obituaries

Oct 7, 2020

Services for Geary M. Thomas are private

Sep 29, 2020

Alvin James Aronson, age 86, of Burbank, IL passed away peacefully on Tuesday September 29th, 2020. He was born to his parents Olaf and Edith (née Wreglesworth) Aronson on May 26th, 1934 at Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago. He was raised in the Marquette Park neighborhood of Chicago and graduated from Harper High School in 1952. He was a...

Sep 27, 2020

Genevieve Staffan, nee Kamper, 98 years.  Beloved wife of the late Henry.  Devoted mother of Paula (Steve) Jurlow, Edward (Judy) Staffan, Robert (Terri) Staffan, Shirley (Ray) Parpan, and Steven (Cathy) Staffan.  Loving grandmother of 14 and great-grandmother of 11.

Funeral Mass 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, September 30th, at Incarnation Catholic Church, 5757 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.  Interment...

Sep 17, 2020

John W. Tassie, age 80, U.S. Navy Veteran.  Beloved husband of Kathleen, nee Gregg.  Loving father of Shawn (Leslie), and Jennifer (Mark) McCabe.  Dear grandfather of Zachary, Alex, Payton, Riley, and Avery.  Fond brother of Pat Bickness and the late Shirley McGrath.  Cherished friend of the members from Midlothian VFW Post 280 and many others.  Dedicated member of the...

Sep 12, 2020

Lucille B. Detloff, nee Blattner, 101 years old.  Beloved wife of the late Stanley.  Loving  aunt, great aunt and great great aunt of many nieces and nephews.  Dear sister of the late Raymond J (Eva) Blattner.

Visitation Tuesday, September 15th, 3:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.  Funeral Wednesday 10:30 A.M. from the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539...

Sep 9, 2020

Services for Robert Murphy are private.

Sep 3, 2020

Betty G. Walton, nee Small, 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Francis G.  Cherished mother of William Walton, Pamela Richardson, David (Michelle) Walton, and Karen Walton.  Loving grandmother of 8 and great-grandmother of 5.

Memorial Visitation Saturday, September 12th from 1:00 P.M. until time of service 3:00 P.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539...

Aug 28, 2020

Kenton "Ray" Hicks, 58 years.  Beloved son of Rita Adcock and the late Cleveland Otis Hicks.  Devoted brother of Mary Bene, Cleveland Franklin Hicks, David Scott Hicks, and Paul Alan Hicks.  Uncle of Kordel Kiaurakis and Korrin Kiaurakis.  Dear Godfather of Kyle Deak and fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Tuesday, September 1st from 5:00...

Aug 25, 2020

Cecilia "Sis" Gaszak, nee Novak, 71 years. Beloved wife of John C. Gaszak. Cherished mother of John (Melissa) Gaszak and Paul (Sarah) Gaszak. Loving grandmother of Owen, Zachary, and Katelyn. Dear sister of Edward Novak.  Funeral and interment private at Saint Mary Cemetery in Mokena, Illinois  Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, Crestwood, Illinois (708)...

Aug 24, 2020

James P. Finnegan, 87, U.S. Army Veteran, was welcomed into the arms of our Lord on August 24, 2020.  Loving husband of 39 years to Kathleen A. Finnegan, nee Reynolds.  Devoted son of the late John and Catherine Finnegan.  Fond brother of the late John and Catherine (the late John) Heneghan.  Loving brother in law to Betty and Ray...

Aug 22, 2020

Funeral Services are private for Sergio L. Rey.

Aug 19, 2020

Raymond J. Stachnik, U.S. Navy Veteran.  Loving husband for 69 years to Theresa, nee Jacolik.  Beloved father of Linda Jackson, Barbara (Bill) Champion, and the late Nancy (Thomas) Wolf.  Cherished grandfather of Sabrina (Jason) Benson, Michelle Wolf, Jennifer (James) Nathaniel, and Michael (Ali) Wolf.  Dear great-grandfather of 6 grandsons and great-great-grandfather of 4.  Fond brother of the late Emily...

Aug 10, 2020

Dorothy "Chris" Smarz, nee Christy, 90 years.  Beloved wife for 60 years to the late John L. Smarz.  Loving mother of Philip Smarz, Joeine (William) Kriekel, Ellen (William) Sadecki, and John (Agnes) Smarz.  Cherished grandmother of Serena, Aaron, Adam, and Jordan and great-grandmother of five.

Dorothy and John purchased their first home in Oak Lawn and remained...

Aug 5, 2020

Funeral Services for Robert D. Gergits will be private.  Arrangements entrusted to the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.  For more information call (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com

Aug 4, 2020

Funeral Services for Robert J. Lux will be private.  Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 1400 S. Wolf Road, Hillside.  Arrangements entrusted to the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.

For more information call (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com

Aug 3, 2020

Powell, Raymond J.  age 77.  U.S. Army 1963-1965, passed away at his home in Crestwood on August 3, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.  Beloved husband of 54 years to Patricia, nee Schneider.  Loving father of Dr. Pamela (William) Stec, Renee (Joseph) Priori, and Raymond.  Proud grandpa to Benjamin and Helen Rose Stec, and Kylie and Evan Priori.  Son...

Aug 2, 2020

Elaine T. Bouranis, nee Boland.  82 years.  Beloved wife of the late William Janssen and James Bouranis.  Cherished mother of Bill, Janet Janssen-McCormick, and Daniel Janssen.  Loving grandmother of Billy McCormick and Ryan Janssen.

Funeral Services and Interment Wednesday, August 6th, 2:00 P.M. at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Chapel, 6001 W. 111th Street, Alsip.  In lieu of flowers,...

Jul 30, 2020

Rita R. Kowalski R.N., nee Graczyk. Beloved wife of the late John Jr. Loving sister of Loretta (the late Ron) Hanson and Lee (Judy) Graczyk. Dear aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Friday, August 7th from 3-8 P.M. Funeral Saturday, 10:30 A.M from the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood,...

Jul 28, 2020

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Thomas W. Kurow, 86 years.  U.S. Marine Corps Veteran.  Beloved husband of the late Mary K., nee Miller.  Loving father of Dave (Kathy), Sue (the late Bob) Peters, and Nancy (John) Flaherty.  Cherished grandfather of Christie, Jacquie (Ryan), David (Karen), Nick, Tommy, Conor, Ronan, Devin, and Tegan.  Dear great-grandfather of Grayson...

Jul 28, 2020

James M. Felix, United States Navy Veteran, was born in Chicago on November 20, 1951 and passed away at his Alsip home on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at the age of 69 years.  In accordance with the family's wishes, funeral services will be private.  Please omit flowers, however, send any sympathy cards/cards of remembrance to the Becvar & Son...