Jan 13, 2022

Helen M. Krohn (nee Riemer) passed away peacefully January 13, 2022 at the age of 94. Formerly of New Lenox, most recently residing in The Oaks of Bartlett. She is survived by her children Jane (Paul) Majewski of Hoffman Estates; Susan (Michael) Kunce of Seneca, SC; JoAnn (John) Kneynsberg of Bessemer, AL; and Gary (Fran) Krohn of Bartlett; along with...

Jan 11, 2022

John "Jack" A. Howe, 51, of Wheaton, died January 11, 2022. Jack was the beloved father of Correen (Rafal) Krupa and Jack Howe; cherished son of Kerry and Marge Howe; loving brother of Kerry Howe and Laurie (Mark) Longo; and dear uncle of Macey. He is also survived by an aunt, uncle and many cousins. Jack will be missed by...

Jan 11, 2022

William "Bill" Harry Fouch, 82, of Campton Hills died January 11, 2022. Bill was the beloved husband of Hertha Fouch (nee Peters) for 60 years; loving father of Joy Foster; cherished brother of Carol Blessinger. Bill was a private pilot, and loved riding his motorcycle. He was a member of the National Counsel of Corvettes and did a lot of...

Jan 11, 2022

Derrell Clayton Mathis, Jr., of South Elgin, died January 11, 2022. Derrell owned Ace Hardware for over 30 years as he was of the guy who could fix just about everything. Later, he opened an automotive repair shop with his son as cars were always his hobby. He was a man of few words, but everyone always loved him. Derrell...

Jan 11, 2022

Ernest H. Thorner Jr (Ernie) Born in Deep Water West Virginia on July 5, 1946. Ernie was the son of the late Ernest H. Thorner and Mary (Rhodes) Thorner, the brother of the late Gladys (Thorner) Saindon and Theresa (Thorner) Rich of Port St. Lucie, Fl. He was the husband of Carolyn (Ducey) Thorner for 54 years and was dad...

Jan 10, 2022

Ronald Hovorka, 81, of Downers Grove, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022. An Army Veteran, Ron was an exceptionally avid fisherman who enjoyed golf, loved his corny jokes, and was affectionately known as "turtle". Beloved husband of Judy Marie (nee Cortino); loving father of Tammy Hovorka, Cindy Hovorka, and Lynn (Spiro) Karounos; proud grandfather of Ginger Callarman, Maya and Gianna...

Jan 10, 2022

Jan 9, 2022

Leo Martorana, 84, of Hanover Park died January 9, 2022. Leo was the beloved husband of Corrine Martorana for 50 years; loving father of Marilyn Gibbons, Edward (Kimberly) Jarka, Rosann (Scott) Pothof and Carmen (Dean) Meyer; proud grandfather of Savannah Marshall; dear brother of Margarita (Antonio) Buscarino, the late Giovanni "John" (Josephine) and Pete (Guisseppa). Leo enjoyed growing his own...

Jan 9, 2022

Warren Markham, 74, of South Elgin, died Sunday, January 9, 2022. Born May 24, 1947 in Elgin. Warren was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in Vietnam. Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Willet); loving dad of Daniel (Nancy) and Jimmy (Stacey); cherished grandpa of D.J. (Winnie), Derek (Missy), Dana (Phillip) and D.J.; brother and uncle to many, Warren...

Jan 8, 2022

Karen Lee(nee Geils) Ham, formerly of Roselle, IL, died peacefully at age 83 on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Friendship Village in Schaumburg, IL. She was the only child of Alfred “Johnny” & Marguerite Geils, born in Illinois on October 2, 1938. On April 19, 1958, she married William E. Ham who preceded her in death by 17 years. She...

Jan 8, 2022

Jack Viverito, 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 8, 2022 of Bartlett and formerly of Chicago, where he was born on December 8, 1932, surrounded by family. He married his beautiful bride, Donna "Fay", nee Pettipas on October 24, 1981; father of Jack (Ruth), Robin (Joe) Irons, step father of Shawn (Janeth) MacLean and Stewart MacLean;...

Jan 7, 2022

Services for Judy Ann Milazzo nee Raca, of Elk Grove Village for over 30 years will be private. Judy, also known around the neighborhood as the "Crazy Flower Lady" is the beloved wife of 45 years of Sam; loving mother of Stacey (Mike) Jurcik and Shannon (Dan) Pacyna; cherished grandmother of Travis and Gavin Pacyna; dear sister of Robin (Victo)...

Jan 7, 2022

Walter "Rocky" F. Bross, Jr., 93, of Streamwood and formerly of Chicago and North Adams, Ma., husband of the late Eileen "Ikey, nee Bunting; father of Donna (late Don) Byrnes, Joanne (Rich) Spizziri, Sally Phillips, Jacqueline Bross, Roberta ( late Greg) Quinlan, the late Karen (Mike) Cook and the late Rebecca (Don) Wagner; brother of Ada (late Pete) Bush, Donald...

Jan 7, 2022

Josephine Stroczynski (nee Kosut), 90, of Bloomingdale for 24 years died Friday, January 7, 2022. Born March 19, 1931 in Cuman, Poland. Beloved wife of Leopold; loving mom of Chris (Dale) Tolemy, John (the late Michelina Stroczynski, Vicki (Ron) Schwarz and Mitch (Cabrini) Stroczynski; cherished grandma of Guy, Adam, Jennifer, Sara, Kristin, Brandon, Leo, Carl, Marisha, Lou and dear great-grandma...

Jan 6, 2022

Visitation for Herbert Frank Guth of Itasca, formerly of Little Green Lake, WI and Chicago will be held Sunday, January 9, 2022 1:00p.m. until time of service 4:30p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 333 S. Roselle Rd. (1/2 mile south of Irving Park Rd.) Roselle. Following services, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. Herbert is the...

Jan 6, 2022

Nils Richard Hedberg, 90, of Shelby Township MI and Schaumburg IL, died Thursday, January 6, 2022, after a brief illness. Nils was born April 20, 1931, in Bellingham, WA, to Frank Hedberg and Karin Strom. He graduated from Bellingham High School in 1949, and joined the U.S. Air Force in October, 1950. During his 4 years in the service, his...

Jan 6, 2022

Theresa C. Kasper, nee Musial, of Bartlett and formerly of Elmhurst, wife of the late Arthur; mom of Mike (Debby), Kim Sykora, Joy Weidling, Alan (Laura), Joe, Kelly (John) Gross, Art and Amy (Lee) Russin; grandma of Becki, Kolby, Luke, Keith, Erik, Justin, Josh, Cory, Jordan, Frank, Elizabeth, Courtney, Johnny, Rylie, Alexa and Sophie; great grandma of Jake, Lena, Claire,...

Jan 4, 2022

Christine Ann (Zib) Pillers, 54, a resident of Bartlett, Illinois passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022. Visitation will be held from 2:00-5:00pm on Sunday, January 9th at Countryside Funeral Home, Bartlett, Illinois. Viewing will be held at 10:00 am with funeral services starting at 11:00 am on Monday, January 10th at Saint Paul Lutheran Church, Mt. Prospect, Illinois. Memorials may...

Jan 4, 2022

Visitation for Darlene M. (nee Franzen) Klueg, 74, will be held Saturday, January 8, 2022 2:00p.m. until time of service 7:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 333 S. Roselle Rd. (1/2 mile south of Irving Park Rd.) Roselle.Following services, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. She passed away January 4, 2022 peacefully at home surrounded by...

Jan 4, 2022

Anthony “Tony” Bachert, 83, of Lombard died January 4, 2022. Born August 21, 1938 in Chicago. Tony loved golfing and bowling, his yearly trips to Las Vegas and was an avid Cubs fan. Beloved husband of 53 years to the late Janey; loving dad of Richard (Bernadette) Gilman, Kim (Nick) Marchese and Steve (Caroline) Bachert; cherished grandpa of Toni, Nicholas,...