obituaries

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.

Jan 25, 2023

Diana Lynn Yoshikane, passed away suddenly, 51 years of age.  Beloved mother of Lauren Yoshikane (Matthew), Ethan Yoshikane, and Jade Smolik.  Special grandma of Silas and Vida.  Dear daughter of Linda Yoshikane and the late Michael Yoshikane. Loving niece of many aunts and uncles. Dear cousin of many.  Diana had many friends and will be dearly missed by all....

Jan 20, 2023

Edward Anthony Tatara, 94 years.  U.S. Army Veteran (Corporal).  Beloved husband of the late Sigrid Giesmann.  Loving step-father of Marlene Visage, Michael (Peggy) Neuhaus, and Irene (Gary) Stamm.  Cherished grandfather of Jerry (Heather) Visage, Ricarda Visage-Brown, Jason Visage, Jeremy (Angie) Stamm, Randy (Carly) Stamm, Nicole (Jacob) Sonne, and Mike (Chelsey) Neuhaus.  Dear great-grandfather of Jordan, Alyssa, Amiyah, Caliyah, Jacob,...

Jan 19, 2023

Helen Noreen Evertowski, passed away peacefully at the age of 82 on January 19, 2023. Born in Chicago Illinois, to parents John and Nellie (nee McGowan) Gavin, Helen grew up on the South Side of Chicago with her brothers and sisters.  She graduated from Maria High School and attended DePaul University.  She was an Executive Assistant when her best...

Jan 19, 2023

Donald Carl Hill, 89, beloved father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at home on January 19, 2023.

Born March 9, 1933, in Joliet, Illinois, Don was the son of Edna Mary Bock and Albert George Hill and the second-youngest of twelve children. His experiences growing up in a big family and working together with his siblings were...

Jan 18, 2023

Anthony Kovacevich, 84, passed away peacefully on January 18th, 2023 at his home surrounded by family. Born in Michigan to the late Anton and Mary (Née: Tafra) Kovacevich, Sr.

Anthony is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Patricia (Née: Deppe). Cherished grandfather to Ashley (Michael Lang) Ortiz. Proud great grandfather to Garrett and Gavin. Wonderful...

Jan 13, 2023

Barbara Kathleen Gabriello, nee Hesik, 57 years old, died suddenly.  Wife of Clark and mother of Kelly Vaughan-Dooley (Brendan). Loving grandmother to Jack Dooley.  Dear sister of Deborah Robak (Hesik).  Beloved aunt to Roxanne and Billy (Day).  Great-aunt to Elijiah, Madelynn, Oliver, and Zander.  Preceded in death by her parents, Doris (nee Carter) and William Hesik, sister Caryn, and...

Jan 10, 2023

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

Jan 10, 2023

Geraldine C. Pluta, nee Wills, 92 years.  Beloved wife of the late Raymond.  Loving mother of Raymond (Patti) Pluta and Linda (James) Brown.  Cherished grandmother of Jason, Kevin (Brittany), Michael, and Brett.  Dear sister of the late Noreen and James.  Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Friday, January 13th from 8:00 A.M. until time of...

Jan 8, 2023

Jacqueline R. Nelson, nee Konley, 91 years.  Loving wife of the late Robert J. Nelson.  Loving mother of Debbie Woods, John (Barbara), Rick (Denise), Brett, and the late Lori Nelson-Ciukaj and Susan A. Nelson.  Cherished grandmother of 19, great-grandmother of 34, and great-great grandmother of 2.  Fond sister of Michael Humphrey, and the late Diana Smith, Marlene Murphy, and...

Jan 7, 2023

George A. Lux, 92 years, Korean War U.S. Army Veteran.  Beloved husband of Ruth Lux.  Loving father of Mary Ellen and Gery.  Cherished brother and uncle of many.  Proud and devoted member of Incarnation Catholic Parish in Crestwood for many years.

A Memorial Mass at Incarnation Church and Entombment of Ashes at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in...

Jan 3, 2023

*Funeral Services for James D. Drabek will be streamed live on Monday, January 9th at 10:30 A.M. by clicking on the following link: BECVARFUNERALSTREAMING/JamesDrabek

James D. Drabek, 91 years.  Beloved husband of the late Cecilia, nee Schuzer.  Loving father of Carol (Pat) Bannon, James Jr. (Linda) Drabek, Laura (Kenneth) Hawkins, Ann Drabek, David Drabek, and the late...

Jan 1, 2023

Virginia A. Blazeniak, nee Tomczak, 97 years.  Beloved wife of the late Anthony J.  Devoted mother of Bonita (the late Ronald) Michalowski, Juanita (William) Hill, Tony (Donna) Blazeniak, and Anita (Mike) Falls.  Loving grandmother of Holly, Cindy, Bill, Katy, Tony, Amanda, Becky, and the late Mike, and great-grandmother of 8.  Fond sister of Arlene Scaletta, and the late Helen...

Dec 29, 2022

Rita Mae Allen

October 17, 1029 – December 29, 2022

Deceased at 93 years old

Widow of Elwood K Allen veteran of WWII and Korea.

Survived and beloved by longtime companion Benjamin Hernandez, Her children Richard Allen, Rebecca Allen, Mark Allen and her 3 grandchildren.

Rita was a fierce...