obituaries

Nov 30, 2022

Funeral Services for Michelle Garcia, nee Billich, were private.  Burial took place at St. Mary Cemtery in Evergreen Park, Illinois.  Arrangements entrusted to the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.  For more information:  www.becvarfuneralhome or (708)824-9000

Nov 30, 2022

Clair Joseph Southgate, 9-3-33 to 2-24-23 Clair J. Southgate, 89, died February 24, 2023 after a brief illness. Clair passed away at home surrounded by his family. Clair was born in Detroit, MI and moved to Chicago at the age of 3. Clair was preceded in death by his father, Clair Southgate, his mother, Josephine Hoefeyzers Southgate, and his...

Nov 28, 2022

Robert S. Huestis passed away at his home on Monday, November 28 th , 2022 at the age of 66. Beloved husband of Heather Huestis. Caring father of Bob (Arielle), Natasha, and Brittany (Anthony). Loving grandfather of Landon, Carter, Talon, & Makenzie. Cherished brother of Bunnie Hull (the late Tom Hull), the late Raymond Huestis, John Huestis (Sharon Huestis),...

Nov 25, 2022

Elaine Bielik, 76, passed away at home with family by her side on November 25th, 2022.  Elaine was born on the South Side of Chicago to the late Frances and Stephen Bielik.  She was a loving sister to the late Robert (Nancy) Bielik, Collette (George) Vojtech; dedicated mother of Cheryl (Michael) Brody, Darlene (Robert) Gallagher, and Celeste Fikejs (Scott); ...

Nov 21, 2022

Nikolaus Getsch Jr. of Crestwood, 74 years of age, U.S. Army Veteran, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022.  Beloved husband of the late Emily.  Loving brother of Linda Vlahos and Peter Getsch.  Nikolaus was born in Zams, Austria on January 24, 1948 to the late Nikolaus Getsch Sr. and Anna Meszarosch.  Dear friend of Janina Purickiene.

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Nov 14, 2022

Victor K. Kasput, U.S. Army Veteran.  86 years.  Beloved husband of Georgene, nee Cleary.  Loving dad of Georgiana (the late Jack) Tieman, Victor (Renee), Christine (Derek) Carstensen, and Matthew.  Cherished grandpa of Daniel, Vincent, Kellie, Ryan, Alexis, Theresa, Garrett, and the late David.  Dear great-grandpa of Sarah, Abigail, and Lucas.  Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.

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Nov 9, 2022

Edward L. Wilbur, U.S. Navy Veteran, (retired C.F.D., B.O.B), 92. Born October 27, 1930 to Edward Sr. and Hazel (nee Greig) Wilbur, in Chicago. Beloved husband of 67 years to the late Rosemary (nee Benson). Devoted father of Lauren (Jack) McGreehin, Michael (Jean) Wilbur (C.F.D.), Martin Wilbur, Karen (Steve) Curran, and Janet Strnad. Cherished grandfather of eight, great-grandfather of...

Nov 5, 2022

Ryan Daniel Plowman, age 17.  Beloved son of Daniel R. and Jennifer, nee Moucheron.  Loving brother of Drew.  He is survived by a dear great-grandmother, loving grandparents, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.  He is mourned by a host of longtime friends which he loved like family.  Honor student, NHS member, and talented varsity soccer player at Shepard High...

Nov 4, 2022

Kevin M. Whitworth, 42 years. Beloved Son of Margaret Whitworth, nee Marek. Candace Cavanaugh, mother of his cherished sons Jackson and Jacob. Loving brother of James Whitworth and Melissa (Michael) Brochu. Dearest uncle of David Madison Brochu. Fond grandson of Peggy (the late James) Whitworth and the late Stanley (the late Margaret) Marek. Half-brother of Timothy, Carrie, April, Heather,...

Oct 31, 2022

Carole A. Fisher, nee Brown, 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Ralph M. Fisher.  Cherished mother of Debra (Tom) Hartigan, Allison Fisher, Kimberly Fisher and Ralph Jr. (Elizabeth) Fisher. Loving grandmother of Benjamin (Jennifer) Hartigan, Kevin Hartigan, Lauren (Josh) Johnson, Cristin (Erik) Hanson, and Anja Scheidenhelm, and great-grandmother of Andrea, Justin, Emmett and Campbell.  Dear sister of Richard...

Oct 15, 2022

Linda Carol Schillaci nee (Zigas) passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at the age of 72. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 21, 1950, to the late John and Lottie Zigas. She was one of seven children. In 1969, she earned her diploma from Tilden Tech High School. She married Bob Schillaci...

Oct 9, 2022

With deepest sorrow we announce that Daniel "Danny" William Schuller, age 50, resident of Crestwood, Illinois, passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 9th in Colorado Springs, Colorado.  Danny is survived by his parents, Dennis and Kathy, his brother Jason (Wendy), their children Zander and Ethan, and his brother Matthew (Amanda), and their children Brooke and Kenzlee, his cousins and...

Oct 4, 2022

Anne T. Lisak, nee Carver, 93 years.  Beloved wife of the late Joseph Lisak Jr.  Loving mother of Susan Lisak, Joseph T. (Clare) Lisak, and David Lisak.  Cherished grandmother and great-grandmother.  Dear sister of Fran (the late Hank) Slushman and Tom (Evelyn) Carver.   Visitation Friday, October 7th from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. (Prayer Service to begin at 7:30...

Sep 26, 2022

Ruth E. Drobitch, nee Schroeder, 100 years of age.  Beloved wife of the late John A. Drobitch, U.S. Army Veteran. Memorial Service will be held at Peace Memorial Church (10300 W. 131st Street, Palos Park, Illinois) on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at 10:00 A.M.  Interment of ashes will occur afterwards at 12:30 P.M. at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery (20953...

Sep 22, 2022

Margaret Lazarus, nee Costello, 76 years.  Beloved wife of James Lazarus.  Loving mother of Julie (Gary) Vaillancour, Dena Lazarus (fiancée Kimberly Conrad), and Christie (Jason) Richwalski.  Cherished grandmother of Thomas Lazarus, Stone Richwalski, and Aiden Vaillancour.  Dear best friend of Auntie Kathy Sharky and Pat Kafka.

Memorial Visitation Thursday, September 29, 2022 from 9 A.M. until 10:45...

Sep 20, 2022

Services for Gene Virbickiene were private.

Sep 18, 2022

​Aloysius P. Piorkowski, U.S. Navy Veteran, of Crestwood, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022 at the age of 94 years.  Beloved husband of the late Winniefred E. "Winnie."  Proud father of Walter (Kathy), Alan (Dawn), Jim, Arthur, John, Robert, Virginia (the late Douglas) Welbes, Deborah (the late Dennis) Maxson, Michelle (John) Marsh, and the late Edward and Patricia....

Sep 16, 2022

Kazimierz Tenderenda, age 73 of Waukegan, IL born April 3rd 1949 passed away peacefully in his home on September 16th 2022 after a brave battle with cancer.  Loved ones that cleared the path for Kazimierz are his parents Czeslawa and Antoni Tenderenda, and his brother Jan Tenderenda.  Kazimierz, the beloved father, grandfather, brother, and uncle is survived by his...

Sep 15, 2022

Donald H. Valois, 93 years, U.S. Army Air Force Veteran.  Beloved husband of Mary Ann, nee Giannicco.  Loving father of Diana (Raymond) O'Connell, Jeanne (Marvin) Rainwater, James Valois, and the late Lawrence (Kathy Boline) Valois.  Cherished grandfather of 14 and great-grandfather of 11.  Dear brother of Margaret Valois, Theresa Grego, Mary Jane Krzeczowski, Brother Kenneth Valois, Patricia Nario, and...

Sep 13, 2022

Edward G. Lewandowski, U.S. Army Veteran, was born on September 24, 1935 and passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at the age of 86 years.  Beloved husband of the late Betty, nee Matz.  Loving father of David (Elizabeth Lough) and Thomas.  Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews.  Fond pet-dad of Lady, Lucy, and his lap dog Nikki. ...