obituaries

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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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...