Steve A. Ithal
Aug 25, 2025
Steve Ithal, resident of Alsip, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025 at the age of 68 years. Beloved husband of Janice, nee Horgen, Ithal for 52 years. Loving father of Eugene (Haley) Ithal and Stevie (Adrian) Santoy. Dear brother and uncle of many.
Visitation Thursday, September 4th from 3-9 P.M. Funeral Friday, September 5th, 10:00 A.M....
Debra S. (Klemenko) Lanovich
Aug 23, 2025
Debbie Lanovich, 72 passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025 surrounded by her family. Debbie was a daughter to the late Michael Klemenko, the late Jean Wattlet and step daughter to Rene Wattlet. She is survived by twin sister Janet (Jim) and sister Tammy. She is preceded in death by husband Kenneth Lanovich. Debbie is survived by her three...
Paige Taylor Smith
Aug 14, 2025
Paige Taylor Smith, 30, passed away unexpectedly on August 14, 2025, just four days after the birth and loss of her newborn son, Emerick King. She is now reunited in peace with both her sons, including her firstborn who was born still.
Her life was not without struggle. She faced the challenges of addiction and hardship, yet...
Kathleen Ann (Reynolds) Finnegan
Aug 9, 2025
Kathleen "Kay" Finnegan, nee Reynolds, age 90, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025 with family by her side. Kay was born in Chicago to Patrick Reynolds and Elizabeth Hickey Reynolds, who had emigrated from Ireland and settled on the South Side, and was their third of five children. She graduated from all-girls Aquinas High School in Chicago and...
Nancy Mae (O'Brien) Conant
Aug 7, 2025
Nancy Mae Conant, nee O'Brien, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at the age of 83. Beloved wife of the late Byron Conant. Loving mother of Scott (Amy) Conant, Colleen (Brian) Bowman, and Matthew Conant. Cherished grandma of Abigail, Justin, Brianna, Meredith, and Hayden. Dear sister of Daniel (the late Linda) O'Brien, and the late Matthew (Virginia) O'Brien...
George H. Hardwick
Jul 26, 2025
George Hardwick, 82, of Crestwood IL passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025 surrounded by his children. A devoted father, grandfather and friend, George dedicated more than five decades of his life serving the community as a member of the Crestwood Fire Department. He was not only a skilled firefighter but a mentor and a brother to all that...
Ferdinand Weber
Jul 25, 2025
Ferdinand Weber, U.S. Army Korean War Veteran, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025 at the age of 92 years. Devoted husband of Elizabeth "Betty," nee Fortier. Loving father of Nick (Linda) Weber, Mark (Brigid) Weber, Mike (Melissa) Weber, and Will (Tricia) Weber. Beloved grandfather of Emily, Mary, Michael, Steven, and Nicholas, and great-grandfather of Eleanor. Dear son of...
Mark J Kellerman
Jul 22, 2025
Mark J. Kellerman of Palos Heights passed away on July 22, 2025. Born May 24, 1956, in St. Louis, Missouri to George P. Kellerman and Agnes H. Kellerman, he was the youngest of three children and the only son. While his father was active in the Navy, Mark lived in Missouri, California, and lastly, Illinois. He was a 1974...
Cecelia Valencia Perez
Jul 19, 2025
In Loving Memory of Cecelia Valencia Perez
Our beloved mother and grandmother, Cecelia Valencia Perez, peacefully passed on to the other side on July 19, 2025, at the age of 94.
Cece was more than just the heart of our home—she was the soul of our family and a true friend to all who knew...
Charles A. Zuraitis
Jul 18, 2025
Charles Anthony Zuraitis of Palos Heights passed away peacefully at his home on July 18, 2025 at the age of 87.
Charles loved his family and friends. He followed in his father's footsteps and became a pharmacist. His father passed down Charles Pharmacy, located at 55th & Kedzie Ave. in Chicago, to him when he retired, and...
Thomas R. Martinez
Jul 14, 2025
Thomas R. Martinez, Veteran of the Illinois Army National Guard, passed away suddenly on July 14, 2025 at the age of 83 years. Beloved husband of Carol, nee Micelli, for almost 60 years. Dear son of the late Joseph and Edna Martinez. Cherished son-in-law of the late Joseph and Jennie Micelli. Brother of Jacqueline "Connie," Barbara (the late Donald),...
Sylvia A. (Ogden) Efimov
Jun 30, 2025
The Visitation will be streamed live on August 3, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. by cllcking on the following link: BECVARFUNERALHOMESTREAMING:SylivaEfimov8/3/2025
Sylvia Annette Efimov was born June 19th, 1935, in Chicago to Richard J. Tresidder and Florence Dunckley Tresidder. Sylvia had 4 siblings [Alice, Florence, Richard and Benjamin] all of whom are deceased. When Sylvia was very young...
Helen V. (Kurek) Dedo
Jun 28, 2025
Helen V. Dedo, nee Kurek, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at the age of 82 years. Beloved wife of the late Joseph P. Dedo. Loving mother of Kenneth (the late Rosanne), Ronald, David (Darlene), Susan (John) Julkowski, and the late Richard (Marta) Dedo. Cherished grandmother of Kenneth II (Kaitlyn), Veronica (Jon), Cassandra, Robert, Lauren, Brandon, Joanna, John,...
Jan (Janosek) Glaz
Jun 17, 2025
Jan Glaz, of Crestwood, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at the age of 83 years. Beloved mother of Doreen (John) Holic and Thomas (Tina) Glazewski. Cherished grandmother of Christina Glazewski. Dear sister of James (Violet) Janosek, Elizabeth (Robert) Byrns, Russell Janosek, and the late Bernice Caruso. Loving daughter of the late Eleanor and Walter Janosek.
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Raymond A. Tyma
Jun 9, 2025
Raymond A. Tyma, passed away suddenly on Monday, June 9, 2025 at the age of 40. Beloved husband of Danielle, nee Greco. Cherished father of Dominic, Madison, Lukas, and Carly. Dear brother of Charles Stephens and Shelby McDonald. Loving son of Terry Tyma and Toni (David) Studholme. Fond step-son of Russell Stephens. Uncle of Jake and David. Longtime Best...
Lawrence W. Wurster
Jun 6, 2025
Lawrence William Wurster Sr., U.S. Navy Veteran, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025 at the age of 85 years. Beloved husband of the late Shirlee Ann, nee Chura. Loving father of Michael (Sharon) Wurster, Tracey (Enrique) Escobedo, and the late Lawrence W. Wurster Jr. Cherished grandfather of Natalie, Gabrielle, and Julian Escobedo. Dear sister of Nancy (George) Eichberger....
Annmarie Gorecki Devine
Jun 4, 2025
Annmarie Gorecki Devine, age 67, passed away peacefully in the early hours of June 4, 2025, in Henderson, Kentucky, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on December 14, 1957, in Blue Island, Illinois, Annmarie was the beloved daughter of the late Dr. Joseph F. Gorecki and LaVerne Gorecki. A devoted mother, Annmarie's greatest joy in life was...
Stanley Kanapackis
Jun 1, 2025
Stanley Kanapackis, 85, known affectionately to his friends and family as "Stash", died peacefully on June 1, 2025.
For 58 years, Stanley was married to his best friend and wife Shirley Kanapackis (née Knez). He was the proud father of daughters Jill (James) Rector and Wendy (Dwayne) English, late son Joshua Kanapackis, and loving grandfather of Jade...
Zenon Lauras
May 18, 2025
Zenon Lauras (Zenonas Laurinavicius) Born in Šiauliai, Lithuania July 9, 1957 - May 18, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Zenon Lauras, a beloved father, husband, brother, friend, and kind hearted soul. Zenon was a man of deep integrity, warmth, and generosity. Known for his deep love for his family and his unwavering kindness...
