Louis J. Bidese. - 96

10/25/2025 - 10/25/2025

Beecher, Illinois

Louis J. Bidese. Age 96. Longtime Beecher resident, formerly of Harvey and Chicago’s Roseland Neighborhood. Graduate of St Anthony Catholic Grammar School Class of 1943 and Pullman Tech School Class of 1947. United States Army Korean War Veteran. Retired Millwright after over 40 years of service from Sherwin-Williams Paint Company. Longtime Bowler for the St Anthony Holy Name Society Bowling League. Die Hard Chicago White Sox fan. Husband for 72 years of Theresa nee Winkus. Father of Catherine (Ray Willis) Welcher, Carol (Robert) Lamprecht, Louise (Terry) Papp and Michael (Camille) Bidese. Grandfather of Nara Welcher, Terry (Allison) Papp Jr, Eric (Kelly) Papp and the late Christine Lamprecht. Great grandfather of Breeyana, Zack, Eric Jr and Bryce Louis Papp. Son of the late Angela nee Dal Castello and Angelo Bidese. Brother of the late Carlo (late Irene) Bidese and Lucy (late Robert) Brown. Uncle and friend of many. Lying in state at St Liborius Church, 71 West 35th Street, Steger on Saturday November 1, 2025 from 10:00 am until time of Funeral Mass 11:00 am. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Alsip. Info Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home 708-481-9230 and panozzobros.com.