obituaries

Jan 14, 2020

Eraldo 'Tony' Antonini was a loving and devoted husband to Susan Antonini, beloved son of Nives Antonini (nee Nicolich) and the late Steve Antonini, brother to Emilio D'Alise Antonini (Melisa), sister AnnMarie Antonini, sister Louise Biegalski (Paul), uncle to Mark Biegalski and Eric Biegalski, son-in-law to Carol McLane, and step father to Maegan Hendrix, Abbey Green (Drew), Jason Peters,...

Jan 11, 2020

Services for Sharon Krivak are private.

Jan 6, 2020

Laverne A. Knafl, nee Rokusek, 90 years.  Beloved wife of the late Louis R.  Loving mother of Linda Redmond, Alan (Cindy) Knafl,  and David (Christine) Knafl.  Cherished grandmother of 8 and great-grandmother of 12.  Dear sister of Kenneth (Darlene) Rokusek and the late Charlotte (late Calvin) Kaiser.  Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Wednesday, January...

Jan 5, 2020

Florence "Bunny" Torrence, nee Iwinske, 104 years.  Beloved wife of the late Warren.  Devoted mother of Clair (JoAnn) and Duane (Joyce).  Loving grandmother of Phillip (Sarah), Arlene (Chris) DeYoung, and Julie.  Dear great-grandmother of many.

A private funeral service will take place on Wednesday, January 8th at 11:00 A.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539...

Jan 1, 2020

Sharon C. Casteel, nee Young, of Crestwood passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at the age of 64 years.  She was born in Chicago, Illinois on April 26, 1955.  Family and friends will gather for a Memorial Mass on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Incarnation Catholic Church, 5757 W. 127th Street, Crestwood, for an 11:00 A.M. Mass. Arrangements...

Dec 30, 2019

Bogdan Rajca age 75 was born 10-02-1944. Bogdan died peacefully with his loving family by his side on 12-30-2019 and went to heaven to meet his God and his parents, the late Tomasz and Stanislawa Rajca. Beloved husband of Jadwiga, nee Wekszajder. Loving father of Robert, Beata, and Anna (Wesley). Dear grandfather of Angelica, Adriana, Daniel, David, Adam, Emily,...

Dec 27, 2019

Diane R. Fernandez, nee Klec, 66 years.  Beloved wife of Robert.  Devoted mother of Jeffrey and Jennifer.  Dear sister of Gregory (Lynn) Klec.  Visitation Monday, December 30th, 3-8 P.M.  Funeral service Tuesday, December 31st, 11:00 A.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.  Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.  Retired Librarian at Oak Forest Library and...

Dec 26, 2019

Lorraine "Laurie" A. Moller, nee Rachel.  Loving wife of Jay Charles Moller.  Devoted mother of Eric Edward (late), Michael Jay, and Angela Jean.  Blessed Gogo of Avery and Ella Raine.  Cherished sister of Larry Rachel and Ed Rachel.  Loving aunt and cousin of many, and kind-hearted friend to all.

Visitation Sunday, December 29th, 3-9 P.M.  Funeral Monday,...

Dec 5, 2019

Edward F. Jablonski, 96 years, WWII Army Air Force Veteran.  Beloved husband of the late Anna, nee Rypel.  Devoted father of Thomas (Jan) Jablonski and Rosanne Wilkie.  Cherished grandfather of Joshua, Janna, Lisa, EJ, Sarah, Matt, and Nate. Proud great-grandfather of 17.  Dear brother of Mary Montecki.  Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Wednesday, December...

Nov 28, 2019

Kovecsi, Joseph R.  77 years.  Loving husband of Marsha Kovecsi (nee Cialdella); dear son of the late William and Madeline Kovecsi (nee Ross); beloved brother of Ralph Kovecsi, Marie (Dan Sauers) Kovecsi, Louise (James) Werner and Andrew Kovecsi; brother-in-law of Robert Cialdella; Godfather of Arielle (Kyle) Bennett, uncle, great-uncle and friend to many.

Funeral Services and Interment...

Nov 22, 2019

Nancy Jean Thiele, née Gustafson, at rest November 22, 2019.  Beloved wife of Arthur Ray Thiele of 55 years; loving Mother of Eric(Josie) and Lynn; cherished Grandmother of Michael (Jen), Simran and Sanchan; fond Great-Grandmother of Maximus and Freya; dear sister-in-law of Ellen and Cousin to the Birch Family.  And friend to all.

Nancy dedicated her life...

Nov 11, 2019

James D. Bartusiak, U.S. Army Veteran, 80 years.  Beloved husband of Dorothy, nee Bludgen.  Loving father of Dorothy Ann (Edward) Borowski, Michael (Peggy) Minarcik, James Minarcik, and Donna Minarcik.  Cherished grandfather of 10, great-grandfather of 10, and great-great grandfather of 3.  Dear brother of Carol Culton, Diane Sypor, and David Bartusiak.

Visitation Friday, November 15th from 3:00...

Nov 11, 2019

Funeral Arrangements are private.

Nov 9, 2019

Margaret "Peg" Powers, nee Devine, 93 years.  Beloved wife of the late John.  Loving mother of Patrick, Margaret, Theresa, John, Michael, Brigid, and Martin.  Cherished grandmother of Jennifer, Deanna, Sonia Hanton, and Kareen (Matthew) Janiak. Great-grandmother of Hannah Quigley, Alexis, Matthew Jr, and Madeline Janiak, Michael and Jazman Barrera.  Dear sister of Edward (Jenny) Devine, Betty (George) McCormick, Maimie...

Nov 8, 2019

Elaine E. Hruska, nee Ratajczak, 62 years.  Beloved wife of the late Joseph J.  Loving mother of Gina (Eric) Woolwine, Sara, Michelle, and the late Laura.  Cherished Nana of Grace, Avery, Luke, and Leo.  Dear sister of Joan (Jerry) Miller and Robert Ratajczak.  Fond sister in law to Linda Wierzbicki. Special aunt and Honey to Jay, Sandy, Lisa, Raina,...

Nov 4, 2019

Marie F. Guiseppe, nee Giacchetti.  Beloved wife of the late James.  Devoted mother of James (Nora), Christine (Joseph) Zangara, and Debra Guiseppe.  Loving grandmother of Anthony (Sherry), Victor (Lisa), Roxanne, Michael (Kally), Jennifer, and Joey.  Cherished great-grandmother of Lauren, Bernardo, Xavier, Bella, Charlotte Rae, Matthew, and James. Dear sister of Irma (Pat) Danna, and Paul (Rosemary) Giacchetti.

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Oct 29, 2019

Leach, Diane M., nee Canner, 54 years, suddenly.  Beloved wife of James.  Loving mother of Jerry, Jeffrey, Terry, and Michael.  Cherished sister of June Roberts, David, Marianne Dahl, James, Linda Lockman, Sheri Faucher, and the late John.  Dear daughter of the late Lois and Jack Canner.

Visitation Friday, November 8th, from 3:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at...

Oct 27, 2019

Linda G. Howatt, nee Grilec, 70 years.  Beloved wife of John P. "Pete" Howatt.  Loving mother of Christopher (Rebecca) Howatt.  Cherished grandmother of Payton and Ian.  Dear sister of Carole (Dave) Eckberg and Donna Geary.  Fond aunt to Daniel (Amy) Eckberg and Paula LoCelso.  Special friend of William Knight.

Visitation Saturday, November 2nd, from 2:00 P.M. until...

Oct 20, 2019

Wayne R. Borinstein, age 72, U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2019.  Beloved husband of Karen, nee Renner, for 32 years.  Loving father of Jeremy Borinstein, Julie (Charles) Fabros, and Elyse (Matt) Kociolek.  Cherished grandfather of Cesaria "Cha Cha" Fabros, Ava Kociolek, and the late Victoria "Torie" Borinstein.  Special brother of Barbara (David) Fredrickson, Mark...

Oct 18, 2019

Services for Eleanore C. Sherry are private.