obituaries

May 18, 2025

Colleen A. Sopkin, nee O'Shea.  Loving and beloved wife of Ron for almost 47 years.  Mother of Dan (Kim), Mike (Katie), and Andy (Sarah).  Loving and devoted "Baba" to Charlotte, Maddie, Piper, and Quinn.  Daughter of the late Bill and Mary Frances O'Shea.  Daughter-in-law of the late Bernie and Elaine Sopkin.  Fun-loving sister of Tim (Jean) O'Shea, Mike (Eileen)...

May 15, 2025

Funeral Services for Irwin G. Schleichert are private.

May 10, 2025

Judson Dennis McCarthy, Jr., 95 years. 67 years as the beloved husband of the late Susan, nee McDonnell. Loving father of Anne (Rob Hess) McCarthy, Susan (the late Richard) St. Denis, and Judson D. III (Kimberly) McCarthy. Cherished grandfather of Kyle and Andrew (Stacy Pratscher) McCarthy. Dear great grandfather "GG" of Savannah and Jackson. Fond uncle of many nieces...

May 9, 2025

Carol Linn Sava-Armstrong of Tinley Park, passed away suddenly on May 9, 2025 at the age of 65. Her family was shocked and devastated but takes comfort knowing that she is surrounded by many cherished loved ones in heaven. She will forever be our special angel.

One word to describe Carol was joy. Everywhere she went, Carol...

May 8, 2025

Joseph J. LaMantia, 1927-2025. Beloved husband of the late Geraldine LaMantia, nee Razgaitis. Beloved son of the late James LaMantia, and the late Carmella, nee Pessalano. Loving father, and best friend to Michael (Martha).  Fur Dad to Laddie, and fur Grandpa to Tyler, and Snickers. Beloved brother of the late Rose Garcia, nee LaMantia, and brother-in-law to the late...

Apr 27, 2025

Kenneth F. Ospalski, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at the age of 84 years.  Beloved husband of Margaret, nee Kielbasinski, for 62 years.  Loving father of Ellen (Tom), Edyie, Erica (Kurt) Palm, and Elissa.  Cherished Grampeo & PawPaw of Jacob (Kate), Luke (CB), Kristen (Eric), Austin, and Samantha.  Dear Dziadzia of Riley.

Apr 12, 2025

Anne E. Battistoni passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at the age of 90 years.  Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 24, 2025 from  8:30 A.M. until time of prayers 10:30 A.M. to Incarnation Catholic Church, 5757 W. 127th Street, Crestwood, for an 11:00 A.M. Mass.  Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery, 2755 W. 111th Street, Chicago.  For more...

Apr 10, 2025

Patricia A. Danaher, nee Helmold, 93 years.  Beloved wife of the late Denis F. Danaher. Loving Mom of Mary (late Mark) Ladd, Patricia Kuenster, John (Donna), Cathy (Bob) Conlin, Maureen (John) Kurtovich, the late Sheila (Phil) Nash, Nancy (Bob) Wyleta, Denny (Sandi) and dearest friend Rev. Patrick Lyons. Proud Gram of 20 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Loving daughter of...

Apr 8, 2025

Dorothy H. Novotney, nee Maurer, 84 years. Beloved wife of the late Thomas for 55 years. Loving mother of Beth (Lorell), Lori (Christopher) Hawkins, Susan (Eric) Long, Thomas (Marjorie), James (Sandy), and Amy (Tim). Cherished "gramma" of Alice (Shane) Brett, Jalissa, Erica (Johnny), Jimmy, Devin, Rebecca, Joshua, Lily, Olivia, Victoria, and Thomas. Beloved sister of Art (Nancy) Maurer and...

Apr 7, 2025

Jeanette Emily Hunt, nee Hartmannsgruber, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025 at the age of 85 years. Beloved wife of the late William for 54 years.  Loving mother of Joyce (Kirk II) Petersen, the late Marsha (Bruce) Hodina, and the late Michael (Maria) Hunt.  Cherished Nana of Hannah (John) Ghassan, Kirk III (Armi Grace) Petersen, Sam Hunt, Ryan...

Mar 23, 2025

Leonard J Blazek passed away unexpectedly in Phoenix, AZ on Sunday, March 23, 2025.  He will be reunited in Heaven with his wife of 46 years, Patricia (nee Nedza), his parents, John and Evelyn Blaszczyk, sister Judy Young (Wayne) and his many beloved dogs.  He is survived by his daughters, Bridgette (Stephen Czablewski) and Heather Tymm (Rob), who meant...

Mar 20, 2025

Helen Marie Szyper (née Sheehan) passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025 after a short illness. Helen, or simply Mom to her family, was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Helen was born on June 1, 1941 in Chicago to Lorretta and Bill Sheehan. She spent her childhood on the city's south side seeing every movie that...

Mar 20, 2025

Judith A. Johnson, nee Berrick, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025.  Beloved wife of Roderic Johnson for 62 years.  Loving mother of Mark (Susan) Johnson and Michael Johnson.  Cherished grandmother of Jamie, Jason, Kyle, Jessica, Justin, and Madison.  Dear great-grandmother of Warren.  Fond aunt and great-aunt of many.  Judy loved playing golf and enjoyed spending time with her...

Mar 6, 2025

Mary Catherine "Kay" Devine, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at the age of 70 years.  Loving daughter of the late Mary A. and William G. Devine.  Dear sister of Nancy Plotkin, Suzanne Devine, William (Tammie) Devine, and Edward (Susan) Devine.  Special aunt of Billy (Courtney) Devine, Kerry (Chris) Sensenbrenner, Joe Devine, Zach Devine, Brian (Amy) Plotkin, Laura...

Feb 27, 2025

Donald S. Gracanin, U.S. Army Veteran, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at the age of 78 years.  Beloved son of the late Milka, nee Obradovic, and Mirko Gracanin.  Loving brother of Angie (the late Henry) Chapa, Mary (Rudy) Rangel, and the late Milan (Rosa) Gracanin.  Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Wednesday, March...

Feb 26, 2025

Irene A. Wasag, nee Hutzler, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at the age of 87 years.  Beloved wife of Ronald J. Wasag.  Devoted mother of Brenda Craven, Jeffrey Wasag, and Kevin (Malgorzata) Wasag.  Loving grandmother of 8 and cherished great-grandmother of 6.  Dear sister of Melvin Hutzler and 11 other siblings that preceded her in death.

Feb 23, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John B. Varney, a devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather to his fur babies, and a beloved brother and friend. John left this world surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, hard work, and an unwavering commitment to those he held dear....

Feb 20, 2025

A Memorial Mass will be held for Darrel "Tom" Antonelli on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at Incarnation Catholic Church, 5757 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.  Entombment of Ashes will follow the Mass at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Alsip.  Arrangements entrusted to the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.  (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com

Feb 18, 2025

Sean P. VanWormer, formerly of Tinley Park, U.S. Air Force Veteran, suddenly passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at the age of 42. Cherished father of Natalie and Tessa VanWormer.  Former spouse and dear friend of Jennifer VanWormer. Beloved son of Rosanne (Gary) Travis and the late Newell VanWormer.  Dear brother of Christopher VanWormer, Kristyn (Derek) Barsic, Matthew...

Feb 13, 2025

Susan Calow, nee Payne, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at the age of 60 years. Beloved daughter of the late Warren Payne and Gladys McClintock, nee Bates.  Loving mother of Beth (Alan) Martens, Julie Ponziano, Stephanie (Todd) Marcum, and Jennifer Calow.  Cherished grandmother of Austin, Daniel, Eric, Mia, Brooke, and Theodora.  Susan graduated from Bloom High School,...