Obituaries

Dec 15, 2021

Russell Costain, 88, a Navy Veteran and classic car enthusiast of Streamwood, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Pauline (nee Grafton); loving father of Kim Elleman and Gary (Lori); dear grandfather of Kelly Klosowski, Kristine (Mike) Wisvader, Christopher (Kate) Elleman, Amanda Costain, and Abby Costain; proud great grandfather of Jimmy, Ricky, Jessica, Tristan, Danny, Jackson,...

Dec 13, 2021

James “Jim” Fredrick Nebel, born June 27, 1929 in Schaumburg, Illinois, died peacefully in his sleep on December 13, 2021 after 92 years of being a loyal friend, a loving husband and father, and a selfless public servant. After graduating from Arlington High school, Jim enlisted in the United States Air Force. From 1950-1954 attained the rank of Staff Sergeant...

Dec 12, 2021

Visitation for Robert W. Brinkman of Bartlett for 40 years will be held Wednesday, Dec 15, 2021 3:00 - 8:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Lying in State Thursday 10:00a.m. until time of service 11:00a.m. at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church 1116 W. Devon Ave. Bartlett. Following services, cremation will be...

Dec 12, 2021

Joseph “Joe” Florek, 67, of Huntley, passed away Sunday, December 12. 2021 at home. Born January 13, 1954 in Chicago. Joe was a Cubs and Bears fan. He enjoyed the TV show “Survivor” and spending time with his family. Beloved dad of Jason (Jamie), Jennifer (Scott) Smith and Michelle (Eric) Reed; loving Papa Joe of Ashley, Scott, Madelyn and Elisa;...

Dec 11, 2021

Visitation for Regina Kutylo, a 35 year resident of the Streamwood area, will be held Tuesday, December 14, 2021 4:00 - 9:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Funeral Wednesday 10:45a.m. to St. John the Evangelist Church. Mass 11:30a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven. Regina is the beloved mother of Sebastian and Konrad...

Dec 10, 2021

Joseph Lloyd Suttie II, 78, of Elgin, formerly of Zion, Albuquerque, NM, and Fresno CA, died December 10, 2021. Joseph was the beloved husband of Carol for 52 years; loving father of Joseph Lloyd (Karen) Suttie III; proud grandfather of Alex; dear brother of Debra Suttie, Rebecca Sebring, Pamela Hadden, the late David and John Suttie; cherished son of the...

Dec 9, 2021

Gino Corsini, 85, an avid Chicago sports fan and proud union truck driver for 45 years, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Jirgl); loving father of Laura Summers and Gina Marie (Frank) Giacalone; cherished grandfather of Kaitlyn (Ricky) Cassal, Nicholas Summers, Vincent Vitale, and Dominic Vitale; proud great grandfather of Colton; dear brother of Andrew...

Dec 9, 2021

Peter Maurer, 80, of Poplar Grove, IL. died Thursday December 9, 2021. Loving father to Peter(Christine Dicks), Paul, Lorraine(Oscar Garcia), and Lynn(Michael McCammond). Beloved brother to the late Lieselottte(late Siegfried Keil), Halina Glowacki(late Anthony Genaro), and Stanley Glowacki(Ellen Huizinga). Grandfather to 11 grandchildren, and great great-grandfather to 6. Uncle to many nieces and nephews as well. We all will miss...

Dec 7, 2021

Nancy J. Repetny, of Bartlett, Beloved wife of the late Arthur; loving mom of Margaret (John) Peebles and Karen (Ustav Saxena) Repetny; dear grandma of Sean, Ethan, Ellora and Rahm; fond aunt to many nieces and nephews. Memorial Visitation Saturday, February 19, 2022 from 10:00am until time of service 11:30am. At The Countryside Funeral Homes and Crematory, 950 South Bartlett...

Dec 7, 2021

Dec 7, 2021

Jean Ann Wilson (nee Savoy), 80, of South Elgin, died Tuesday, December 7, 2021. Born October 30, 1941 in Wheaton. Jean grew up in southern Illinois having graduated from Newton High School in 1959. Following graduation, she moved to St. Charles where she did clerical work and eventually commuted to the city where she worked for Hartford Insurance until marrying...

Dec 6, 2021

Dec 5, 2021

Mike Campos, 37, died December 5, 2021. Mike was the cherished son of Gregory and Aleja Campos; beloved father of Jesse Campos; loving brother of Federico, Esperanza, Gregorio, Antonio, Irene, Linda, the late Jesus and Juan Jose; proud uncle of Melisa, Xavier, Alexa, Brooke, Bella and Andres; He will be missed dearly by his aunt Ernestina and uncle Refugio who...

Dec 5, 2021

Margarita B. Balabagno (nee Barrera), 98, a devout Catholic and lifelong seamstress, passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Pedro; loving mother of Rolando (Araceli), Wenona (Russel) Hormigoso, Violeta (Ricardo) Puno, Marietta (William) Losbanes, Minda (Renato) Oracion, Perpetual (Craig) Kukielski, Jan (Robert) Weyh, Grace (Cid) Cabalum, Richard (Lariza Joy), the late Shirley (the late Keith) Levitt,...

Dec 4, 2021

Services for Shelby J. Menchaca nee Birchfield of Carpentersville for 26 years will be private. Shelby is the beloved wife of the late Frank Menchaca; loving mother of Thomas (Jennifer) Jensen; cherished grandmother of Chris (Erin) Jensen and Shelby Jensen; proud great grandmother of Willow and Sophia; dear sister of Buel Birchfield, Jr. and the late Bill (the late Phyllis),...

Dec 4, 2021

Charles A. Kerber, 77, of Scottsdale, Arizona, passed away suddenly December 4, 2021 at his home. He leaves to cherish his memories: Brother Kevin Kerber (Barb), Niece and Goddaughter Joelle (Jason) Dalke, great nieces June & Jemma, niece Renae (AJ) Belille and great nieces Madison & Allison, Chuck was a loving brother, uncle, brother-in-law and friend. He will be sorely...

Dec 2, 2021

Services for Joseph Thomas Ferguson of Streamwood since 1972 will be private. Joseph is the beloved husband of the late Elfriede nee Fleischmann; loving father of Diana (Michael) Hail and Thomas (Jessica) Ferguson; cherished grandfather of Jennifer (Frank) Monachino, Andrew (Jennifer) Hail, Hannah, Thomas, Jr., Jakob James and Henry Ryan Ferguson; Scottie Lee and Aimee Hebert and the late Ryan...

Dec 2, 2021

Brian Christopher Howard, 25, was taken from us too soon on December 2, 2021. Brian was the cherished son of Kenneth (Patricia) Howard and Kristine Howard; beloved brother of Nicole (his little big sister), and twin brother of Danielle; loving stepbrother of Amanda Tarver, Amber (John) Ghegan and Austin VerVynck; proud grandson of Jeraldine, the late Roger Howard, Florence R....

Dec 2, 2021

Jeanne M. Nowicki (nee Englert), 37, of DeKalb, formerly Bartlett, died Thursday, December 2, 2021. Born March 20, 1984 in Toledo, OH. Jeanne was a graduate of Northern Illinois University having majored in education. She was passionate about her career in teaching special education. She was a free spirit and enjoyed spending as much time as possible with her two...

Dec 2, 2021

Charles A. "Skip" LaSaker, Jr., 75, of Carol Stream, formerly of Elk Grove Village, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021. An Air Force Veteran, Charles was a retired Deputy Assistant Federal Security Director of TSA at O'Hare Airport and former director of sales at Motorola. Beloved father of Anthony LaSaker, Nina (William) Rodriguez, Kerry (Mark) Perkins, Jenna LaSaker, and the...