obituaries
Edward H. Cygan
Aug 15, 2016
Edward H. Cygan, Served 4 years in the Navy during World War II aboard the USS Cowell, DD547. Beloved son of the late Albert and Rose. Loving brother of the late Helen (Chester) Pawela, Walter (Pauline), Mae (Henry) Slowinski, Joe (Sophie), Lillian (John) Kamm and Nettie (Al) Bajorek. Dear uncle and great uncle of many nieces and nephews....
Charlotte L. (Maertin) Castleman
Aug 10, 2016
Charlotte L. Castleman, nee Maertin, 103 years. Beloved wife of the late Willis J. McAley who passed away in 1967. Loving mother of Patricia (the late Ralph) Niemin and the late Joseph (Retha) McAley, Daniel McAley, and Winifred (the late James). Cherished grandmother of 16, great-grandmother to many, and great-great-grandmother of 1. Visitation Friday, August 12th, from 9:00...
Helen A. Denlinger
Aug 9, 2016
Helen A. Denlinger, 76 years of Palos Heights. Visitation Monday, August 15, 3:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. Funeral Tuesday August 16 at 9 A.M. from the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood, to Incarnation Catholic Church 5757 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights. Interment Saint Mary Cemetery, Evergreen Park. Info: (708)824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com
Marianne P. Mcgarr
Aug 7, 2016
Marianne P. McGarr. Beloved wife of the late Clyde McGarr (2007). Loving mother of Susan (Chuck) Costella and Sally (Richard) Hauther. Cherished grandmother of Dawn (Lance) Martinez, Anthony (Allison) Costella, and John (Patti) Costella. Devoted great-grandmother of Anthony Costella, Emily Costella, Tyler Costella, Samantha Costella, Nicholas Martinez, Ryan Martinez, and Anthony (Emily) Martinez. Dear mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother...
Maciej Palys
Aug 7, 2016
Maciej "Mike" Palys, 92 years. Beloved husband of Michalina for 70 years. Loving father of Fred (Karen) and the late Stan (Irene). Cherished grandfather of Timothy, Jennifer (Ronald) Leonard, and Kevin. Devoted great-grandfather of Tiffany and Brooklyn. Fond brother of Walter (the late Genevieve) and many others. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday 4-8 P.M. ...
Shirley A. (Mikulecky) Valla
Aug 6, 2016
Shirley A. Valla, nee Mikulecky. Beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Devoted mother of James (Connie), Ken (Nancy), and Nancy (Steve) Yuan. Cherished grandmother of Nick, Jamie, Allison, Kristin, Sharon, Megan, and Stephy. Fond sister in law of Joan (Phil) Baratta. Dear aunt of Pamela (Judd), Kimberly (Scotty), and Robert (Kim) and great-aunt of Christopher, Tyler, Ryan,...
Jean Jerabek
Aug 2, 2016
Jean Jerabek, nee Cadman, 76 years, Beloved wife of Ed. Loving mother of Edward (Andréa), Gary (Amy), and Jori (Joe). Cherished grandmother of Kyle and Jayce. Fond sister of Janet, Nancy, and Patsy. Visitation Thursday 3:00 - 8:00 P.M. Funeral Friday 9:00 A.M. from the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood, to Incarnation Catholic...
Barbara (Apel) Dougan
Jul 26, 2016
Barbara Dougan, nee Apel. 81 years. Beloved wife of Francis. Loving mother of Linda (Stuart) Fisher, Nita (Jeff) Hunter, Theresa Reherman, Andrea (Steven) Soto, and Lisa Bencic. Cherished grandmother of 9 and great-grandmother of 2. Dear sister of Kenneth Apel. Visitation Friday 3-9 P.M. Funeral service Saturday 10:00 A.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W....
Rimas "Ray" I. Kasperas
Jul 23, 2016
Rimas "Ray" Kasperas, 55 years of age, suddenly, resident of Crestwood. Beloved husband of Therese, nee McNicholas/King. Dear stepfather of Heather (Patrick) Jaycox and Ryan (Kelly) King. Loving grandfather of Sean, Kevin, Brenden, Kaitlin, and Matthew. Cherished son of Aldona and the late Aleksas. Fond brother of Linas (Georgia) Kasperas. Dear uncle of Dena and friend of many. ...
Frank A. Scaccia
Jul 19, 2016
Frank A. Scaccia, 64 years of Crestwood. Former husband of Kimberly (Eric Reicher). Loving father of Tiffany Scaccia, Matthew Scaccia, Danielle (Dan Matys) Scaccia, and Michael Scaccia. Cherished grandfather of Nicholas, Zachary, Alex, Anthony, and Penelope. Visitation Saturday 9:00 A.M. until time of prayers 10:30 A.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood, to...
Catherine C. (Ciamprone) Bonomo
Jul 18, 2016
Catherine C. Bonomo, nee Ciamprone, 98 years. Beloved wife of the late Harry J. Loving mother of Therese L. Dear sister of the late Dominick (Artie) Ciamprone, Russell (Catherine) Ciamprone, Rose (Florian) Botica, Fred (Christine) Scorza, and Louise (John) Regan. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday 3-9 P.M. Funeral Friday 10 A.M. from the Becvar &...
Jack Foster Jr.
Jul 1, 2016
Jack Foster Jr, 56 years of Palos Heights. Beloved husband of Barbara, nee Salamone. Loving father of Rachael and Jessica. Cherished brother of Marsha Wojewnik and Laurie Jeffery. Dear son of Jack Sr. and Joyce. Visitation Wednesday, July 6, from 4 P.M. until time of service 8 P.M. Interment private. (708)824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com
Donna Thulis
Jun 30, 2016
Donna Thulis, nee Johnson. Beloved mother of Wendy Congemi and the late Sandra Demonbreun. Loving grandmother of Jesse, Nick, Rich, and Matthew and great-grandmother of Nicola and Jack. Life partner of George Daker. Fond sister of Ronald (Marge), Gordon (Christine), and Edward (Cindy) Johnson. Visitation Tuesday 9 A.M. until time of service 12 noon at the Becvar & Son...
Kenneth E. Haxel
Jun 17, 2016
Kenneth E. Haxel, 74 years. Beloved husband of Rita "Pat", nee Pence. Devoted father of Edward (Sheryl), Rita, and Kelly (Greg) Williams. Cherished grandfather of David, Brandon, Kara, and Zackery. Dear son of the late Irene. Loving brother of Frank and Irene (the late Bill) Michalski and step-brother of Dorothy Gorman, Frank Haxel, and the late Jenette. Fond uncle...
Henry "Hank" Otto Meyer
Jun 13, 2016
Henry Otto "Hank" Meyer, age 71, Vietnam Veteran 101st Airborne Division. Beloved husband of Susan, nee Wheeler. Loving father of Lisa Rossi, Michael (Marissa), and James. Proud grandfather of Alyssa, Maddux, and Maverick. Dear brother of Sally (Paul) Miller. He is also survived by Rich Gallagher, Anthony Raimondi, Dan Rossi, and many other family and dear friends. Past president and...
Anthony "Tony" Tomczak
Jun 12, 2016
Anthony "Tony" Tomczak, 90 years, U.S. Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Rita J. Devoted father of Susan (Harold) Brady, Thomas (Katherine) and Carol (David) Sheetz. Cherished grandfather of Matthew, Timothy (Katelyn), Michael (fiancAC., Rebecca), Emily, Megan and Jessica. Visitation Thursday, 9 A.M. until time of prayers, 10:30 A.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 West 127th...
Joseph H. Lehner Jr
Jun 11, 2016
Joseph H. Lehner Jr beloved husband of 62 years to the late Mary Jane Lehner, nee Dansart, fond brother of John and stepbrother of Leroy and Robert, son of Joseph Lehner Sr. and Gene (nee Galvin). Joseph was an uncle to many nieces and nephews. Joseph was a 48 year employee and retired supervisor of the Peoples Gas Company of...
Rosemarie T. Dawczak
Jun 10, 2016
Rosemarie T. Dawczak, 79 years. Beloved daughter of the late Joseph J. and Anna, nee Domian. Loving sister of Joan Ann (the late Jacob) Gregus, Geraldine (Donald) Kirkilas and Ronald (Judy) Dawczak. Dear aunt and great aunt of many nieces and nephews. Lying in state Tuesday, June 14th, from 9 A.M. until time of Mass, 10 A.M. at the Holy...
Melvin M. Boomsma
May 28, 2016
Melvin Boomsma, Korean War Army Veteran and retired Chicago Fireman with 34 years of service. Beloved husband of the late Gina. Devoted father of Marilyn (Ronald) Early, Ron (Sue) Boomsma, Linda (George) Krueger and Eddie Boomsma . Loving grandfather of 4 and great grandfather of 4. Dear brother of Margie Neutout and AnnaMae Hoving. Visitation Thursday, June 2nd, from 4-9...
Fay Marie King
May 27, 2016
Fay Marie King, nee Christensen, 79 years. Beloved wife of Russell N. Loving mother of Joanne (Joseph) Costa, Pamela (Brent) Lanier, and Judith (Jeff) Kindermann. Cherished grandma of Jennifer, Heather, Brittany, Daniel, Barrett, and Shelby. Doting great-grandma of Grace Marie. Special friend to many neighbors. Fay was a hospital pharmacist at Palos Hospital for 28 years. In accordance with...
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