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Alice Kochan Obituary

Kochan, Alice M. (nee Tomczak) Age 81 years. Beloved wife of the late Henry. Devoted mother of Carol Giron, Elizabeth (Gary) Suggett, Theresa (Anthony) Baker, Mark (Sandra) and the late David. Cherished grandmother of Gary, Katherine, Anthony, Michael, Elise, Christopher, Kevin, Andrea, William, Steven and Elizabeth. Fond sister of Virginia Blazeniak, Arlene Merda Scaletta and the late Helen Kut and Joseph Tomczak. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, 2 - 9 P.M. Funeral Saturday, 10:15 A.M. from the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 West 127 Street, Crestwood, to St. Terrence Church for an 11 A.M. Mass. Interment Holy Sepulchre. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Terrence Food Pantry would be appreciated. (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 20, 2011.

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Maureen Hayes

July 13, 2024

Hi Mom #2. Just sitting here thinking of you and wishing I could call and talk to you. You are not forgotten in fact you are greatly missed. Love Maureen Hayes. XO

Maureen Hayes

September 12, 2014

Thinking of you. I miss you everyday. Hope you're watching over me. Love you with all my heart. Xxxxxxx Maureen Hayes

Maureen Hayes

August 16, 2013

Hi Mrs. Kochan, Just wanted to let you know that I love and miss you. I've been thinking about you a lot, lately. Perhaps it's because your birthday is coming up but, nahhhh it's more likely because I want to talk to you and I miss you deeply. Heavy sigh. I wish you wer her. Love you, Maureen Hayes XXX OOO

Maureen Hayes

October 19, 2012

Hi Mrs. Kochan, Wow, you went to heaven a year ago yesterday. I know for you it was a very special day because you got to meet God and Mother Mary but, here on earth our hearts are still broken and we miss you very much. Thanks for taking care of me when I needed it most. You will forever be in my heart and you are always on my mind. I love you, Maureen Hayes XXXXX OOOOO

Maureen Hayes

August 9, 2012

Hi Mrs. Kochan,
I'll be going up to Michigan to visit with Lizzie tomorrow. I wish I was taking you with me. I'll be taking you in my heart though, my mom #2. Love you and miss you everyday. Say "Hi", to my mom and give her a kiss and a great big hug for me. Love you so much. XXXX Maureen Hayes

May 28, 2012

Hi Mrs. Kochan, We need your help down here. Please meet up with Aunt Pauline and my mom and pray to God for my cousin Kelly. She needs the prayers of a devoted, loving soul like yours. Love you and miss you. Maureen Hayes

April 28, 2012

Dear Mrs. Kochan,
I've been sitting here thinking about you and wanted to let you know how grateful I was that you stepped in and were always there for me after my mother passed away. I miss you dearly and I wish I could sit and talk with you so badly. You are always in my heart. Love you, Maureen Hayes

February 9, 2012

Love you. XXX OOO

Maureen Hayes

November 2, 2011

Thinking of you and missing you. Love, Maureen

Carol Conway

October 22, 2011

I met your dear mother in 1981 when we formed the first Christ Renews His Parish team at St. Terrence. Among her many admirable gifts was her wonderful sense of humor; such great times we had!
I had my knee replaced last week and couldn't get to the wake, but I will be at Mass at 11:00 for her big send-off into the arms of God who loves her more than we can imagine. May you find peace in knowing she is with your dad and brother.

Lynn Gundich

October 21, 2011

Lizzy, Theresa, Carol & Marky, I am so sorry for your loss. Remember the good times and the love that your Mom has for you. She will get you through the grief you feel at this sad time. I'm sure she and your dad are smiling down on you this very moment. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you now and always. Love, Lynnie

Michelle Morrison

October 21, 2011

Elise, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

October 21, 2011

We did not have the privilege of knowing you Alice, but know your granddaughter Elise and she is a treasure. Go now and rest with the angels. With love, Kim and Emily Davis

Jude Woods

October 21, 2011

Dear Mrs. Kochan...I appreciate the love and tolerance that you gave to this "northside" rebel in my youth...I appreciate the way that you raised your kids...I appreciate the love you have for your grandchildren...I appreciate the way that you would smile and hug me when we saw each other...thank you for everything...you will be remembered in my mended heart forever...here's hoping that you and Hank are dancing...with love...

Maureen Hayes

October 20, 2011

Dear Mrs. Kochan, Thank you for all the love and support you have given me throughout my life. Thanks for the childhood memories of letting me draw on the back porch walls at your house on Maplewood with chalk, thanks for the cream filled coffee cake, the best fried chicken in the whole world, teaching me how to make circle skirts for my Barbies and most of all for all the love and laughter we shared in my adult life as friends. I love you, rest in peace. Maureen Hayes

Mary Rose Heffernan

October 20, 2011

So sorry for your loss. She was a great lady.

Emily Cunningham

October 20, 2011

I grew up a few doors down from Alice, and she is a neighbor I will truly miss. She always had a bright smile and friendly wave from across the yards when I'd see her. She used to tell my mother that she was going to heaven with her shoes on - I'm sure Alice's shoes are certainly intact as she swings on her swing in heaven.

Valerie Cunningham

October 20, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.I valued your Mother's friendship greatly and shall miss her.This will be especially true,when 1 of the kids wants to run to her yard and sit on the swing.
Please accept our heartfelt sympathies at the lose of your wonderful Mother.

The Cuninghams

From the Becvar Family

October 20, 2011

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