obituaries

Sep 18, 2018

Carol A. Jurka, nee Vacala, 70 years.  Beloved wife of the late Daniel B. Sr.  Devoted mother of Daniel Jr. (Crista) and Michael Sr. (Tracey).  Loving grandmother of Joshua, Jacob, Jack, Allison, and Michael Jr.  Cherished sister of Gregory (Julie) Vacala and the late Larry (Ruth) Vacala.  Fond sister in law of Judy (Joe) Wooten and the late Patricia....

Sep 18, 2018

Edward Walter Piwowarski, Jr., beloved husband and father, went home to our Lord at the age of 68 on September 18, 2018 in Joliet, Illinois surrounded by his family.  Born and raised in the McKinley Park neighborhood of Chicago to the late Edward and Ann Piwowarski, Ed spent most of his life in the Chicago area. Over the span...

Sep 17, 2018

Mary Jane Zavoral, 79 years.  Beloved wife of the late Kenneth A. Sr.  Devoted mother of Ken A. Jr. (Jean), Jean (Gerald) Pioth, Mary Ann (Kevin) Watson, and the late Raymond.  Loving grandmother and great-grandmother of many.  Dear sister of Jack Frantal and the late James Frantal.

Visitation Thursday, September 20th from 3-8 P.M.  Funeral Friday, September...

Sep 17, 2018

Alice M. Brady, nee Tobin, 93 years.  Beloved wife of the late Harold M. Sr.  Devoted mother of Sharon (the late Joseph) Panozzo and Harold M. Jr. (Susan).  Loving grandmother of Joseph (Julie), Amy (Michael), Matthew, Michael (Rebecca), and Megan.  Cherished great-grandmother of Anthony, Tyler, Nathan, Jacob, and Madison Mae.

Visitation Wednesday, September 19th from 3-9 P.M. ...

Sep 12, 2018

Robert P. Cech, 70 years, U.S. Navy Veteran.  Beloved husband of the late June.  Devoted father of David and Christopher.  Dear brother of the late John (Barbara).

Visitation Monday 9 A.M. until time of prayers 12 noon at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.  Entombment Resurrection Cemetery.  (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com

Sep 10, 2018

Peter A. Chrzanowski, WWII U.S. Navy Veteran, 96 years.  Beloved husband of Casmira.  Devoted father of Michael (Eileen), Barbara (Alvin) Bakun, Steven (Susan), Patricia (Gregory) Ledwon, and Marie (Salvador) Mosqueda.  Loving grandfather of 14.  Cherished great-grandfather of 14.  Dear brother of Wanda Charkowick and the late Helen McGrath.

Visitation Friday 3-9 P.M.  Funeral Saturday 9:15 A.M. from...

Sep 6, 2018

Alvin Louis Krueger, U.S. Army Veteran, 78 years of Oak Lawn passed away on Thursday, September 6, 2018.

Funeral services are private.

Sep 3, 2018

Colleen L. Sheehan, 42 years.  Loving mother of Sophia Grace and Kate Vivian.  Beloved daughter of Dennis and Janice Sheehan.  Cherished sister of Dennis Jr. (Chanika), Joseph (Kate), Annie (Tim) Eyer, and Tessa Bailes.  Dear aunt of Samantha, Dennis, Liv, and Timmy. Wonderful niece of Bernard & Robin Gardocki, David & Roberta Sheehan, Dan & Cindy Sheehan, Maureen &...

Sep 2, 2018

Genevieve Urzendowski, nee Buczek, 99 years.  Beloved wife of the late Edward M.  Loving mother of Gloria (Jack) Swabowski and the late Ronald E. (Marsha).  Cherished grandmother of Kimberly (Bill) Garner, Michael (Kate) Urzendowski, Christopher (Sheri) Schultz and great-grandmother of Macie and Emilie.  Dear aunt to many.

Visitation Wednesday 8 A.M. until time of prayers 10:15 A.M....

Aug 31, 2018

Theresa Wohler, 79 years.  Beloved wife of the late Harry D.  Loving mom of Elizabeth Wohler, Deborah Wohler, Kenneth (Diane) Wohler, Jennifer Wohler, and the late James Wohler.  Cherished grandma of Sarah and Jenna.  Dear aunt of Scott Zablotny and many more nieces and nephews.  Fond sister in law of Josephine Wohler.

Memorial service Saturday, September 15th,...

Aug 27, 2018

James L. Lewis, 70 years. Beloved husband of Victoria L., nee Michalec. Devoted father of Edward (Dawn), Daniel (Katie),  Nicole and the late James J.  Loving grandpa of Jocelyn, Alyssa, Samantha, Daniel and Annabella. Dear brother of Ken (Pam).

Visitation Wednesday 2-9 P.M. Funeral Thursday, 9:15 A.M. from the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 West 127th...

Aug 22, 2018

Services for Florence Tellerino are private.

Aug 21, 2018

Diane M. Drnek, 80 years.  Loving mother of Debra (Keith) Huczek, Suzanne (William) Flynn, Patricia Drnek, and Pamela (Donald) Geringer.  Beloved grandmother of Kristen (Neal) Wagner, Michelle Huczek, Matthew Huczek, Joseph (Elizabeth) Stalzer, Alexander (Renee) Stalzer, Mark Stalzer, Donald Stalzer, Jamie (Brad) Blackard, Megan (Eric) Baker, and Lauryn Geringer. Cherished great-grandmother of Calum, Kiley, Nolan, Maddux, June, Henry, and...

Aug 19, 2018

Celia Drozd, nee Mlaka, 102 years of age.  Beloved wife of the late Joseph.  Loving mother of Carol (the late Don) Holubek and William (Aurilee).  Cherished grandmother of 6 and great-grandmother of 7.  Dear aunt of many.

Visitation Thursday, August 23rd at Marian Village, 15624 Marian Drive, Homer Glen, IL from 9 A.M. until time of Funeral...

Aug 14, 2018

Mary Lou Phelps, née Smith-Anderson, 87 years.  Beloved wife for 61 years to the late Robert Paul Sr.  Loving mother of Mary (the late Raymond) Miller, Kathleen, Robert P. Jr. (Cindy), and Colleen Deutsch.  Devoted grandma of 8 and great-grandma of 19. Preceded in death by Harold Jr. and Edward "Bud" and her parents Harold E. Smith and Mary...

Aug 14, 2018

Sophia Salem Barton, née Vojtech, 76 years.  Beloved wife of Vincent.  Cherished mother of Neil (Stephanie) Salem.  Loving grandmother of Neil and Holly Salem.  Dear sister of Charles (Lynn) Vojtech, George (Collette) Vojtech, and the late Robert (the late Patricia) Vojtech.  Fond aunt of Robert, James, Ryan Vojtech, and Laura (Bill) Thoma.

Visitation Thursday, August 16th, from...

Aug 8, 2018

Stanley J. Osinski, 90 years. Beloved husband of the late Shirley. Loving father of Stanley M. (Maureen), Kenneth, (the late Joan), Donna (Joseph) Winkelman and the late Laura.  Cherished grandfather of Timothy, Christopher, Ryan, Michael, Bernadette, Sarah, Jenna and the late Adam.  Fond great-grandfather of 7. Dear brother of Marian "Ann" Prachar and uncle of many nieces and nephews....

Aug 2, 2018

Lucille T. Ostrokol, nee Gnatt.  Beloved wife of the late Stanley J.  Loving mother of Steven W. (Amber Egan-Ostrokol) and the late Kathleen Plyman.  Cherished grandmother of Eric Plyman and Matthew Egan Ostrokol.

Visitation Tuesday 4-8 P.M.  Funeral Wednesday 10 A.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.  Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. ...

Aug 1, 2018

Mary "Theresa" Zmudka, nee Griffin.  Beloved wife of the late Adam J.  Devoted mother of Ellen Batka, Nancy (Steven) Concialdi, Debra Zmudka, and Steven (Debora) Zmudka.  Loving grandmother of Bradley, Jessica, Sarah, Anthony, Barry, Zachary, and April.  Cherished great-grandmother of Michael, Jacob, and Aubrey.

Theresa was the youngest child of Ellie and John Griffin.  Her 2 older...

Jun 14, 2018

Kathryn R. Gulczynski, nee Mullen, 84 years.  Devoted wife of the late Matthew J.  Beloved mother of Joanie (the late Daniel) Avery, Janet (Daniel) Nessling, and Carol (John) Borowski.  Loving grandmother of 8.  Cherished great-grandmother of 10.  Dear sister of the late Daniel Mullen and Mary Grobarek.  Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Monday, June...