obituaries

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. ...

Sep 4, 2022

David Baisa Sr., October 23, 1955 - September 4, 2022.  Beloved husband of Sandra, nee Russelburg.  Proud father of Aimee (Brad), Katie (Mark), David Jr., Emilee (Brett), Lucy, and the late Paul.  Cherished grandpa of Andrew, Isabella, Nathen, Franklin, Everett, Caden, Joseph, Leo, Neenah, and Ivy.  Dear brother of Robert (Judy) Baisa.  Dave loved his Guitars, the Blues, his...

Aug 26, 2022

Kenneth R. Craig, 63 years, passed suddenly on August 26, 2022.  U.S. Army Veteran.  He was the proud father of Kaitlin (Nick) Ferguson, Julianna Craig, and Ryan Craig.  Loving son of Irene (the late Kenneth M.) Craig.  Dear brother of Carolyn Craig.  Fond uncle of Courtney (J.P.) Martinez and Kiley (Ryan) James.  Devoted fan of the Chicago White Sox....

Aug 24, 2022

Barbara H. McDermott, 97, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on August 24, 2022. She is predeceased by her beloved husband of 62 years, Bernard Gerald, her parents, Joseph and Barbara, and siblings, Madeleine, Joseph, Kathleen, Charles and Agnes. She is beloved by her children Susan (Keith) Hall, Daniel, James and her grandsons, Shane and Michael. She also...

Aug 15, 2022

Henning, Louis H. Louis H Henning, 93 years, passed away on Monday August 15, 2022. Korean War veteran and beloved husband of the late Norma R Henning. Loving Father of David, Karl, Paul, Chuck and the late James and Linda. Grandfather of 7 and Great-grandfather of 1. Military Honors and Burial will take place at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery...

Aug 11, 2022

Scott David Kleina, age 61, retired from the Alsip Police Department, left life on August 11, 2022, after suffering several lingering ailments. Beloved husband of Jerri-Lynn (Marzec) and l oving father of Becky, Sy dney, Danny, and Billy Kleina. He was the t reasured son of the late Jacqueline and James Kleina and dear brother of Sheila (James) El...

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...