obituaries

Eleanor "Kathy" (Wolf)  Prokop

Eleanor "Kathy" (Wolf) Prokop

Dec 13, 2016

Eleanor "Kathy" Prokop was born on June 27, 1952 to parents Eleanor and Herbert Wolf. Kathy, passed away on Tuesday, December 13th, 2016. She is survived by her husband, Daniel J. Prokop, her daughter, Karen C. Prokop, her son, David J. Prokop and her sudo daughter Katie Wolf. She is also proudly survived by numerous children who became...

Joseph F. Gaszak Jr.

Joseph F. Gaszak Jr.

Dec 8, 2016

Joseph F. Gaszak Jr., 53 years. Beloved son of the late Joseph F. Sr. and Marianne R., nee Becvar.  Loving brother of Catherine M. (John) Svientek and William J. Gaszak. Cherished uncle of Rebecca 'Becky' and Marianne Svientek. Devoted nephew of many aunts, uncles and cousins. Greatest fan of the Chicago White Sox, Blackhawks and Bears. (Not the Chubs)....

Dolores O. Cabel

Dolores O. Cabel

Dec 8, 2016

Dolores Ozoa Cabel, 78 years.  Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews.  Beloved family member and friend to many.  Visitation Tuesday 3:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M.  Funeral Wednesday 9:15 A.M. from  the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood, to Saint Alexander Catholic Church, 7025 W. 126th Street, Palos Heights, for a 10:00 A.M. Mass.  Interment...

Robert Radzienda

Robert Radzienda

Nov 20, 2016

Robert "Bob" Radzienda passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at 9 pm in the embrace of his family after his battle with lung disease.

Loving husband to Donna M. (nee DeVitto) for 49 years. Devoted father to Michael Radzienda, MD, SFHM and wife Elaine (nee Wasikowski), Marybeth Dietz, AIA and husband Joe....

Louis J. Bervid Jr.

Louis J. Bervid Jr.

Nov 14, 2016

Louis Joseph Bervid, Jr., 76, left this world for a better place on November 14, 2016. Preceded in death by his parents, Louis Sr. and Mary, Lou was raised on the South Side of Chicago and was an avid White Sox, Blackhawks and Bears fan. In 1961, Lou married his childhood sweetheart, Jeanne Szczurek, with whom he explored...

Lillian M. (Krueger)  Sova

Lillian M. (Krueger) Sova

Nov 4, 2016

Lillian M. Sova, nee Krueger, 95 years. Cherished mother of the late Lillian "Punkie". Beloved daughter of the late Richard and Mary Krueger. Loving sister of the late Marie (the late John) Yara. Devoted cousin of Agnes L., Josef F, and Thomas S. Weiner, and George (Hazel) Yara.  Dear aunt of Jack (Mary Ann) Yara and Marie (Michael)...

Porfirio "Pete" Herrera

Porfirio "Pete" Herrera

Oct 28, 2016

Porfirio Enrique "Pete" Herrera, September 16, 1935 to October 28, 2016, 81 years. Beloved husband of Maria Elena Herrera.  Devoted father to Teresita, Gerardo, Henry, Mauricio, Cecilia and Lorenzo.  Loving father-in-law to Liza, Albert, Karen and Dwayne.  Cherished grandfather to Arianne, Erika, Albert Jr., Joseph, Anthony, Daniel, Stephen, Elena, and Phillip. Sweet great-grandfather of Eliana Rose.  Dear uncle...

Rose Marie (Hrotic)  Bittner

Rose Marie (Hrotic) Bittner

Oct 17, 2016

Rose Marie Bittner (nee Hrotic), 74 years.  Beloved wife of the late Joseph J.  Devoted mother of Joseph J. III (Kim), Martin (Jennifer) and Lisa (Keith) Botka.  Loving grandmother of 9.  Dear sister of Martha Presecan, Michael Hrotic, and Donna Hertzler.  Visitation Wednesday 3-8 P.M. Funeral service Thursday 10 A.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539...

Anna (Motel)  Volf

Anna (Motel) Volf

Oct 11, 2016

Anna Volf, nee Motel, 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Edward J.  Devoted mother of Rita (Bruno) Kragulski, Paulette Volf, Arlene (Greg) Wegner, and Johanna Monjarro.  Loving grandmother of Kimberly, Tracey, Susan, Danny, Jason, Nathan and the late Barbara.  Cherished great-grandmother of Kyle, Kaylin, Adalyn and Owen.  Dear sister of Mildred, Jean, and the late Helen, Marie,...

Karen Ann (Kaminski)  Roppolo

Karen Ann (Kaminski) Roppolo

Oct 2, 2016

Karen Ann Roppolo, nee Kaminski. Dear mother of Jason, Rachel and Nicholas. Loving grandmother of Anthony and Faith. Beloved daughter of Edward and the late Roberta. Devoted sister of Joann (Adam) Bona and Edward (Kimberly) Kaminski. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews and friend to many. Memorials to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center for Siefker Adeno Bladder Cancer;...

Matilda (Kovacevich)  Roche

Matilda (Kovacevich) Roche

Sep 29, 2016

Matilda "Tootsie" Roche, nee Kovacevich, 92, of Chicago. Proud Croatian. Went to be with the Lord on Sept. 29th. Beloved wife of the late Edmond. Loving mother of Diane (Art) Daniel, Dawn (Larry) Blazina and the late Denise (Mike) Mullen, Patrick (Angela) and William. Dearest grandmother of 6 and great-grandmother of 6. Fond sister of Anton (Pat), Anne...

Jerry L. Centner

Jerry L. Centner

Sep 21, 2016

Jerry L. Centner (April 5, 1944 - September 21, 2016) 72 years, Army Veteran.  Beloved husband of Susan (nee Zimecki).  Loving father of Lee and Mark.  Dear friend of Bill W. for 40 years.  A Memorial Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 5th, 2016 from 10 A.M. until time of service 11 A.M. at the Lutheran Church...

Laura A. Hruska

Laura A. Hruska

Sep 17, 2016

  Laura A. Hruska, 27 years, suddenly.  Beloved daughter of Elaine (nee Ratajczak) and the late Joseph J.  Loving sister of Gina (Eric) Woolwine, Sara, and Michelle.  Cherished aunt of Grace, Avery, Luke, and Leo.  Dear niece of many aunts and uncles. Devoted friend to many.  Visitation Sunday, September 25th from 2-6 P.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539...

Louis George Rekash

Louis George Rekash

Sep 17, 2016

Louis G. Rekash, 68 years, of Oak Forest. United States Army, 1st Cavalry Division, combat veteran of the Vietnam War. Husband of Myrtle, nee Boyer. Father of Shelly (Rick) Baisa and Jonathan (Vanessa). Grandfather of Gavin, Keegan & Chloe Baisa and Noah, Elijah, & Joshua Rekash. Memorial Service to be held Thursday, September 22 from 5-9 P.M. at...

Curtis Michael Gearen

Curtis Michael Gearen

Sep 15, 2016

Curtis Michael Gearen of Blue Island, IL passed away at age 56, on Thursday, September 15, 2016. He was born in Evergreen Park, IL, son of the late Caryl Kuhenbeaker and Joseph Gearen, Step-son of Charles Kuhenbeaker, brother to Paula Roe (Gearen) and Gregory Gearen. Grave site burial to be held Tuesday, September 20, 2016, 12:00 noon, at...

Arthur J. Mathis Sr.

Arthur J. Mathis Sr.

Sep 4, 2016

Arthur J. Mathis Sr., 86 years old of Crestwood.  Beloved husband Joan, nee Srok.  Loving father of Wayne K. Baran, Arthur J. Mathis Jr., Dawn M (Gary) Tuccori, and James L. Mathis.  Cherished grandfather of 5 and one great-grandchild on the way. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 P.M.  Funeral Thursday 10:15 A.M. from the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539...

Helen T. (Metelinas)  Timmel

Helen T. (Metelinas) Timmel

Sep 1, 2016

Helen Timmel, nee Metelinas, 95 years old of Palos Heights.  Beloved wife of the late Charles J.  Loving mother of Charles E. (Judy), James A. (Angela), and the late Elaine Murcia.  Loving grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of 11.  Visitation Tuesday 9 A.M. until time of prayers at 10:15 A.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539...

Victor G. Mata

Victor G. Mata

Aug 23, 2016

Victor G. Mata, 22 years, suddenly.  Beloved son of Ramon and Lilian.  Loving father of Sofia, Victor Jr., and Nathaniel.  Dear brother of Jessica and Alexandra.  Cherished significant other of Paulina Sanchez.  Loved dearly by his grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.  Visitation Wednesday 3:00 - 9:00 P.M.  Funeral Thursday, 9:00 A.M. from the Becvar & Son Funeral Home,...

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