obituaries

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.

Oct 11, 2019

Ann Christine Hayes (March 30, 1939 –October 11, 2019) was born in Chicago, the first-born child of Frank and Agnes Hayes. She was much loved by her younger sister Mariagnes Moran and late baby brother Bill Hayes. She will be remembered by her brother-in-law Jim Moran and her sister-in-law Ellyn Hayes, nephews Tim (Godson), Kevin, Sean (Trish) and Bill...

Oct 7, 2019

Hubacek, Lawrence J., 94 years, of Palos Heights, U.S. Air Force Veteran of WWII and Korean War.  Beloved husband of Patricia, nee Rubins.  Loving father of Jill, Jeff, Joseph and Jerome.

Memorial visitation Friday, October 25, 2019 from 8:00 A.M. until time of prayers 10:30 A.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street,...

Oct 1, 2019

On Tuesday, October 1st, 2019, Thomas William O'Brien Sr., loving husband and father of four children, passed away at the age of 77.

Thomas retired after 40 years of working at the Mobil Oil Refinery Plant in Chicago, IL, starting out as a maintenance tech, working on the boilers to maintain operations for Mobil Oil.  He also...

Oct 1, 2019

Raymond D. McGill, 83 years old, U.S. Marine Veteran.  Beloved husband of Ann, nee Gilio.  Devoted father of Brian (Megan) and Craig.  Loving grandfather of Christopher and Mary Rose.  Dear brother of the late Jack (Charleen).  Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Sunday, October 6th from 3-9 P.M.  Funeral Monday, October 7th, 10:30 A.M. from...

Sep 22, 2019

David J. Drozd, 60 years. Beloved son of Hilda, nee Pferschy, and the late Joseph. Loving brother of Carole (John) Martin, Joseph (Debbie), Sue (Doug) Holgate, and the late Timothy. Dear uncle and great uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Friday, September 27th, 3-9 P.M. Funeral Saturday, September 28th, 9 A.M. from the Becvar & Son...

Sep 22, 2019

Michael F. Hanly, 90 years. Native of Claremorris, Co. Mayo, Ireland.  Beloved husband of Teresa, nee Donohue.  Devoted father of Maureen (Jim) Harless and Kathy (Tony) Collevy.  Loving grandfather of Tommy & Aine Harless and Erin, Michael, Claire, & Patrick Collevy.  Dear brother of Kathleen (Bob) Martell, Jarlath (the late Breda), and the late Donald (Agnes) and the late...

Sep 18, 2019

Kimberly M. McCain, nee VanCura, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at the age of 56 years.  Beloved mother of David (Melanie) VanCura.  Cherished grandmother of Alisha VanCura.  Beloved daughter of the late David and Marion VanCura, nee Lonis.  Loving sister of David VanCura, Don VanCura, Joan (Richard Schroeter) Lehner, Jon VanCura, Jayme (William) Demas, and the...

Sep 11, 2019

Timothy R. Dwyer, Jr.  59 years, suddenly.  Beloved son of Joan and the late Timothy Sr.  Cherished brother of Carol (Tom) Ignatowicz and Jackie (Mike) Murphy.  Dear uncle of Megan (Brooks) Clinton, Jason (Brittany) Ignatowicz, Katelyn (Paul) Kowalik, Bridget Murphy, and Maggie Murphy.  Fond great-uncle of Easton, Canaan, Hayden, Emma, and Dayton.

A Memorial Mass will be...