obituaries

Feb 25, 2016

James W. Scheide, 65 years. Beloved husband of Darlene, nee Eppenstein. Cherished father of Brian. Brother of Paul. Fond brother-in-law of David (Paula) Eppenstein, and Dale (George) Adams. Special uncle of Craig and Rebecca Adams, and Patrick Scheide. Visitation Sunday, 3-9 P.M. Funeral Monday 10:15 A.M. from the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood, to St....

Feb 21, 2016

Frank J. Kabat, 82 of Carmel, Indiana was born into eternal life, February 21, 2016. Frank is survived by his loving wife, Sylvia; children, Sharon Griffin, Bruce Kabat, Joyce (Terry) Crowder; grandchildren, Jenna (T.J.) O'Neil, Brad Scriff, Tim Griffin, Adam Crowder; great-grandchildren, Tommy O'Neil and Jimmy O'Neil; siblings, Lorraine (Joseph) Gorski, Meline Cholewa, Sister Mary Magdalene, and Robert Kabat, and...

Feb 15, 2016

Karen M. Casper, nee VanCura, 59 years. Beloved wife of Edward M. Sr. Cherished mother of Michelle and Edward M. Jr. Dearest dog mom to Georgia, Duke, and Charlie. Fond sister of 9. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews, and special friend to many. Visitation Thursday 3-9 P.M. Funeral service Friday 10 A.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral...

Feb 13, 2016

Memorial visitation for Mary "Denise" Mullen will be Saturday, February 27, 2016 from 1:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood. A prayer service is scheduled at 3:00 P.M. 708-824-9000 or becvarfuneralhome.com Visitation

Date: 2/27/2016 Time: Saturday, 1 - 6 P.M. Location: Becvar & Son F.H. 5539 W. 127 Street...

Feb 12, 2016

Rita Walaszek Samacovis, nee Grata, 88 years. Wife of the late Chester Walaszek for 18 years. Beloved mother of Michele D. and Paul S. Walaszek. Cherished grandmother of Julia Bernice Walaszek. Daughter of the late Sebastian and Bernice Grata, nee Celebuski. Dear sister of Edwin (the late Ann) Grata and the late Edward (the late Lillian) Grata. Loving aunt of...

Feb 10, 2016

Elaine M. Prather, nee Cunningham. Beloved wife of the late Daniel "Hank." Devoted mother of Mary (Edward) Stobba and the late Eileen (Dennis) Kupka. Cherished grandmother of Carolyn (Aaron), Karen (Mark), Laura (Michael), and Amy (Dean). Loving great-grandmother of Ryan, Haley, Ethan, Hayden, Sarah, Andrea, and Gavin. Visitation Monday from 9:00 A.M. until time of prayers at 10:45 A.M. at...

Feb 7, 2016

Marie A. Hamzik Becvar, nee Payonk. Beloved wife of the late John J. Devoted mother of Daniel J. (Kathy) Hamzik. Loving grandmother of Denise Streible, Nancy Carter, Sharon Boone, Erin Oxendine, Lauren Meskill and Danielle Hamzik, John and Michael Becvar and Kevin and Brian O'Connor. Dear step-mother of John (Carol) Becvar and Patricia (the late Joseph) O'Connor. Cherished great-grandmother of...

Feb 1, 2016

Jack P. Orlando, 68 years, U.S. Army Veteran, suddenly. Beloved husband of Kathleen, nee Janeczko. Cherished father of Kaylin and Robert. Loving son of Emily Orlando Curtis and the late Jack Orlando. Dear brother of Angela (the late Wayne) Gogliotti and Sherri Gribble. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday 3-9 P.M. Funeral Saturday, 10:30 A.M. from the...

Jan 25, 2016

Shirley Ann Zick, nee Heath, 81 years. Beloved wife of the late Raymond R. Devoted mother of Linda Nickel, William (Sandra) Klementzos, Peggy (Dennis) Wilhelmi, and Cynthia (Kevin) Taylor. Cherished grandmother of 5 and great-grandmother of 1. Dear sister of Jean Derro. Visitation Wednesday 3 P.M. until time of service 8 P.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539...

Jan 25, 2016

Carl F. Gerchman, 87 years. Retired Colonel U.S. Air Force. Beloved husband of the late Delores, nee Duffy. Loving brother of Anthony, Mary, and the late Thomas and Joseph. Special brother in law of Patricia Golias. Fond uncle of Susan Enright and Jeffery (Kimberly) Golias. Great uncle of Mary Patricia, Timothy (Tricia), Connor, and Thomas. Great-great uncle of Dominic, Desmond,...

Jan 16, 2016

Dolores S. Seweryn (nee Powroznik), 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Eugene. Loving mother of Judie Cuprisin (Nick Meck), Debra Clifford, Joseph (Roberta) Vlk, Steven (Laura), David (Marga), Kevin (Christine). Proud grandmother of Brian, Nicholas, Daniel, Matthew, Stephanie, Rebecca, Olivia, Jillian, Morgan, Jennifer, Rachel, Ryan, Sara, Stacie, Michael, and Victoria. Dear great-grandmother of Sasha, Stuart, Nicholas, Noah, and Elijah....

Jan 13, 2016

Thomas E. Leslie, 73 years. Beloved son of the late Marion and Angel Hedman and Garland "Tidy" Leslie. Loving brother of Beverly (Leslie) Leonhardt and the late Donna Leslie and Alan Hedman. Dear uncle of Paul (Sherri) Leonhardt, Alicia Leonhardt, Michael (Cindy) Leonhardt. Cherished great uncle of Peyton and Matthew. Visitation Saturday from 10 AM until time of prayer service...

Jan 11, 2016

Kirk R. Petersen Sr. Beloved husband of Muriel, nee Houston. Devoted father of Janet (Stephen) Krasniak, Audrey, Erik (Cathy) and Kirk Jr. (Joyce). Loving grandfather of Ellen, Anne, Carolyn, Kirk III, Ryan, Emily and Brad. Dear brother of Paul (Ann) and the late Fred (Judy). Visitation Friday, 4-9 P.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 West 127th Street,...

Jan 10, 2016

Marlene Hogan, nee Beaman, 80 years. Beloved mother of Barbara (George) Mynarich, Cynthia Amos, Sandy Hilleshiem, Kenneth (Melanie) Hogan and the late Harry Amos. Loving grandmother of 9. Cherished great-grandmother of 4. Dear sister of Judith Hitch, Betty Miller and the late Paul Beaman Jr. Visitation Sunday 3-8 P.M. Funeral Monday 10:30 A.M. from the Becvar & Son Funeral Home,...

Jan 7, 2016

Michael W. Crook, 49 years. Loving significant other of Tiash Milazzo. Beloved father of Nicole, Mike, Gavin, Tyler Crook, and Leo Milazzo. Cherished grandfather of Juliana and Brett. Dear son of Elaine and the late Donald Sr. Devoted brother of Donald (Kam), James (Mary), Kenneth, and Matt (Stacy). Visitation Sunday 3:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. at the Becvar & Son...

Jan 6, 2016

Grace A. Wood, nee Gagas, 77 years. Beloved wife of the late Jim H. Loving mother of Sharon, Terri, Cindy, and Jim (Heather). Cherished grandmother of Nolan and Nathan. Fond sister of Donald (the late Irene), Henry Jr., and the late Renetta. Dear aunt and great-aunt of many. Visitation Saturday 9 A.M. until time of prayer service 11:30 A.M. at...

Jan 4, 2016

Benita Boucon, 80 years. Beloved mother of the late Joseph (the late Lydia) Graaman. Cherished daughter of the late Emma and Clarence. Loving sister of Andrea (James) Mock and Daniel (Ritsuko). Dear aunt of Noble, Crystal, Jasand, Justin-Brandt, Adrianne, Joshua, Brendon, & Duston. Fond great aunt of Samuel, Noel, Ainsleigh, Milo, Connor, and Bishop; all of who will remember...

Dec 31, 2015

Patrick J. Roche, 54 years. Beloved husband of Angela, nee Milburn. Loving father of Anthony (fiance Ashley Wroda). Cherished grandfather of Hunter. Devoted son of Matilda (the late Edmond). Dear brother of Diane, Daniel, Denise Mullen, Dawn Blazina, and the late William. Memorial visitation Saturday, January 9th from 3:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home,...

Dec 30, 2015

Reitz, Belle Rose 82; beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother of Bill (Carole), Phil (Shirley), Bob (Nadine), and Randy (Kris). Cherished grandmother of 15 and great-grandmother of 21. Visitation Thursday 4:00-9:00 p.m. with prayer service 7:00 p.m. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home,5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood. Funeral Friday 11:15 a.m. at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery,...

Dec 28, 2015

Doris Hesik, 76, passed away with her loved ones near on December 28, 2015. Daughter of the late Cecilia Carter (nee Izral) and Michael Carter. Beloved sister to the late Richard (Charlotte), the late George (Clem), and twin sister of the late Dorothy Tallon (Michael). Adoring wife of 60 years to William L. Hesik. Mother to Deborah Robak (former late...