Elfriede R. Bash(nee Zahn), of Streamwood, passed away Sunday May 13. An avid gardener, Elfriede was a longtime member of the Eastern Star who's proud moment was becoming a naturalized citizen. Beloved wife of the late David; loving mother of Karl(Judith), Edgar(Cynthia), and Albert(Kirk Douglas); cherished Oma of Jonathan(Danielle) Bash, Zachary Bash, Daniel(Kelly) Bash, Davis(Yesenia) Bash, and Douglas Bash; proud great Oma of Jazlyne, Logan, and Liam; dear sister of Erna(Edgar) Reiner, Rita(Herbert) Kornet, and the late Karl(Gertrude) Zahn. Visitation Thursday, May 17 from 11:00am until time of service 1:00pm at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd.(at Stearns Rd.), Bartlett. Interment Lakewood Memorial Park, Elgin. In lieu of flowers memorial to the charity of one's choice, appreciated. Info (630)289-7575 or www.countrysidefuneralhomes.com.