obituaries

Apr 8, 2023

Zachary Schroeder's short life ended on April 8th 2023.  He had a smile that would light up any room and a wonderful sense of humor.  He gave us happiness as well grief and heartache. But our love was never less for him. He will forever be in our hearts and memories.  He leaves behind a Mother and Aunt who...

Apr 8, 2023

Clara M. Schroeder "Cookie" passed away on April 8, 2023. She was a beloved Mother and Grandmother.  She was energetic, funny and the life of the party. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

A Memorial service will be held on April 15th from 3:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. to celebrate Clara's wonderful...

Apr 7, 2023

Karen Bielaski Freeman, 65 years. Beloved wife of Joseph P. Freeman. Loving sister of Marty Bielaski, Roberta Doolan and  Ann (Raymond)  Kubiak. Dear sister-in-law of Monica Dougherty. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Thursday, April 13th. from 3:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.  Funeral Friday, April 14th, 10:30 A.M. from the Becvar & Son Funeral Home,...

Apr 5, 2023

William C. Trent, a Navy veteran who served in the Korean War, died on April 5, 2023. He was 89.

Beloved husband for 63 years to the late Darlene A. Trent (nee Bleier) and cherished son of the late Christ and Daisy Trent.  Devoted father of Darlene (John) Shilka, Mary (Owen) Conrad, the late Chris (Mary) Trent,...

Apr 2, 2023

Norman J. Martello, 86 years. Beloved husband of Carol, nee Foley. Devoted father of Joseph (Carol) Martello, Thomas Martello, Christine (Anthony) Camardo, Janet (Don) Shouse and Michael (Carolyn)  Martello. Loving "Papa"of Nicholas, Vincent, Gianna and John Camardo, Matthew,  Gabriella and Daniel Shouse, Isabella and August Martello. Dear brother of Johanna Ugo-Conlon and the late Richard (Maria) Martello. Visitation Monday,...

Apr 1, 2023

Grace J. Janota (née Sejba) Born November 11, 1933 went to live with our lord on April 1, 2023 at the age of 89. Grace is survived by her loving children Stanley Jr. (Kathy), Brian (Mary Jane), Robert (Marilyn), and Juliana (Gregory). Grandmother of John, Stanley, Ryan (Liz) Janota, Bonnie (Jeff) Plude, and Amanda Miller. Great grandmother of Jacob...

Mar 29, 2023

Funeral services for David G. Swanson are private.

Mar 28, 2023

Luis Rodriguez, 55 years.  Beloved husband of Leticia, nee Martinez.  Devoted father of Luis Antonio Rodriguez, Edgar (Elisha) Rodriguez, Kenia (Cesar) Servin, and Christian Rodriguez.  Loving grandfather of Ariel, Alice, Vincent, Thiago, Theo, and Lionel.  Dear brother of Myrna Rodriguez, Mariby (Dargen) Guevara, Raymundo (Lilia) Rodriguez, and Elvia (Daniel) Miranda.  Fond son of Antonio (the late Maria) Rodriguez.

Mar 22, 2023

Lillie Ann Browning, 90 years.  Loving wife of the late James Browning.  Beloved daughter of Vera (Vassell) Parkes and Beatrice St. Clair.  Cherished grandmother of Violette Hawkins and Kevin Walker.  Fond aunt of Irene Surratt, Patricia Taylor, and Valerie Robinson.  Dear friend and relative to many others.

Visitation Friday, March 31, 2023 from 9:30 A.M. until time...

Mar 21, 2023

Funeral Services for Frederick K. Stein are private.

Mar 21, 2023

Funeral Services for Philip Michael Reyes are private.

Mar 13, 2023

Charleen M. Tuzik, 85 of Oak Lawn, Illinois, passed from our hands into God's loving arms on March 13, 2023.  Dedicated wife of 57 years to the late Adrian Tuzik (Tuzik's Kedzie Bakery), cherished mother to Susan (Mario) Pope, Sheri (Brian) Roeske, Wendy (Michael) Micek, Sandra (Matthew) Nowak and Timothy Tuzik.  Beloved Nana to Kayla (Tom) Isaacs, Tyler Roeske,...

Mar 4, 2023

Janet E. Walker, nee Rector-Berman, 67 years.  Beloved wife of the late Gary L. Walker.  Loving mother of Amy Suarez, Nicole (Santiago) Ayala, Kendra (Harlin) Neal, and Jason (Juanita) Walker.  Cherished grandmother of Rebecca, Marcellia (Jeffrey), Alejandro, Kelly, Joshua, Elizabeth, Nathan, Daniel, and J.J.  Dear Great-Grandmother of Galilei, Lydia, and a 3rd Great-Granddaughter on the way.  Fond sister of...

Feb 27, 2023

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

Feb 19, 2023

Charles T. Spencer Sr., Retired Sgt. Midlothian Police Department and U.S. Army Veteran, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at the age of 75 years.  Beloved husband of Sandra, nee Wrobel.  Loving father of Charles Jr. (Samantha) and Christopher Sr. (Crestwood P.D.).  Cherished grandfather of Christopher Jr., Sofia, Anthony, and the late Dominic.  Dear brother of Margo Nelson...

Feb 11, 2023

Maureen A. Havel, 91 years.  Passed away at her Palos Heights residence on Feburary 11, 2023 at the age of 91 years.  Visitation is private.  Funeral Mass on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at St. Alexander Church in Palos Heights. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Feb 2, 2023

Geraldine "Gerry" Czaplicki, 81, of Tinley Park, passed away on February 2nd.  She was surrounded by her loved ones at the time she passed. Gerry was born on May 11th to John and Genevieve Goldinak in Chicago, IL. While attending Lourdes High School, she loved playing softball and playing the accordion. This was also where she met the love...

Jan 31, 2023

Funeral Services for Maria de Rosario Frias-Lopez are private.

Jan 29, 2023

Karen M. Kwiatkowski, nee Judd, 80 years.  Beloved wife of Edward Kwiatkowski for 60 years.  Loving mother of Dennis (Ita), Denise (Joe) Hausner, Donna, and Douglas.  Cherished grandmother of Anthony (Courtney), Erin, Joe Jr., Kelly, and the late Angel.  GiGi of Jackson and Eleanor.  Dear sister of Dawn (Mark) Harrah.  Aunt of Tim (Lindsay) Harrah, Colleen (Collin) McKenna, Mike...

Jan 27, 2023

Funeral Services for Morry Williams are private.