obituaries

Feb 7, 2025

A Memorial Visitation will be held for Gredel N. Hooker on Friday, February 21, 2025 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.  A Memorial Mass will be held the following day at 10:00 A.M. at St. Alexander Church, 7025 W. 126th Street, Palos Heights.  For more info:  (708)...

Feb 6, 2025

Carl Kenneth Roberson, U.S. Navy Veteran, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at the age of 82 years.  Beloved husband of the late Barbara Ann, nee Murawski.  Loving father of Janelle (Scott) Schmidt and Kenneth (Sherry) Roberson.  Cherished grandfather of Cassidy and Braden.  Dear brother-of-the late Kelly (the late Ron) Belair.  Fond brother in law of Sharon (Mike)...

Feb 4, 2025

F aith M arie M cHale, F . M . M . " F aith M oves M ountains." Passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at the age of 4 years.  Loving daughter of Jessica Bethany Kaliski and Conor James McHale.  Cherished sister of Charlotte James McHale, Logan Michael McHale, and Aislynn Lee McHale.  Beloved granddaughter of Michael...

Jan 25, 2025

Dylan Wright Early, 21 years, passed suddenly.  Beloved son of Rodger and Heather Early.  Dearest brother of Ryan Early.  Loving grandson of Ronald and Marilyn Early and the late Jackie (Nana) and Flora (Nonnie).  Dear nephew of Laura, Jon, Katie, Maura, Chris, Kirstin, Ronnie, Sue, Linda, George, Eddie, Sandy, Tiffany and Dan. Fond cousin of Jane and Henry.

Jan 22, 2025

Lawrence E. Stanek, U.S. Marine Veteran WWII. 102 years old.  Beloved husband of the late Ann.  Loving father of Joanne Stanek.  Dear son of the late Joseph and Anna Stanek. Dear brother of the late Richard, Ray. and Roy Stanek.  Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.  Lawrence worked as a lithographer for over 40 years.

Visitation...

Jan 18, 2025

Mary "Kay" Durkin, nee Riordan, Age 87, Suddenly. Beloved Wife of the late Patrick (CFD) Durkin, Adored Mother of Eileen (Timothy Ret CFD) Hunt, Patricia Durkin, Maribeth (Michael Ret CFD) Owcarz, Susan (Patrick) Benson, Michael, the late Matthew Durkin and Noreen (Gregory) Hannapel. Amazing Nana of Sean (Kelly), Brian CPD (Maura) Hunt, Katie (Jeremy) Cole, Nicole and David (Lisa)...

Jan 11, 2025

Sylvia Marie Kabat, 92 of Carmel, Indiana, was born into eternal life, January 11, 2025. Sylvia is survived by her children, Bruce Kabat and Joyce (Terry) Crowder; her grandchildren, Jenna (T.J.) O'Neil, Brad Scriff, Tim Griffin, and Adam (Rachel) Crowder; her great-grandchildren, Tommy O'Neil and Jimmy O'Neil; her sisters-in-law, Lorraine Gorski and Marge Lewandowski; her brother-in-law, Robert Kabat; her...

Jan 8, 2025

Contributions to the future wellbeing of Brock's two young children would sincerely be appreciated.

Venmo:  @Brent-Mavity

Zelle:  brent.mavity@gmail.com

Brent's cell for any questions: 708.466.7616

It's with a heavy heart that we announce the untimely passing of Brock Aaron Mavity on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at the age of 45 years. Beloved...

Jan 7, 2025

Artemio "Art" Rigor passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at the age of 89 years.  Beloved husband of Patricia Rigor.  Loving father of David (Nimpha) Rigor, Ann (Bob) Basile, Peter Rigor, Josh (Sarah) Rigor, Gabriel (Mary Rose) Rigor, Matthew (Rose) Rigor, and Sarah (James) Mitchell.  Cherished grandfather of Kelian Rigor, Ethan Rigor, Aiden Rigor, Ciara Rigor, Damian Mitchell,...

Jan 4, 2025

Funeral Services for John Alexander Clark are private.  Interment of ashes will occur at Chapel Hill Garden South Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.  For more info:  (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com

Jan 4, 2025

 Raul Saldivar of Alsip, suddenly was called to the House of the Lord on Saturday, January 4, 2025 surrounded by family at the age of 46 years.  Beloved husband of Diana L. Saldivar, nee Pena.  Loving father of Eliza.  Son of Primitivo Saldivar and the late Obdulia Mendiola.  Dear brother of Estella, Guadalupe, Elvira, Marina, and Elena.  Very loving uncle...

Jan 3, 2025

Dennis V. Hetzer, U.S. Army Veteran, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025 at the age of 82 years.  Loving father of Tara Denise (Christine McGrath) and Dennis Hetzer (Michele).  Cherished grandfather of Madeleine Rose Denise McGrath, Jackson Denise McGrath, Alan Hetzer (Stephanie), Trevor Hetzer (Lizz), and Hayley Hetzer (Michael).  Fond great-grandfather of Kayla, James, and Kyle Hetzer. Beloved...

Jan 3, 2025

John G. Krakowsky, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025 at the age of 76 years.  Beloved husband of Gerry, nee Johnstone.  Loving father of Charles Skaggs, John G. Krakowsky III, Ken (Christina) Krakowsky, Joseph (Lynda) Krakowsky, and Matt (Jessica) Krakowsky.  Cherished grandpa of Adrian, Sadie, Savannah, Olivia, Emily, Ava, Addison, and Gabriel.  Dear uncle and cousin of many....

Jan 3, 2025

Nelida A. Matulis, born in Argentina on March 16, 1935, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at her Alsip residence on Friday, January 3, 2025 at the age of 89 years.  Beloved wife of the late Antonio Matulis.  Loving mother of Silvia Miarka and Claudia (John) Ryan.  Cherished grandmother of Nicholas and Zachary (Elizabeth).

Visitation Friday, January...

Dec 31, 2024

Carole Mae Hammer, nee Cerny, of Knoxville, TN, passed away peacefully at home with family on December 31, 2024, at the age of 86. Carole was born on December 26,1938 in Chicago, IL, to Mary and Joseph Cerny. Carole spent 84 of her 86 years in Chicago and the suburbs. Loving mother of Cheryl (John) DiCosola. Carole adored her...

Dec 29, 2024

Matthew J. O'Brien, U.S. Navy Veteran, of Oak Lawn, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at the age of 93 years. Beloved husband of Virginia, nee Gleason.  Loving father of James (Julia) O'Brien, Patricia (the late Joseph T.) Vazquez, and Mary Kay (Brian) Hastings. Cherished grandpa of Margaret (Michael), Katherine (Jordan), Matthew (Lori), Michael, Nicole (Aaron), Joseph, Sean,...

Dec 27, 2024

Adam Gacek. Longtime resident of Alsip, Illinois passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024 at the age of 82 years.

Married to his beloved wife, Halina, nee Opalinska, for 55 wonderful years, their bond was a testament to enduring love and partnership. Together, they shared a passion for travel, creating memories in countless places that brought them...

Dec 23, 2024

Raymond H. Simon, World War II Coast Guard Veteran, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his Palos Heights residence on Monday, December 23, 2024 at the age of 100 years.  Beloved husband of the late Pearl, nee Dornhecker.  Loving uncle, great-uncle, and great-great uncle of many nieces and nephews.  Dear brother of the late Catherine, Dorothy, Edward, and...

Dec 23, 2024

Irene Yore, nee Weber, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024 at the age of 94 years.  Beloved wife of the late William Yore.  Loving sister of Ferdinand (Betty), Frank (the late Jan), and the late Rose (the late Don), and Nick (the late Dolores).  Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews.  Irene loved all of her many Evergreen...

Dec 15, 2024

Calvin Adair, age 83, of Crestwood, IL, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2024. Born and raised in Chicago, IL, on October 2, 1941, Calvin spent his life building a home filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories.

Calvin was a devoted husband to his wife Carol for an extraordinary 62 years. Together, they raised a family...