obituaries

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,...

Mar 17, 2021

Edward M. Casper Sr., 68 years.  Beloved husband of the late Karen M., nee VanCura.  Cherished father of Michelle and Edward M. Jr.  Dear brother of Maryanne (Ted) Rake and Thomas Casper.  Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, March 19th from 3:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M.  Funeral service Saturday, March 20th, 10:00 A.M. at the Becvar...

Mar 12, 2021

Louis Allen Marlin, U.S. Army Veteran, age 89.  Beloved husband of Barbara, nee Ilkowski.  Cherished father of Louis "Andy" (Laura), John (Joanne), and Tom.  Loving grandfather of Olivia, Thomas, Margaret, Adam, Dana, Melissa, Anna, and the late Kyle.  Cherished great-grandfather of Isaac and Bennet.  Dear brother of Helen Daly.  Visitation Wednesday 3-8 P.M.  Funeral Thursday 10:30 A.M. from the...

Mar 8, 2021

Joan M. Kaim, nee Piszczek, 88 years.  Beloved wife of the late John W.  Loving mother of Kathleen (Edward) Newhart and John (the late Cheryl) Kaim.  Cherished grandmother of Kate, Beth, and Meghan Newhart, Brittany (Craig) DeGreef, Julie (Ryan) Downard, and Allison (Carlos) Reyes.  Devoted great-grandmother of 5.  Dear sister of Kenneth (Shirley) Piszczek, and the late Martin (Virginia)...

Mar 5, 2021

Funeral Services are private.

Mar 4, 2021

James T. Dillenbeck, 70 years, U.S. Army Veteran.  Beloved husband of Cristine, nee Polanski.  Loving father of Julie (Bill) Stevens, Amy (Kenneth) Menconi, and James C. Dillenbeck.  Cherished Papa of Dylan, Gabriella, Mary Grace, Kylie, Wyatt, and Chloe.  Devoted son of the late Merrill and Gloria, nee Panozzo. Dear brother of Donna Lamartino and the late Michael (the late...

Feb 27, 2021

Michael F. Roche, 75 years, suddenly.  Beloved son of the late Patrick and Julia, nee O'Toole.  Dear brother of the late Edmond (the late Matilda) Roche, Patricia (the late Patrick) Aldworth, John Roche, and Kevin Roche.  Loving uncle of many nieces and nephews.  He was a proud parishioner of Visitation Parish in Chicago and a good Irish man.

Feb 21, 2021

Norine T. Kobylecky, nee Doyle, 92 years.  Beloved wife of the late Walter.  Loving mother of Mary (Ken) Bialas and Kathy Wallace.  Cherished grandmother of Patrick (Valerie) Wallace, Kevin (Ashley) Wallace, Lindsay (Matthew) Shanahan, and Lauren Bialas.  Dear great-grandmother of Aspen, Bennett, Sophia, and Nora.  Fond sister of Ann Marie (the late Joseph) Bubacz.

Visitation Friday, February...

Feb 18, 2021

Richard S. Barthelt - born March 3, 1949, Veteran of U.S. Army Reserves (Sgt), Beloved Husband of Donna, nee Walski. Loving Father of Mark (Kathleen) Barthelt, Brian (Rebekah) Barthelt, David Barthelt and Joseph (Mary) Barthelt. Cherished Papa of Olivia, Christian ("Augie"), Jessica, Madeline, Katrina, Krista, Sophie and Henry. Fond Brother of Donna Barthelt, Ronald Barthelt (the late Mary Lane),...