obituaries

May 23, 2020

Katherine A. Wilson, nee Abugelis, 60 years. Beloved wife of Ray, Cherished mother of Dennis (fiancée Sara) Wilson and Danny (Alyce) Wilson. Loving grandmother of Annabella and Axel. Dear sister of Bobby Abugelis and Bruce Ryan.

Due to these unprecedented times, and the health and safety of all, a celebration of life will take place at a...

May 13, 2020

Dr. Shannon E. Morgan, 45 years, suddenly.  Beloved daughter of Peter and Sandra Morgan.  Cherished sister Stacy (Kevin) Morgan-Lawrence and Kim Coomer (Kaci Payne).  Loving aunt of Ari (Willow), Braeden, and Devin.

Due to these unprecedented times, and the health and safety of all, family and friends will gather for a memorial service at a later date. ...

May 12, 2020

Doris L. Ruter, nee Fisk, 83 years.  Beloved wife of the late Richard A.  Devoted mother of Alan K. (Kimberly) and Lee Ann Hulse.  Loving grandmother of 5.  Cherished great-grandmother of 11.  Dear sister of the late Lorraine Urbanic.  Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Due to these unprecedented times, and the health and safety of...

May 12, 2020

Coduto, Lynda, nee Morris, 60 years.  Beloved wife of Frank.  Loving sister of Cheri (Anthony) Montoro.  Dear aunt of Dimitra, Andrea, Andreas, and Thomas Spentzos, and Sophia (Thomas) Nastasi.  Cherished daughter of the late Barbara and Paul Morris.

Due to these unprecedented times, and the health and safety of all, visitation and funeral services will be private. ...

May 9, 2020

Ricky A. Smith, 50 years, suddenly.  Beloved husband of Naomi.  Loving father of Steven (Colleen), Benjamin (Megan), and Kayley.  Cherished grandfather of Wyatt, Molly, Maeve, and soon to be Oliver.  Devoted son of Dorothy.   Fond brother of Lisa and Jason.  Dear uncle of Michelle and Craig.  Special friend of many.

Due to these unprecedented times, and the...

May 7, 2020

Pedro Diaz Tena, 75 of Chicago, Illinois passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020. He was born on April 17, 1945, in Tupataro, Michoacán to the late Trinidad and Florentina (Tena) Diaz. He devoted his life to being a hardworking employee of the Tootsie Roll Factory, where he was proudly committed to serving for 35 years.  In his free...

May 7, 2020

Maria G. Cruz, 93 years.  Beloved wife of the late Daniel Camargo.  Loving mother of the late Antonio Camargo.  Dear grandmother of 6.

Due to these unprecedented times, and the health and safety of all, visitation and funeral services will be private.  Interment Resurrection Cemetery in Justice.  Arrangements entrusted to the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539...

May 5, 2020

Elizabeth Newgren, nee Schwartz, 78 years.  Beloved wife of Philip H. for 54 years. Cherished mother of Philip E. (Michelle) and Victor (Lili).  Loving grandmother of Travis, Sofia, Ethan, and Aaron.  Dear sister of Lawrence (Kathy) Schwartz and the late Jeanne and Paul.  Fond aunt of Scott, Ryan, and Emily.  "To live in hearts we leave behind is not...

May 1, 2020

Sibyl L. Erikson, nee Busler, 94 years.  Beloved wife of the late Roy E. Erikson.  Loving mother of Roy F. (Shannan) and Debra L. Erikson.  Cherished grandmother of Colleen and Katherine.  Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Due to these unprecedented times, and the health and safety of all, visitation and funeral services will be private. ...

Apr 30, 2020

Patricia A. Buknas, nee Quinlan. Beloved wife of the late Walter. Loving mother of Pamela (late Mike) Barnes, Constance (late Peter) Santiago, Paula (Mike) Byrne, Candace (Bruce) Schauer. Cherished grandmother of Joshua (Brandi)Czernik, Bree, Bryce and Bruce Schauer.  Dear sister of Jean (late Jerry) Cinnerella, Thomas (Paula), Janet (Dan) O'Connell, Patrick (Lisa) and the late Jack, Mary (late Jim)...

Apr 28, 2020

John F. Surane, 38 years.  Beloved son of Jack W., Retired C.F.D., and Pat, nee Doretti.  Cherished brother of Brian (Diane), Kathy (Dave) Witkowski, Laurie (Andy) O'Brien, and Colleen (Steve) Matayka.  Loving uncle of Jack (fiancé Lizzy), Brendan, and Patrick Surane;  Kalie, Nolan, Ashley, and Peyton Witkowski;  Shannon, Kevin, Maggie, and Lindsey O'Brien;  and Molly and Maeve Matayka.  Loving...

Apr 23, 2020

Friederike "Frieda" Schuch, nee Schertzer, age 65.  Beloved wife of Donald J. for 44 years.  Loving mother of Brian (Colleen) Schuch and Timothy (Laura) Schuch.  Cherished grandmother of Quinn Katherine Schuch. Dear sister of Kathy (Adolf) Fandl, Elizabeth Schertzer, Andrew (the late Erica) Schertzer, and the late Maria (Alois) Fandl.  Proud daughter of the late Maria, nee Schatz, and...

Apr 21, 2020

Eleanor Dulaitis passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at the age of 99 years.  Beloved wife of the late Vincent and the late Robert Sr.  Loving mother of Lawrence (Joyce) Barnes and the late Robert Jr.  Dear stepmother of Donald (Ellen).  Fond grandmother of 7 and great-grandmother of 11.  Dearest friend of Kae and many relationships.

Apr 17, 2020

John F. Gorseck, A.K.A. Gorszczyk,  born October 15, 1947, died April 17, 2020.

Retired Chief Warrant Officer U.S. Army for 20 years.  Loving son of the late Chester and Evelyn Gorszczyk. Dear sister of Kathleen Sims and the late Daniel Gorszczyk and Joanne Mullehoff. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Father of John, Jimmy "Scott" Matthew...

Apr 13, 2020

Visitation and Funeral Services for Jaime Avila are private.

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

Apr 12, 2020

Barbara Ann Roberson, nee Murawski, 77 years.  Beloved wife of Carl K.  Loving mother of Janelle (Scott) Schmidt and Kenneth (Sherry) Roberson.  Cherished grandmother of Cassidy and Braden.  Dear sister of Sharon (Mike) Burke.  Fond sister in law of Kelly (Ron) Belair.  Special aunt of Bill and Dru, and great-aunt to Calli and Kendall.

Due to virus...

Apr 9, 2020

Visitation and Funeral Services for Augustina Juarez are Private.  Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Chicago. For more information call (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com

Mar 27, 2020

Elbert Vires, 67 years. U.S. Army Veteran.  Beloved father of Allen.  Loving brother of Samuel Vires, Pearl (the late Larry) Ward, Cletus Vires, and the late A.C. Vires, Julie Duffy, and Lloyd Vires.  Dear uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation and Funeral Services are private.  Interment will be at Haddix Family Cemetery in Jackson,...

Mar 24, 2020

Harold Wierenga, 67 years. Beloved husband of Cindy, nee Mair.  Loving father of Katie (Sam) Hofman, Greg (Pamela) and Doug (Ashley).  Cherished grandfather of Grant, Nolan, Dane, Harrison Hofman, Grayson, Ava, and Brayden Wierenga.  Dear brother of Wayne (Anne) and Jay Wierenga.  Fond brother-in-law of Judi Mair.

Visitation and Funeral Services will be private on Saturday, March...

Mar 16, 2020

Joanne M. Haase, nee McGrath, longtime resident of Crestwood passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at the age of 88 years. Visitation was private on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.  Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Alsip.  For more info (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com