obituaries

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...

Jun 6, 2022

Laura J. Hestroffer, nee Price, 59 years.  Beloved wife of Walter Hestroffer.  Loving mother of Orville Kline (fiancée Monique) and dear step-mother of Jill (Rich) Moser and Rick (Jane) Hestroffer.  Cherished grandmother of Kody, Sean, and Ryan.  Loving daughter of Roger Sr. and Carolyn "Chickie" Price of Leesburg, Florida. Fond sister of Roger Price (Tommy Walton), Scott Price, and...

Jun 4, 2022

Robert R. Fuesel, 86, died at his home in Palos Heights.  Born December 19, 1935 to Joseph Fuesel and Anna Baron, in Chicago.  Beloved husband of 60 years to Margaret, nee Sacco, dear father to Paul (Ex: Marsha Failor) of Seattle, Gregg (Elizabeth) of Omaha, Neb., Jerry (Marie) of Orland Park, fond grandfather of Robert, Benjamin, Carrie, and Owen. ...

Jun 1, 2022

Patricia I Copeland, nee Freeman, 64 years. Beloved wife of Charles E. Copeland. Loving daughter of the late Thomas and Marie Freeman, nee Fishback. Cherished sister of Terrence (Mary) Freeman, Thomas (Bridget) Freeman and Michael (Laura) Freeman. Dear sister-in-law of Elaine Burton and the late James (Marge) Copeland, David (Connie) Copeland and Donald (Jeanette) Copeland. Loving aunt of many...

May 27, 2022

Arlene A. Kotil, 88 years . Beloved daughter of the late William and Anna Kotil, nee Zawetski. Dear cousin and second cousin of many. Loving friend of Marilyn Yunker.  Arlene had many wonderful friends, neighbors, caregivers, and pets. Visitation Thursday, June 2, 2022 from 3:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Funeral Friday, 9:15 A.M. from the Becvar & Son Funeral...

May 27, 2022

Joseph P. Murphy, 81 years.  Veteran Illinois Army National Guard.  Beloved husband of the late Carlotta, nee Lukaszewski.  Loving father of Brooke L. Murphy Roothaan, Reed (Eleanor) Murphy, Whitney (Kimberly) Murphy, Barclay (Karen) Murphy, and the late Courtland Murphy. Cherished grandfather of Maia, Oliver, Evan, and Alexander. Dear son of the late Joseph J. Murphy and Anne C. Eagan. ...

May 25, 2022

Kenneth C. Koval, passed away on May 25, 2022 at the age of 80.  Beloved husband of Bonnie, nee Nelson.  Loving father of Robert (Mary) Koval, William (Laurie) Koval, Bonnie Lynn Gilchrist, Michelle Sailor, and Robert (Sandra) Gardner.  Cherished grandfather and great-grandfather of many.   Dear brother of the late Jeannine (Ed) Ferrazzi.  Dear uncle of Ray (Michelle) Scheulin, Brian...

May 20, 2022

Services for Nadine L. Landi-Sigel are private.

May 16, 2022

Kathleen M. Koopman, nee McConville, 69 years.  Beloved wife of the late Richard E. Koopman.  Cherished mother of Stacy (Jason) Lambin, Jennifer (Mike) Brower, Rachel (George) Slawson, Stephanie (Matt) Heim, and Curt (Anna) Koopman. Loving grandmother of Justin, Jack, Andrew, Mya, Riley, George, Teagan, Tommy, Sadie, Zach, Lily, and Sophia.  Dear sister of Barbara Snyder, Julie (Pete) Gerard and...