obituaries

May 31, 2021

Andre T. Sospizio, 70 years, U.S. Air Force Veteran. Beloved husband of Lois A. Sospizio.  Loving father of Amanda Sospizio.  Cherished step-father of Sherill (Arvin) Tago, Cyre (Anna) Cubelo, Sherwin (Cristalle) Cubelo.  Fond grandfather of Andrea Tago, Archie Tago, Bianca Cubelo, Angel Cubelo, and Noah Cubelo.  Dear brother of Donna Sospizio.

Visitation Saturday, June 5th from 1:00...

May 30, 2021

Gloria H. Manobianco, nee LaBruno, 91 years. Beloved wife of the late John A. Devoted mother of Matthew, Daniel, Donna (Dan) Vainisi and Vincent (Allison). Loving grandmother of Haley, Heather, Emma and Isabella. Dear sister of Antoinette Miller.

Visitation Friday, June 4, 2021 from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.  Funeral Saturday 9:00 A.M. from the Becvar &...

May 22, 2021

Diane J. Motel, nee Cragnotti, 75 years.  Beloved wife of the late Gregory.  Loving mother of Greg (Kim), Julie, and Mark (Denise) Motel.  Cherished grandmother of Erin (Mitchell) Dawkins, Sean, Lauryn, Zachary Walkover, Anthony, Nicholas, and Jonathan.  Dear great-grandmother of Bridget and Henry.  Fond sister of Danny Cragnotti and the late Alan Cragnotti.

Visitation Thursday, June 3,...

May 22, 2021

Theresa F. Stachnik, nee Jacolik. Loving wife for 69 years to the late Raymond Stachnik.  Beloved mother of Linda Jackson, Barbara (Bill) Champion, and the late Nancy (Thomas) Wolf.  Cherished grandmother of Sabrina (Jason) Benson, Michelle Wolf, Jennifer (James) Nathaniel, and Michael (Ali) Wolf.  Dear great-grandmother of 7 and great-great-grandmother of 4.  Adored daughter of the late Mary and...

May 21, 2021

A Memorial Service for Joan Sofakos will be held on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 207 S. Main Street, Manteno, IL 60950.

In lieu of flowers, donations to New Beginnings for Cats (7701 E. 3500N Road, Bourbonnais, IL 60914) in Joan's name would be appreciated.  You can mail a check,...

May 21, 2021

Roberta "Bert" Donnelly;  The Matriarch of the Donnelly's of 52nd & Spaulding, Chicago, passed away at her home surrounded by her family and loved ones.  She was 83.  Preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Robert Donnelly; parents Geoffrey and Eleanor Krantz; and sister Jacqueline Thompson.  She leaves behind 5 children: Jeff (Susan) Donnelly, Kathy (Bob) Bailey,...

May 12, 2021

Ronald J. Drozd Sr., U.S. Army Veteran, 84 years. Beloved husband of Marianne, nee Woitke.   Cherished father of Ronald Jr. (Pamela), David (Tracy), and Jennifer (Peter) Lepage.  Loving grandfather of Rocky, Bryan, Kevin, Nicole, Lauryn, Whitney, and Delaney.  Dear great-grandfather of Annya, Laszlo, Olivia, Memphis, Maddox, and Judith.  Fond brother of James, Robert, Josephine Coyle, and the late John,...

May 3, 2021

Joan Marzullo, nee Cain, May 3, 2021.  Loving wife of the late Herman Marzullo. Beloved mother of Vincent (Sue O.) Marzullo, Marsha (Kevin) Fogarty, Mary Sue Marzullo, Jane (Fred) Garner, and the late Theresa (late Ted) Marzullo Adams, Joseph Marzullo, and John Marzullo,   Adoring grandmother of Tara Fogarty, Kevin Fogarty, Joseph (Nicole) Fogarty, Roxanne (Jose) Adams-Garcia, Dylan (Thalita) Adams,...

Apr 28, 2021

A Memorial Mass for William F. McNierney Sr. will be held at a later date.

Apr 28, 2021

Dorothy A. Toppel-Curry, 92 years.  Loving wife of Howard J. Curry.  Devoted mother of Linda (Art) Duello, Gayle Sorensen, Ron (Kim) Toppel, and the late Norm (Kathy) Toppel.  Cherished grandmother of 8 and great-grandmother of many.

Visitation Sunday, May 2nd from 3:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M.  Funeral Service Monday, May 3rd, 10:00 A.M. at the Becvar &...

Apr 24, 2021

William "Bill" Widlacki, 81 years.  Beloved husband of Joan, nee Rasmussen.  Loving father of William (Annette) Widlacki, Kathleen (Charles) Bean, Sharon (Michael) Pote, Laura Burke, Janine (David) Skrzelowski, and Christopher (Alycia) Widlacki.  Cherished grandpa "Papa" of 14 and great-grandpa of 21.  Fond brother of Jeanette (the late Robert) Henley, Robert (the late Diane) Widlacki, and the late Steve (the...

Apr 21, 2021

Adrienne Orofino, nee Wasielewski, 85 years.  Visitation and Funeral Services are private.  Interment will be at Resurrection Cemetery in Justice.  (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com

Apr 19, 2021

Helen M. Joniak, 97 years.  Beloved daughter of the late Frank and Caroline Joniak.  Loving sister of the late Ann (the late Walter) Pfeiffer, Carolyn Joniak, Mary (the late Frank) Walloch, Mildred (the late Charles) Hackett, Irene (the late James) Heidenreich, Joseph (the late Florence) Joniak, PFC Frank Joniak, Edward Joniak, and John Joniak.  Cherished aunt, great aunt, and...

Apr 15, 2021

Dorothy D. Burda, 89 years.  Beloved wife of the late Chester Burda.  Loving mother of Catherine (Thomas) Foley, Suzanne (Tom) Petrouski, Marianne (Stephen) Grabowski, Stephen (Janet) Burda, and the late Mark Burda.  Cherished grandmother of Timothy, Jennifer, Lynn, Ryan, Anthony, Tommy, Katie, Patrick, Nikki, and Maggie.  Dear great-grandmother "Honey" of Abby, Jake, Cameron, Norah, Brooke, Mason, and Lucy.  Fond...

Apr 14, 2021

Lawrence C. Snyder Sr.  71 years.  Beloved husband of the late Kathy, nee McDonough.  Loving father of Melissa Hall, Lawrence Snyder Jr., Sandra McNeally, and Edward Snyder.  Cherished grandfather of Brianna (Sgt. John Winne), Johnny, Nathan, Donnie, and Jenna.  Dear great-grandpa of Eden and Anthony.  Fond cousin of Linda.  Special domestic partner to Carol Jenkins for 16 years. Cherished...

Apr 12, 2021

Keith E. Johnson, 54 years, suddenly.  Beloved husband of Diane, nee Stumpf.  Loving father of Amanda Johnson, Brandon (Cassie) Johnson, Emily Johnson, and Ethan Johnson.  Cherished Papa of Kennedy.  Dear son of Tena and the late Dennis Johnson.  Fond brother of Karye and Kelly.  Special Dog-dad of Diesel and the late Panda.  Funeral services will be private. In lieu...

Apr 11, 2021

Janet M. Bohne, nee Becvar, 74 years.  Beloved wife of Richard R.  Cherished mother of Gina (Rhett) Starr.  Loving grandma of Abby, Piper, and Ender.  Dear sister of George Becvar and Raymond (Peggy) Becvar.  Fond daughter of the late George and Mildred Becvar.

Visitation Wednesday, April 14th from 3:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.  Funeral Service Thursday, April...

Apr 9, 2021

Walter L. Creek, U.S. Navy Veteran and Past Grand Knight, Knights of Columbus. Beloved husband of Lucille.  Loving father of Christine (Gordon) Johnson and Leeanne Creek. Cherished grandfather of Carrie (Jorge) Zaldivar.  Dear brother of Elizabeth Ann McNeese.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, visitation and funeral services will be private. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Alsip.  (708) 824-9000...

Apr 8, 2021

Ethelreda M. Neis, nee Carey, 93 years.  Beloved wife of John E. Neis.  Loving mother of Gerald Neis, Joanne (Richard) Mix, Stephen Neis, and Sharon (David) Wall.  Cherished grandmother of 6 and great-grandmother of 2.

Visitation Tuesday, April 13th from 8:00 A.M. until time of prayers 9:30 A.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W....

Mar 30, 2021

Constance Petreikis, 98 years. Beloved wife of the late Zenon.  Devoted mother of Rima Puma, Leona Dalia (the late Algimantas) Siliunas, and Loretta Donya Petreikis. Loving grandmother of Steve (Lisa), Kevin (Teresa), and Antanas. Cherished great-grandmother of Haley.

Visitation Monday, April 5th, 8:00 A.M. until time of prayers 9:30 A.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home,...