obituaries

Sergio L. Rey

Sergio L. Rey

Aug 22, 2020

Funeral Services are private for Sergio L. Rey.

Raymond J. Stachnik

Raymond J. Stachnik

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...

Dorothy "Chris" (Christy)  Smarz

Dorothy "Chris" (Christy) Smarz

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...

Robert D. Gergits

Robert D. Gergits

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

Robert John Lux

Robert John Lux

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

Raymond J. Powell

Raymond J. Powell

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...

Elaine T. (Boland)  Bouranis

Elaine T. (Boland) Bouranis

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,...

Rita R. (Graczyk)  Kowalski

Rita R. (Graczyk) Kowalski

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,...

Thomas W. Kurow

Thomas W. Kurow

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...

James M. Felix

James M. Felix

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...

Alice C. Page

Alice C. Page

Jul 26, 2020

Funeral Services for Alice C. Page are private.  Interment Evergreen Cemetery in Evergreen Park.  Arrangements entrusted to the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.  For more info. (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com

Marie A. (Cusack)  Farrell

Marie A. (Cusack) Farrell

Jul 21, 2020

Marie A. "Mimi" Farrell, nee Cusack, 98 years.  Beloved wife of the late Robert G. Sr.  Loving mother of Thomas (Mary), and the late Robert G. Jr. (the late Margaret).  Cherished grandmother of Timothy, Paul, and Jennifer.  Dear great-grandmother of 10.  Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Tuesday, July 28th, 10 A.M. until 11:30 A.M....

Barbara Mae (Miller)  Pietrus

Barbara Mae (Miller) Pietrus

Jul 20, 2020

Barbara Mae Pietrus, nee Miller, 86 years.  Beloved wife of the late Albert Pietrus.  Devoted mother of Walter (Leann) Pietrus, Janice Pietrus, Donna (Richard) Gray, Terri (Steve) Skulavik, Charles Pietrus, Steven Pietrus, and the late Mariann Pietrus.  Loving grandmother of 12 and great-grandmother of 4.  Dear sister of the late Jacqueline Johnson, Geri Miller, Bob Miller, and Don Miller....

Rose A. (Ceh)  Almasi

Rose A. (Ceh) Almasi

Jul 12, 2020

Due to these unprecedented times and the health and safety of all, funeral services for Rose Almasi will be private.  Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Alsip.

Arrangements entrusted to the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.  (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com

Geraldine S. (Razgaitis)  Lamantia

Geraldine S. (Razgaitis) Lamantia

Jul 12, 2020

Geraldine S. LaMantia, nee Razgaitis, 81 years.  Beloved wife of Joseph J.  Loving mother of Michael (Martha).  Cherished Fur Mom of Laddie and Fur Grandma of Tyler and Snickers.

Visitation Wednesday 4:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.  Funeral Thursday 9:15 A.M. from the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood, to St. Terrence Catholic Church...

Diane Neubeck

Diane Neubeck

Jul 5, 2020

Diane Neubeck passed away peacefully after a long battle with dementia and heart ailments. She was the beloved mother of Christopher, Robin and Victoria. Wife of Rudolph for 65 years. She loved her Granddaughters Corey and Catherine. We will miss her dearly.

Funeral Services are private.  Arrangements entrusted to the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W....

Salvador V. Salud Sr.

Salvador V. Salud Sr.

Jul 3, 2020

Salvador V. Salud Sr., 78 years.  Beloved husband of Erlinda Hernandez Salud.  Devoted father of Maria Luisa S. (Andrew) Jimenez, Lawrence (Jennifer) Salud, Michael (Jean) Salud, Salvador H. (Cynthia) Salud Jr., Gregorio (Lily) Salud, and Robert Salud.  Cherished grandfather of Christian, Drew, Matthew, Kathryn, Salvador, Francisco, Steven, Sebastian, Alex, and Lanabelle.  Loving brother of Maria Julieta Salud-Arcilla, Ponciano Salud,...

James E. Shields Sr.

James E. Shields Sr.

Jul 1, 2020

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James E. Shields Sr., 77 years.  U.S. Army Veteran.  Retired Deputy Chief of Country Club Hills Fire Department.  Beloved husband of Susan, nee Chess.  Devoted father of Tracie (Dennis) Fitzpatrick, James E. Jr. (Kristine) Shields, Tammy (John) Troiani, and Jodi (Chris) Fadool.  Cherished grandfather of Aidan...

Kathy Meyers

Kathy Meyers

Jun 25, 2020

Kathy Meyers passed away peacefully surrounded by family at her Oak Lawn home on the morning of Thursday, June 25, 2020 at the age of 62.  Beloved mother of Bob and Arielle Huestis.  Cherished grandmother of Carter and Makenzie.  Loving sister of Mary Lou Meyers (Ralph Gicla), Diane Budzynski, brother-in-law Gerry Budzynski, and the late Richard (Violet) Meyers, Edward...

Robert J. Mravca

Robert J. Mravca

Jun 10, 2020

A Memorial Visitation for Robert J. Mravca will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2020 from 1:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.  (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com

Please Note:  Social Distancing and Face Masks are recommended.

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