South Suburban Death Notices, Week of May 29

South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.

Becvar Funeral Home

Pamela M. (Crandall) Lewis
Proud member of Teamsters Local 710
and the trucking industry for over 40 years.
Born: Aug. 23, 1948
Died: May 27, 2023
Visitation: June 4
Funeral Mass: June 5

William R. Hogueisson III
Retired Cook County Sheriff Deputy, and a
retired Union Steward of Teamsters Local 700,
substitute teacher at Palos CCSD 118 and
Mokena School District,
friend of Bill W. for almost 30 years
Born: July 12, 1972
Died: May 27, 2023
Visitation and Service: May 31

Blake-Lamb Funeral Home

Patricia A. Jones
Born: Sept. 25, 1947
Died: May 28, 2023
Visitation and Service: June 2

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Robert S. Janicki
Born: Nov. 5, 1927
Died: May 26, 2023
Mass of Christian Burial: May 31

Jose Dolores Avina
Proud Southsider,
retired Fulton Market butcher,
loyal White Sox fan
Born: April 28, 1935
Died: May 26, 2023
Visitation and Service: June 2

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Armida M Boyd
Proud graduate of Kelly High School,
popular waitress at Stouffer's Restaurant
Born: Dec. 19, 1932
Died: May 19, 2023
Visitation and Service: May 31

Joseph L. Cwiklinski
U.S. Army veteran,
member of Mainstreet Organization of Realtors,
National Realtor Association,
Oak Lawn Chamber of Commerce and
was also a board member of
Oak Lawn Parks and Recreation Foundation,
and many committees over the years;
member of Johnson-Phelps VFW Post 5220,
Elks Club No.2254 and
Lions Club International Organization
Born: Feb. 20, 1948
Died: May 16, 2023
Visitation and Mass of Christian Burial: May 31

Chapel Hill Gardens South

John Milan Blazek
Retired from Continental Can Company #5
as an Electrician for 35 yearsH, and a
glider pilot at Windy City Airport where he trained
Soaring & Cessna students and piloted for rides.
Born: Dec.18, 1939
Died: May 22, 2023
Visitation and Celebration of Life: June 2

Roy G. Cowan Jr.
Born: May 18, 1954
Died: May 20, 2023
Visitation and Service: May 31

John Koller
World War II veteran,
Aviation Ordnanceman Second Class U.S. Navy,
retired diesel mechanic
Born: Jan. 20, 1925
Died: May 18, 2023
Visitation and Service: May 30

Curley Funeral Home

Michael J. Hughes
Proud and beloved coach,
administrator and/or teacher at
Little Flower High School,
Ridgewood High School,
De La Salle Institute,
SS Cyril & Methodius, and
Our Lady of Guadalupe;
dedicated salesman at Prudential.
Graduate and devoted supporter of
Northwest Missouri State University,
De La Salle Institute, and St. Gabriel in Canaryville;
longtime resident and fond member of
old St. Rita parish and Queen of Martyrs
Born: June 26, 1947
Died: May 25, 2023
Visitation: May 30
Funeral Mass: May 31

Thomas Patrick Grady
Account executive at Actminds, Inc.,
graduate of Marist High School and
Trinity Christian College
Born: July 2, 1986
Died: May 24, 2023
Visitation: May 30
Funeral Mass: 31

Forsythe-Gould Funeral Home

Peggy Ann Wielgus (Misunas)
Member of Jackson Creek Fellowship Church,
owner of Peggy’s Pony Rides
with her partner “Penny” the Pony
Born: May 17, 1959
Died: May 23, 2023
Visitation: May 31
Service: June 1

William W. Mancke
World War II veteran, U.S. Marine Corps,
survivor of multiple battles including
the Battle of Iwo Jima,
recipient of three purple hearts,
and a bronze star, one of the
co-founder of the Tinley Park VFW,
Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery volunteer,
retired from Mobile Chemical Plastics Division
and many business ventures
Born: Oct. 12, 1925
Died: May 18, 2023
Visitation and Service: June 1, with
Interment immediately to follow at
Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery

Hickey Memorial Chapel

James O. Dempsey
Beloved custodian for Dist. 143
after 50 years of faithful service
Born: June 13, 1951
Died: May 27, 2023
Visitation and Service: June 1

Hills Funeral Home

Paula J. Pappas (Toscas), 71
Bachelor’s degree from University of Illinois,
professional in the banking industry including
National Bank of Greece,
First Chicago Bank as a VP in
international banking letters of credit,
and ultimately passing the
difficult Series 14 exam and acting
as a securities compliance officer
at an investment firm
lifelong member of
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church,
active member of Ladies’ Philoptochos
Visitation: May 31
Service: June 1

Kurtz Goodale Memorial Chapel

James R Keith
Born: May 11, 1933
Died: May 23, 2023
Inurnment With Military Honors: June 14,
Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery

Ellen M. Renken (Kluth)
Longtime member of
St. John’s UCC Church and a member of
Quilter’s Club of America and
Bundles of Love Quilter’s Group
of St. John’s Church
Visitation and Memorial Service: June 10

Margaret "Peggy" Ann Vanderlee (Grugett)
Marshall Fields cashier for 30 years,
member of Thorn Creek Reformed Church
Born: Aug. 6, 1938
Died: Nov. 15, 2022
Memorial Visitation and Service: June 3

Barbara J Bergthold (Bright)
Born: Sept. 9, 1952
Died: May 24, 2023
Visitation: June 1
Service: June 2

Pheba Katherine "Kay" Wessel (Floyd)
Teacher Wilmington Township High School,
retired from Thornton Township High School in Harvey
Born: Sept. 12, 1930
Died: May 26, 2023
Graveside Service: June 1

Lack and Sons Funeral Home

James Thomas Neal
Diehard White Sox fan
Born: July 1, 1943
Died: May 20, 2023
Visitation: June 7

Arlene Joan Brdecka (Szacik)
Born: April 1, 1936
Died: May 18, 2023
Visitation and Funeral Mass: June 1

Lawn Funeral Home

Harry E. Beilfus
Born: Nov. 1, 1939
Died: May 26, 2023
Visitation: June 1

Cindy L. Dalton (Fleming)
Born: Oct. 7, 1956
Died: May 25, 2023
Visitation and Service: May 31

John M. Doolan
Retired driver of John Leahy (Leahy and Assoc Ins),
proud member of the Polish Falcons of America,
longtime employee of Andy Frain
Born: Nov. 8, 1941
Died: May 25, 2023
Visitation: May 30
Funeral Mass: May 31

Markiewicz Funeral Home

Elizabeth M. Zezulka, “Betty” (Bumber), 93
Lifelong member of St. Alphonsus parish,
member of the Altar & Rosary Society,
retired from Argonne National Lab
Visitation and Funeral Mass: June 1

Richard T. Everhart
Proud journeyman sheet metal mechanic with
Local #73 for Pearson Heating & Cooling,
lifelong Cubs fan
Born: May 9, 1937
Died: May 24, 2023
Visitation: May 30
Service: May 31

McKenzie Funeral Home

Eugene A. Paulsen, 96
World War II veteran, U.S. Navy
Visitation: May 30
Service: May 31

Richard J. Modell Funeral Home

Kimberly Ann Gulczynski
Long-time trade show
registration manager
Born: June 18, 1959
Died: May 27, 2023
Memorial Visitation: May 31

Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home

Lois Lang
Died: May 28, 2023
Arrangements pending

William Busca
Died: May 27, 2023
Arrangements pending

June D. Twaragowski (Richiger)
Born: July 29, 1933
Died: May 23, 2023
Visitation and Service: June 7

Gene J. Bauza (Gintautas Jurgis Bauza)
Retired printer from Printers Row
Born: Nov. 22, 1942
Died: May 19, 2023
Memorial Mass: June 17

Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home

Raymond C. Togtman Jr.
Born: Aug. 6, 1950
Died: May 25, 2023
Visitation and Service: May 31

Ryan Tews Funeral Home

Betty Ciger
Worked at H-F high school cafeteria and
Olympia Fields Osteopathic Medical Center for 15 years
Born: Jan. 1, 1933
Died: May 25, 2023
Funeral Mass: June 1