obituaries

Elizabeth F. (Bava)  Rocque

Elizabeth F. (Bava) Rocque

Jan 23, 2018

Elizabeth F. Rocque, nee Bava, 88 years.  Beloved wife of the late Jack.  Loving mother of Debbie (Pat) Bryant, Michael, and Kevin (Susan).  Cherished grandma of Jason, Sara, Sean, Dana, Matthew, Heather, and great-grandma of Brooklyn and Rylan. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.  Dear 4-legged mom of Lulu.

Visitation Friday, January 26th from 3 -...

Geraldine J. (Naleway)  Herman

Geraldine J. (Naleway) Herman

Jan 19, 2018

Geraldine J. Herman, nee Naleway, 79 years.  Beloved wife of Robert "Bob."  Loving sister in law of John T. Sr. (Ileana) Herman.  Cherished aunt of John Jr. (Linda) Herman and Tracy (Joseph) Roti.  Dear great aunt to many.  Visitation Sunday, January 28th from 12 noon until 3 P.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street,...

Vernon Vincent Sievers

Vernon Vincent Sievers

Jan 10, 2018

  Vernon Vincent Sievers, 97 years.  U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII and the Korean War.  Beloved husband of the late Eileen, nee Reif.  Loving father of Ronald (Barb), Sherlyn, and Brian (Theresa).  Cherished grandfather and great-grandfather.  Dear brother of Dr. Maurice Sievers.  

  Visitation Sunday, January 14th from 3-9 P.M.  Funeral Monday 9 A.M. from the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W....

Dorothy (Dudek)  Miskovic

Dorothy (Dudek) Miskovic

Jan 7, 2018

Dorothy M. Miskovic, nee Dudek.  89 years. Beloved wife of the late Joseph.  Loving companion of the late Chester Stevens.  Dear cousin of Delphine Yaeger.  Loved by all who knew her.  Visitation Friday, January 12th from 9 A.M. until time of prayers 10:30 A.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood, to Incarnation Catholic...

Mary T. (Alleruzzo)  Danek

Mary T. (Alleruzzo) Danek

Jan 4, 2018

Mary T. Danek, nee Alleruzzo, 69 years.  Beloved wife of Richard.  Loving mom of Jacelyn Niemoth, Jennifer (Gabriel) Parker, and the late Richard.  Cherished grandma of Brianna and Scott.  Dear sister of James.  Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.  Visitation Friday, January 12th from 3-9 P.M.  Funeral Service Saturday, January 13th at 10 A.M. at the Becvar...

Phyllis (Pagojus)  Knize

Phyllis (Pagojus) Knize

Jan 3, 2018

Phyllis "Philomena" Knize, nee Pagojus, 97 years.  Beloved mother of Dr. Thomas (Jan) Pavlovic, Gerald (Carolyn) Pavlovic, and Phyllis (Gary) Martinez.  Loving wife of the late Anthony Pavlovic and Raymond Knize, and loving companion of Bernard Hoogstra.  Cherished grandma of Miles, Christopher, David, Jeffrey, and Todd, and great-grandmother of Tilman, Benjamin, Dakota, and the late Quincy.  Dear aunt...

Nancy S. (Stachnik)  Wolf

Nancy S. (Stachnik) Wolf

Dec 30, 2017

Nancy S. Wolf, nee Stachnik, 62 years.  Beloved wife of Thomas.  Loving mother of Michelle (Marci) Atwell and Michael (Alison) Wolf.  Cherished daughter of Raymond and Theresa Stachnik, nee Jacolik.  Dear sister of Linda Jackson and Barbara (Bill) Champion.  Visitation Friday, January 5th from 3:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W....

Michael E. Carollo

Michael E. Carollo

Dec 29, 2017

Michael "Mike" Carollo, 75 years.  Beloved husband of the late Kathleen "Kitty," nee Micelli.  Cherished father of Christina (David) Charnot.  Loving grandfather of Brittany, David, and Michael.  Visitation Tuesday, January 2nd, from 3:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.  Funeral Wednesday, 9 A.M. from the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood, to Incarnation Catholic Church, 5757...

Timothy J. Drozd

Timothy J. Drozd

Dec 14, 2017

Timothy J. Drozd, 56 years.  Loving father of Timothy and Joseph.  Beloved son of Hilda and the late Joseph.  Cherished brother of Susan (Doug) Holgate, Carole (John) Martin, Joseph (Debbie), and David. Fond uncle of Heather (John) Gordon, Carrie (Kevin) Diederich, Kevin Holgate, and John (Chastity) Martin, and great-uncle of John, Alec, Luke, Levi, Hannah, Michael, and Alexie. ...

Helen M. (Solomon)  Oglesby

Helen M. (Solomon) Oglesby

Dec 14, 2017

Helen M. Oglesby, nee Solomon, 100 years.  Visitation Monday, December 18, 2017 from 9 A.M. until time of prayers 10:30 A.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood, to Incarnation Catholic Church, 5757 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights.  Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.  (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com

Geraldine F. (Glajch)  Rousek

Geraldine F. (Glajch) Rousek

Dec 13, 2017

Gerry Rousek, age 91, of Chicago, Illinois passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, December 13th, 2017, surrounded by family.  Beloved wife of the late George Rousek; Dear mother of George J. Rousek (Cheryl) and the late Geriann Puschkar (nee Rousek); Loving grandmother of Michael (Jonathan) Rousek, Jason (Bernize) Puschkar, Brian Rousek, Kari Puschkar, Timothy (Judy) Rousek,...

Donna M. (Hart)  Gardner

Donna M. (Hart) Gardner

Dec 4, 2017

Donna M. Gardner, 68 years.  Beloved wife of Edward "Duffy." Devoted mother of Brian (Coty), Keith (Karyn) and Jennifer. Loving grandmother of Jonathan, Felicity, Jessica, and Charles. Fond sister of Sandra (Robert) Gautier.  Visitation Wednesday 3-9 P.M. Funeral Thursday 9 A.M. from the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood, to Our Lady of Loretto...

Frank N. Dicristina

Frank N. Dicristina

Nov 24, 2017

Frank N. DiCristina, 86 years, U.S. Army - Korean War Veteran.  Proud Owner/Operator of the Southwest Ice Arena in Crestwood since 1974.

Beloved husband of the late Ruby, nee Mattson.  Loving father of Debra (the late Michael) Pearl, Jennie (Robert) Buhs, Frank (Suzi) DiCristina, and the late Raymond Zawodniak.  Cherished Papa of Gina (Thomas)...

Stanley John Ostrokol

Stanley John Ostrokol

Nov 15, 2017

In loving memory of Stanley John Ostrokol who passed away peacefully in his home of more than 40 years on November 15, 2017.  Stanley was born in Chicago on January 27, 1930.  Stanley married Lucille Gnatt on June 30, 1951 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church while employed at R.R. Donnelly as a sorter.  On August 23, 1951, Stanley...

Frank R. Coglianese

Frank R. Coglianese

Nov 14, 2017

Frank R. Coglianese, 83, retired owner of Frank's Barber Shop at 65th and Kedzie in Chicago. Beloved husband of Marlene, nee Lada.  Devoted father of Cheryl (Jeff) Langel and Frank J. (Caroline).  Loving grandfather of Sarah (Joseph) Turek and William.  Dear brother of Anthony (Donna) and the late Joseph.  Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.  Visitation Saturday,...

Barbara A. (Durante)  Potempa

Barbara A. (Durante) Potempa

Nov 13, 2017

Barbara A. Potempa, nee Durante.  Beloved wife of the late Lawrence J. Nolan II and John J. Potempa.  Loving mother of Larry Nolan and Denise (Richard) Nelson.  Dear step-mother of William, Michael, John, and Laura.  Cherished Grandma of Jaclyn, Jessica, Bryan, Kirstin, Nolan, Kayla, Joey, Melanie, and Destini and Great-Grandma of 5.  Fond Step-Grandma, Aunt, and Cousin of...

Diana R. (Bukovsky)  Ithal

Diana R. (Bukovsky) Ithal

Nov 4, 2017

Diana  R. Ithal, nee Bukovsky, 77 years.  Beloved wife of the late Ronald.  Loving mother of Steve (Janice), Glenn (Audrey), David (Sue), Kim (Larry) Novak, Lori (Robert) Marzian, Jennifer Ithal, and the late Linda.  Fond grandmother of  20.  Cherished great-grandmother of  22.   Dear sister of Dale (Sandy), Gary (Diane), Bill (Barbara) Bukovsky, and Gail Angone. Fond aunt of...

Gregory J. Dabaco

Gregory J. Dabaco

Nov 4, 2017

Gregory Dabaco, 85 years.  U.S. Army Veteran, Korean War.  Beloved husband of Mari, nee Williams.  Devoted father of Dean (Debbie), Dale, Marc, Robb, and the late Gregg.  Loving grandfather of Marc John (Gab), Kate (Sam), Matt, Madison, Michael, and Mia.  Cherished great-grandfather of Gia, Brooklyn, Eleanor, and Aletta.  Dear brother of Marge, John, and the late Sara and...

Susan L. (Lundy)  Mackowiak

Susan L. (Lundy) Mackowiak

Oct 25, 2017

Susan L. Mackowiak, suddenly.  Beloved mother of Nicole (Brian) Block.  Cherished grandma of Rylee.  Loving daughter of Roger and Sharon Lundy.  Dear sister of Richard (Paula) Lundy, Mark (Laurie) Lundy, John Lundy, Christina (Phil) Cullom, and the late Rob.  Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.  Special friend of Kathy and Len Mackowiak.  A Memorial Celebration will be...

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