obituaries

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...

Dec 24, 2022

Sophie Rogers, 77 years of age.  Beloved wife of the late Raymond (U.S. Navy Veteran).  Loving mother of John, David, and Diane.  Cherished grandmother of Kylie Rogers.  Dear sister of Walter Bzdyk and Stanley (Stella) Bzdyk.

Visitation Thursday, December 29th, 3:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M.  Funeral Friday 9:00 A.M. from the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539...

Dec 19, 2022

Douglas George Brown born August 31th, 1944, passed away in his sleep on December 19th, 2022. He was a loving husband to his wife Maureen Brown of 57 years; cherished father to Michele Lunik (Brown) (Lynn Lunik) David Brown (Donna Carr-Brown), and Milissa Brown; Treasured Grandfather to Avan Brown, Marcelo Avila, Ethan Lunik, and Luna Brown; cherished brother to...

Dec 17, 2022

Jose A. Cervantes Jr. "Tony," 30 years of age.  Loving son of Susan Robles (Greg Snyder), Jose A. Sr. (Maria) Cervantes.  Dear step-son of George F. Kintz III.  Beloved brother of Marco, Angel, Amy, and Isaac.  Cherished grandson of Mary Robles Melesio, and the late Santiago Robles, and Ignacio & Juana Cervantes.  Fond great-grandson of the late Jose Antonio...

Dec 16, 2022

Irene Kordecki, nee Ignaczak, 98 years.  Beloved wife of the late Joseph Kordecki for 47 years.  Devoted mother of Kathleen (Tom) Rieman and Lynda (Dan) Maurer.  Dear sister of Alice and the late Lillian, Rita, Ann, Sophie, Joseph, Aloyisious, John and Walter.  Loving grandmother of Tom, Susan, Joseph and Daniel.  Dearest great-grandmother (Busha) of Devin, Trevor and Amanda. Loving...

Dec 7, 2022

Joseph Edward Slak II, age 36. Beloved son of Joseph (Mary) Slak and Laura Slak (Petrasek).  Loving father to Joseph III and Vincent. Brother to Edward (Monica) and Taylor Slak. Dearest Uncle to Jacob and Leo Slak. Mourned by many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and long time friends. He cherished every moment that he spent with his children. Joey was...

Dec 7, 2022

Dane Michael Mattio, 75 years.  U.S. Navy Veteran.  Beloved husband of Jane, nee Kimberly.  Loving father of Eugene (Kari), William (Kristy), Scott, and Phillip (Erin).  Cherished grandfather of Olzea, Luscentia, Giana, and Luciano.  Dear son of the late Luciano and Antoinetee.

Visitation Monday, December 12th from 3:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M.  Funeral Tuesday, 9:00 A.M. from the...

Dec 2, 2022

Anthony J. Chiuso, 71 years.  Beloved husband of Rita A., nee DeFrancesco.  Loving father of Deena (Irvin) Anderson and Anthony (the late Carrie) Chiuso.  Cherished son of Dorothy M., nee Yule, and the late Anthony E. Chiuso.  Dear brother of Barbara Koss, Jody Chiuso-Roubissoff, and the late James Chiuso.  Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.  Devoted Foreman (retired)...

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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