obituaries
Patricia (Jagielska) Struska
Jul 31, 2024
Patricia Struska, age 91, passed away in Mountain Home, Arkansas on July 31, 2024. She previously lived in Crestwood, IL. She is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Struska. She is survived by her son, Thomas (Kathy) Struska of Woodridge, IL her brother, Stan (Elaine) Jagielski of Geneva, IL and her sister, Barbara Keturoskey of Mountain Home, Arkansas.,...
Neal John Potter
Jul 29, 2024
Neal John Potter, resident of Crestwood, passed away suddenly on Monday, July 29, 2024 at the age of 31 years. Beloved son of John and Lynne Potter. Loving brother of Brooke and Lucas Potter. Cherished grandson of Sandra Hanzyk, Robert Hanzyk, and Darlene Potter. Dear cat-dad of Charlie and Oliver. Neal proudly worked as a hairstylist at Hair Performers....
Dorothy H. (Rzepka) Eason
Jul 25, 2024
Dorothy H. Eason, nee Rzepka, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at the age of 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Richard Eason. Loving mom of Steven (Deborah) Berczynski and James Berczynski. Cherished grandmother of Nick Berczynski and great-grandmother of Kali and Ashlyn.
Visitation Monday, July 29, 2024 from 3:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Funeral...
Marlene Mae (Lada) Coglianese
Jul 25, 2024
Marlene Mae Coglianese, nee Lada. Beloved wife of the late Frank R. Coglianese. Devoted mother of Cheryl (Jeff) Langel and Frank J. (Caroline) Coglianese. Loving grandmother of Sarah (Joseph) Turek and William. Dear great-grandmother of Eleanor and Isabelle. Loving sister of Donna (the late Anthony) Coglianese, Donald (Delores) Lada, Loretta (Larry) Ludka, Karyl (Tom) Kroupa, and the late Joseph...
Eileen M. (Pratl) Brady
Jul 18, 2024
Eileen M. Brady, nee Pratl, of Crestwood, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at the age of 76 years. Beloved wife of Lawrence M. Brady. Loving mother of Michael L. Brady. Cherished sister of Cathy Pratl, Tom (Kim) Pratl, Joe (Denise) Pratl, Mary (Frank) DeGrassi, and the late Barbara Pratl and Jim Pratl. Dear sister-in-law of Alice (the...
Jean E. (Schaefer) Bellik
Jul 12, 2024
Jean E. Bellik, nee Schaefer, age 73, born on November 4, 1950 and passed away on July 12, 2024. Beloved wife to the late Vincent Bellik. Loving mother of Jeff (Tonia), Don and Vince (Lindsey). Cherished grandmother/nonnie of Mallery, Lily, Jeffery, Corrine, Carly, Jake, Logan and Vinnie. Devoted daughter of the late Bud and Clara Schaefer. Treasured cousin of...
Allan B. Deuter
Jul 7, 2024
Allan B. Deuter, Longtime Crestwood resident passed away on his birthday, July 7, 2024, at the age of 73 years. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy, nee Turrise. Loving father of Angie Deuter. Cherished grandfather of Haley Deuter and great-grandfather of Isabella. Dear brother of Linda (Jim) Clucky. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services...
Linda Mary (Becvar) O'Brien
Jul 4, 2024
Linda M. O'Brien, nee Becvar, 76 years. Beloved wife of Daniel T. O'Brien. Loving mother of Sean M. O'Brien. Cherished Sasha of Reese A. and Finn D. O'Brien. Dear sister of James (Tina) Becvar and the late Marlene (the late Bill) Thometz. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.
Visitation Wednesday, July 10, 2024 from 3:00 P.M....
James R. Braje
Jul 2, 2024
James R. Braje, 95 years. Beloved husband of the late Loretta K., nee Kirincich. Loving uncle and friend of many. Dear brother of the late Mildred (Mario) Goravica and Joseph (Mae) Braje. Cherished son of the late Barbara, nee Malkin, and Joseph Braje.
Visitation Wednesday, July 10, 2024 from 9:30 A.M. until time of prayers 10:30 A.M....
Doreen (Dandurand) Wrobel
Jul 1, 2024
A Memorial Visitation for Doreen Wrobel, resident of Midlothian, will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2024 from 1:00 P.M. until 3:00 P.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood. For more info: (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com
Marcia A. (Lukasick) Vanderlee
Jul 1, 2024
Marcia A. Vanderlee, nee Lukasick, 65 years. Beloved wife of Brian J. Vanderlee. Loving mother of Danielle (Raymond) Tyma. Cherished grandmother of Dominic, Madison, Lukas, and Carly. Dear sister of Mark (Carolyn) Lukasick, Catherine (Gregory) Hannon, and Mary Floyd. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.
Visitation Wednesday morning from 8:30 AM. until time of prayers 10:30...
Richard W. Danek
Jun 28, 2024
Richard W. Danek, 75 years. Beloved husband of the late Mary T., nee Alleruzzo. Loving father of Jacelyn Niemoth, Jennifer (Gabriel) Parker, and the late Richard. Cherished grandpa of Brianna (Vince) Doro and Scott (Victoria) Niemoth. Dear great-grandpa of Jaxon Niemoth.
Memorial Visitation Saturday, July 6, 2024 , 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the Becvar &...
Daniel J. Taczy
Jun 27, 2024
Daniel J. Taczy passed away peacefully on June 27, 2024 at the age of 78. Dan was born on July 27, 1945 to Joseph and Emily Taczykiewicz in Chicago, Illinois. After graduating from Gordon Tech High School, he joined the Marine Corps, becoming a Sergeant while serving his country in Vietnam in 1967. Dan was the loving and devoted...
Edward G. Felsenthal
Jun 23, 2024
Edward G. Felsenthal III, longtime resident of Marco Island, Florida. U.S. Navy Veteran, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024 at the age of 83 years. Beloved husband of the late Helen, nee Jansen. Loving father of Mary Fran (Jim) Schroeder, Edie (Joe) Korn, Susan (Tim) Patno, Carol (Dan) Schroeder, and Amy (the late Gerry) Loeding. Cherished grandfather of...
Herminia M. (Medina) Garcia
Jun 22, 2024
Funeral Services for Herminia M. Garcia are private. For more info: (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com
Rita M. Haxel
Jun 22, 2024
Rita M. Haxel, 60 years. Beloved mother of David (Victoria) Haxel. Loving sister of Kelly (Greg) Williams and the late Ralph "Eddie" Haxel. Dear aunt of Brandon Williams, Kara (Anna) Williams and Zackery (Jamie) Haxel and a new grand niece, Callie Haxel. Visitation Thursday, June 27, 2024 from 3-7 P.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 West...
Kenneth J. Safarik
Jun 15, 2024
Kenneth John Safarik, U.S. Air Force Veteran, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at his Crestwood residence at the age of 81 years. Loving husband of Virginia Rose, nee Kucik. Beloved father of Marie (Mark) Washack, James (Tracy), and John (Eve). Cherished grandfather of Jacob (Paulina), Tyler, Emily, Josh, Alyssa, Alexander, Matthew, and Samantha. Dear brother of Richard...
Lawrence Baker Sr.
Jun 15, 2024
Lawrence Baker Sr. age 80. Veteran U.S. Army and 60 yrs in the Teamsters/ Truck Drivers Union. Beloved husband of the late Linda M. Baker and the late Marie Baker. Loving Father of the late Sherry Kowalski, Gail Pelekoudas (Michael), Christine Knafl (David), Lawrence Jr., Steven (Regina) and John (Megan) Baker. Cherished grandfather of Linda Baillie the late Matthew...
Francis Richard Witkowski
Jun 9, 2024
Francis "Frank" Richard Witkowski passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at the age of 81 years. Loving son of the late Apolonia, nee Rafac, and Anthony Witkowski. Cherished brother of the late Victor. Loving Uncle to many nephews and nieces. Friend and co-worker to many. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 21, 2024 from 9:00 A.M. until...
Gerard T. Murphy
Jun 6, 2024
Gerard T. "Jerry" Murphy passed away June 6, 2024 at the age of 70 years old after battling pancreatic cancer. Jerry was born in Belfast, Ireland on March 18, 1954 to late parents Alexander and Catherine Murphy. Beloved husband to Constance Murphy (Nee Irwin) and devoted father to Meghan (Leah Gapinski) Murphy, Matthew Murphy and Catherine (Matthew) Yellon. He...
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