at the age of 27 years.  Beloved daughter of Sarah, nee Raj (the late Kreg) Witowski and Jay Jadron Sr.  Loving sister of Jay Jadron Jr. and Ashlee Witowski.

Visitation Saturday, August 5, 2023 from 3:00 P.M. until time of service at 7:30 P.M. at the...

Jul 28, 2023

Norma Louise Moscato, age 91, Crestwood, IL and a former resident of Jefferson City, Mo, passed away on July 28 2023 at her home in Crestwood Il.She was born on April 29 1932 in Long Island, New York, the daughter of Vincent & Claudia Cafarelli. She had one brother, Chuck, and one sister, Edith. As a child, she  lived...

Jul 23, 2023

William J. Thometz, the loving husband of the late Marlene (nee Becvar) Thometz, who preceded him in death on April 6, 2022, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 23, 2023. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, John R. and Louise (nee Schick) Thometz. A cherished brother, Bill was preceded in death by his brothers,...

Jul 19, 2023

Carolyn E. Sedivy, nee Norris, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at the age of 79 years.  Beloved wife of James F. Sedivy Jr.  Loving mother of James D. (Theresa) Sedivy, Karen (Brandon) Rinker, and Thomas (Aneta) Sedivy.  Cherished grandmother of Heather (Todd), David, Cathy, Angelika, Lorelai, and Sidney.   Dear sister of the late Donald (the late Diane)...

Jul 17, 2023

Sean B. Killelea, passed away suddenly on Monday, July 17, 2023 at the age of 50 years.  Loving father of Aislyn, Nolan, Lucy, Keelyn, and the late Kalem Killelea.  Beloved son of Deborah Pauls-Killelea and Daniel Killelea.  Cherished brother of Kimberly (Jose) Skrobot and Katie (Joe) Wroble.  Dearest companion of Esther Carter.  Fond uncle, cousin, and friend of many....

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 &...