Sep 8, 2025

Carol M. Berger, 82, of Elgin, IL, passed away on September 8, 2025. Carol was born on May 29, 1943, to Elmer and Jean Fagust, in Chicago, IL. She spent her time as a devoted mother and homemaker. Carol loved playing games with her family, reading and traveling. Carol was truly passionate about her family. She was preceded in death...

Sep 8, 2025

It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of Paulette A Governale who departed this life on September 8, 2025 at the age of 78.  She passed peacefully, surrounded by her family, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, strength, and unwavering devotion. Born on February 12, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois to her parents Francis and Dorothy...

Sep 8, 2025

Karen M. Schmidt, 65, of Woodridge, IL passed away on September 8, 2025. She was born on October 29, 1959 in Chicago, IL to her parents Harold and Geraldine Johnson. Karen loved to spend time outdoors camping, gardening, planting flowers, also watering her garden as well as spending time with her loving animals. She was an avid fisherman, enjoyed swimming...

Sep 6, 2025

Joseph Peter Sienkiewicz, 89, of Bartlett, died Saturday, September 6, 2025. Born July 10, 1936, in Chicago. Joseph had several hobbies throughout life but some of his favorites were fishing, woodworking, gardening, baking, making wine, playing the guitar and photography. He was also an avid Bears fan watching all the games with his wife Dorothy before her passing.  He will...

Sep 6, 2025

Sep 5, 2025

Sep 5, 2025

Ernie I. Lakics, 75, of Roselle died September 5, 2025 after a long battle with cancer. Ernie was the only child of Anna and Frank Lakics; beloved husband of Susan Lakics for 42 years; loving father of Joshua (Nicole) and Matthew (Jessica); proud grandfather of Piper and Halle. Ernie and his late parents came through Ellis Island from Hungary in...

Sep 3, 2025

Steven James Wallin, 61, of Roselle, IL passed away on September 3, 2025. Steve was born on November 30, 1963, in La Grange, IL to James and Renae Wallin. Steve was the beloved husband of almost 23 years to Ruth; loving stepdad of Zach Reinschreiber; cherished brother of Jeffrey Wallin, Denise (Luis) Pagan, Linda Wallin (Greg) and Brian (Andrea) Wallin;...

Sep 2, 2025

Louis W. Brestan, Jr., 81, of Itasca for 52 years, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 2, 2025. An Army Veteran, Lou was known as the funny jokster. He enjoyed photography and especially serving his church at the food pantry. Beloved husband of 58 years to Kum Cha (nee Moon) Brestan; loving father of Rebecca "Becky" Brestan, Jason D. Brestan, and...

Sep 1, 2025

Doris Mae Diehl, 88, of Elgin, passed away Monday, September 1, 2025. Born September 27, 1936, in Turtle Lake, ND. An avid Cubs and Blackhawks fan. Doris was many things throughout life. She was a dental assistant for TR Ferguson in Chicago, a waitress at Q’s Restaurant in Hillside, owner of B&D Travel in Glen Ellyn with her husband and...

Sep 1, 2025

Ramona Karin Skurka (nee Goettmann), 59, of South Elgin, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, September 1, 2025. Ramona was a fitness fanatic who especially favored her Saturday kick boxing class. She enjoyed coffee with her friends, and particularly family vacations to Southwest Florida and Northern Wisconsin to Minocqua. Beloved wife of 30 years to Brian Charles;...

Aug 30, 2025

Cindy Hardin of Bloomingdale. Beloved wife of Jimmy Hardin (Deceased); Loving Mother of Melissa (Ulpiano) Correa, Christina Hardin, and Jimmy Hardin JR.; Cherished Grandmother of Gina (Carlos) Martinez, Alexandra, JR, Isabelle, Christyen, Brendan, Jaleen, Sayge, Alyssa and Alex; Cherished Great Grandmother to Carlos and Pablo Martinez. Beloved daughter of the Larry Reeves (Deceased) and Iva (Jeanelle) Sanders (Deceased). Dear Sister...

Aug 30, 2025

Aug 28, 2025

Visitation for Shirley E. Gadacz of Schaumburg will be held Thursday September 4, 2025 4:00 - 8:00 pm at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory 333 S Roselle Road (1/2 mile south of Irving Park Road). Funeral Friday, September 5, 2025, 11:00 am at the funeral home.  Interment  will follow in Irving Park Cemetery. Shirley is the beloved wife of...

Aug 27, 2025

Caroline Ann (Barbeau) Carlson passed away peacefully surrounded by family on 8/27//2025 after a decade long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. Although her memory slipped a little more each day, her sparkle, sweet personality and sharp sense of humor always shined through.  Her greatest joy was her family and she really lit up when they visited especially when the grand and...

Aug 26, 2025

Victoria J Ness, age 84, passed away 8/26/2025 Beloved mother of Rita Bochenek(Tony Bochenek), Rebecca Shanahan. Beloved grandmother of Michael Bochenek, Kyle Bochenek, Timothy Mayhew, and Kevin Bochenek. Beloved great grandmother to Oliver Bochenek. Friend to many. Arrangements entrusted to Countryside Funeral Home, Bartlett.  Info www.countrysidefuneralhomes.com or (630)289-7575

Aug 25, 2025

Alvin Krassel Jr, 67, of Bloomingdale, IL passed away on Monday, August 25th, 2025. He was born in Chicago on October 1st, 1957 to Alvin and Virginia Krassel. He spent his youth in Palatine, IL. After graduating from Fremd High School, he enjoyed a successful career in sales. Al was a beloved husband, a loving dad, a proud grandpa, an...

Aug 25, 2025

Aug 25, 2025

May 18, 1951 – August 25, 2025 Bill McPherson passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025 at St. Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Billy was the loving husband of Cara Plummer McPherson, they married on July 11, 2003.  He was a tropical and marine aquarium enthusiast and could always be found perfecting the salt water, moving corals, testing...

Aug 25, 2025

Richard L. Pekala, 83, of Streamwood, IL passed away on August 25, 2025.  Rich was born on September 5, 1941 in Chicago, IL to his parents Charles and Helen Pekala.  He was a United States Marine Veteran. Rich is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Evelyn; loving father of Richard, Jr, Jason (Beth) and Brian (Jackie); cherished grandfather...