obituaries

Mar 13, 2019

Dorothy Novotny, nee Chatt,  recent resident of Merrionnette Park and Crete, Illinois, died Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Palos Hospital after a brief illness.  She lived a full life of 94 years and was especially happy to have stayed in her own home until the end. Born in Chicago in 1924, to Frank and Anna Chatt, Dorothy attended school...

Feb 27, 2019

Margaret E. Summers, nee Deetz, 89 years.  Beloved wife of the late Richard J.  Devoted mother of Richard, Candace Brandenburg, Kevin (Deborah), Craig (Audrey), James (Lisa), Brian (Dawn), Joseph (Joan), and Jerry (Helen).  Loving grandmother of 17 and great-grandmother of 10.

Visitation Friday 4-9 P.M.  Funeral Saturday 10:30 A.M. from the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539...

Feb 20, 2019

Robert A. Costello, 81 years.  Husband of the late Alice, nee Keating.  Caring father of Tammie (Joe) Fortuna and step-father of Nancy (Keith) Yates, Linda (James) Terry, and David (Liz) McBride.  Grandfather of Christy, Eric, Nicole, Rachel, Sean, Diana, Nick, Christopher, Kaylea, Alicyn, and great-grandfather of Riley, Taryn, Owen, Keegan, and Gracie.  Cherished companion of the late Tracy Dotson....

Feb 17, 2019

Funeral Services for Lottie Kopinski are private.

Feb 9, 2019

Services for Rafael Torres will be private.

Feb 8, 2019

Kathleen A. Carey, nee Barry, 71 years.  Loving mother of Kate (Ralph) Mutschler, Eileen (Paul) Swieboda, Bridget Carey, and Tommy Carey (Kelli Pero).  Cherished grandmother of Ally, Evie, Andrew, Paige, Carson, and David.  Dear sister of Diana Barry, and the late Mike Barry and Maureen Begeske.  Fond aunt and cousin to many.

Visitation Wednesday, February 13th, 3-9...

Feb 8, 2019

Services for Frank Kasperek are private per the families wishes.

Feb 8, 2019

Loretta Wirth, nee Kowalczyk, 87 years.   Loving wife of Raymond.  Beloved mother of Karen (Pete) Burbank, Ray (Diane) and Kathy (Tom) Burbank. Cherished grandma of Raymond, Jason, Craig, Tom, Tara, and Matthew.  Dear great-grandmother of Lucas, Cailin, Aidan, Colton, Logan, Cain, and Charlotte.  Fond aunt to many nieces and nephews. Special friend and neighbor to many.  A special thank...

Feb 4, 2019

Frank J. Kozlowski, 70 years.  Loving husband of Christine, nee Matelski.  Beloved father of Frank E. Kozlowski.  Cherished uncle to many nieces and nephews.  Special friend of Wayne and Vito.

Visitation Thursday, February 7th, 3-9 P.M.  Funeral Friday, February 8th, 9:15 A.M. from the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood, to St. Alexander...

Feb 3, 2019

Jesse B. "Banjy" Alcala, 84 years.  Beloved husband of Peggy, nee Ichniowski.  Loving father of Tina (Jim) Alcala-Salés, Jesse Jr. (Mary) Alcala, Becky Alcala, and Rick (Sandra) Alcala.  Cherished grandfather of John (Trish) Hoban, Michael (Jen) Hoban, Jesse III (Amie) Alcala, Matthew Alcala, Steve Spodarek, and Katie (Adrian) Diaz.  Great-grandfather of Christopher, Olivia, Devin, Kaiya, Ava, AJ, and Ayden. ...

Jan 31, 2019

Raymond J. Graham, 63 years, suddenly.  Beloved husband of Sharon.  Loving father and grandfather.  Fond brother of Valli, Sharon, Gary, Joy, Melinda, Brian, and Candy.  Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Tuesday, February 5th, 3-9 P.M.  Funeral Wednesday, February 6th, 10 A.M. from the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood, to...

Jan 22, 2019

Visitation for Charlotte T. Szynalski will be on Thursday, January 24th from 3-9 P.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.  Prayer service will begin at 7:30 P.M. with Rev. Edward J. Barrett officiating.  Funeral will be private. (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com

Jan 20, 2019

Dolores Katherine Coda, nee Tomiello, 87 years. Beloved wife of Dominick. Loving mother of Diane (the late Bill) Theis, David (Nancy) and the late Robert (Vicky). Cherished grandmother of Jeffrey (Heather), Lindsey, Daniel (Lindsey), Lauren (Steven), Kyle, Tyler and Jennifer. Dear great-grandmother of Ryan, Kynlee, Audrey and Dominic. Fond sister of the late Norman (Marilyn) Tomiello. Aunt of many...

Jan 19, 2019

Constance "Connie" Dainko Mother of William (Linda), Julianne, and David Marsink. Beloved grandmother to Jeremy and Sarah. Daughter of William and Jane Sporleder. Worked on the St. Joseph and St. Anne PTA.. Belonged to Sacred Heart and Five Holy Martyrs (Pope John Paul II) Parishes. Graduate of Kelly High School. Past employee of Archer Engineering, and Illinois Institute of...

Jan 13, 2019

Sharon Marie Griffin, age 60 of DeMotte, Indiana passed away at home surrounded by family, Sunday, January 13, 2019.  She was born on February 13, 1958 in Roseland, Illinois and is the daughter of Frank and Sylvia (Lewandowski) Kabat.

Sharon graduated from Thornton Township High School.  She earned a PHD at Roosevelt University and also attended UCLA. ...

Jan 12, 2019

Ruth Denlinger, beloved daughter of the late John L. and Mary E., nee Carter. Devoted sister of the late John K. (Catherine), Rita (the late Don) Kemetick, Theresa, Helen A., Beatrice E. (the late Louis) Orrico and Margaret A. (William) Hoffman. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Memorial Mass Thursday, April 11th at 11 A.M. at Incarnation Catholic...

Jan 12, 2019

On Saturday January 12, 2019, Charles V. Horbin, father of three, passed away at the age of 71. Charles, known to his friends and family as "Chuck," was born on July 16, 1947 to Geraldine (nee. Finn) and Charles T. Horbin. He spent 23 years as a postal service employee and was a friend of Bill W. He enjoyed...

Jan 8, 2019

Services for Rudolph Neubeck are private.

Jan 7, 2019

Gloria A. Novak, nee Wildenhain.  Loving wife of Richard A.  Cherished mother of Sharyn Novak (fiancé James Wacaser) and Jackie Novak (Kelly Wierzgacz).  Beloved grandma of Nikolina Wacaser.  Dear sister of Nance (Chester) Krajewski, Gary Wildenhain, and Karen Boppart.  Devoted daughter of the late Fred and Dorothy Wildenhain and daughter in law of Richard and Theresa Novak.  Special niece...

Jan 5, 2019

Alixx Mariko Lanik, nee Zygadlo, 29 years old, died suddenly.  Beloved wife of Mitch and loving mother of Oliver.  Dear daughter of Elmer and the late Caryn and Richard.  Granddaughter of the late Rose and Albert, and Doris and William.  Loved daughter in law to Denise and John.  A bright light and loving niece, sister, cousin, sister in law,...