Alvin F. Bedenk, age 96, of Countryside; beloved husband of the late Ruth nee Noel for 51 years; special friend of Lucy Sloan; son of the late Francesca and late Franka Bedenk; survived by his twin sister Albina (late Edward) Bukky; children Ruth (Jerome) Matuch, Alvin R., late Timothy, and Gregory Bedenk; grandchildren Theresa, Jerome, Christopher, Lorna, Nicole, Jennifer, Nicholas, Amanda, Melissa and the late Sean; also survived by many great-grandchildren. Visitation Thursday, October 30 from 6 to 9pm at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55^th St., Countryside. Prayers 9:15am Friday, October 31 from the funeral home to St. Cletus Church, LaGrange; Mass 10am. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Alvin worked as a tool and die maker in the Fisher Body division of General Motors and was a member of the UAW for 60 years. Funeral Info: 708-352-6500.