obituaries

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...

Jun 12, 2018

BONNIE J. HARDWICK, nee SCHINDALGA. BELOVED WIFE OF GEORGE. H. HARDWICK. DEVOTED MOTHER TO SHELLEY (GEORGE) MCDANIELS, TAMMI (RALPH) ADKINS AND MICHAEL (LAURIE) HARDWICK. LOVING GRANDMOTHER OF KATELYN, SCOTT, COLIN, STEVEN, NICOLE, STEFANI, AND ADAM. PROUD GREAT-GRANDMOTHER OF JACE. LOVING SISTER OF ANDREA JIRKOVSKY AND THE LATE CHARLENE OTTAVI. CHERISHED AUNT TO SEVERAL NIECES AND NEPHEWS.

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Jun 12, 2018

Laura J. Paczesny, 86 years.  Beloved wife of the late Albert F.  Devoted mother of Carol (Dave) Stevens, Danny, and Dave (Renee).  Loving grandmother of Jeremy Hoffman, Melissa Hoffman, Jeffrey (Cathy) Hoffman, Lisa (Alex) Salas, and Kyle Paczesny.  Cherished great-grandmother of Julia and Jenna Hoffman.  Dear sister of Nicholas F. Becker.  Visitation Thursday 3-9 P.M.  Funeral service Friday 11...

Jun 5, 2018

Loretta K. Braje, nee Kirincich, 88 years.  Beloved wife of James.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, June 9th at 11 A.M. at Incarnation Catholic Church, 5757 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights.  Entombment will take place immediately afterward at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Mausoleum of the Archangels.  For information call (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com

Jun 4, 2018

Edmund E. Ciara, Doctor of Optometry, U.S. Army Air Force Veteran, 93 years. Beloved husband of the late Prudence, nee Mason.  Devoted father of Damaris Ciara (Robert Gutekunst), Stephen Ciara, Adam (Diane) Ciara, and the late Susan (Hal) Allert and Trinity (Russ) Glover.  Loving grandfather of Justin (Tricia) Glover, Laura Jeanne Glover, Jennifer Nelson, Cheyenne Roduin, Jesse Allert, Brianna...

Jun 3, 2018

Santiago Robles, 75 years.  Beloved husband of Mary, nee Melesio.  Loving father of Susan Robles (fiancé Greg Snyder).  Cherished grandfather of José A. Cervantes Jr.  Dear stepfather of Ron and Mike Schulmeister.  Devoted father in law of Jackie Schulmeister.

Visitation Thursday, June 7th from 6-9 P.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street,...

May 31, 2018

Edwin A. Grata, age 93, U.S. Marine Corps.  Beloved husband of the late Anne, nee Czyl.  Devoted father of Eric (Kathy), Eileen (Michael) Conway, Karen (Edward) Obuchowski, and Thomas.  Loving grandfather of 11.  Cherished great-grandfather of 3.  Dear brother of the late Edward (the late Lillian) and Rita Samacovis.

Visitation Tuesday 9 A.M. until time of service...

May 20, 2018

Boyce B. Ashmore, 84 years. Beloved husband of Judy.  Loving father of David (Heather), Becky Agent and Rachel (David) Maasen.  Cherished grandfather of Daniel (Kasey) and Ally Maasen, Kaylee and Karlee Agent, Alyssa and Amanda Ashmore.  Proud great-grandfather of Mackenzly Maasen.  Fond brother of Elsie (late Ernie) Amidei and Dennis (Carolyn) Ashmore.  Dear friend of Geno Angelica.  Visitation Thursday...

May 16, 2018

Donald G. Pavoni Sr.  84 years.  Beloved husband of the late Gloria L., nee Faber, and Barbara.  Loving father of Donald Jr. (Judy), Dino (Debbie), and the late Robert (Mary), and Kimberlee (Mike) McKittrick.  Cherished grandfather of Kevin, Jeana, Dino Jr., Brian, Tim, Doug, Debbie, Kourtney, Marcey, Derrick, Darren, Dana, and the late Dominick.  Fond great-grandfather of Danielle. Marisa,...