Obituaries

Aug 1, 2021

Robert (Bob) W Jewell Jr, 51, of Streamwood, passed away on Sunday, August 1st, 2021 with his family by his side.Bob was born in Kenosha Wi, where he resided until he left after high school to proudly serve in the United States Army. Receiving an honorable discharge, he then settled in Buffalo Grove Il. Bob began work at Fidelitone Inc...

Aug 1, 2021

Visitation for Henry W. Kolbe of Elk Grove Village will be held Thursday, August 5, 2021 3:00 - 8:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 333 S. Roselle Rd. (1/2 mile south of Irving Park Rd.) Roselle. Committal Services Friday 11:00a.m. at Acacia Park Cemetery 7800 Irving Park Rd. Norridge. Family and friends to gather at the West Gate...

Jul 31, 2021

Lora Lee Changet (nee Milham), 82, of Hanover Park, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021. An avid reader with a strong conviction, Lora Lee enjoyed piano and genealogy. Beloved wife of the late Frank; loving mother of Kevin (Mika), Frank (Heather), and Ingmar Lüedemann; proud grandmother of Chase, Hunter, and Kai; dear sister of Charles Milham, Betty Jo (Tony) Macaluso,...

Jul 30, 2021

Vivencio S. De Guzman, 85, of Glendale Heights, passed away Friday, July 30, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Celerina (nee Fulgar); loving father of Nancy (Conrado) Tuazon, Vivien De Guzman, and Rogel De Guzman; proud grandfather of Danielle Tuazon and Carlo Tuazon. Visitation Thursday, August 5 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 333 S. Roselle...

Jul 29, 2021

John J. Cotton Sr., loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many passed away at the age of 93 on July 29, 2021. He died peacefully in his sleep at home. John was the eldest of John and Helen Cotton’s five children. He was born in Chicago on November 9, 1927. At the age of 17 he enlisted...

Jul 26, 2021

Nancy Piotrowski (nee Piotrowski and no, it’s not a misprint—she was so pleased with her driver’s license photo she searched and found the love of her life with the same last name), beloved wife of Stephen, loving mother of Julie Govreau and Jennifer (Justin) Nemeth, cherished grandmother of Cameron, Madelyn, Alexis, Abigail, and Amelia, dear sister of Edward (Jo Ann),...

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Jul 21, 2021

Visitation for Rita A. Capadona nee Mandile of Schaumburg since 1994, formerly of Chicago will be held Friday, July 23, 2021 4:00p.m. until time of service 8:00p.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. Rita is the beloved wife of the late Peter;...

Jul 21, 2021

Raymond P. Simek, 61, of Bartlett, died unexpectedly Wednesday, July 21, 2021. Born May 14, 1960 in Berwyn. Raymond was an avid Cubs, Bears, Bulls and Blackhawks fan. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, fishing and camping whenever he could. He will be missed by his family and friends. Beloved husband of Denise (nee Schweiger); loving dad of Valerie (fiancé Jason Dubois);...

Jul 19, 2021

Sr. Magdalene Kabat, 86, a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph TOSF for 67 years, entered eternal life on Monday, July 19, 2021. A dedicated teacher in Indiana and Illinois and beloved principal at St. Mary of Czestochowa in Cicero, IL. Beloved daughter of the late Frank and the late Magdalene Kabat; cherished sister of Lorraine (the late Joseph)...

Jul 18, 2021

Donna E. Galuszka (nee Wielgos), 63, of Roselle, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021. A dedicated "hockey mom" and devoted teacher, Donna was an avid Cubs fan who was passionate about her family and had a tender heart always open to her many friends. Beloved wife of the late Richard, Jr.; loving mother of Dan (Ali), Alex, and Chris; proud...

Jul 18, 2021

Sharon A. Olenick (nee Kurhais), 78, of Hanover Park died unexpectedly, but peacefully on Sunday, July 18, 2021. Born May 10, 1943 in Chicago, Sharon graduated from High School in Withee, Wisconsin and worked for United Airlines for 35 years until her retirement. Beloved mom of Stacey of Hanover Park, IL, and Scott of Columbus, Ohio, and loving daughter of...

Jul 16, 2021

Lloyd White, who was known as “Butch” to many, passed away July 16, 2021 at the age of 78. He was born in Berwyn (the youngest of five), graduated from Oak Lawn High School, then traveled aboard a ship when he joined the Navy. After leaving the Navy, Lloyd worked 24 years with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater...

Jul 15, 2021

December 6, 1925 - July 15, 2021 Frank J. Brabec passed away peacefully on July 15, joining his wife of 66 years, Mary Ann T. Brabec, who left us on January 26 of this year. Frank was born on December 6, 1925 in Berwyn, IL, son of Frank Brabec Sr. and Marie (Kazimour) Brabec. He and his sisters Mary (Lahlum)...

Jul 14, 2021

Mary A. Marienfeld (nee Clasen), 90, died Wednesday, July 14, 2021. Born December 29, 1930 in Chicago. Mary was an elementary school librarian aid for many years. She enjoyed reading, crosswords and scrabble, Needle Pointing and being outdoors. She especially loved singing, hiking, golfing, and gardening. Beloved wife of the late Ernest; loving mom Diane (Tom) Leahy, Denise (Tony) Fini...

Jul 14, 2021

Katherine F. Weidner (nee Kohnke), 86, of Schaumburg, IL, passed away peacefully July 14, 2021. Katherine was the beloved wife of Norman A. Weidner for 64 years; loving mother of Janice (Robert) Vassas, David (Janet) Weidner, Gregory (Tracey) Weidner, Julie (Timothy)Mertins, Donna Weidner, Jeanine (Sam) Reiss; loving grandmother of Brendon Weidner, Heather (Ian) Olson, Kyle Weidner, Parker Weidner (fiancee Sarah...

Jul 13, 2021

Bettie “B.J.” Straub (nee Hull), 89, of Schaumburg died Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Born April 11, 1932 in Chicago. Bettie enjoyed travel, cooking, gardening, floral design, reading and games. However here biggest passion was always her family. Beloved mom of Cynthia Levan, Trudy Baranowski, Danielle Straub, Lori Helfrich, Nathalie Kretzmann, Vicki Dvorak and Paul Straub; loving grandma of 9 and...

Jul 13, 2021

Margaret M. Duran, 84, of Chicago, died July 13, 2021. Margaret was the loving mother of Joe (Mary Kay), Kathy (Rocco) LaCapra and the late James; proud grandmother of Derrick (Jessie) Dodson, Nick LaCapra, Lauren (Eric) Guzik, Kelly (Nate) Pacelli; cherished great grandmother of Christopher Wood, Eva Guzik and Stanley Guzik; beloved sister of Eleanor Tomsic. She will be missed...

Jul 12, 2021

Carol Ann Moustafa, 76, Passed away July 12th, 2021. Beloved wife of Sam (deceased 1986), Loving Mother of Mary Rose and Loving Aunt of Renee. Carol will be dearly missed by her daughter, niece and wonderfully loving friends that she called family. My mother was wonder woman. She was the strongest woman I know. She went through hell and back...