obituaries

Aug 9, 2022

Candy D. Rudman, nee Graham, 56 years. Beloved wife of Larry. Cherished mother of Kyle (Dalia) Rudman. Loving grandmother of Eli. Dear sister of Vali (Larry) Svientek, Sharon (Jerry) Gonzalez, Gary (Mary Ann) Graham, Melinda (Michael) Carlson, Brian (Cathy) Graham and the late Raymond J. Graham and Joy R. Graham. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday,...

Aug 5, 2022

David A. Dansart, 95 years. WWII Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of 66 years of the late Mary Ann. Loving father of Karen (John) Fuerst, Therese (Mitchell) Schapiro, Kevin (Paula) Dansart, Mary Lou (William) Nolan, Sharon (John) O'Donnell and the late David. Cherished grandfather of 10 and great-grandfather of 15. Dear brother of Joann (the late Raymond) Wagner, Rita (Tom)...

Aug 5, 2022

Rosemary P. Wilbur, nee Benson, 91. Born October 5, 1930 to Owen and Delia (nee Neylon) Benson, in Chicago. Beloved wife of 67 years to Edward L. (C.F.D., B.O.B.). Loving mother of Lauren (Jack) McGreehin, Michael (Jean) Wilbur (C.F.D.), Martin Wilbur, Karen (Steve) Curran, and Janet Strnad. Cherished grandmother of 8, great grandmother of 3. Preceded by five brothers...

Aug 4, 2022

George E. Olson, 85 years, U.S. Army & Air Reserves Veteran.  Beloved husband of the late Judy Ann Olson, nee Podulka.  Loving father of George M. (Donna) Olson, Robert A. Olson, and Joseph E. (Sharon) Olson. Cherished grandfather of Eric, Nicole, Laura, Katie, Joey, and Jeremy plus those by marriage, Jinai, Beni, and Adam.  Loving great-grandfather of Rorric and...

Aug 4, 2022

Craig G. Kueltzo, R.P.H., 76 years.  Beloved husband of Kay, nee Grogan.  Cherished father of Lisa Kueltzo (Andy Popovic) and Amanda (Chris) Black.  Loving grandfather of Emily and Joey.  Dear brother of Gary (Pat) Kueltzo and Jeff (Danealle) Kueltzo.  Loving uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Monday, August 8, 2022 from 3:00 P.M. until...

Aug 1, 2022

Darlene A. Trent, nee Bleier, 82 years.  Beloved wife of William C. Trent and cherished sister of the late Ronald (Rita) Bleier.  Devoted mother of Darlene (John) Shilka, Mary (Owen) Conrad, the late Chris (Mary) Trent, and Elizabeth (Tom) Surma.  Loving grandmother of John (Camila) Shilka, Lauren Trent, Brian Shilka, Josh Catoire, Chris Surma, Jacob Surma, and Matthew Surma.  ...

Jul 31, 2022

John T. Shantz, 50 years old, suddenly. Beloved son of Frances (the late Thomas) Shantz. Loving brother of Tammy Shantz, Jodi Shantz and Patricia (Ronald) Schwieters. Dear uncle of Grace and Luke Schwieters. Visitation Thursday, August 4, 2022 from 9:00 A.M. until time of prayers, 10:30 A.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 West 127th Street, Crestwood,...

Jul 30, 2022

Steven J. Doorneweerd, 52 years. Steven is survived by his former wife, Rose Doorneweerd, and their daughter Erin (Edward) Hotwagner, and his two minor children Madalyn and Alexa Doorneweerd and their mother Amy Price.  He is preceded in death by his mother Joyce Baker, nee Wellborn, father John (Lorraine) Doorneweerd, and brother Robert Doorneweerd.  Steven is also survived by...

Jul 27, 2022

KAY P. O'CONNOR

Kay P. O'Connor (nee Shisler), age 87, a former longtime Gage Park resident, passed away July 27.

Born Nov. 12, 1934 in Chicago, Mrs. O'Connor grew up in Gage Park—near 52 nd and Christiana--attending Tonti Elementary School and then Gage Park High School. In the early 1950s she worked briefly as a...

Jul 26, 2022

Richard E. Taaffe, 82 years, U.S.Army Veteran.  Devoted son of the late Richard and Augusta Taaffe.  Dear brother of the late Anne Cory.  Cherished uncle of Penny Cook, Gene Cory and great uncle and great-great uncle of many.  Fond friend of Larry Nolan and many more. Longtime volunteer with the Crestwood Fire Department.

Visitation Sunday, July 31,...

Jul 24, 2022

Beloved wife of Lawrence F. Derkacy.  Loving mother of Steven (Susan) and Lisa Chie. Cherished grandmother of Joseph Fultz, Kristi Derkacy, Jaclyn Cales and great-grandmother of Liam Gosciniak. The family is planning to host a Celebration of Life service  at the Palos Heights home of Steven and Susan Derkacy around mid- September.  Date and time to be forthcoming.  Arrangements...

Jul 24, 2022

On Sunday, July 24th, our hearts were shattered. Our beloved Dad and Pa, Fred Olszowka, joined his high school sweetheart and wife, Lorraine (Kolanko), in heaven. They met while Laurie and her father were shopping for a Christmas tree where Fred worked. She always said that year was the ugliest tree because she couldn't take her eyes off of...

Jul 17, 2022

Helen B. Engelthaler, nee Hlousek, 99 years.  Beloved wife of the late Ervin "Lefty" Engelthaler.  Devoted mother of Diane (Walter) Zytnowski.  Loving grandmother of Shawn (Rebecca) Zytnowski, Kassandra (Brian) Hall, and Lance (Rikki Ann) Zytnowski.  Cherished great-grandma of Christopher, Ryan, Maura, Shawn Jacob, Jeremy, Dylan, Benjamine, Johnathan, Tyler, and Sebastian. Dear great-great grandma of Melody, Jace, and Parker.  Fond...

Jul 9, 2022

Candance Marie Skimin passed away on July 9, 2022 at her Crestwood residence at the age of 73 years.  A loving daughter of the late Hazel, nee Krunkla, and Gilbert Skimin.  Cherished sister of Pat Skimin of Onekama, Michigan.  Funeral Services are private.  (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com

Jul 2, 2022

John L Butler (53) passed away on July 2nd, 2022. Beloved son, brother, uncle and friend. He is survived by his mother Kitty, sister Marla, niece Amanda (Tim), nephew Brian (Lynsey), grandniece Katie and grandnephew Bryce. He was preceded in death by his father (Geoffrey). John L was an avid White Sox, Bears, and Blackhawks Fan. Visitation Tuesday,  July 5,...

Jun 25, 2022

Msgr. R. George Sarauskas, passed away after a lengthy illness on June 25, 2022 at the age of 77 years.  Beloved son of the late Mary and Stanley Sarauskas.  Loving brother of Lynn (David) Leonard and the late Ted Sarauskas.  Fond uncle of Karen (Scott) Grzybowski and Sara (Dan) Potter.  Dear great-uncle of Kate and Julia Grzybowski and Olivia...

Jun 24, 2022

Daniel Fleming passed suddenly and peacefully at his home at the age of 62. Born and raised in the Chicago neighborhood of Mt. Greenwood, Dan is survived by his children, Daniel, Sarah, Frankie Rose, and James and by his mother, Rose (nee Hummer) and siblings Denise (Pete) Toussaint, Dennis (Patti), Dianne, Bill, Debbie, Bridget (Dan) Brennan, many nieces and...

Jun 23, 2022

Robert H. Whelan, 78 years.  Beloved husband of Sue, nee Shannon.  Loving father of Kim Davis, Kelly (Chad) Gordon, and Christopher Whelan.  Cherished grandfather of Nevaeh, Kylah, Brody, Colton, Aubrey, Lily, and Tenley.  Dear brother of Betty (Bill) Jolley, and the late William (Judy) Whelan.

Visitation Tuesday, June 28th, 9:00 A.M. until time of chapel prayers 10:30...

Jun 17, 2022

Louise R. Dunne, nee Fox, 75 years.  Beloved wife of the late Richard D. Dunne. Cherished daughter of the late Josephine, nee Zalusky, and Frank Fox. Dear sister of Frank (Elizabeth) Fox, Carol (Jack) Perveiler, James (Barbara) Fox, and Joanne (Kevin) Ryan. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Wednesday, June 22, 2022, 3:00 P.M. -...

Jun 10, 2022

Mari Diane Dabaco, nee Williams, 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Gregory Dabaco.  Devoted mother of Dean (Debbie), Dale (Kristine), Marc (Kari Jo), Robb, and the late Gregg.  Loving grandmother of Marc John (Gab), Kate (Sam), Matt (Rachel), Madison, Michael, and Mia.  Cherished great-grandmother of Gia, Brooklyn, Vivienne, Diesel, Eleanor, and Aletta.

Services for Mari Dabaco...