obituaries

Jul 19, 2021

Lynda Susan Morrill, 58, of Winter Haven, FL passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021 peacefully at her residence with her husband by her side.

Born May 9, 1963 in Philadelphia, PA she moved to Winter Haven in 2019 from Chicago, IL.  She was a member of Oasis Church in Winter Haven, had worked as a legal...

Jul 13, 2021

Dennes A. Lindbergh, 80 years.  U.S. Army Veteran.  Beloved father of Jason (Suzanne), Paul, and Michael.  Cherished grandfather of Prudence, Stella, Kaitlyn, Alaina, Brayden, and Alexandria "Lexi."  Funeral services and interment are private (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com

Jul 13, 2021

Anthony Sansone, 76 years. U.S. Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of Deborah, nee Keating. Loving father of Steven (Caitlin) and Scott. Dear brother of Michael (Louise), Joanne (Ed) Kukula, and the late Carl (Jeanine), Rosemary (the late Ben) Michener, Joseph (Patricia), and Annette (the late Don) Bellheimer. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Friday, July 16th,...

Jul 9, 2021

Lelia A. Vincent, nee Moroney, 81 years.  Beloved mother of Daniel (Alona), John, Jean Marie, Patrick (Janet), Lisa Danielle, and the late Denise Marie and Dorothy.  Cherished grandmother of Jason, Lelia Marie, Samantha Suzanne, Hayley Rae, Morgan Taylor, Adam Richard, Sean Patrick, Anthony Edward, Daniel Vincent Jr., and the late Deanna Lynn.  Loving great-grandmother of Alexiss, Jeremiah, and Timothy...

Jun 19, 2021

Thomas J. Kelly, 65 years.  Resident of Western Springs.  Beloved brother of Eileen Kelly.  Dear cousin and life-long friend of many.  Loving son of the late Florence and Charles Kelly.  Graduate of St. Rita High School and Western Illinois University.  Employed for 30 years by HUB International.  Tom was an avid golf, tennis, and baseball player and White Sox...

Jun 19, 2021

Anna Marie Pulcini, nee Campea, 83 years.  Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 24th from 9 A.M. until 11 A.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.  Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Alsip. (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com

Jun 18, 2021

Herman B. Dudek, 87 years.  Beloved husband of Maria, nee Torres.  Loving father of Bernard (fiancée Mina Pineda) Dudek, Martin (Anna) Dudek, and Mina Villegas.  Cherished grandfather of Michael Dudek, David Dudek, Jacob Dudek, Alex Dudek, Lissette Villegas, Ivan Villegas, Rosa Murillo, and the late Louis Villegas. Dear brother of Karl Schultz.

Visitation Tuesday, June 22nd, 3-9...

Jun 14, 2021

Mildred Bartkowiak, nee Wilganowski, 88 years.  Loving wife of the late Lee.  Beloved mother of Robert, Jim (Jayne & the late Joan), and the late Dennis (Linda).  Cherished grandmother of Brian, Jonathan, Kelly, Amy, and Eric.   Special great-grandmother of 6.  Dear sister of Richard, Trudy, and Maxine.  Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Saturday, June...

Jun 13, 2021

Sylvia "Sis" Jean McKimmey, 83 years.  Cherished aunt of Michael (Cindy) McKimmey and Sherry (Dwayne) Tracy.  Loving great-aunt of David, Meaghan, and Kristen (Zachary) Wright.  Dear brother of the late Edward McKimmey.  Beloved daughter of the late Sylvia H. & Mike Melone.

Visitation Thursday, June 17th, 3-8 P.M.  Funeral Friday, June 18th, 10:30 A.M. from the Becvar...

Jun 9, 2021

James "Jimmy" Edward Barrett, 73, Burbank, IL. Retired from CN Railroad, passed away on Wednesday June 9th, 2021. Beloved husband of Theone, nee Demopoulos. Loving father of Kelly and the late Michael (Helen). Loving Papa of Andrew, Rachel, Addison, and Michael. Visitation will be held Monday, June 14th from 3PM to 8PM. (Prayer Service at 6:30) at the Becvar...

Jun 9, 2021

Joseph P. McAdrian, 76 years, of Crestwood, IL, passed away at home on June 9, 2021. Joseph was born April 28, 1945 to the late Lester and Mary McAdrian (LaPietra). Beloved husband of Diane (Nawrocki).  Loving father of Joseph McAdrian, Angela (John) Rozzano, Wendy (Rocky) Spano.  Cherished grandfather (Pa) of Anthony (Lindsey) Spano, Samantha (David) Spano-Sammons,  Dominic Rozzano, and Gianna...

Jun 1, 2021

Valeria M. Zawisza, nee Mularski, 86 years.  Beloved wife of the late Donald P. Zawisza. Loving mother of Anthony (Maren) Zawisza, Donna (Jim) Zawisza, and Sheila (Mike) Nelson.  Cherished grandmother of 9 and "GG" of 5, with one more on the way.

Visitation Tuesday, June 8th from 9:00 A.M. until time of prayers 11:00 A.M. at the...

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,...