obituaries

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....

Jun 14, 2019

Joseph T. Barrett, 80 years. U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Josephine, nee DiPaolo. Devoted father of Michelle, Joseph (Dawn) and Anthony (Cindi). Cherished grandfather of Alexandra, Kendall, McKenna, A.J., Michael, and Kristen.  Dear brother of Jimmy Barrett.

Visitation Wednesday, June 26th from 9 A.M. until 10:45 A.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home,...

Jun 4, 2019

On June 4, 2019, Megan Pearcy, loving mother of Anthony Price, passed away at age 41.  Megan was loved dearly by her sisters, Jennifer (Ron) Cleveland, Julie (Donnie) Hamilton, Alison Blecker, and Alana Pacino (Jeff Lein).  Megan cherished her aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews as well as countless good friends.  She cherished the love of Mike and Frankie...

Jun 1, 2019

Funeral Services for Karen Ackerman are private.

May 28, 2019

Carol Koseck Hyland, 75 years, suddenly.  Beloved mother of Edward (Evelyn) Koseck, Jeffrey (Sarah) Koseck, and Kevin (Jamie) Koseck.  Cherished grandmother of Liam, Scarlett, and Finn.  Dear sister of Phyllis, Marianne, Joanne, and the late Wayne, Darlene, and Joseph.  Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 22nd, 9:30...

May 23, 2019

Michalina Palys, nee Winnik, 94 years.  Beloved wife of the late Maciej "Mike."  Devoted mother of Fred (Karen) and the late Stan (Irene).  Cherished grandmother of Kevin, Timothy, and Jennifer (Ron) Leonard.  Dear great-grandmother of Tiffany, Brooklyn, and Colin.  Fond sister in law of Walter (the late Genevieve) Palys.

Visitation Friday, May 31st, 4:30 P.M. to 8:00...

May 22, 2019

Andrea Danielle Ortega, suddenly, 25 years old of Tinley Park, Illinois.  Beloved daughter of Thomas and Suzette Ortega.  Cherished sister of Joseph (Angelica) and Thomas (Kelly) Ortega.  Loving aunt of Theodore.  Dear granddaughter of Johanna (the late Edward) Adas and the late Oscar and Carmen.

A Memorial Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 1st, in the...

May 17, 2019

Robert A. Stulgis, 86 years. U.S. Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of LaVerne, nee Sands.  Loving father of Linda, Michael, Craig, and Dan.  Cherished grandfather of 5 and great-grandfather of 2.  Dear brother of Ken.

Visitation Wednesday, May 22nd, 3:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.  Funeral Thursday, May 23rd, 10:30 A.M. to Incarnation Catholic Church, 5757 W. 127th Street,...

May 14, 2019

Richard E. Larson, 87 years. U.S. Marine Corps Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Barbara, nee Walker.  Loving father of Richard (Christine), Patricia (David) Trendl, and the late Ronald (Patricia).  Devoted grandpa of Juliann (Ryan), Kristina (Jason), Kimberly (Scott), Kathryn (Benny), Nicholas (Nicole), Brianna (Chris), Brandon, and Bethany.  Cherished great-grandpa of Alayna, Adalyn, Jack, Lucy, Bryce, Thomas, Nora, Jonah,...