obituaries

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...

Sep 9, 2019

Gertrude Jacobus, nee Kolacki. Beloved wife of the late John "Jack."  Loving sister of Marcella Slazyk, Virginia Okada, and the late Irene Hanrahan and William Kolacki.  Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Lying in state on Thursday, September 19th, from 9:30 A.M. until time of Mass, 10:30 A.M. at St. Gall Catholic Church, 55th and Kedzie...

Aug 18, 2019

Rachel Leann Yates, 31 years, suddenly.  Beloved daughter of Keith E. and Nancy A., nee McBride.  Loving sister of Christy (Mike) Pinney, Eric (Kelli Duffy) Yates, and Nicole (Brad) Golomb.  Dear aunt of Riley, Taryn, and Owen.

A Memorial Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 27th, from 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at the Becvar &...

Aug 8, 2019

Dorothy A. Krueger, nee Knasiak.  89 years.  Beloved wife of the late Walter M.  Devoted mother of Paul (Joan), Carl (Marylu), Kathleen (Jeff) Buchler, and Karen (John) Heidinger.  Loving grandmother of Stefanie (Marc), Michael, Carl, Terry (Sarah), Ashley, Ryan (Genevieve), Brandon, and Nicholas.  Cherished great-grandmother of Zachary, Riley, and Declan.

Visitation Sunday, August 11th from 3-9 P.M. ...

Aug 1, 2019

Rose Mary Rosignal, 89 years. Beloved wife and best friend of the late Walter. Devoted daughter of the late Joseph and Jennie Micelli. Cherished sister of Edward (Verda) Micelli, Donald (Terrie) Micelli, Carol (Tom) Martinez, Chris (Tom) Corcoran and the late Charles Micelli, Josephine (Sam) Calvano, Frank (Joyce) Micelli, Virginia (Dick) Daniels, Joseph Micelli, and Kitty (Michael) Carollo. Loving...

Jul 24, 2019

Frances Mae Hofer, age 92, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, was called to rest on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. Fran was a longtime resident of Chicago and Crestwood, Illinois. She is survived by her children Kathy Snow (Adam Kurzawinski), Barb (Carl) Rosenquist and Joe Jr. Her husband Joe and children Beverly and Chris predeceased her. Fran was a loving grandmother...

Jul 23, 2019

Laurence P. Bleskin, U.S. Army Veteran, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at the age of 77 years.  Beloved husband of Suzanne, nee Schutte.  Cherished father of Marc (Aimee) and Matthew (Jennifer).  Loving grandfather of Esme, Emmett, Evangeline, Brecken, and Vivienne.

Visitation Thursday, July 25th from 3-9 P.M.  Funeral Friday, July 26th, 10 A.M. at the...

Jul 17, 2019

Mary L. Raiger, nee Pfneisl, 93 years.  Loving wife of the late Hans.  Cherished mother of John (Joan) Raiger, Robert (the late Wilma) Raiger, and the late Paula (Ken) Gorski.  Dear grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of 14.

Visitation Monday, July 22nd, from 3:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.  Funeral Tuesday 10:30 A.M. at the Becvar & Son...

Jul 1, 2019

Fred J. Lauzon, 62 years old.  Beloved husband of Patricia, nee Andrews.  Loving father of Sarah (Eric) Zoller and Beth (Jimmy) Michelli.  Cherished grandfather of Colin and Jake.  Special dog grandpa of Jessi, Bentley, and Cooper.

Funeral services will be private.

Jun 29, 2019

Juan G. Utley, 85 years old.  Born in Kingsville, Texas on February 24, 1934.  Loving fiancé of Kathleen Rose.  Beloved husband of the late Lucila, nee Hernandez.  Cherished son of the late Anita, nee Galvan, and Encarnacion. Dear brother of Jose Encarnacion (Amelia) , Jose Enrique, Roberto, Homero (Sandra), and the late Willie, Emma, Ernesto, and Daniel.  Fond uncle...

Jun 24, 2019

Paul Noah Baisa, 27 years old, suddenly.  Beloved son of David Sr. and Sandra, nee Russelburg.  Cherished brother of Aimee (Brad) Micetic, Katie (Mark) Cyrwus, David Jr., Emilee (Brett) Hutman, and Lucy.  Loving uncle of Andrew, Isabella, Nathan, Franklin, Everett, Caden, Joseph, Leonel, Nina, and Ivy.

Visitation Friday, June 28th, from 3:00 P.M. until time of prayers...

Jun 19, 2019

Visitation and Funeral Services for Michael M. Sacharian were held in private per the family's wishes.  Interment was held at Abraham Lincoln National Cemtery in Elwood, Illinois.

Jun 15, 2019

John Paul Yurko, 55 years, suddenly.  Beloved brother of Teresa Morowczynski, Rita (Wayne) Polek, Richard (Joyce) Yurko, Barbara Emich, Mary (Alan) Dempsey, Christine (Alan) Brown, and the late James Joseph Yurko.  Loving uncle and great-uncle to many nieces and nephews.  Dear nephew of George Oswald.

Visitation Wednesday, June 19th, 3-8 P.M.  Funeral Thursday, June 20th, 9 A.M....