obituaries

David J. Cecka

David J. Cecka

Feb 11, 2017

David J. Cecka, 60 years, suddenly.  Beloved son of the late Albert J. and Eleanor "Angel", nee Navratil.  Dear brother of Larry (Cheryl), Madelyn (Ron) Diedrich, and Caryn (Pete) Hatfield.  Fond uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews and a small circle of close friends.  Funeral services Wednesday, February 15th, 11 A.M. at Bohemian National Cemetery, 5255...

Thomas J. Dudas

Thomas J. Dudas

Feb 10, 2017

Thomas J. Dudas, 79 years.  U.S. Army Veteran.  Beloved son of the late John and Anne, nee Rezebek.  Loving brother of the late Bibiana Nieberg and John G. Dudas.  Dear uncle of Carol (Richard) Vorperian.  Fond great-uncle of Paul, Kimberly, Victoria, and Arden.  As per Thomas' wishes, funeral services will be private.  (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com

Nicholas J. Schwaller

Nicholas J. Schwaller

Feb 7, 2017

Nicholas J. Schwaller, 78 years, resident of Alsip, IL. Loving father of David (Susan) Schwaller and Claire Sun Yung Shin; Cherished grandfather of Jae, Ty, Andrew and Sydney; Dearest  brother of Raymond (Mary Ellen) Schwaller, Rita (the late Robert) Ritchie and Eileen (the late Thomas) Mc Grath; Kind uncle of many nieces and nephews....

Douglas R. Scheithe

Douglas R. Scheithe

Feb 4, 2017

Douglas R. Scheithe, 51 years, suddenly.  Beloved son of Frank and Margaret, nee Shaffer.  Dear brother of Kim (Mike) Rizzo and Shawn (Phil) Salvatore.  Loving uncle of Brandon, Allyssa, Sophia, Amanda, Natalia, Leah, and Ilenia.  Visitation Saturday, February 11th from 1:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood, with...

John A. Canner

John A. Canner

Feb 4, 2017

John A. Canner, 62 years.  Beloved husband of the late Belinda, nee Houston.  Devoted father of Danny, Eddie, Angel, and John Jr.  Cherished grandfather of Edward, Demi, Brianna, Damien, and Bryce.  Dear brother of June Roberts, David, Marianne Dahl, James, Diane Leach,  Linda Lockman, and Sheri Faucher.  Visitation Thursday 3-9 P.M.  Funeral service Friday, 10 A.M. at the...

Raymond G. Blaettler

Raymond G. Blaettler

Feb 4, 2017

Raymond Blaettler, 86 years of Alsip, passed away on February 4, 2017.  Beloved husband of the late Dolores.  Loving father of Susan Sperk, Laura (John) Clark, and Karen (Frank) Messina.  Cherished grandfather of April Sperk, Brian Clark, Samantha McKie, Andrea Zylius, Nicholas Blaettler, Jamie Messina, and the late Thomas Messina.  Great-grandfather of Katie, Clark, Jack, Kylie, Colin, Rhailynn,...

Joseph M. Mobilio

Joseph M. Mobilio

Jan 30, 2017

Joseph M. Mobilio, 89 years, Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Irene, nee Shannon.  Devoted father of Jorene, Jeanine Patrick, and Jody (John) Dorencz.  Cherished grandfather of Scott (Cherise), Matthew, Sabrina, Tyler, and Shannon.  Loving uncle of Terrance (Deborah), Joseph, and Deana. Great and great-great uncle to many more.  Visitation Wednesday 3-9 P.M.  Funeral Thursday 9 A.M....

Georgine M. (Popela)  Judd

Georgine M. (Popela) Judd

Jan 29, 2017

Georgine M. Judd (nee Popela) of Crestwood was born on February 4, 1932 and passed away on January 29, 2017 at the age of 84.  Beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother of Jean, Rose, Terry, and Ann.  Cherished grandmother of 12 and great-grandmother of 16.  Visitation Friday, February 3rd from 3:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at...

Deborah K. Gobreski

Deborah K. Gobreski

Jan 29, 2017

Deborah K. Gobreski, 64 years.  Beloved sister of Marilyn McManus (William Hickey), Nancy (James) Trandel, Daisette McGrath, and Lucy (Timothy) Wolkober.  Loving daughter of the late Matthew and Daisy Gobreski.  Cherished aunt of Scott (Patrice), Burt (Jeannie), Jamie (Brian), Matthew (Amanda), Holly (Rich), Kevin, and Bridget.  Dear great-aunt of many.  Close friend of Mary Sola.  Visitation Thursday, February...

Stephen J. Jawor

Stephen J. Jawor

Jan 23, 2017

Stephen Jay Jawor passed away in Chicago at the age of 36. Stephen is survived by his parents Dennis J. (Debbie) Jawor and Carol L. Jawor, nee Herbst; his paternal grandmother Rita L. Jawor; his sister Deanna Bellamy and his brothers Robert Jawor, Richard (Dahlia) Jawor; his nephew Jaret and his four nieces Jordyn, Dakota, Lily and Solara....

Albert S. Bauer

Albert S. Bauer

Jan 19, 2017

Albert S. Bauer, 86 years.  U.S. Marine Corps Veteran.  Beloved husband of the late Kathleen, nee Mahoney.  Devoted father of Theresa (David) Sierzega and Stephen.  Loving grandfather of Matthew.  Dear brother of Herman J.  Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.  Visitation Sunday 3-8 P.M.  Funeral Monday 9 A.M. from the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W....

Steve M. Balasa

Steve M. Balasa

Jan 15, 2017

Steve M. Balasa, 49 years.  Born March 14, 1967 in Chicago, Illinois.  Suddenly passed away on January 15, 2017.  Son of Jean Balasa and the late Frank I. Balasa.  He is survived by his children Mathew, Nicole, Courtney, Heather, and Jessi Balasa, and his sisters Susan Allen and Sandra Medler.  Fond uncle of Jaclyn (Sean) O'Brien, Alexandria Medler,...

Edward C. Nowry

Edward C. Nowry

Jan 11, 2017

Nowry, Edward C.  Loving husband of Judy (nee Flynn) passed away on January 11, 2017.  A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at Incarnation Catholic Church, 5757 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights, at 9:30 A.M.  Inurnment will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 2755 W 111th St, Chicago, at a later date.  Arrangements entrusted to...

Dolores E. (Sosnowski)  Mcsweeney

Dolores E. (Sosnowski) Mcsweeney

Jan 8, 2017

McSweeney, Dolores E. (nee Sosnowski) 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Edward McSweeney, and Francis Abromitis.  Loving mother of Frank, Bill, Tina, and the late Lisa.  Dear grandmother of Aimee, Jack, Kari, Matthew, and Molly.  Fond stepmother of Donna (Bob) Scholz and James (Penny) McSweeney, and step-grandmother of Robert, Richard, Michael, Carol, Kimberly, and Eddie.  Dear sister...

Dan Quinlan

Dan Quinlan

Jan 5, 2017

Quinlan, Dan, 71 years of age passed away at his Crestwood home surrounded by family on January 5, 2017.  Dan was a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and served honorably in the Vietnam War. Visitation for Dan Quinlan will be on Monday, January 9, 2017 from 10:30 A.M. until 12:30 P.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539...

Myra (Dragel)  Gentile

Myra (Dragel) Gentile

Jan 5, 2017

Myra Gentile, nee Dragel, 82 years.  Beloved wife of the late Mike Gentile.  Loving mother of Tina Blaeser (Eva Del Toro), Thomas Blaeser, and the late Anthony Blaeser.  Devoted grandmother of Danielle Blaesar and great-grandmother of Hailey Brooks.  Cherished sister of Joseph Dragel Jr.  Fond aunt to Leanne (Dan) Harkins, Christine Dragel, Joseph Dragel, Danny Dragel, and great-aunt...

Henry A. Hopp Jr.

Henry A. Hopp Jr.

Dec 30, 2016

Henry A. Hopp Jr., 82 years, Army Veteran.  Beloved husband of the late Patricia, nee Dvaronis.  Devoted father of Mark (Barb), Heidi (Rick) Glatz, and David (Jerry Flory). Loving grandfather of Mark, Madison, and Trevor.  Dear brother of Donna Hehl. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday 3-8 P.M. Funeral Service Tuesday 11 A.M. at the...

Lillian Shedor

Lillian Shedor

Dec 28, 2016

A Memorial Mass will be held for Lillian Shedor on Friday, January 13, 2017 at 9:30 A.M. at Incarnation Catholic Church, 5757 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights, Illinois.  Interment will take place at Resurrection Cemetery, 7201 Archer Avenue, Justice, Illinois.  Arrangements entrusted to Becvar & Son Funeral Home (708)824-9000

Anna (Rypel)  Jablonski

Anna (Rypel) Jablonski

Dec 20, 2016

Anna Jablonski (nee Rypel), 91 years.  Beloved wife of Edward.  Devoted mother of Thomas (Jan) and Rosanne Wilkie.  Loving grandmother of Joshua, Janna, Matt, Nate, Lisa, E.J., and Sarah.  Cherished great-grandmother of 14.  Dear sister of Alice Paluch, Lorraine Oziemkowski, and Irene Rodenbaugh.  Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.  Visitation Thursday 3-9 P.M.  Funeral Friday 9 A.M....

Rita M. Kopacz

Rita M. Kopacz

Dec 16, 2016

Rita M. Kopacz, 78 years. Cherished friend and partner of Ellen Liazuk. Beloved daughter of the late John and Marianne Kopacz. Loving brother of Robert Kopacz. Dear niece of Marie "Mona" Sus. Fond cousin of Sharon (Guido) Colonna, Gerald (Karen) Sus, Scott, Sean and many dear friends and wonderful neighbors at Crestwood Highlands. She will be missed by...

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