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...

Apr 10, 2021

Your hug meant the world nobody else held me so tight Or made me feel so right. No one’s eyes shined so bright with Love. As my MOM, who is now high above. The world lost a beloved wife and mother, Elvira Luna, on April 09, 2021. Elvira died in her home surrounded by her family. Elvira was born in...

Apr 9, 2021

John Alex Reszke, 91, of Bartlett died April 9, 2021. John was the beloved husband of Dolores (nee Yoka); loving father of Thomas Reszke, Marie Stohl and Cathy (fiancé Michael Umberger) Stout; proud grandfather of Christina Stohl, David Stohl, Melissa (Ben) Schooler, Elizabeth (Jon) Wojdula, Michelle Stout; dear great grandfather of Mason, Jack and Stella; cherished brother of Fred, Dora,...

Apr 9, 2021

Después de tres largos meses de luchar por su vida. El viernes 9 de abril, 2021, Marcos Martinez perdió la batalla contra el COVID-19. Nacido en Agosto 1, 1966 a sus 54 años deja atrás a su esposa, 4 hijos, y 3 nietos. Aun con su pérdida seguirá viviendo en nuestros pensamientos y nos deja la alegría de conocer a...

Apr 9, 2021

Richard C. Opsal, 93, a Marine Veteran of South Elgin, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Dolores (nee Demski); loving father of Susan (Ray) Salvesen, Mary (Patrick) Nelson, and Gary Opsal; dear grandfather of Valerie (Mike) Sawisch, Glenn (Sarah) Salvesen, Mark (Michelle) Salvesen, Ashley Nelson, Mitchell Nelson, and Ryan Opsal; proud great grandfather of Madison,...

Apr 8, 2021

Robert "Bob" Vollendorf, 82 of Roselle, formerly of Hanover Park; husband of the late Irene, nee Plucinski, father of Sue (Fred) Hurd, Deb (John) Hennessey and Bill (Carol) Keller; brother of Ron and the late Karl; grandpa of 8 and great grandpa of 13; son of the late Walter and Josephine; owner who spoiled his 2 favorite cats the late...

Apr 8, 2021

Apr 7, 2021

Services for Glenn A. Gronn of Bartlett, formerly of Palatine are private. Glenn is the beloved husband of the late Anita nee Cavallo; loving father of Nicky (Erik) Mackowiak and Lisa (Dan) Newsome; cherished grandfather of Zachary and Mackenzie Mackowiak and Dominick and Daniel Newsome; dear brother of Frank "Butch" (Cyndi) Gronn, Gail (Glenn) Cates, Marie (Michael) Mokate and the...