Apr 19, 2021

Kathleen Cabrini Ficcardi, nee Connelly, 69, of Streamwood and formerly of Chicago; wife of Terry (for the past 29 years); mother of Catherine and John Ficcardi, Adam (Jo Ann) Higdon and Bryan (Heather) Higdon; grandmother of Olivia, Reese and Gunnar; sister of Judy (Jack) Brault, Mary (Mike) Gargaro, Michael (late Candy) Connelly, Colleen Temesvari and Maureen (Dave Kakuris) Connelly and...

Apr 19, 2021

Souvanny Phonlasouk, 73, died April 19, 2021. Visitation Saturday, April 24, 1:00pm untl time of cremation 4:00pm at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Road (at Stearns Road) Bartlett. **Due to covid-19 restrictions all visitors are requried to wear a mask. We are operating at limited capacity, please be prepared to pay your respects and move on so...

Apr 18, 2021

William (Bill) Vernon Burger, Jr., 59, passed away on April 18, 2021. He lived in his trailer in West Chicago, IL. and worked as an electrical salesman. He loved sports, which included rooting for the White Sox and Chicago Bears. He also looked forward to fishing in Canada with his father and friends. But there was no doubt that his...

Apr 18, 2021

Phillip Rubino, 81, an Army Veteran of Elk Grove Village, passed away into eternal life Sunday, April 18, 2021. He was surrounded by his loved ones as he went to meet the love of his life and recently passed wife Wanda. Phillip will be remembered for his loving personality and fiesty spirit. Beloved husband of the late Wanda (nee Hillard);...

Apr 18, 2021

Apr 17, 2021

Visitation for Joann R. Cebulski nee Matz of Huntley, formerly of Streamwood for 48 years will be held Friday, April 23, 2021 3:00p.m. until time of service 7:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Following services, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. Joann is the beloved wife of the late...

Apr 17, 2021

Sherri Lynn Newquist Gray, 62, passed away April 17, 2021. Sherri was the beloved sister of Nancy J. (Michael) Donahue and Janet L. Newquist; loving aunt of Amanda L. Boraca and Michelle Donahue; cherished daughter of the late Richard and Jane Newquist; dear cousin of Cheryl and Susan Walding; devoted life long partner of John Halla; loving stepmother of Dawn...

Apr 16, 2021

Joan Lowery (nee Winterlin), almost 90. Witty, generous, and strong. Not a perfect person but we think she would agree that perfect is boring. And she was not boring by any means but funny and smart with endless fascinating stories about her life. Born during the Depression, grew up in Chicago during the War, married in the fifties and moved...

Apr 16, 2021

Violet Kleffel, 87, of Bartlett, IL formerly a lifelong resident of Rockford, Il, died , Friday, April 16, 2021. Violet was born in Dixon, IL on February 3, 1934 to Cora and Ruben Forney. She was married to her beloved husband, Roger on June 13, 1958. Violet was an active member at Central Christian Church in Rockford, Il for close...

Apr 16, 2021

Manuel A. Manzano, of Streamwood. Beloved husband of Divina; loving father of Jenna and Joshua; dear brother of Helen, Gliceria, Anastacia, Isaias, Jr., Jovelina and the late Clemente; fond uncle of Isaias I, Isaias III, Iannah and the late Isaias II; caring son of the late Patricio and Maria (nee: Acosta). He will also be greatly missed by many brother-in-laws,...

Apr 15, 2021

Visitation for Thomas H. Walsh of Bartlett for 35 years will be held Monday, April 19, 2021 3:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Visitation continues Tuesday 9:30 until the time of prayers 10:15 a.m. to St. Peter Damian Church. Mass 11:00 a.m. Interment Mt. Emblem. A proud member...

Apr 15, 2021

Lee Matthew Gherardi, 53, of Bartlett, passed away suddenly Thursday, April 15, 2021. Lee was known for his great sense of humor and gifted smile. He enjoyed coaching his boys in Little League and watching Cassie cheer. Beloved husband of Maria (nee Del Core); loving father of Giulio, Frankie, and Cassandra; dear brother of Mary Ann (Peter) Shrader, Joseph (the...

Apr 15, 2021

Elizabeth A. Baumbach (nee:Roberts). Loving mother of Cody (Erica) Baumbach, Monica Baumbach and Heather Baumbach (Alex Rojas); dear grandmother of Brooklynn, Isabella, Mariella, AJ and Ayden; caring daughter of Jane and the late Walter Roberts Sr.; fond sister of Terry (Bill) Bucher, Sheila (Wayne) Ralston, Walter Jr. (Carmella) Roberts, Judy (David) Drewes and Steven (Laura) Roberts. Liz was the absolute...

Apr 13, 2021

Visitation for Lisa J. Ottenfeld-Kaluza of Streamwood for 15 years, formerly of Schaumburg, will be held Friday, April 16, 2021 2:00p.m. until time of service 6:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. **Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, 50 people will be allowed in the funeral...

Apr 13, 2021

Jeremiah James Riordan III, 54, of Wauconda, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021. The former brewmaster at Millrose Brewing Company, Jerry was the manager at Flatlanders Restaurant and Brewery, Prairie Rock Brewery, Emmett's Brewing Company, Fuego Loco, Karma, and most recently the General Manager at Panera Bread. Beloved husband of Kara (nee Schriner); loving father to Taylor and Grace; cherished...

Apr 13, 2021

Apr 12, 2021

On Monday April 12th, 2021, Jeffrey T. Mueller, aka Papa aka Magnum aka Skipper, passed away from being an “old man”, in his home with his dog by his side. Born February 2nd, 1958 in Chicago, IL to Helen (Kielbasa) and Theodore K. Mueller (He would want us to note that at 63, he was the oldest living male in...

Apr 12, 2021

Hugh R. O'Connor, 86, of Elgin formerly of Machesny Park, passed away Monday, April 12, 2021. Hugh will be forever remembered as a generous man, with a witty sense of humor, who had the most incredible gift of gab. He was a devout Catholic and pro-life advocate. Hugh was a man of integrity who loved his family more than anything....

Apr 11, 2021

Services for Lois Vannier Edstrom of Heritage Woods, South Elgin, formerly of Park Ridge for 67 years will be private. Lois is the beloved wife of the late Donald R.; loving mother of Eric "Rick" (Karen) Edstrom, Karen (Gary Vece) Edstrom and Jon (Carole) Edstrom; cherished grandmother of Kris (Jill) Edstrom, Annika (Bill) Shultz, Linnea (Grafton) Moore, Alison (Josh) Phillips,...

Apr 11, 2021

Stephen Edward McCarty, 61, of Wood Dale died April 11, 2021. Stephen was the beloved husband of Sudha for 20 years; loving father of Stephen Edward McCarty II and Dr. Chandni Oza; cherished son of Bettie and the late George McCarty; proud brother of Kevin (Dawn) and Clifford. He will be missed by many friends and family. Visitation Friday April...