Obituaries

Jun 26, 2022

Kathryn Marie Gallagher, age 83, passed away on June 26, 2022. Kathryn was born on October 25, 1938 to Lewis and Kathryn Letzow. Kathryn was a hard working mother of 3, spending many years at Ampex and the Villa Capri as a bartender. Kathryn was one of a kind; outgoing, humorous and adored by many. Kathryn married John Edward DeBartolo...

Jun 26, 2022

Visitation for Charles P. Valenziano of Schaumburg will be held Friday July 8, 2022 from 3:00pm - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Homes and Crematory 333 S. Roselle Rd. (1/2 mile south of Irving Park Rd.) Roselle. Funeral Saturday July 9, 2022 with prayers at 9:15a.m. to St. Walter Church. Mass 10:00a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Born June 1, 1928...

Jun 25, 2022

Lois E. Payton, 74, of Elgin, died Saturday, June 25, 2022. Born August 2, 1947 in Chicago. Lois worked in administration at Marshall Field’s for over 25 years. Her faith and her family, especially her grandkids, were always her biggest passion. Beloved wife of Gary; loving mom of Christopher (Anne), Jeffrey (Susan), Mark (Laura) and Catherine (Daniel) Olandese; cherished grandma...

Jun 25, 2022

David A. Reid, Sr. of Schaumburg and formerly of Elgin, 88; husband for 62+ years of Anita, nee Wolke; father of Debra Lee (Brian) Sullivan, David A., Jr. (Carlene) and Thomas L.; grandfather of Casey, Andrew, Colleen, William and Tom; great grandfather of Mac, Emmett, Owen, Harleigh Ann, Addison, Drew and Maci; brother of the late Donald; son of the...

Jun 25, 2022

Jun 24, 2022

A Celebration of Life is being planned for Victor V. Pariso of Bartlett, formerly of Elk Grove Village, for a later date. Victor is the beloved husband of 58 years of Sandi nee Szymanski; loving father of Candi (Anthony) Luciano, Vic (Tamerie) Pariso, Jr. and John (Dionna) Pariso; cherished grandfather of Moxximo, Colten, Ryland and Maddox; dear brother of Phillip...

Jun 23, 2022

Jun 22, 2022

Committal Services for Bruno Cichy, 101, a lifelong resident of Chicago, will be held Thursday, June 30, 2022. 11:00a.m. at Resurrection Cemetery 7201 Archer Ave. Justice. Family and friends to gather at the cemetery office no later than 10:50a.m. A WWII Veteran of the US Army, Bruno is the cherished son of the late Joseph and Stella Cichy nee Krzyzaniak;...

Jun 22, 2022

Jun 21, 2022

William "Bill" Henry Himley, 78, resident of Schaumburg the past 55 years, died Tuesday, June 21, after a brief illness. He was born in Chicago on Nov. 7, 1943 to Robert D and Rose (nee Keller) Himley. The family moved to Park Ridge in 1950 where Bill grew up, and graduated from Maine Township East High School. He married Barbara...

Jun 21, 2022

A Celebration of Life for Donald T. McNeil of South Elgin since 1990, is being planned for a later date. Donald is the cherished son of the late Dolores nee Havlicek; loving brother of the late John, Jr.; beloved partner of Linda Coulombe. Private interment Mt. Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory South Elgin. Info (847) 289-8054.

Jun 20, 2022

Alberta May "Bertie" Barker (nee Duncan), 92, of Westfield, IL, passed away Monday, June 20, 2022 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL. Bertie was born April 1, 1930 in Mansfield, IL to the late Ira J. Duncan and the late Alice (nee Tatman) Duncan. Beloved wife of the late Tony, whom she married April 1, 1948 in...

Jun 20, 2022

Michael James Salter was the beloved son of Roy and Jeanette Salter, brother to Henry Salter, godson to Lynette Stegner and Robert Mazeikis, grandson of John and Jannice Mazeikis and the late Jerold H. Salter, nephew to Robert and Elizabeth Mazeikis, Michael Mazeikis and Dani Arnold, Joseph and Alicia Mazeikis, and James and Carly Mazeikis, cousin of Mina, Johnathon, Samuel,...

Jun 19, 2022

Mira H. Mirchandani passed away peacefully at Amita Health Hospice in Elk Grove Village. Preceded in death by her parents, Dharamdas and Lali Bhambhani and her siblings, Gopi, Hari, Narain, Vishnu, Indru and Madhu. She is survived by her beloved husband, Hiro S. Mirchandani, of 52 years and daughters, Amita and Binita, and her adored grand-son, Kieran Michael (Guibord). She...

Jun 18, 2022

Debra Thomas, resident of Streamwood IL, entered into eternal glory Saturday June 18, 2022 at the age of 70. She passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side. Debra, also known as Deb, Debbie, Dubra, UAL Trixie, Mom, and Noni, was born and raised on the south side of Chicago where she attended Kennedy High School. She...

Jun 18, 2022

Jun 17, 2022

Mark L. Kempf, 72, of Schaumburg died June 17, 2022. Mark was the beloved husband of Bobbi (nee Keilhofer) for 49 years; loving father of Jason (Kristy) and Jessi (Brian) Dussard; loving grandfather of Camryn and Nathan Kempf and Coralyn Dussard; dear brother of Barney, Tom, Shelley, Lisa and the late Larry; cherished son of the late Lawrence and Shirley...

Jun 17, 2022

Visitation for Mary Ann Bridges of Streamwood will be held Thursday, June 23, 2022 10:00a.m. until time of service 12noon at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Interment Bluff City Cemetery. Mary Ann is the beloved wife of the late Charles H.; loving mother of Deborah (Gabriel) Morales, Dorothy Mae Bridges, Douglas (Michelle)...

Jun 17, 2022

John Arnold, 75, of Schaumburg, devoted husband for 53+ years of Janet, nee Bartunek; dear dad of Mike (Megan) and Michelle (Rick) Kozmer; proud Papa of Samantha, Kyle, Danielle and Kaitlyn; fond brother of Robert (Nina) and the late George (late Joanne); loving uncle of many; caring son of the late Robert and Josephine and a wonderful friend to countless...

Jun 17, 2022

Alexandra "Lucy" Chochos (nee Dykyj), 77, of Bartlett, formerly of Chicago, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022. Lucy was best known for the love she had for her two daughters and grandchildren, the pleasure she had planning and cooking for parties or holidays, her sewing and needlepoint skills, her handywoman acumen and enjoyment from word search puzzle books to arranging...