Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in the Chicago Western Suburbs
Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Bartlett, Streamwood, Roselle, and Elgin, IL area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.
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Shirley Ponzoni
May 6, 2022
Shirley (nee Blue), 86, and Gilbert Ponzoni, 89, of Schaumburg, passed away together peacefully at each other's side on Friday, May 6, 2022. Shirley was an avid Bears fan who enjoyed the Statler Brothers, and Gilbert, an Army Veteran, was an avid bowler whom enjoyed playing chess and watching MASH together with Shirley. Beloved mother and father of Doug (the...
George Evans
May 6, 2022
Committal Services for George Kenneth Evans will be held Thursday, June 9, 2022 at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery 20953 W. Hoff Rd. Elwood, Illinois. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Visitors Center no later than 1:45p.m. for 2:00p.m. service to be held at the committal shelter within the cemetery. A veteran of the US Army and Merchant...
Gilbert Ponzoni
May 6, 2022
Shirley (nee Blue), 86, and Gilbert Ponzoni, 89, of Schaumburg, passed away together peacefully at each other's side on Friday, May 6, 2022. Shirley was an avid Bears fan who enjoyed the Statler Brothers, and Gilbert, an Army Veteran, was an avid bowler whom enjoyed playing chess and watching MASH together with Shirley. Beloved mother and father of Doug (the...
Sally Gallardo
May 5, 2022
Sally Gallardo, 92, of Bartlett and formerly of Elmhurst and the South side of Chicago, born April 14, 1930 and passed away Thursday, May 5, 2022. Wife of the late Refugio "Coke" Gallardo; daughter of late Nell (Gonzalez) Castillo and late Frank Lopez; mother of Joseph Lawrence "J" Lopez (Terri Orozco), Candice Lopez (late Paul) Garcia, Diane Lopez (Freddie) De...
Marvin Mensching
May 4, 2022
Marvin E. Mensching, 85, U.S. Army Veteran passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Marvin was the beloved husband of Carol for 36 years; loving father of Robert (the late Marni) and Ronald (Michaeline) Mensching; proud grandfather of Lisa (Tim) and Sarah (Zach); great grandfather to McKenna and Alexis; and cherished brother of Betty (the late Arnold) Northcutt. Marvin enjoyed...
Laurence Cornel
May 1, 2022
Laurence C. Cornel, 59, of Streamwood, died May 1, 2022. Born September 5, 1962 in the Philippines. Laurence was a nurse having last worked for Forestview Nursing Home in Itasca. He enjoyed watching the news and singing karaoke whenever he could but his biggest passions were traveling and long road trips. He will be missed by his family and friends....
Patrick Mcauliff
May 1, 2022
Visitation for Patrick Michael McAuliff of Silver Glen, South Elgin, formerly of Lake Carroll will be held Saturday, May 7, 2022 10:00a.m. until time of service 1:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Following services, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. Patrick is the beloved husband of 64 years...
Esther Lebbin
Apr 30, 2022
Visitation for Esther Linda Lebbin of Hanover Park for 20 years will be held Saturday, May 7, 2022 3:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Funeral 5:00p.m. Following visitation, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. Esther is the beloved mother of Esther (Jake) Hansen; cherished grandmother of...
Paul Samson
Apr 29, 2022
Paul Charles Samson, 78, of Bartlett, IL, formerly of Schaumburg, passed away April 29, 2022. Paul was born April 18, 1944 in Chicago, IL. to Edwin Samson and Bertha (Overhage). He graduated from Luther North High School in 1961 and attended Illinois Institute of Technology where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry. It was during this time that he...
Joan Haacker
Apr 29, 2022
Visitation for Joan R. Haacker nee Murphy of Streamwood since 1964 will be held Tuesday, May 3, 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 Mount Hope Cemetery Elgin. Joan is the beloved wife of 65 years of George W.; loving mother of Lydia (Bob) Lewandowski,...
Albert Lyerla
Apr 27, 2022
Albert Lyerla, 74, of Streamwood, died Wednesday, April 27, 2022. Born February 22, 1948 in Cahokia, IL. Albert was a proud U.S. Veteran having served in the Marines during the Vietnam War. He was also the grateful member of a fellowship. Loving brother of the late Jaquelyn Staples; cherished uncle of Kilee and Matthew and fond brother-in-law of Sidny Staples....
Dawn Nowosielski
Apr 27, 2022
Visitation for Dawn M. Nowosielski nee Hagl of Bartlett since 1999 will be held Tuesday, May 3, 2022 3:00 - 8:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd.(at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Funeral Wednesday 10:15a.m. to St. Mary Catholic Church. Mass 11:00a.m. Interment Mt. Hope. Dawn met her husband Greg in 1987, when they both worked in...
Patrick Meeneghan
Apr 27, 2022
Mass for Patrick A. Meeneghan, native of Derrendaffderg Srah Claremorris Co. Mayo Ireland, will be held Friday, May 6, 2022 at 10:000 a.m. at St Theresa Catholic Church, 455 N Benton St, Palatine. Inurnment St. Michael the Archangel. Beloved husband of the late Peggy; loving father of Mary (Tru) Page, Katie Richardson, Kevin (Kelly) Meeneghan and Terry (the late Eric...
Barbara Skiff
Apr 27, 2022
A memorial is scheduled for Saturday, July 30th at 10:00 a.m. at Our Saviour's United Methodist Church, 701 E. Schaumburg Rd. Schaumburg, IL 60194 In a high school reunion newsletter Barb wrote that she was most proud of “being a successful mother, wife, and teacher all at the same time!” Mother Her love for children led her to serve as...
John Jackson
Apr 26, 2022
John G. “Blood” Jackson of Chicago, Illinois, passed away on April 26th, 2022, from a brain tumor at the way too young age of 59, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born to the late Mary Bailey-Hughes and late Allen Jackson, raised by Mary Bailey-Hughes and James Hughes, he has left behind, his middle school sweet-heart, Linda “Swwweeetie”...
Julie Haeussler
Apr 26, 2022
On April 26th, 2022, Julie Haeussler passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family after losing her courageous 14-year battle with cancer. Julie is survived by her loving husband of nearly 39 years, Mark, sons Matthew and Nathan, daughters Amy and Allison, daughter-in-law Angelina, daughter-in-law-to-be Ruth, granddaughters Brooke and Kelsey, sister Deborah Witt and brother David Schreiber. She was...
Larry Lapinski
Apr 26, 2022
Lawrence “Larry” Lapinski, 74, of Schaumburg, died Tuesday, April 26, 2022. Born June 10, 1947 in Chicago. Larry was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was an avid Chicago Cubs fan who enjoyed working in the yard. He also enjoyed fishing and computers. He will be missed by his family. Beloved husband of the late Noreen; loving dad...
Vernetta J. "Nettie" Frusolone
Apr 25, 2022
Vernetta J. "Nettie" Frusolone (nee Nerge), 99, of Roselle, passed away Monday, April 25, 2022. A life long member at Trinity Lutheran Church in Roselle, Nettie was an avid Cubs fan who also enjoyed quilting and sewing. Beloved wife of the late Daniel; loving mother of Sharon (Bill) Downing, Scott (Clarice), Sheila (John) Gilski, and Sally (Dave Morse) Frusolone; dear...
Pamela Turnes
Apr 25, 2022
Pamela Jean Turnes June 26th, 1951 - April 25th, 2022 Pamela J. Turnes, 70, passed away unexpectedly April 25, 2022 at the Bella Terra Rehabilitation Center in Streamwood, IL. Pam was born Tuesday June 26, 1951 to Edward and Harriett (Calbeck) Rausch. Upon graduating highschool in 1969, she continued on to the University of Chicago, also known as Circle Campus,...
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